Here is a highlight of this week’s coupons and organic deals for the week of February 6.

Organic and Natural Coupons:

$1.25/1 Alexia item

$1/1 Alter Eco Item (Thanks, Healthy Life Deals!)

$1/2 Cascadian Frams Granola Bars

$1/1 Country Choice Organic Product

FREE 20oz bottle of Evamor Natural Artesian Water (Thanks, Surviving the Stores!)

$0.55/1 Florida Crystals or Organic Sugar Product

$0.55/1 Horizon Milk plus DHA Half Gallon (must create account for coupon offer)

$1/2 Muir Glen Products

$1/1 Oregon Chai Product

$0.50/1 Organic Valley Yogurt

$1/4 Rise Bars

$1/2 Simply Organic Spices, Grinders & Extracts

$1/1 thinkThin Crunch Bar

$1/1 Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blue Agave Packets

Don’t miss any coupons by checking the Coupon Database before you head out.  Also, don’t forget these other sources for organic coupons to make the most of your shopping trip.

Organic and Natural Grocery Deals:

Tisano Organic Chocolate Tea, 4oz – $14.95 each. Eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping when order total is over $25.  Buy 3 Tisano products that are shipped by Tisano and receive 15% off.

R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Essence, Organic Cucumber, 24 pack of 10.5oz cans – $19.37.  Get this low price when you select Subscribe and Save to take advantage of free shipping.  That’s $0.81 each!

Subscribe & Save sets you up with an automatic shipment plan, but you can cancel if you wish under “Your Account” and “Manage Subscribe & Save Items.” Be sure to verify the price before ordering.

We’ve mentioned so many household uses for vinegar.  It’s great in the laundry for getting clothes clean and soft.  You can even use it on your hair.

If you’re cutting the chemicals in your home, what better place to start than your children’s toys?  This recipe for homemade toy cleaner is a natural way to eliminate germs without adding toxins.  You could also use this citrus recipe if you want a gentler clean without the tea tree oil.

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Here is a highlight coupons and organic deals for the week of January 30, 2012.

Organic and Natural Coupons

$.50/1 Clover Stornetta Farms Organic Butter

$1/4 Dannon Oikos cups, 5.3 oz Kroger eCoupon

$.75/1 Lundberg Brown Rice pasta

$1/1 Odwalla Drink, 12 oz, Walgreens IVC Walgreens IVC

$1/1 Texmati White, Texmati Brown, Texmati Light Brown or Jasmati (Thanks, Mashup Mom!)

$.75/1 Wildwood Organic product

Food Allergy and Gluten Free Coupons

$1/1 Canyon Bakehouse GF products

$1/1 French Meadow Bakery GF product

$1/1 Rudi’s GF Bread

$1/1 Udi’s GF Bread

$.30/1 Yoplait Lactose-Free Yogurt

Thanks for the gluten free and food allergy coupon help from Food Allergies on a Budget!

Don’t miss any coupons by checking the Coupon Database before you head out.  Also, don’t forget these other sources for organic coupons to make the most of your shopping trip.

Organic and Natural Grocery Deals

Baby Gourmet Organic Juicy Pear and Garden Greens – 12 pack of 4.5 oz pouches – $13.75 when you clip the 35% off coupon and select Subscribe and Save option.  Free shipping as usual with Subscribe and Save!

Davidson’s Organic Hibiscus Flowers, 16oz – $11.02 with free shipping when you select Subscribe and Save.

Other Organic and Natural Deals

Free One-Year Subscription to Organic Gardening Magazine from Lundberg.  Get all the details here.  (Thanks, Healthy Life Deals!)

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I remember the earlier days before I had started getting fit, when sometimes it was difficult just to drag myself out of bed in the morning. When the body is unfit, you really don’t realize how much it affects you until you’ve spent some time exercising.

