This post is written through a partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market. It's finally here, the new Sprouts Farmers Market is finally open in Tampa!! My son and I got to visit the newest location in Carrollwood for their Friends & Family night and blog tour. We got a quick tour and overview of Sprouts with their staff and then had some time to shop on our own. I really didn't have much on my shopping list this week, but I still managed to find some essential items and bargains that I couldn't resist. If you're near Carrollwood I would recommend visiting them between now and Sunday; their Grand Opening specials are running all weekend long. I couldn't pass up the $1 strawberries, $1 pineapples, and 3/$1 avocados. Be sure to download their mobile app before you go so you can take advantage of the Sprouts mobile coupons, no more clipping necessary! As we walked in I was immediately in love with the adorable little succulents and the bright, vivid orchids. I do not have ... [ Read More ]
Tips for Saving Money on Organic Foods
This post is written through a partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market. I've made this confession before, but I don't always buy organic foods. Shopping organically can be expensive and most families just can't afford the extra expense to buy only organic foods. While we could probably afford more than what we spend on groceries, it's very hard to commit to spending THAT much more every time we shop. I'm very excited to see all the money saving options that Sprouts is bringing to the Tampa area for organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries. Grand Opening Specials The Grand Opening of Sprouts in Carrollwood is next week and shoppers have several options to save money. Sprouts will be opening at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd and the first 200 shoppers in line will get a coupon for 20 percent off their entire purchase. That's a huge savings for anyone who's up early enough to stand in line that morning. Sprouts will be serving coffee and muffins to everyone in line before the ... [ Read More ]
Holiday Fun at Westfield Malls & #HowDoYouHoliday $100 Shopping Spree Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Westfield Malls. Next week is Thanksgiving! Christmas is just over a month away! ....1, 2, 3....big deep breath!!! You've got this!! The holidays always arrive quicker than I'm ready for them. With my day job, this is my busy season and I am working overtime just preparing for Black Friday & Cyber Monday. I barely have time to relax, sip hot cocoa, or do any early Christmas shopping for the family. I'm hoping to change some of this next week by working late nights and overtime to get the big projects for work done by this weekend. (If you know me in real life, you know this will never happen...I'll be working on Thanksgiving Day!) Westfield Mall is there to help you with your holiday stress and I have a $100 Westfield Mall Shopping Spree to giveaway to one of my local readers. If you don't know what you're shopping for, visit the Westfield Holiday Gift Guide to help you with your shopping list. This will help you make the most ... [ Read More ]
ecocentric mom Subscription Box June
You know what I love most about the ecocentric mom subscription boxes? Each month you get mail (that's NOT bills) and it's always a good blend of goodies. This month has a mix of health and beauty supplies along with a few snacks. I got hungry last night and devoured the EcoTrek bar (dark chocolate with toasted coconuts). In a few minutes when I make lunch for the kids we'll share the Food Should Taste Good sweet potato chips. Then I'll be wishing there were a few more tasty treats by this evening. The very first thing I tried was Essence of Antiquity Pomegranate Lip Scrub. It's an organic sugar scrub with a blend of natural oils and tastes feels so good on your lips. I should have sprayed myself with the Turtle Moon Health all natural mosquito repellent last night before watching the kids swim at dusk. I was eaten alive my those nasty blood suckers!! I love that their spray bottle is aluminum so I can reuse it or recycle it when I'm done. The spray has a sweet smell ... [ Read More ]
EcoCentric Mom Subscription Boxes
Do you like to try new products? Do you love getting packages in the mail? Are you a mom? A mom-to-be? Or have a baby in the house? Then you absolutely must learn more about Ecocentric mom subscription boxes! Subscription boxes are the BIG thing right now. You sign up for one month, 3 months, or a year and each month you'll receive a special surprise box of goodies sent to you. This was my first month receiving a Mom Discovery Box from Ecocentric mom and I loved looking through the box and discovering all the fun products inside. Here are just a few of my favorite items from the April Mom Box: Natures Gate Rice Bran Facial Moisturizer - A full size (4 oz) bottle of their normal/dry skin face lotion. The moisturizer is free of parabens, phthalates, fragrances, PEC, mineral oil, and pentrolatum - all of which are bad for your skin! There were also a few samples of their shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to try. Nature's Kick Honeystix - There is nothing more ... [ Read More ]
