_ Produce:

Organic Asparagus - $3.99 per pound

Organic Cucumbers - $.88 each

Crunch Pack Organic Apples - $3.69

Personal Watermelons - 2 for $5.00

Cantaloupe - $.68 per pound

Sweet Onions - $.78 per pound

Green, Red, Butter or Romaine Lettuce - 5 for $5.00

Gape Tomatoes (10 oz)-– 2 for $3.00

Large Hass Avocados - 4 for $5.00

California Navel Oranges - 2 pounds for $1.00

 

Other Vegan Groceries:

Blue Diamond Almonds (6 oz) - 2 for $4.00

Vitaminwater - 10 for $10.00

Food Should Taste Good Chips - 2 for $5.00

Hansen’s Soda - 2 for $5.00

Tim’s Potato Chips - $3.99

 

Kitchen Stuff:

Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer - $99.99 (Get a $10 gift card with purchase and in-store coupon.)

All Cookware Sets on Sale

Cutlery and Cutting Boards -– Buy One, Get One ½ Off

Glassware -– Buy One, Get One ½ Off

Pantryware (glass storage jars, etc.) -– Buy One, Get One ½ Off

Stainless Steel Kitchen Composter - $24.99

 

Garden Stuff:

Lilly Miller & Ed Hume Seed Packets -– Buy Two, Get One Free

120 Gallon E-Composter (Made from 90% recycled materials) - $49.99

Tumbling Composter - $89.99

While this point-earning program does not hand over cold, hard cash, it provides a super simple way to earn points that you can exchange for gift cards or products. In my book, if you can get gift cards for stores where you would be shopping anyways, that's the same as making extra money, so I'm putting this in the money-making category.

What it is: Viggle is a new point-earning app for iPhones, iPads and iPods that will soon also be available for Android devices. This is one of the few chances in life to actually get paid for watching television. If you aren't much of a television watcher, you can still easily earn points to redeem for gift cards by watching short videos on your phone. But if you are a big television fan, you will be amazed at how quickly you can earn points by watching videos on your phone while watching your favorite television programs (after checking in, of course).

How to Earn: Check in while watching television programs, watch videos, play along on your phone during television programs, share your check-ins

Rewards: Gift cards (specifically: e-gift cards delivered via email), charitable donations, movie tickets, products (like a Kindle Fire or iPod Touch)

My Experience: During the first nine days after signing up for Viggle, I earned just over 37,500 points, which includes a 1,500-point bonus for signing up. That is enough for one $25 Best Buy gift card or five $5 gift cards to stores like Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Sephora and more. I've noticed that new reward options are still being added, which makes sense, since this is a new program. I have probably earned these initial points a little quicker than the average (non-TV addict) user would, since I have specifically been testing out this program to include on the blog; however, even if you use the app less than I did in my first nine days, it will be super easy to earn points. On the other hand, if really like television, you can rack up points way faster than I did. 

Getting Started: Download the app from the iTunes store. Visit the Viggle website to learn more.

_Here are some of the vegan deals you will find at Safeway through April 21. Remember - you need

Strawberries (1 pound) -– 2 for $5.00

Green, Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers - $1.00 each

Mini Watermelons - $3.99 each

Mount Olive Pickles - Buy One, Get One Free

Mezzetta Peppers or Artichokes - Buy One, Get One Free

Vitaminwater - Buy One, Get One Free

O Organics Vegetables - Buy One, Get One Free

Hinode CalRose Rice (5 pound; white or brown)  - Buy One, Get One Free

Eating Right Whole Grain Pasta – 3 for $4.00

O Organics Salads - 2 for $6.00

O Organics Broth -– 2 for $5.00

Deschutes Beer (6-pack) - $7.47

Clif or Mojo Bars - $.99 each

_ Here are just some of the great vegan deals you can find at Bartell Drugs right now:

Ceramic Food Scrap Keeper - $12.99

Deécor White Food Scrap Keeper - $19.99

Stainless Steel Food Scrap Keeper - $29.99

Charcoal Replacement Filters for Food Scrap Keepers (2 pack) - $4.99

Sylvania CFL Bulbs - $3.99 to $7.99

Tree Hut, Alba, Avalon, Kiss My Face or Jason Skincare & Bath Products - 25% off

Tom’s of Maine Bar Soap (2 pack) - $3.99

Tom’s of Maine Deodorant or Toothpaste - $2.99

Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salts - $4.49

Natracare Tampons, Panty Liners and Pads – 20% off

Seventh Generation Diapers - $9.99

Barilla Pasta - $.99

Napoleon Olive Oil (16.9 oz) - $2.99

Adams Peanut Butter - $2.39

Tully’s Coffee - $5.99

Blue Diamond Almonds (6 oz) - $1.79 (There is also an in-ad coupon for $1.00 off two cans.)

