• The Berry Bible – 175 recipes for $1.99!

    This looks delicious!  I love berries, and this Berry Bible is FULL of recipes, history, stories, and everything else you could ever want to know about berries!  There is even a section explaining all the different types of berries with suggestions on what to make with them. Recipes include smoothies, jellies and jams, breads, soups, cakes, pies, other sweet treats, and lots more! It’s currently available on Amazon for $1.99!  That’s a fantastic price for such a great resource!  If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can read it for free!  You can download it instantly and read it on your free Kindle reader on your computer or mobile phone.…

  • $10 off at Vitacost!

    Hooray!  There’s a $10 coupon available right now for new Vitacost customers!  (Can you tell I love this place?) If you’re not familiar with Vitacost, this is my go-to resource for all sorts of health items including vitamins, supplements, toothpaste, deodorant, and lots more!  Most things are at least 46% off, and lots of times it’s more! Follow this Vitacost link to get your $10 coupon!  Click on the link that comes in your email to begin shopping!  Then, request your own referral link, and get another $10 coupon when your friends sign up! Shipping is $4.95 for orders under $50, so using this coupon means your order is an…

  • Easy Homemade Marshmallows

    Since Thanksgiving is getting closer every day, I sat down with my menu last night and started thinking about what I wanted to serve.  One of my husband’s favorite dishes is Berry-Mallow Yam Bake.  In years past, I’ve made it with a bag of store-bought marshmallows (along with canned yams that have high fructose corn syrup in the syrup.  sigh) Then I read the ingredients, among them: corn syrup, tetrasodium pyrophosphate (a thickener), artificial flavors, and blue 1.  Too many yucky ones in there for me.  What to do? Make my own at home!   The experiment began and I had a houseful of eager helpers.  I’m pleased to report…

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    What is Kefir?

    When we began learning about eating real, whole foods instead of processed foods, kefir was one of the first foods (beverages, really) that came onto our radar.  I tried out a bottle of the Lifeway brand from the store, and was pleasantly surprised.  It was good FOR me and it tasted good!  Later, I learned that I could actually make my own and that began a fun process of experimentation. But first, what IS kefir and why should we drink it? Kefir is a cultured milk product that contains lots of probiotics aka healthy bacteria that your body needs so you can stay healthy.   Kefir has been consumed for…

  • Top Organic, Natural, & Gluten-free Deals This Week! (11/12)

    Thanks to Mashup Mom for compiling this great list of organic, natural, and gluten-free deals for the week! Freebies & Online Deals Free vegetarian starter pack. Free easy vegan recipes. Download a free gluten-free Thanksgiving menu here, including shopping list and recipes. Also check out Cooking Light’s gluten free holiday menu here! Abe’s Market Now through November 21, get $10 off $30 at Abe’s Market with code AbesNewSite at checkout. Plus, they’re giving free shipping on all orders through the end of the year! Amazon Earth’s Best Organic Sesame Street Crunchin’ Grahams, Honey Sticks, 5.3-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6), $11.42 shipped with subscribe & save. As always, you can cancel subscriptions at…

  • Organic & Natural Coupon Round-Up (11/11)

    Welcome to the weekly organic & natural printable coupon round-up at Renaissance Mama!!  I’ve done my best to make this THE most comprehensive list on the web.   If I’ve missed any that you find, feel free to leave a note and link in the comments! Baby | Baking | Beverages | Breakfast | Dairy | Frozen | Gluten-free | Grocery | Household | Personal Care | Pets | Snacks | Vitamins & Supplements Baby Earth’s Best – 55¢/1 Organic Baby Cereal, $1/7 Organic Baby Food Jars, $5/1 Organic Baby Formula Canister Plum Organics – 50¢/2 Plum Organics Baby Food Buddy Fruits – $1/4 Buddy Fruits Snacks Tom’s – $1/1 Tom’s of Maine Children’s Toothpaste…

  • Vitacost – $12 for $25 worth of product!

    [Update] All sold out!  🙁  Yay, there is a new daily deal for Vitacost!  If you’ve never shopped here, it is my go-to spot for vitamins and supplements like colloidal silver, sambucus, Vit D, kid’s vitamins, toothpaste, deodorant, etc, etc.  Their prices are at least 40% off what you can find in the stores. Paying only $12 for a $25 voucher means you save even more!  You can also choose the $25 for a $50 voucher, and receive free shipping!    Head over to Eversave and look in their online section to find this great deal! If you’ve never shopped through Eversave before, new sign-ups receive a $3 credit.  Your…

  • Soap.com – 75% off Sale!

    Soap.com is offering herbal supplements at up to 75% off!   They have lots of other things on sale too – like Organic Coconut Oil 20 ounces for $9.95 or 12 ozs for $7.75!    Nature Made Vitamins are Buy 1, Get 1 Free. (Obviously, they sell lots more than just soap.)  

  • Gluten-free Coupon Round-Up!

    This is a day full of coupons and deals in the natural & organic eating world!    I’m excited to begin bringing you a weekly gluten-free coupon round-up!   (Did you see the Living Social deal for $25 for a $50 voucher for gluten-free foods??) Baked Goods: $0.75/1 Gluten Free Bisquick $1/2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix – You can use this on the Gluten Free Variety $0.85/1 Gluten Free Bisquick $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix & Frosting – Most Betty Crocker Frostings are Gluten Free and there is a Gluten Free cake mix. $0.75/2 Betty Crocker Brownie Mix – You can use this on the Gluten Free Variety $0.85/2 Betty…

  • Free Nature’s Path!

    [Update] The Nature’s Path coupon is gone 🙁  BUT there are other rewards and they’re promising an Annie’s reward next week! Nature’s Path is offering more free organic food!      (happy dance) Here’s how to get your coupon for a FREE Nature’s Path product! 1.  Sign up for a free account at EcoBonus and get 15 points. 2.  Fill out your profile for another 10 points. 3. “Like” them on Facebook for a code for yet another 25 points.  (Click on Fan Rewards to get your code.) 4.  Redeem your 50 points for your coupon! Enjoy! Have you gotten your free box of organic Nature’s Path granola bars yet? Thanks,…