I’ve loved Envirosax’s high-end reusable bags ever since I discovered them a year ago. They are so much stronger and more stylish than the garish, cloth-woven bags you find for $.99 in the grocery store. They retail for about $10, and you are definitely getting your moneys worth. I use them for my groceries, packing my lunch, trips to the beach, camping, and sometimes as a big purse!
Today we are launching a giveaway for more than $120 in Envirosax products, including NINE reusable bags. Don’t forget to check out our on-going giveaways for a $99 HP HD webcam, a $99 doll, train, and toys from Cracker Barrel, a $100 Lands’ End gift card, $100 storage cubes from Way Basics, $100 holiday cards from DaySpring, $199 Rockboard scooter, a $100 Bertolli pot and accessories, a $100 Carter’s gift card, and $100 in cash from Ebates!
A soda display at Ralphs. jeff_soffer / Flickr
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Ralphs is closest to my home so when I forget something from Trader Joe’s, Ralphs it is. Here are my six secrets to saving money at Ralphs.
Clearance rack – This is one of the best kept secrets at Ralphs and other grocers. When food nears its “sell by date,” employees move it to a special clearance rack that is often hard to find. But it’s worth seeking out, because items are 50% off or more! At my local Ralphs, the rack is all the way in the back near the refrigerator section. It tends to have a lot of bread and a few blemished produce. Last time I found whole wheat dinner rolls for $.99. We ate them that night with pasta and they where yummy.
Meat sale – You don’t have to stick to
Wendy Copley / Flickr
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I like shopping at Trader Joe’s because of their friendly customer service and their money-saving deals. If you’re new to TJ’s, here are six tips to boost your savings at this grocery store.
Try it before you buy it – Don’t spend money on food your family doesn’t like. Keep in mind that any product on the shelf can be sampled. Employees are allowed to open up any jar or box to let customers try them. No can do on wine, though. The Trader Joe’s I frequent also has a section in the back where they always give out free samples. I’ve been able to try sauces, salads and their coffees before forking over my hard earned cash.
Avoid prepared foods – Trader Joe’s has a variety of food from Mexican to Indian cuisine, but it’s easy to spend too much! My favorite right now is
Free $9 Envirosax bag with admission to Frugal Festival Food!
Two hot tidbits of Frugal Festival Food! news to share:
Our 50 VIP tickets for the Festival on June 25, 2011 in Los Angeles have sold out!
The reusable Envirosax bags we are giving away with admission to the Festival are worth $9 alone! With the goodies inside the bag and the $5 grocery gift card you can get inside the Festival, you’re making a sweet profit! Tickets are $5 with a canned good donation after all.
If you haven’t heard, Frugal Festival Food! is all about saving money on food. Get your tickets now!
10 winners will receive a bag!
Out of the 173 readers who left comments on three posts about a contest to win 10 reusable bags from Albertsons, Random.org helped me pick ten winners and five runner ups. The winners have been emailed. If they do not respond within 48 hours, their bag goes to the first runner up and so on. Thanks to everyone who participated! And the winners are…
We are giving away 10 resuable bags!
This is your last chance to enter the contest to win one of 10 reusable bags from Albertsons. Almost 100 people have entered by commenting about how they use reusable bags, so your chances of winning are quite good!
The bag giveaway is in honor of two Albertsons stores in California (Alpine and Carpinteria) that no longer offer paper or plastic bags at checkout as of Apr. 27, 2011. Part of an Earth Day step towards greater eco-consciousness. These two Albertsons stores will sell a variety of reusable bags for $.30-$6. Shoppers can also leave plastic bags for others to use.
We are giving away four cloth bags with the Albertsons logo, two of the $.30 bags, and four of the glossy, designer bags pictured above.
To win one of 10 reusable bags, comment on this post with your favorite use for a reusable bag. Contest ends Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced Monday May 2.
Win one of these stylish reusable bags!
Don’t forget to enter the contest to win one of 10 reusable bags donated by Albertsons. The bag giveaway is in honor of two Albertsons stores in California (Alpine and Carpinteria) that will no longer offer paper or plastic bags at checkout starting on Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2011. The change is tied to Earth Day, which was Apr. 22, 2011. These two Albertsons stores will sell a variety of reusable bags for $.30-$6. Shoppers can also leave plastic bags for others to use.
We are giving away four cloth bags with the Albertsons logo, two of the $.30 bags, and four of the glossy, designer bags pictured above.
To win one of 10 reusable bags, comment on this post with your favorite use for a reusable bag. Contest ends Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced Monday May 2.
Win one of 10 reusable bags by commenting on this post.
In honor of two stores going bagless, Albertsons gave me 10 reusable bags to giveaway on BargainBabe.com! Albertsons stores in Alpine and Carpinteria (both in CA) will no longer offer paper or plastic bags at checkout starting on Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2011. The change is in honor of Earth Day, which was Apr. 22, 2011. These two Albertsons stores will sell a variety of reusable bags for $.30-$6. Shoppers can also leave plastic bags for others to use.
We are giving away four cloth bags with the Albertsons logo, two of the $.30 bags, and four of the glossy, designer bags pictured above.
To win one of 10 reusable bags, comment on this post with your favorite use for a reusable bag. Contest ends Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced Monday May 2.
Will look cute for food.
The 25 VIP tickets to the Frugal Festival are sold out! However, you can still get a ticket to the clothing swap this Saturday, June 19 at the NoHo Performing Arts Center, 11020 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
Raffle prizes and goodies for the reusable bags each swapper receives are arriving everyday in the mail! Today my two dogs nearly bit the FedEx delivery guy when they accidentally escaped. They look sweet, above, but have uncontrollable mailman phobias. Also, they only sit for photos when bribed with kibble.