Folks who like to save money usually also like to know about ways to make money. So I am going to start adding some posts about different websites and programs that offer legitimate ways to make money online. I will only be adding programs that have been tested out either by me or by someone I know who has confirmed that the program is legitimate and has paid them.

Let's get started with the first one, shall we?

_Have you discovered Ebates yet? If not, read on to find out how easy it is to earn cash back when doing the regular online shopping you would be doing anyways.

What it is: Ebates is an easy way to earn cash back for purchases you make online. By shopping online through Ebates, you can enjoy special discounts using coupon codes provided on the site, while also earning cold, hard cash every time you make a purchase at a participating online retailer. There is no membership fee and no mail-in rebate forms or other hoops to jump through --– you just shop online through Ebates and earn cash back.

How to Earn: Shop online at more than 1,500 retailers and earn cash back for every purchase. For example, at the time of this writing, Sephora shoppers receive 8% cash back, Target shoppers get 6% cash back, Best Buy customers receive 1% to 3.6% cash back and Drugstore.com shoppers get 6% cash back. You simply login to the Ebates website before you do the online shopping you would be doing anyways. You can even add your favorite stores to your profile to make it faster and more convenient to find the stores you regularly shop at online.

Rewards: Money! You can choose to either receive a check in the mail or a deposit in your PayPal account for whatever you have earned during each three-month earning period. You can also opt to have the money you earn donated to a charity or sent to a family member. The minimum payout per quarter is $5.01, so if you have earned less than that, they will just roll that over into the next earning period.

My Experience: This cash back program couldn’t be simpler. You sign up with just your email address, so it’s easy to get started and see if you like the program. I don’t do anything special; I just shop online like I normally would at retailers I would normally visit. You can track your earnings as you go along, which is nice. Then, every three months, you get paid whatever cash back you have earned (if there is $5.01 or more in your Ebates account at that time). I use this program, so I can verify that it is a legitimate way to earn cash back when shopping online. It’s also great to get to stack deals by using coupon codes and earning cash back on the same purchase.

Getting Started: Head over to the Ebates website to sign up. Once you are there, you will find all the information you need to start earning cash back every time you shop online.

This post includes a referral link.

_ Verba volant, scripta manent (Translation: Spoken words fly away; writings remain.)

At 21 years old, Jen Livingston of Exaltation already has three years as a self-employed entrepreneur under her belt. Living a happily nomadic life with her feline friend, Lilavati, Jen creates one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces, including upcycled clothing and wire jewelry.

She draws heavily from her love of language, science and spirituality as she creates each unique piece, and is driven by her desire to create eco-friendly, affordable conversation starters that express each wearer’s values and individuality. While always striving to keep Exaltation as Earth-friendly and sustainable as possible, Jen also works to make the world a better place by donating a portion of each sale to charitable organizations -- most often to environmental or educational causes.

When you head over to the Exaltation shop on Etsy, you will find both casual and elegant fashions crafted from recycled clothing that Jen weaves, shreds, deconstructs, reconstructs, dyes and hand paints. You will also find some awesome wire jewelry designs that are all about self-expression. Whether you’re addicted to caffeine or chocolate, dedicated to yoga or meditation, want everyone you meet to instantly know you are vegan, or just want to express yourself with the simple phrase, “Eff You See Kay,” Jen’s wire jewelry has you covered.

Once you have managed to pick a necklace or five, your purchase will be mailed to you in one-of-a-kind stationary, which Jen hand dyes using a bubble-coloring process.

And since you know I love sharing a deal with you, I’m sure you won’t be surprised to hear that Jen is offering a discount on her already affordable, handmade awesomeness.

_Here’s the deal:

Cheap Vegan Chick readers get to enjoy a buy three necklaces, get one free deal.

This is particularly awesome when it comes time to purchase holiday gifts, buy gifts for a commitment ceremony or wedding party, make sure your inner circle of besties has some matching wire jewelry goodness, or expand your handmade jewelry wardrobe to include unique, personalized pieces.

To get this buy three, get one free deal, all you need to do is order three necklaces through the regular ordering process, and then let Jen know your fourth necklace choice in the spot where you can send a note to the seller.

