Trade In Candy for Healthy Treat at Earth Fare

November 1st-5th you can go to the customer service desk at Earth Fare and trade your unhealthy candy for prizes and healthy treats! Bring in 1-50 pieces and get a Goodie Bag, bring in 100 pieces and get an Itty Bitty Bites Kids Meal, bring in 500 pieces and get an Itty Bitty Bites Lunch Box.

Other Things to Remember about Earth Fare:

• October Earth Fare Deals and Coupon Match-Ups
• Thursday is Family Dinner Night Kids Eat Free with $5 purchase
• Take the Boot Challenge to get some healthier freebies for your pantry
• Sign Up for Weekly Emails for coupons and more!
• 5% Discount for educators (Including Homeschoolers) with I.D. or other records to prove you are an educator
• EBT is accepted at ALL Earth Fare stores! Even if you are struggling financially, you can still use your EBT to purchase healthy foods! Combine it with the Earth Fare coupons and sales for maximum use of your EBT dollars!

Benefit Your Life Thanksgiving Cooking Class

Our Annual Thanksgiving Day Cooking Class

On Tuesday November 8th is FULL.

We have opened Tuesday, November 15th

for the same exact cooking class. If you would like to participate, please call us at 865-288-3193.
You must call to reserve your spot.

A reply email does not reserve your spot.

When: Tuesday, November 8th (FULL)

Tuesday, November 15th

Time: 6:30pm

located @ Benefit Your Life Market

Thanksgiving Day Cooking Class

Taught by: Jill Hahn, Knoxville Natural Foods Chef

Gluten Free Do More Bars Coming to Ingles!

According to Leah McGrath of Ingles, you will soon start to see gluten free Do More Bars at several Ingles! I have never tried them. If you have, please leave a comment and let other readers and myself know what they are like!

Free Shipping at Vision Forum Today Only!

Use coupon code SHIPFORFREE at Vision Forum for FREE Shipping today, October 31, 2011, ONLY!

November Month of Garden Chores

It is time for another monthly list of things we can be doing in our gardens or to prepare for our gardens for the next growing season.

• Recycle your leaves.

Mow over dry leaves and rake them up for mulch, spread directly on garden beds, or stockpile some for making compost during the winter months. Set up a mobile compost bin directly in the garden.

• Start seedlings (around November 20 to be ready to plant around March 20) **I hope to have a post later this month on how to start your own seeds! Hint: Save those cardboard egg cartons!**

1. Celery
2. Chives
3. Leeks
4. Onions
5. Parsley

• Transplant  (if you have started from seed or have purchased the bulbs)

1. Winter Onions
2. Garlic Bulbs
3. Spring Flowering Bulbs
4. Perennial Herbs
5. Perennial Flowers
6. Perennial Plants

• Harvest (if you have them as well as anything else you may have)

1. Spinach
2. Lettuces
3. Greens
4. Cilantro
5. Parsley
6. Brussel Sprouts
7. Cabbage
8. Kohlrabi
9. Broccoli
10. Turnips
11. Carrots

• Feed the Birds
• Mulch Root crops and strawberries
• Make compost
• Cut back and mulch perennial herbs and flowers

Print Your Coupons!

Monday is the last day of the month which means it is time to print the coupons you want as they will be restocked on the first day of the month which is Tuesday. Some may still be available, but others will be gone.

The places to go are below.

• Smartsource.com
• Coupons.com
• Coupon Network
• Mambo Sprouts
• Red Plum
• Short Cuts
• Swag Bucks (Yes they have coupons and if you print them from there and use them, you can get more swagbucks!)
• Health-e Savers
• Stonyfield (Be sure and print some now and they will reset on April 1. You have two weeks to use them after you print.
• All You
• Eat Better America
• Kroger
• Cellfire

Please see my disclosure policy as there are a few links above which are affiliate links. Thank you!

Save 25% on Bulk items at Earth Fare

Sign in or Sign Up to get your coupon to save 25% on Bulk Foods at Earth Fare.

