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If you’re interested in attracting birds but you don’t want to build a wooden house, you might like this thrifty and easy bird feeder mobile.

Child-like, simple design makes this a great family project with no tools required.  I would reuse a to-go container for the pie plate and day old bagels from the office refrigerator.  This project is also perfect for apartment dwellers with no space for permanent bird retreats.

Let the bird watching begin.

Photo courtesy of weelife.

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Here are the Whole Foods deals for the week of February 22-28. Remember….

• This will be the last week to print the Whole Deal Coupons from January/February, so take advantage of the deals while they last.
• Some stores allow you to stack manufacturer coupons with store coupons.
• Buy a case and get a 10% discount.
• Bring your bags for 10 cents off your order per bag.
• Prices and deals will sometimes vary by store.

Check out the current Whole Foods Printable Coupons.  Sales, coupon policies and available items will vary by store.  Please call your store to confirm and/or check your local ad.

Meat Deals

• Beef Mini Meatloaf $4.99 (Save $1)
• Farm Raised Shrimp $10.99/lb (Save $3)
• Top Sirloin Steak $8.99/lb (Save $4)

Grocery Deals

• Arrowhead Mills Whole Grain Cereal Squares 10oz 2/$6 (Save $3.38)
• Asparagus $2.49/lb (Save $1.50)
• Black Forest Cake 6-inch $15.99 (Save $3)
• Brown Rice Vegetable Roll $5.99 (Save $2.50)
• Izze Sparkling Juices 4-pack $4.99 (Save $1)
• O.N.E. Coconut Water $5.99/liter (Save $0.50)
• Red and Green Seedless Grapes $2.49/lb (Save $1)
• Spring Asparagus Salad $8.99/lb (Save $1)
• Tuscan Forest Mushroom Salad $6.99/lb (Save $1)
• Waybetter Tortilla Chips 6oz 2/$4 (Save $2.78)

New Coupon Deals

Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce $2.50
-$0.50/1 Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce
=$2 each after coupon

POM Wonderful Juice 16oz $2.50
-$1/1 POM Wonderful Juice, 16, 24 , or 48 oz
=$1.50 each after coupon

Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotic $34.99
-$2/1 Ultimate Flora Probiotic
=$32.99 each after coupon

Sambazon Organic Juice 10.5oz $2.99
-B1G1 Sambazon Organic Beverage
=$1.50 each after coupon wyb 2

So Delicious Coconut Frozen Dessert $7.39
-$0.55/1 So Delicious Dairy Free Product
=$6.84 each after coupon

Udi’s Gluten Free Bread $4.99
-$1/1 Udis Gluten Free Product
=$3.99 each after coupon

Continuing Coupon Deals

Alter Eco Chocolate Bars 4oz $3.99
-$1/1 Alter Eco product 11/01/11 Chinook Book (exp. 10/31/2012)
-$1/1 Alter Eco Chocolate
= $2.99 each after coupon

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze $2
-$1/2 Aseptic Blue Diamond Almond Breeze (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/2 Blue Diamond Shelf Stable Almond Breeze
= $1 each after coupons wyb 2

Brown Cow Yogurt 32oz $2.50
-$0.50/1 Brown Cow Yogurt 32oz
= $2 each after coupon

Celestial Seasonings Tea $3.39
-$1/1 box Celestial Seasonings Tea (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/1 Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags 12/04/2011 SS Insert (exp 03/04/2012)
-$1/1 Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags 01/15/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/15/2012)
= $1.39 each after coupons

CLIF Bars $1.25
-$1/4 CLIF Bars (Whole Foods Coupon)
= $1 each after coupons wyb 4

CLIF Mojo or Mojo Dipped Bars $1.25
-$1/2 CLIF Mojo or Mojo Dipped Bars (Whole Foods Coupon)
= $0.75 each after coupons wyb 2

Earth Balance Organic Soymilk 64 oz $3.99
-$.75/1 Earth Balance Organic Soymilk (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$.75/1 Earth Balance Soymilk
= $2.49 each after coupon

Evamore Natural Artesian Water 20oz
-FREE 20oz bottle of Evamore Natural Artesian Water
= FREE after coupon

Fig Food Co. Organic Soup or Beans
-$1/3 packages Fig Food Co. Organic Soups or Beans (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/3 Fig Foods Soups or Beans
= final price varies

Garden of Eatin’ Tortilla Chips 16oz $4.99
-$1/1 Garden of Eatin product (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/2 Garden of Eatin Chips, 6 oz+ 01/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/22/2012)
= $3.99 each after coupons wyb 2

Garden of Life RAW Meal or RAW Protein Powder psa $40
-$5/1 Garden of Life RAW Meal or RAW Protein Powder (622g or 1130g only) (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$5/1 Garden of Life RAW Meal or RAW Protein Powder
= as low as $30 each after coupons