#GreenGifts Winners & Coupons
Did you join the #GreenGifts Twitter party Tuesday night with @TheEcoChic (me), @EffBlog (Amanda), and @GreenChildMag (Amity)? We had so much fun that I ended up in Twitter Jail for talking too much - oh no!!! Yes, Twitter likes to control how much you talk to prevent spammers and sometimes innocent people like myself get put in the slammer! Thankfully it only lasts for about an hour before they release me to Tweet once more. Did you miss the winners announcements? Here's a quick breakdown on the winners as selected at random by Amanda (@Effblog) using Random.org and the list of RSVP'd guests. Allegory Pen winners: @granolorents and @kaylalorri Grassroots Store winner: @beccajoy99 YoBlocks winner: @lovebuy_lucy59 EcoStore USA winner: @mycutegenes Earth Mama Angel Baby winner: @twinctnbottom Binky Spritz winner: @christyisttc Organic Baby Gift Boutique winner: @chellez437 Squooshi winners: @gloverkim9, @lapsley1, @vasleepcoach, ... [ Read More ]
Sponsor Spotlight – GreenCupboards
Where do you buy your green and eco-friendly products from? The downfall with local retailers is they don't usually have a large selection and may not carry your favorite brands. Online retailers, like GreenCupboards, offer the latest and greatest eco-friendly products all in one place. 10 Cool Eco-Friendly Finds at GreenCupboards Weleda diaper creams and baby lotions. Hygeia breast pumps and accessories - my favorite breast pump for working moms! Sun oven solar cooking device. Hugger Mugger balance boards. Stainless steel mini-compost bin. Holy Lamb Organics all season wool comforter. Cargo naturals storage boxes and desk accessories. Eco-friendly dog toys! bloomin designer seed invitations - plant them and they grow! eGift Cards to GreenCupboards for those hard to please greenies! I placed my first order at GreenCupboards a few months ago and got my son a belt display rack for his karate belts. They will even personalize some of the items in their store ... [ Read More ]
Why Does Organic Cost More?
Ever wondered why organic produce costs more than its chemical-laden counterparts? If growing organic means less pesticides, less growth-enhancing fertilizers, and less technological interventions, then why do we pay more at the check-out line? The reasons for this sad fact come by the bushel. First off, because the farmers do not use synthetic insecticides, organic crops produce a lower yield. Labor costs rise as farmers must manually tend to their crops by weeding and using organic pest control. Without these chemicals, the crops also experience a shorter (albeit more natural) growing season. Without the use of chemical fertilizers, organic farmers use more traditional farming methods such as animal manure and compost to fertilize their crops. These natural methods are unfortunately bulkier and cost more to transport. Organic farmers also typically rotate their crops to promote soil health and sustainability. While this is advantageous to the health of the consumer ... [ Read More ]
Green Holiday Shopping Specials
Today I thought I would share with you some emails that I have received with special holiday savings on cool green products. These are just a few...I know there are many more and I will post them as I receive them. Earth Day Network Free Shipping in December plus get a Free book with every $50 purchase. T-shirts, posters, travel mugs, and more. Don't know what to get someone...how about making a donation to Earth Day Network to them. Depending on how much you donate they will recieve some cool stuff like an e-magazine and an Earth Day t-shirt. www.GiftCertificates.com Give a truely green gift this season and send it electronically to save shipping. Now until December 19th there are no service fees for every order over $50. Don't know what they like; give a Super Gift Certificate. This universal gift certificate can be exchanged for restaurants, shopping and more. You just decide the denomination and they take care of the rest. I got a few of these before and they ... [ Read More ]
Lets Go Green!
I received an email from www.LetsGoGreen.biz the other day with an offer to share with all my readers. Lets Go Green offers many home improvement items you can use to help Go Green! They have some of your favorite green cleaners, paper products, lighting and even a green gift section. Oh yeah, and if you shop at www.LetsGoGreen.biz you can even save 25% off your purchase by entering the word FRIEND into the coupon box! I hope you find some items you've been looking for; happy shopping! ... [ Read More ]
