Earth Day Tidbits

Just a couple reminders of things that go along with all the info out this week for Earth Day.

~ Remember to get your bag tag at CVS this week for $.99 and earn an ECB of $.99 making it free. If you attach it to a reusable bag and use that bag each time you shop at CVS - you will earn a $1.00 ECB every 4th time you shop (remember to have the cashier scan your tag before you pay). I have earned about $3 so far the last few months by using mine

~ Several stores offer discounts when you bring your own reusable bags ~ $.05 does not seem like much, but it adds up and as far as I know, all stores allow you to use ANY reusable bag, not just one specifically bought from that store, so go ahead and use that Harris Teeter bag at Target! I do!

~ Earth Fare will no longer be using plastic bags so remember to bring your own bags there when you shop, or you will be carrying your groceries out in your arms! ;o) Also, concerning Earth Fare, have you signed up for their newsletter? If not go HERE and do so. Each week, they send you an email newsletter with deals for the week and sometimes here are great coupons attached. This week's coupon is for a free reusable bag with a purchase from the bulk food section. I have not made it there yet, but will be headed there before this deal is over because they are offering 20% off that bulk food purchase also - love me some great tasting trail mix! Just have to hide it from the kids ;o)

~And last, but not least, a tip that I have found to be a great money saver as well as a cut back on the amount of waste in my trash can is to use cloth napkins. We were tossing out TONS of paper napkins each day because the kids would throw them out even if they used their shirt sleeve instead at the dinner table. So, I went to Ross and bought 3 packs of 12 washcloths for $3.99 each and we use those instead. I keep them rolled up pretty in a basket on the buffet and whoever is responsible for setting the table lays one out for each place at the table before we eat. Then afterward, they just get tossed in the wash with whatever load I am doing next. I have cut down tremendously on what I was spending on napkins and paper towels and feel good that not so much trash is ending up in my can each week.

Have a great week and as you celebrated Earth Day (or what's left of it now) remember to give thanks and praise to the One that created our Earth for us! Praise God for His works are amazing!