Earth's Best Coupons

My husband never believes me that there are organic coupons out there. Well, Earth'sBest has proven him wrong. They,now, have some great deals on their website. One of my very best friends always searched for organic formula coupons with no luck. Well, I am happy to say, that Earth's Best is now offering $5 off a canister of formula! And, the savings don't end there.... they are offering $1 off their soothing chlorine free wipes and a $1 off two Sesame Street snacks. So, enjoy the saving and save, save, save, Sophisticatedly Green Moms!

Go Green while Eating Out

Ok, moms, I know it is not reasonable to think every time we go out to eat, it can be at a "green" restaurant. But, wouldn't it be nice to have the option of eating at a restaurant that offers organic?? I am always so excited when I go to a restaurant and I find out they use organic products! I try to remember the restaurant for future reference; but, sheesh, between remembering my son's favorite hiding spots for my keys or cell phone and remembering when we have a doctor or dentist appointment, there is not much room left for restaurant info in my overly cluttered mommy brain! So, when I found this website, I was so ecstatic and had to share! The website is Eat Well Guide (http://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home). On this site, you can search for local organic farmer's markets, restaurants, groups, and more! What a fantastic resource for the sophisticatedly green mom!

Green Mom Giveaway!

I thought I would combine some green mom favorites in a fun giveaway! What green mom doesn't love her stylishly green reusable grocery bag?! So, Sophisticatedly Green Mom is doing a giveaway of a brand new, reusable and insulated grocery bag. Just email your name and your favorite organic product (ex. Jayne Shea: Amy's Frozen Margharita Pizza) to sophisticatedlygreenmom@gmail.com . The contest will be open until 8pm EST August 13th. On August 14th, check back for the winner to be announced! Good luck and I will compile a list of the all of the sophisticatedly green mom's favorite products, so we can all learn about them!

Organic Comparison Shopping

I decided to comparison shop during my last food shopping outing. Luckily, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are directly across the street from one another in my area, so it didn't take much to shop both. I thought some of my findings would help others who want to get the most green for their green!

I did not find much in Trader's Joe's produce department. They don't seem to offer as wide of a selection as Whole Foods; but I did purchase a few items. Before shopping, I had perused Whole Foods online circular, so I knew watermelons were on sale for $3.99. When I arrived at Trader Joe's, I saw watermelons for $3.59. Hey, a savings of $.40 is better than nothing! The other item I compared was bananas. This is a hard thing to compare because Whole Food's offers bananas for $.59/lb and Trader Joe's sells them for $.29/each banana. So, I think you would find better savings buying the banana's for $.59/lb from Whole Foods.

I don't know about you; but I feel like I am constantly purchasing Olive Oil and it is not cheap! But, you can find a $2 savings on Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Trader Joe's. If you purchase the store brand at Whole Food's, it is $8.99; whereas at Trader Joe's the store brand is $5.99. Pretty good!

One place I did see significant savings at Trader Joe's was in the fish section. The difference is you are purchasing flash frozen fish as opposed to fish from the fish counter. However, the savings are wonderful! I was able to get a pound of Coho Salmon fillets for $7; as opposed to the $9.99 it is on sale for at Whole Foods. Wow! Almost $3 in savings! I, also, bought a pound of Alaskan Dover Sole for $4.50. Now, that is a reasonable price to pay to feed your sophisticatedly green family!

Overall, I would recommend going to Trader Joe's for fish, dips (hummus is $1.99 at TJ and $3.99 at WF) and sauces, canned, jarred, and packaged items. For the most part, they were less expensive than Whole Foods. If you are looking for fresh meat, produce, bread, or dairy items, Whole Foods is the place to go!

And, I recommend both stores for their customer service! Every time I walk into either store, I feel like I am walking into a small town, family owned market. It makes shopping such an enjoyable experience!

I hope this comparison helps you and your family live sophisticatedly green!

Great Buy for the Green Mom

Wow! This is an amazing buy for the sophisticatedly green mom! As well all know, this weekend is the Gap Friends and Family Event. Alone, that is an amazing sale. Well.... Gap's organic line (what all of us sophisticatedly green moms love!) is currently on sale for 30% off. That means if you purchase an organic item (blanket, onesies, pajamas, socks, etc...), you get 30% off automatically and then ANOTHER 30% off with your Gap Friends and Family coupon! Amazing savings! So, run.... yes, I said run (in your heels, of course!), don't walk, to the nearest Baby Gap and save, save, save the way only a sophisticatedly green mom can.