I’ve noticed a few things about myself now that I exercise on a fairly regular basis:

• When I exercise, I am more alert mentally. I’m able to focus easier and accomplish at lot more work than on days when I don’t exercise.
• I have more energy. Forget about caffeine, just exercising for 20 minutes gives me more energy that lasts longer than if I drank a cup of coffee (though I still have a hard time giving up my precious cup of joe).
• I feel like I have more control over my body movements, and can function physically well with various tasks throughout the day; whether it’s carrying around a 3-year-old, or cleaning out the bathtub.
• My mood levels are better when I am exercising regularly.

So this has me wondering: Why in the world wouldn’t everyone want to exercise regularly with these noticeable benefits, especially  considering that I didn’t even mention how regular exercise helps prevent things like heart disease and diabetes? We as humans have inherent weaknesses that should definitely be addressed if we want to have any kind of success with an fitness routine.

An Inactive Lifestyle.

The Problem: With the constant availability of TV, movies and internet, most of us sit around the majority of the time. If you have a job where you sit at a desk, this is also contributing to your body’s overall tiredness and weakness. The body is used to not doing anything, so it is difficult to physically and mentally get past this. It’s a habit – one that was created over a long period of time.

The Cure: Take action by adding in a physical exercise, and be consistent. To build a good habit, it will take time and consistency.

Time.

The Problem: With the constant badgering of multiple things clamoring for our attention throughout the day, it’s difficult to find the time to actually exercise.

The Cure: Scheduling time for physical exercise. If no importance is placed on exercising, then it will not get accomplished in today’s hectic lifestyle.

Discouragement and Lack of Self-Worth.

The Problem: I think this is the big clincher, and why many people do not want to exercise and get fit. We feel bad about ourselves, think we’re ugly, overweight, unhealthy and don’t  think we have the ability to do what those big losers on TV do.

The Cure: Change your attitude (get rid of that stinkin’ thinkin’) by making the decision to do what is right for you and your loved ones. Take action, be consistent and you will find that you start to take pride in what you are doing. When you begin to see those visible results in the mirror, you will become proud of yourself and encouraged to continue. Some of it is also just reminding yourself every day that you are worth it, until you are convinced.

So to begin exercising and changing your life you need to:

1. Change your attitude and get positive.

2. Take action.

3. Be consistent.

Are you ready to begin? Join the 30 Day Fitness Challenge. You can do it, because you are worth it.

What is it that you find helps keep you motivated to exercise and get healthy? You can leave a comment by clicking here.

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Here is a highlight of this week’s coupons and organic deals.

Organic and Natural Coupons:

$2/1 Bear Naked Product (Scroll to bottom of page to register for coupon to arrive by e-mail.  Thanks, Mashup Mom!)

$1/1 Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bar

$1/1 gud Product from Burt’s Bees

$1/3 Fig Foods Soups or Beans

$1/4 Happy Baby Organic Baby Food Pouches, TARGET COUPON Target.com

$2/1 Kiss My Face Moisturizer, 16 oz+

Free Living Life Water

$1/2 Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars or Waffles

$.50/2 Plum Organics Stage 2 Baby Food Pouches, TARGET COUPON Target.com

$0.50/2 Plum Organics Product

$0.55/1 San J Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce or Asian Cooking Sauce

$1/1 Stonyfield Okios Organic Greek Yogurt, 16-32 oz, 4 pk or 2 5.3 oz cup

$1.50/1 Wholly Guacamole

$1/1 Xlear Nasal Spray or Kids Nasal Spray

$1/1 Zevia All Natural Soda, 6 pk

Don’t miss any coupons by checking the Coupon Database before you head out.  Also, don’t forget these other sources for organic coupons to make the most of your shopping trip.

Organic and Natural Grocery Deals:

This week we are spotlighting gluten free grocery deals!

Bob’s Red Mill Organic & Gluten Free Brown Rice Flour – $3.08/24 oz package ($12.32 for 4 packages shipped free when you select Subscribe and Save.)

