Semilla Snack Bags DISCOUNT expires in a few days!

Repost! Remember the 15% discount code is set to expire on October 25th!  If you were planning on purchasing a set I don't want you to miss the opportunity to save a bit.

Our family was recently introduced to Semilla Snack Bags and I am so excited to share a special discount with my readers!  We as a family try to balance being a little 'green' while being practical with our two on the go preschoolers.  We also like to save money by packing our own lunches and snacks on many of our daily activities.  I hate to admit how many disposable plastic snack bags we have gone through in the past.  I always wanted to try out something reusuable, and luckily I happened upon Semilla Snack Bags.  These products are a very wise investment that will pay for themselves in a very short amount of time.

These reusable bags come in several different sizes and colors.  Our set is an adorable Peacock design that works for both our boy and our girl.  Everything is completely lined and machine washable. 

We especially love the Snack Circle - it works great for anything that might be a little messy. While everything is machine washable, these are just so much easier because there are no corners for anything to get caught in.  When you want to clean the snack circle you just open it completely and either wipe it down or machine wash it and it is very easy to know that it is clean.

The Snack Bag Combo set is so perfect for most of our kids favorite snacks - raisins, crackers, cookies, pretzels -etc.  Our family used to go through several disposable bags a day and I am so happy to have a more Earth friendly (and budget friendly) option!

They also offer a cute reusable Lunch Bag that will pay for itself in a very short time if your child (or you) normally use a paper bag for lunch.

Semilla Snack Bags are made here in San Diego (gotta love that!) and can be purchased at several local stores including Magical Child in Encinitas, Ecotopiia in Encinitas, and coming soon to Whole Foods in Hillcrest and La Jolla.  However, I suggest you buy them online with this exclusive discount code for 15% off!  Simply enter the code SANDIEGODEALSANDSTEALS and you will get 15% off your entire order!  They have amazing customer service too!  This discount code is good through October 25, 2010.

Thank you very much to Semilla Snack Bags for offering this great discount to San Diego Deals and Steals readers!

Enjoy ~
Kate

Get $50 & save $$ each month on your energy costs - nice!

SDG&E will give you $50 for your old working refrigerator or freezer AND will pick it up for free - sweet!

We donated our garage fridge several years back and were SHOCKED by how much our electricity bill dropped! It was ridiculous to spend that much to have a little extra freezer room and cold drinks in the garage!

Just a little insight to how my brain works...I like to justify luxury purchases with past frugalness - so this is how I would look at it ~ donate your fridge - get $50 (woot!) you will also save $10-$20 EACH MONTH (if your fridge is super old & inefficient) - in my mind - that justifies turning the air on whenever you want once it gets hot - makes sense right?

call 1-800-599-5792 or visit http://www.for-pickup.com/ for more information.

Enjoy ~
Kate

Beach Bum Cloth Diapering free seminar

Want to learn about cloth diapering? (yeah me neither - LOL) Just kidding - I know that so many people are interested in the idea but have no idea where to start.

Babies by the Sea hosts a free seminar about using cloth diapers from 1-2pm on the first Sunday of the month.

They are located at

2007 San Elijo Ave
Cardiff

you can also call at 760-230-4272

Considering a 'green' remodel - check out this site for cost vs. value

click here if you are considering a green remodel.  This will give you a cost versus value for various projects.  May be a good idea if you are ever considering reselling your home.  If you can only 'greenify' one or two things, make sure you check out this source as part of your decision making process.

Enjoy ~
Kate

$2 off 7th Generation Product Ad Running - get your free coupon with a click!

I have noticed there has been a 7th Generation ad running in the middle column (with the posts) on the first page of this blog.  It is a rotating ad - so it may be something else,(sometimes it is guitar center or pier one for example) just keep checking back because it does have a $2 off coupon for a 7th Generation product, just click the ad - I rarely see coupons for 7th Generation, and never for $2 - we love their products, but they are more expensive than mainstream brands, we were very excited to see this coupon!

Keep an Eye out!

Kate