Bulk Items on Sale This Month:

• Chocolate Raspberry Maltballs $6.99/pound
• Vanilla Yogurt Star Cookies $6.99/pound
• Cinnamon Vanilla Almond $6.99/pound
• Vanilla Chai Raisins $5.99/pound

Other Things to Remember about Earth Fare:

• October Earth Fare Deals and Coupon Match-Ups
• Thursday is Family Dinner Night Kids Eat Free with $5 purchase
• Take the Boot Challenge to get some healthier freebies for your pantry
• Sign Up for Weekly Emails for coupons and more!
• 5% Discount for educators (Including Homeschoolers) with I.D. or other records to prove you are an educator
• EBT is accepted at ALL Earth Fare stores! Even if you are struggling financially, you can still use your EBT to purchase healthy foods! Combine it with the Earth Fare coupons and sales for maximum use of your EBT dollars!

Save $15 on Your $50 order at Vision Forum

Now through Saturday, October 29, save $15 on any $50+ order at Vision Forum when you enter coupon code GET15OFF50 during checkout!

Upromise - Everyday Spending Into Money For College

Join Upromise®, nearly everything you buy or do can mean more money for college in your Upromise account. Now you can save faster just by doing the things you already do. With Upromise, every time you shop online, buy groceries or fill up your tank, you could be earning savings for the more important things in life. Best of all, it's free to join.

Please see my disclosure policy as this link is an affiliate link. Thank you!

Kashi TLC Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered Granola Bar Review

 

Recently, I was sent a package of Kashi® TLC® Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered Granola Bars to review. These Granola Bars are free of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and unnatural preservatives. They contain 7 grams of whole grains, 4 grams of fiber, and 4 grams of protein from peanuts and soy crisps.

Even though we try to avoid all soy products due to the Dangers of Soy, we went ahead and tried this product. It was absolutely delicious, and I wish there was no soy involved as it would definitely be something we would purchase. My children loved them as well. I gave one to my 14 month old. It was a little messy for her, but not terribly bad! These bars are great for snacks and on the go foods as well. They are also easy to open.

These granola bars are suppose to be geared for children. However, they also contain peanuts which has become a high allergy food for many children. Also, they are NOT gluten free, so if you have any trouble with gluten you will NOT want to eat these bars.

In conclusion, if you do not have any food allergies or food avoidances, you will love these granola bars!

Thanks so much for Kashi for allowing my family to review this product! 

Great Surveys to Earn Money and other Items!

Below are a few of the survey companies which are free to join. You can take as many or as few surveys for which you qualify. I have won prizes and/or earned money from all the survey companies mentioned below. I am not a member of all of them right now. I just do not have the time for all of them. However, I have listed my favorites at the top!

• Survey Spot: Join SurveySpot and participate in online research studies that match your interests and demographics.  Earn prize draw entries every time you participate in a survey, with a chance to win up to $12,000 in our quarterly prize draw.
• NPD Research Panel: Join NPD - one of the largest and most trusted market research companies in the world.  With every survey you complete, you'll have the opportunity to win cash and prizes.
• MySurvey - Take Surveys, Earn Rewards, It's Easy & Free! 
• i-Say by ipos- i-Say is a community of dedicated individuals comprised of hundreds of thousands of people all interested in achieving one goal - sharing their opinions. i-Say panel members take surveys, create polls and help shape the products and services we all use every day.
  Earn points for every completed survey. The more surveys you take, the more points you earn. Cash in your points for American Express gift cards, Amazon gift codes and more.
• Global Test Market- Take Surveys at GlobaltestMarket
  GlobalTestMarket is a unique online community where consumers from around the world participate in online paid surveys that lead to the development of new products and services. There is no sign up fee and your personal information is strictly confidential and secured. 
• Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel- Become a National Consumer Panel Panelist Make major companies listen to your opinion. Earn valuable points, which are redeemable for electronics, household items, jewelry, toy, gift cards, and more.

Other surveys and rewards:

• Valued Opinions
• Shoppers Voice
• Consumer Advisory Group

Please see my disclosure policy as these links are affiliate link. Thank you!