Bob’s Red Mill Organic and Gluten Free Whole Brown Flaxseed $14.18 (24 oz packages, pack of 4).  Choose Subscribe and Save to receive this discounted price with free shipping.  Get some ideas on how to integrate these yummy Omega 3s into your menu.

Did you know that all products from thinkThin are gluten free?  They offer some great flavors to choose from.  Right now you can get thinkThin bars for as low as $0.35 each at Whole Foods.  Check out all the details on this deal here.  (Thanks, Healthy Life Deals!)

Other Organic and Natural Deals:

How about a few ideas for healthier kitchen tools and cookware?

Set of 6 Bamboo Kitchen Tools – $8.29.  Eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping with any order over $25.  (Because you know we love bamboo!)

Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Combo - $34.99 with Free Super Saver Shipping!  Includes 3-quart dutch oven plus the lid that doubles as a shallow 10.25 inch skillet.

None of us like fleas but the toxic ingredients can be harmful for people and our pets.  One way to reduce the fleas is regular combing.  Vacuuming picks up fleas and their eggs.  Find other tips here on how to reduce your pet’s fleas and avoid harmful pesticides.

Photo courtesy of Robertszlivka.

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I’ve have the great privilege to be on the Girlfriendology BlogTalkRadio show, tomorrow, Friday, January 20, 2012 at 2pm ET. I’ll be talking about great tips and ways to get healthy and fit with your Friends this year.

I first met Debba (author of Girlfriendology) a few years ago at the first annual Savvy Blogging Summit. This past August, Debba and I got to spend a weekend together at NAMS, and since then we’ve been inseparable (well, as inseparable as two friends can be living far apart). She’s a fabulous woman, blogger and girlfriend.

Be sure to read my Get Healthy and Fit with Your Friends guest post on Girlfriendology, and tune in tomorrow at 2pm ET, to hear us laugh it up and share some great tips on the Girlfriendology radio show.

Some coupons and organic deals to make you smile!

Organic and Natural Coupons:

$1/1 8th Continent Soy Milk (IE)
$1/1 Arrowhead Mills Naturally Nourishing Breakfast Product
$1/1 Batter Blaster (organic pancakes on the run!)
$1/1 Earth Balance Organic Coconut Spread
$1/3 Fig Food Soups or Beans
$1/1 McCann’s Irish Oatmeal Product
$1/1 Reed’s Ginger Brew (This stuff is so strong and gourmet!)
$1/1 Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Fair Trade Honey

Don’t miss any coupons by checking the Coupon Database before you head out.  Also, don’t forget these other sources for organic coupons to make the most of your shopping trip.

Organic and Natural Grocery Deals:

Amazing Grass Kidz SuperFood, $16.01 (6.5 oz canister) with Free Shipping when you choose Subscribe and Save purchase option.  Made with over 70% organic ingredients.  Do you prefer Wild Berry or Outrageous Chocolate?

Honest Kids Organic Super Fruit Punch (32 pack of 6.75 oz pouches) for $11.88.  This Subscribe and Save deal is a great price and, as always, includes free shipping.  That’s $0.37 a serving.

Spry Chewing Gum (100 pieces) $3.94.  Choose Subscribe and Save for the 15% discount and free shipping.  I really enjoy the green tea flavor of this gum(a little more at $4.58/jar) but this deal is only good for the cinnamon flavor.  What a great deal on gum sweetened with 100% xylitol.  (Thanks, Passion for Savings!)

Other Organic and Natural Deals:

Check out this money-making deal on a Brita water pitcher at several stores. (Thanks, Mashup Mom!)

Enter to win some free Larabar goodness here.

Subscribe to Natural Health magazine for $3.76 per year with coupon code WKLYSPEC.

Free sample of Zarbees Cough & Sleep Drink plus a coupon! (Thanks, Organic Deals!)

Smiling Fruit Image Courtesy of kevin_p.

It’s the time of year when we start feeling a little too cooped up, and possibly even a little gloomy. The holidays are over and there’s not as much getting out for fun, spending time with family, or eating scrumptious treats. Whether it’s due to the lack of sunlight or just because we’re stuck indoors most of the time, we all tend to feel a little bit of cabin fever during the winter months.