Additionally, returning customers get 10% off all future orders -- forever. You will receive a coupon code for this everlasting 10% discount after you complete your first purchase.

I’m already equally in love with the OM symbol ring and the vegan necklace, but the Eff You See Kay necklace is coming in at a close second. Jen has tons of designs from which to choose, and she loves a custom order, so head over to the Exaltation Etsy shop to start drooling.

Okay, I know that I recently reported on finding frozen berries at my local dollar store, and I was pretty excited. Since then, I have returned to the Dollar Tree once a week in hopes of finding berries, but there has not been a frozen berry in sight for weeks now. (They do still have flax seeds, though.)

I go through a lot of berries for my vegan breakfast smoothies -- and we all know how damn expensive berries are -- so I went on the hunt for a new source. Sure, I prefer buying organic when I can, but I've decided that organic frozen berries are something I will only buy when there is a really good sale. So I've mostly been purchasing conventional berries for my vegan smoothies these days, and I was determined to find an affordable alternative, since we can't rely on the dollar store.

I found it! Winco has Hy-Top frozen mixed berries for just $1.98...and they are SO much better than the ones from the Dollar Tree.

I wish I had a picture of the dollar store berries so that I could show you the difference, but you will just have to trust me that these look and taste WAY better. Plus, this berry medley has blueberries - that much-loved superfood - which were not in the dollar store option.

Yes, these are almost twice the price ($1.98, instead of $1.00), but that is still much, much cheaper than the price for frozen berries at most grocery stores. I will now be buying these berries for use in my vegan smoothie recipes from now on -- except, of course, when I buy organic!

While I was out running errands last night, I found some great deals on vegan products. One of my stops was at Fred Meyer to pick up some produce and toilet paper...here is what I found!


Marcal Small Steps Bathroom Tissue (12 double rolls)
Sale Price: $4.99
I used four $1.00 off Marcal products coupons, which made each package of Marcal Small Steps Bathroom Tissue just $3.99.

The cheapest I have ever been able to get Marcal Small Steps at Fred Meyer is $2.99 (sale price of $3.99 and used $1.00 off coupons), but I have not seen that price since last year. So - until I see it that low again, I am now considering a sale price of $4.99 + $1.00 off coupons (to make it $3.99) a stock-up price.

If you need printable coupons for Marcal Small Steps products, get a $1.00 off printable coupon here. Don't forget to hit the back button to print this coupon twice.

When I hit the produce department to pick up some $.39 green onions and $2.00-per-container organic grape tomatoes, I found this great clearance deal on packaged organic kale salad.

Harvest Sensations Organic Kale Salad
Regular Price: $4.89
Current Sale Price: $3.99
Clearance Price: $1.99

And here is how pretty my cheap organic kale salad looked with some of those organic grape tomatoes that are also on sale:

Fred Meyer has some awesome vegan sales this week (listed in this other blog post), but you can save even more with these additional deals in the current Extra Savings booklet.

Some of these vegan Fred Meyer deals are sale prices; some require store coupons. Any in-ad coupons I refer to in this post can be found in the Extra Savings Booklet available at customer service or near the store's entrance.

Don't miss the links to printable coupons for Marcal Small Steps and Silk.


Vegan Grocery Deals:

Harvest Sensations Organic Kale Salad - $3.99

Private Selection Frozen Fruit - 2 for $7.00

Silk PureAlmond (half gallon) - $2.79

Pacific Foods Organic Broth - 2 for $5.00

Cascadian Farm Organic Granola Bars - $2.99 (not all varieties are vegan)

Gardein Meatless Entree - $4.49

Better Oats Hot Cereal  - 4 for $5.00 (I believe only certain varieties are vegan)

Spice Islands Spices - 33% Off

Star Olive Oil (25 oz) - $5.99

Good Earth Tea - 2 for $7.00

Private Selection Pasta - 4 for $5.00 (with in-ad coupon)

Tully’s Coffee - $6.99 (with in-ad coupon)

Better than Bouillon Soup Base - $4.49 (with in-ad coupon)


Household Stuff:

Marcal Small Steps Bathroom Tissue - $4.99

Marcal Small Steps Napkins - 2 for $4.00

Buying or making some cloth napkins in much, much eco-friendlier and will save you more!

Fred Meyer Home Sense Aluminum Foil - 2 for $5.00

Ottlite 15-Watt CFL Bulb - $8.99

GE 2-Pack Energy Smart Daylight CFL Bulbs - $5.99