Vision Forum All American Boyhood 48 Hour Sale!

For 48 hours only Vision Forum has a sale on the All-American Boyhood line of toys. You can save 25% on Boys’ Guns, Slings, and Bows. These are favorites of our family. There are some of the products which I have not been able to find any where else.

Freebie Friday from The Freebie Blogger

Below is another great list of freebies from Wendi at The Freebie Blogger. Be sure to check out her blog as she posts great new freebies every day! Have a great weekend!

                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                             
Free Aveeno Living Color Hair Care Samples

Free Perricone MD Skin Care Samples

Free Healthy Chicken Recipes eBook

Free 8X10 Collage at Walgreens

Free Hugo Boss Just Different Fragrance Sample

Free Horse Illustated Magazine Subscription

Free Nescafe Peppermint Mocha Coffee Sample

Free Fresh Healthy Recipes Organic & Natural Food Guide

Free Islands Magazine Subscription

Free 2012 Inspirational Calendar

Free Country Music Playlist Download

Free X-ACTO Blade Sample

Freebie Friday from The Freebie Blogger

Enjoy the freebies from Wendi at The Freebie Blogger!
Free La Creme Coffee Creamer After Rebate

Free Feminine Product Sample Pack

Free Debt-free Holidays Handbook

Free Car & Driver Magazine Subscription

Free Renuzit Holiday Air Freshener after Rebate

Free Good Morning Pill Energy Supplement Sample

Free Crest Toothpaste & Herbal Essences Samples

Free Find Your Bliss Shower Gel & Body Butter Sample

Free Thanksgiving eCookbook Download

Free Kleenex Cool Touch Tissue Sample

Free InvestmentNews Magazine Subscription

Free Thinagain Weight Loss Supplement Sample

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Mega Swag Bucks Day!

Have you joined Swagbucks? If you haven’t you should! Swagbucks is a search engine where you earn points to redeem for prizes! Some of the prizes include store and restaurant gift cards as well as clothing, toys and much more. You can even get Pay Pal cash!
I have been using Swagbucks for two years now, and I am hooked! If I am going to be searching the internet anyway, why should I not be rewarded? I have purchased many things including groceries, toys, apparel, and much more all for FREE using Swagbucks.
It is FREE to sign up and very easy to use! You can either search from theirSwagbuckspage, or download the toolbar and search from there. Each search has the potential to winswagbucks. You useSwagbucks.com just like you would any other search engine to search for things. As you are searching occasionally you will get a banner that pops up and says you won a Swagbuck which are points. You keep earning them and then turn them in to get free stuff. The more you save them up the larger the stuff you can get. You can also get Swagbucks by reading the Swagbucks site on their blog, on their Twitter page, or on their Facebook page.
Every Friday they give away more swagbucks, so your chances of winning are increased. Every time you search you have the chance to win 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 or 100 bucks.
Remember, it is totally free to search and the prizes are great!
You can also earn Swagbucks by watching videos, participating in offers, and even printing AND redeeming coupons from their website!
Happy searching with Swagbucks!
Please see my Disclosure policy. While this link is NOT an affiliate link, I do earn swagbucks when you sign-up for swagbucks through my referral link. Thank you!

Freebie Friday From The Freebie Blogger

Below is another great list of Freebies from Wendi at The Freebie Blogger! Enjoy and have a great weekend! 

                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                             
Free Pumpkin Leaf Bag at Valu Home Stores

Free Small Cheese Pizza at Hungry Howie’s

Free Matador Fat Burning Energy Shot Sample

Free Progresso Soup After Rebate

Free Cheese Variety Guide

Free BareMinerals Lip Color Sample at Sephora in JCPenney

Free Glade Decor Scents Gift Pack

Free Classical Album Download

Free Windshield Cleaner with Rain Repellent Sample

Free 10mL Hand Cream at a L'OCCITANE Boutique

Free Farmers Market Fall Recipe Book

Free Ring Sizer

Sunday Coupon Preview October 9, 2011

The Sunday Coupon Preview is an awesome source to let me know if I want to purchase a Sunday paper or not as we do not subscribe to the local papers. Each week, there is a list of all the coupons in the upcoming Sunday paper! I love this resource. My tip is to only purchase the paper if there are enough coupons within it to pay for itself!