Honest Tea $1.49
-$1/2 Honest Organic Beverages (Whole Foods Coupon)
= $.99 each after coupon wyb 2

Kashi GoLean Cereal
-$1/2 boxes Kashi GOLEAN Cereals (mix or match) (Whole Foods Coupon)
= final price varies

Kettle Brand Organic Krinkle Cut Potato Chips 5oz 2/$5 (Save $.98)
-$1/1 Kettle Chips, 4 oz+ 01/29/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/11/2012)
= $1.50 each after coupon

Lifeway Organic Lowfat Kefir $3.79
-$1/2 32oz Lifeway Organic Lowfat Kefir (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/2 Lifeway Kefir 32oz
-$1/2 Lifeway Kefir 32oz
= $2.79 each after coupons wyb 2

Method Dish Detergent $3
-$1/1 Method item (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/1 Method Dish Detergent 01/08/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
= $1 each after coupons

Naked Juice Smoothies 15.2 oz $2.50
-$0.75/1 Naked Juice Smoothies (Whole Foods Coupon)
= $1.75 each after coupon

Nasoya Noodles $1.99
-$1.25/1 Nasoya Product (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$.55/1 Nasoya Pasta Product
-$0.75/1 Nasoya Pasta 01/29/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
= as low as FREE after coupons

Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars $5.78
-$1.50/2 Nature’s Path Organic Granola or Granola Bars (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1.50/2 Nature’s Path Boxed Cereal or Granola Bars
= $4.28 each after coupons wyb 2

Oregon Chai 32oz $5.49
-$1/1 Oregon Chai Product (IE) 
= $4.49 each after coupon

Organic Valley Soy Creamer $2.50
-$.50/1 16-oz Organic Valley Soy Creamer (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$.50/1 Organic Valley Soy Creamer
= $1.50 each after coupons

Pacific Organic Soup Starter $2.50
-$1/1 Pacific Organic Soup Starter (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/1 Pacific Soup Starter Pho Soup Base
= $0.50 each after coupon

Pacific Natural Foods 17.6oz Organic Soups $2.99
-$1/2 Pacific Natural Foods 17.6-oz or 12-oz Organic Soups (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/1 Pacific Natural Foods Soup, 17.6oz Hearty or 12 oz Condensed 
= $1.99 each after coupons wyb 2

San-J Gluten Free Tamari or Asian Cooking Sauce $3.69
-$.55/1 10-oz San-J Gluten Free Tamari or Asian Cooking Sauce (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$.55/1 San-J 10oz Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce or Asian Cooking Sauce
-$1/2 San-J Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce or Asian Cooking Sauce, 10 oz, p.73 First for Women, Jan 2012 (exp 03/31/2012)
= as low as $2.59 each after coupons

So Delicious Coconut Milk Aseptic 32oz $2.69
-$1/1 So Delicious Half Gallon or Shelf-Stable Quart
= $1.69 each after coupon

Spectrum Essentials Organic Ground Premium Flax Seed 14oz $5.99
-$1/1 Spectrum Essentials Supplement (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
= $4.99 each after coupons

Stonyfield Organic Oikos 16oz $4.29
- $1/1 16-oz cup or any ONE (1) 4-oz 4-pack of Stonyfield Organic Oikos Greek Yogurt (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$0.50/1 Stonyfield Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt, 16 or 32 oz 
= $2.79 each after coupon

Stonyfield Organic Oikos
-$1/1 16-oz cup or any ONE (1) 4-oz 4-pack of Stonyfield Organic Oikos Greek Yogurt (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/2 Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt, (75 points) 
-$0.50/1 Stonyfield Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt, 16 or 32 oz 
-$0.50/1 Stonyfield Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt, 4 pk 
= final price varies

Tazo Filterbag Tea $3.99
-$1/1 Tazo Filterbag Tea or Tea Latte Concentrate (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/1 Tazo Filterbag Tea or Latte Concentrate 01/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/19/2012)
= $1.99 each after coupons

thinkThin Crunch Bar $1.50
-$1/1 thinkThin Crunch Bar
= $0.50 each after coupon

Xlear Nasal Spray
-$2/1 1.5-oz bottle Xlear Nasal Spray (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$2/1 Xlear xylitol Kid’s Nasal Spray, p.41 Kiwi, Dec 2011 (exp 06/30/2012)
-$1/1 Xlear Nasal Spray or Kids Nasal Spray
= final price varies

Yogi Tea 16ct $4.99
-$1/1 Yogi Tea
= $3.99 each after coupon

Zevia Sodas 6pk $5.99
-$1/1 Zevia 6-pack 
-$1/1 Zevia All Natural Soda, 6 pk
= $4.99 per 6pk after coupons

Let us know if you find any other great deals at Whole Foods!

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