Here are five simple and healthy ways that you can combat those winter blues, and come out feeling a little better.

1. Exercise. Studies have shown that exercise raises your endorphin levels and other “happy hormones” that make you feel better. People who exercise just a few days a week tend to have more energy, feel better and are at less risk for things like heart disease. Just simple walking can do you a world of good.

2. Open the curtains and blinds to let in as much light as possible. Even if it is constantly overcast and dreary outside, sunlight is still coming through the clouds. When taken in moderation, sunlight is a great source of energy for the body. Natural sunlight in moderation improves circulation in the body, naturally kills bacteria and viruses, raises your endorphin and serotonin levels, improves sleep cycles and just naturally raises your overall mood.

3. Add in some dark leafy greens to your diet. These vegetables are packed with nutrients and vitamins that are essential for a healthy cardiovascular system and for regulating inflammation. Dark leafy greens naturally improve your circulation which can help benefit your overall mood. Examples of dark leafy greens: kale, spinach, swiss chard and collard greens.

4. It’s time to rev up your immunity and mood with Vitamin C. A somber mood in the winter months actually leaves you more prone to illness. Make sure you are improving your immunity as well as your mood by getting your daily dose of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerhouse that not only kills bacteria and other toxins, but it also acts as a natural anti-depressant.

5. Get a good air-filtration unit for your home. Allergies and sickness can run rampant in a home, and good air quality can promote better overall health of the family. Toxins in your home air can actually worsen depression and anxiety. While purchasing a quality air purifier can be costly, the initial investment makes it worth it in the long-run.

What are you doing to promote health and mood this winter? You can leave a comment by clicking here.

Photo courtesy of Harald Mühlhoff.

Instead of cruising a parking lot to find a closer spot to the grocery store or shopping mall, why not park farther away?  This will obviously save fuel expense and exhaust fumes.  Not only that but parking at the end of the lot gives you a chance to get in a little exercise.

How do you fit exercise into your daily routine?

Photo courtesy of gracey.

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Wanting to jumpstart your 2012 with some healthier eating? Check out these 72 healthy recipes to get you on the right track this year.

Beverages/Smoothies

Aloe Vera Juice

Apple Oats Smoothie

Avocado Banana Smoothie

Blueberry, Banana and Yogurt Smoothie

Deep Ruby Beet Smoothie

Flavored Water with Fresh Fruit

Homemade Apple Juice

Organic Hot Cocoa

Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie

Banana Oatmeal Almond Smoothie

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

Beauty Detox Smoothie

7 Different Detox Smoothies

Strawberry Almond Butter Smoothie

Tropical Green Smoothie (pictured above)

Salads

Arugula and Pomegranate Salad

Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

Broccoli Salad

Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad

Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Mozzarella Tomato and Avocado Salad

Salad in a Jar

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Quinoa Salad with Pears, Spinach and Chickpeas

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Avocado

Wild Rice Salad

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad (pictured above)

Vegetarian Southwest Chickpea Salad

Meals/Sides

5 Layer Greek Dip

Bite Sized Greek Salad

Cucumber Avocado Salsa

Black Bean Vegetarian Chili

Cleansing Chicken Ginger Soup

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Spinach and Egg Casserole

Classic Minestrone Soup (pictured above)

Garden Lasagna

Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Stacks

Ginger Veggie Stir Fry

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Quiche

Green Lentil and Cabbage Soup

Hearty Greens Soup with Bowtie Pasta and Tomatoes

Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini 

Mini Vegetarian Pizzas

Quinoa Primavera

Refried Beans from Scratch

Roasted Chickpea Fajitas

Roasted Green beans with Mushrooms and Parmesan

Slow Cooker Quinoa Casserole

Smashed White Bean and Avocado Club

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Spinach and Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Summer Vegetable Crepes

Vegetable Couscous with Chicken

Vegetarian Pho Soup

Vegetarian Eggplant Meatballs

Vegetable Curry

Vegetarian Tortilla Pie

Vegetarian Fried Rice with Spices

Vegetarian Wild Rice Soup

Vegetarian Gyros

Breakfasts/Snacks

Peanut Honey Granola

Grilled Peaches

Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks (pictured above)

Whole Grain Muffins

Whole Grain Rice Pudding

Quinoa Pudding

Vegetarian Breakfast Sausage

Zucchini Chips

Wanting to get fit and healthy this year? Be sure to join the 30 Day Fitness Challenge!