Please see my disclosure policy as this link is an affiliate link. Thank you!

Vision Forum Clearance! Save up to 70% through October 8!

 

Vision Forum has their annual clearance of over 300 products with up to 70% off! Time to buy those items you have wanted and not been able to afford! Some of my favorites are below!

Green Paracord Survival Bracelet

$3.30 (Save 45%)

Limited Stock

Survival Tent

$3.50 (Save 50%)

In Stock

Black Paracord Survival Bracelet

$3.60 (Save 40%)

Limited Stock

Original Slinky

$3.60 (Save 40%)

In Stock

Basic Essentials: Camping

$4.00 (Save 50%)

Limited Stock

Juggling Balls

$4.20 (Save 40%)

In Stock

Swiss Gaiters (Pair)

$4.40 (Save 60%)

Limited Stock

McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader

$4.80 (Save 40%)

In Stock

Genuine Paratrooper Cord (50 ft.)

$4.80 (Save 40%)

Ships in 2-3 Days

Organza Halo

$4.80 (Save 40%)

In Stock

Graphite Pencils Sketching Set

$4.80 (Save 40%)

In Stock

McGuffey's Eclectic Primer

$4.80 (Save 40%)

In Stock

Commando Wire Saw

$5.00 (Save 50%)

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Heidi

$5.00 (Save 50%)

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Black Beauty

$5.00 (Save 50%)

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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

$5.00 (Save 50%)

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The Boy Camper: 160 Outdoor Projects & Activities

$5.00 (Save 50%)

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The Swiss Family Robinson

$5.00 (Save 50%)

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McGuffey's Eclectic Spelling Book

$6.00 (Save 40%)

In Stock

Wooden Excalibur Sword

$6.00 (Save 50%)

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Be Fruitful and Multiply

$6.00 (Save 60%)

In Stock

Lace and Trace Farm Animals

$6.50 (Save 35%)

Limited Stock

Lace and Trace Pets

$6.50 (Save 35%)

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SnapShot Rubber Band Gun

$6.50 (Save 35%)

In Stock

All-American Boy's Spy Cipher

$6.50 (Save 50%)

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Flower Arranging for the First Time

$6.50 (Save 50%)

In Stock

Multi-Function Compass Survival Kit

$6.60 (Save 40%)

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Mini Checker Rug Game

$6.60 (Save 45%)

In Stock

Free Bacon at Earth Fare! YAY!

Sign in to get your coupon for a FREE 12 oz. package of Earth Fare Turkey or Pork Bacon with $5 purchase. This bacon is our family’s absolute favorite bacon! We have yet to find any better! I love the fact I can get some free! Too bad it is for only one package!

 

Other Things to Remember about Earth Fare:

• October Earth Fare Deals and Coupon Match-Ups
• Thursday is Family Dinner Night Kids Eat Free with $5 purchase
• Take the Boot Challenge to get some healthier freebies for your pantry
• Sign Up for Weekly Emails for coupons and more!
• 5% Discount for educators (Including Homeschoolers) with I.D. or other records to prove you are an educator
• EBT is accepted at ALL Earth Fare stores! Even if you are struggling financially, you can still use your EBT to purchase healthy foods! Combine it with the Earth Fare coupons and sales for maximum use of your EBT dollars!

Coupon Workshop Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Faith United Methodist Church in Knoxville

Gabrielle Blake of Couponing in Critical Times will have a Coupon Workshop on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 2pm at Faith United Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN. The cost is $5 donation at the door. All money will go to benefit Faith United Methodist Church. For more information call 865-688-1000 OR contact couponingincriticaltimes@gmail.com. You can also visit Gabrielle’s post about the Coupon Workshop!

October Month of Garden Chores

• Feed the soil with manure, compost, and cover crops. Spread manure from barnyard animals directly on garden beds to compost during winter months!
• Direct Seed in Garden

1. Wildflowers
2. Green Manure Cover crops (White Clover, Crimson Clover, Hairy Vetch, or Annual Rye)

• Transplant

1. Garlic Bulbs
2. Perennial Herbs and Flowers if you have started them or if you have some which need to be changed to another location

• Harvest (Assuming you started a fall garden or still have things to harvest from your summer garden)

1. Peppers
2. Carrots
3. Beets
4. Winter Squash
5. Sweet Potatoes
6. Lettuce
7. Greens
8. Cilantro
9. Parsley

• Cover plants with row covers before hard frost to extend harvest into winter months. You can use garbage bags, newspaper, other plastic covers, or even cardboard to protect from frost. Just remember to remove during the day!
• Clean up and compost garden debris (weeds, left over vines, plants, etc. from harvest).
• Drain and store hoses (very important to prevent water freezing in hoses and hoses bursting!).

If you have a later frost or NO frost you may be able to still do the following:

• Collect and save mature, dry seed from non-hybrid varieties. Seal in air tight containers, label, and store in refrigerator or freezer. Let some herbs reseed themselves in the garden such as parsley, cilantro, and dill.
• Direct Seed in Garden

1. Spinach
2. Leaf lettuces
3. Chinese Cabbage
4. Turnips
5. Kohlrabi
6. Radishes
7. Parsley
8. Cilantro
9. Green manure cover crops (Crimson clover, White Dutch clover, hairy vetch, annual rye)

• Transplant

1. Divide and replant Egyptian Onions
2. Divide and replant Spring Blooming bulbs
3. Perennial Herbs and Glowers

• Harvest

1. Green beans
2. Tomatoes
3. Potatoes
4. Peppers
5. Carrots
6. Crowder Peas
7. Celery
8. Radishes
9. Okra
10. Dried Beans
11. Eggplant
12. Winter Squash
13. Pumpkins
14. Salad Greens
15. Arugula
16. Lettuces
17. Red Raspberries
18. Apples
19. Watermelon
20. Herbs

• Dry herbs and flowers (They make great fall bouquets to decorate your home!).
• Mulch perennial beds, fruit trees, and berries.
• Clean up garden debris and add to compost pile.

I hope these tips have helped you some. Please let me know if you have any questions. I will try to answer the best I can, or point you to someone who knows the answer!

Thanks for reading!

Coupons Restocked Today!

Today is October 1st. Most all of the coupons have been reset! Follow the links below to see what coupons are still available as well as any new ones which may have been added! Enjoy!

• Smartsource.com
• Coupons.com
• Coupon Network
• Mambo Sprouts
• Red Plum
• Short Cuts
• Swag Bucks (Yes they have coupons and if you print them from there and use them, you can get more swagbucks!)
• Health-e Savers
• Stonyfield (Be sure and print some now and they will reset on April 1. You have two weeks to use them after you print.
• All You
• Eat Better America
• Kroger
• Cellfire

Please see my disclosure policy as there are a few links which are affiliate links. Thank you!

Freebie Friday from The Freebie Blogger

YAY! It's Friday! Enjoy the freebies from Wendy at The Freebie Blogger! Have a great weekend!

                                                                     
                                                                                                       
                                             
Free Dial Nutriskin Body Lotion Sample

Free Coffee at Waffle House

Free Woolite Oxy Deep Carpet Stain and Odor Remover After Rebate

Free $2 in CVS ExtraBucks

Test Organic Products for Free

Free College Preparation Checklist

Free Printables: Shrek, Madagascar, Dr. Seuss & More

Free Issue of Better Homes and Gardens + Free Cookbooks

Free Royal Canin Cat Food Sampler

FREE Box of Ziploc Zip ‘n Steam Microwave Cooking Bags

Free Bissell Stomp ‘n Go Stain Lifting Pads After Rebate

Free Lysol Dual Action Wipes After Rebate