Here is a highlight of this week’s coupons and organic deals.

Organic and Natural Coupons:

$1/2 Applegate Farms Organic Sausage

$1/1 Arrowhead Mills Naturally Nourishing Whole Grain or Gluten Free Breakfast Product

$1/1 Carrington Farms Organic Milled Flax Paks, Ready to Eat, Single Serve Size, 12 ct Kroger eCoupon 01/04/2012

$0.50/1 Carrington Farms Organic Milled Flax Seed Ready to Eat, 14 oz Kroger eCoupon 01/04/2012

$0.55/1 Ella’s Kitchen 100% Organic Product

$5/1 Gaiam Yoga or FItness Item $10+, TARGET coupon Target.com

$2/1 Rudi’s Gluten Free Bread, Hot Dog Bun, Hamburger Bun or Pizza Crust Kroger eCoupon 01/04/2012

Don’t miss any coupons by checking the Coupon Database before you head out.  Also, don’t forget these other sources for organic coupons to make the most of your shopping trip.

Organic and Natural Grocery Deals:

Glutenfreeda’s Maple Raisin with Flax Gluten-free Oatmeal (8 boxes of 6 pouches each)$27.12 with free shipping when you select subscribe and save.  ”Clip” the coupon below the listing for the $1 off coupon to arrive at this price of $0.57/pouch.

Rapunzel Organic Whole Cane Sugar (Pack of 6-24 oz. pkgs) for $$26.05.  Make sure to select subscribe and save to get this price of $0.18 per ounce.

Sambazon Organic Amazon Energy Drink (24 count of 12 oz. cans), $32.30 with free shipping ($1.35/can).  Original price is $49.69.  Click the button below the listing to “clip this coupon” and save 20%.  Then choose subscribe and save to receive an additional 15% off and free shipping.

Subscribe & Save sets you up with an automatic shipment plan, but you can cancel if you wish under “Your Account” and “Manage Subscribe & Save Items.” Be sure to verify the price before ordering.

Two years ago I started my fitness journey. I was 175 pounds, and in a size 16 pants. The above before photo is after I lost about 5 pounds and was down to a size 14. 35 pounds later and 4 pant sizes smaller, I am healthier and more fit than I’ve ever been in my life.

To me, fitness is about being healthy and living a better life. It’s not about being super skinny or model-worthy. In fact, I’d venture to say that many of today’s models aren’t any healthier than a lot of obese people.

Fitness and health are not just something you focus on as a New Year’s Resolution. They aren’t even something that you make a few months commitment to. Fitness and health need to be a lifestyle.

Did I do anything extreme like go on a fad diet to lose the weight? No. I started exercising and just eating real, whole foods. And you know what? You can do it, too!

So this month I’m starting a 30 Day Fitness Challenge, and I’m setting it up so that you can go through this challenge any time of the year. I don’t just want you do it because it’s a New Year. I want you to do it for yourself and for your family, because you deserve it! Change your life, one day at a time.

What you’ll get in this challenge:

• 2 weekly emails of exclusive content to keep you motivated and thriving for 30 days. This includes free bonus recipes as well.
• Daily reminders to workout along with reminders of which days to take a rest.

After your four weeks are up, the emails end. At this point you can start over or just be done. Those who join the challenge will also get my ebook, What Does Organic Mean? absolutely free as a bonus. It’s meant to get you started on the right track of eating healthy during the 30 Day Fitness Challenge.

So are you ready to join me? Let’s go! Sign-up below to start receiving the Challenge right in your inbox:

Opening the curtains or blinds in your home is an easy way to go green and help save money on your electric and heating bills.  The sunlight will not only reduce your need for interior daytime lighting but can also add warmth to your home during winter.  Those of us in the south also benefit from the boost of vitamin D from the sun exposure even while we’re cooped up indoors during the winter months.

Let’s kick off the year with some deals to help us meet our health and wellness goals!  Here are a few organic and natural snack deals, some coupons and a couple of vitamin and supplement deals to keep us moving in the right direction.

Organic and Natural Grocery Deals:

Annie’s Homegrown Bunny Graham Friends Snack Pouches, $21.03/six – 6-count boxes.  Choose Subscribe and Save to receive 15% off and free standard shipping.

Rise Organic Energy Bar, $15.30/12-pack (vegan and gluten free).  Choose Subscribe and Save to receive 15% off and free shipping.  Click the Clip this Coupon button underneath the listing to receive 10% off.

Bare Fruit Organic Bake-Dried Apples, $15.63/two-1 pound bags.  Choose Subscribe and Save to receive 15% off and free shipping.

Organic and Natural Coupons:

$1/1 Bear Naked Product

$0.55/1 Florida Crystals Natural or Organic Sugar Product

$2/2 GoodBelly Quarts

$0.55/1 Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA, half gallon

$0.50/2 Kashi Items, excludes frozen, TARGET coupon Target.com

$2/1 Organic Smooth Move Tea, 16 pk Walgreens IVC

$1/1 Oregon Chai Product

$1/2 Simply Organic glass bottle spices (PDF)

Don’t miss any coupons by checking the Coupon Database before you head out.  Also, don’t forget these other sources for organic coupons to make the most of your shopping trip.

Vitamin and Supplement Deals:

Many of us choose vitamins and herbs to supplement our health regime.  Check out these deals to help you stock up on your favorites.

Botanic Choice:  Take $10 off any $20 order and get free shipping for orders over $25 with coupon code JANAF10 (expires 1/31/12).

Vitamin Shoppe: Free Shipping on $25+ orders AND GET 20% OFF* 2nd Purchase! *First-Time Customers Only (20% Off Coupon sent via email.  Expires 1/15/12)

Today you can get a subscription to Natural Health Magazine for only $3.50. Just go to the Tanga website here, and use coupon code HEALTH to drop the price to $3.50. The deal is available for a short time, and I’m unsure when the price will go up. Thanks The Thrifty Couple!

This is one of the few magazines that I subscribe to and actually read. If you’re natural and organic like me, you should definitely consider subscribing for 2012!

Today only I’m having a $.99 FLASH SALE on my latest ebook Not Your Mama’s Crunchy Granola – 7 Weeks to a Healthier Lifestyle! Just use coupon code NEWYEAR at check out, to get it for $.99. With it comes two free bonuses. Sale ends at midnight tonight.

If you know someone that wants to simplify and get healthier, be sure to let them know about this!

Find out more details on Not Your Mama’s Crunchy Granola and read some testimonials.

With everyone thinking about getting fit this month and next, a great way to start is with simple walking. It’s an easy way to stay healthy, and it’s eco-friendly! You don’t need electricity or expensive gyms to walk. Save money and get fit in 2012 by walking.

What are your fitness plans for 2012?

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Right now on Best Deal Magazines you can get a one-year subscription (10 issues) to Whole Living Magazine for $3.65.

This is the deal of the day listed for $4.29 (expires 12/16 at midnight EST).  Use coupon code PXCJ1218 at checkout to take another 15% off.  This makes the total $3.65.  You can also use this code to save 15% off of longer subscriptions – up to four years (40 issues).

Shop for this and other Best Deal Magazines here.

Making your own holiday potpourri is a great way to save some money and it also makes a fabulous diy gift! Check out how to make your own holiday potpourri on Keeper of the Home.

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