Being Green Tastes Good

Courtesy Eat Local Challenge 2011 - Beginning Wednesday, June 1, all participants, or locavores, will be dared to limit their diet only to food grown, raised, or produced within 200 miles of New Orleans. Sources include:

• community gardens and farmers markets
• roadside stands, U-Pick farms, and grow your own
• local produce and locally produced foods at local grocery stores
• restaurants participating in the “challenge” with 100% locavore approved menu options

Each participant can choose between three levels of strictness – The Ultrastrict, The Bienville Rule, or The Wild Card.

For more information on the rules and guidelines see the rules page. Participants will be regulating themselves based on the honor system. For information on what you can eat and where you can find the local products check out our resources guide page.

There is a $20 registration fee to enter the Eat Local Challenge. It’s like registering for a 10k, but 30 times the fun (30 days), AND locavores receive: 

• One “Eat Local Challenge 2011″ T-shirt designed by Justin Forbes (permanent collection at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art)
• A 10% discount on locally grown produce at the Hollygrove Market & Farm
• The New Orleans Local Foods Buyers Guide
• Full access to the Eat Local Challenge Recipe Forum with daily postings of recipes using 100% local ingredients and tips for eating locally
• Free admission to the Food Justice Film Series at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
• An invitation to the Kick off party on Tuesday May 31^st, Finale party on Friday, July 1^st and participation in all NOLA Locavores-sponsored events, including six recipe contests throughout the challenge.

This challenge is part scavenger hunt and part healthy lifestyle promotion and all learning experience.

You can sign up for The Challenge at http://www.nolalocavore.org.

No Coupon Inserts in Today's Times-Picayune

There were no Times-Picayune coupon inserts on 5-29-2011 because of the Memorial Day holiday.

2011 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.58 provides for an annual state sales tax holiday on sales of hurricane-preparedness items or supplies made on the last Saturday and Sunday of each May. During the two-day annual holiday, tax-free purchases are authorized on the first $1,500 of the sales price of each of the following items:

• portable self-powered light source;
• portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weather band radio;
• tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting;
• any ground anchor system or tie-down kit;
• any gas or diesel fuel tank;
• any package of AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries;
• any cellular phone battery and any cellular phone charger;
• any non-electric food storage cooler;
• any portable generator used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage;
• any “storm shutter device,” as defined in the Act;
• any carbon monoxide detector; and
• any blue ice product.

La. R.S. 47:301(10)(ee), and 301(18)(o), as enacted by Act 462 of the 2007 Regular Session, provide a permanent state sales and use tax exclusion for storm shutter devices. La. R.S. 47:337.10(m) authorizes, but does not require, political subdivisions of the state to provide a similar exclusion from their sales and use taxes. Accordingly, the state sales tax exemption on storm shutter devices is not limited to the two days of the sales tax holiday. The term “storm shutter device” is defined for purposes of both the holiday and the permanent exclusion as materials and products manufactured, rated, and marketed specifically for the purposes of preventing window damage from storms.
Conditions for Exemption
The following activities will be eligible during the two days of each annual holiday for the sales tax exemption:

• buying and accepting delivery of eligible hurricane-preparedness items or supplies;
• placing eligible items or supplies on layaway;
• making final payment on and withdrawing eligible items or supplies previously placed on layaway; or
• ordering an eligible item for immediate delivery, even if delivery must be delayed, provided that the customer has not requested delayed shipment.

Special Provisions
The Act provides that:

• The exemption is allowed on both inputs to and withdrawals from layaway.
• Purchases of eligible items or supplies during the holiday with “rain checks” issued before the holiday are eligible for exemption, but purchases after the holiday with “rain checks” issued during the holiday are not eligible for exemption;
• Orders for immediate shipment are eligible for exemption even if the shipment is after the holiday, provided that the customer does not request delayed shipment;
• The post-holiday exchange of merchandise to effectuate changes in size, color, or correction of defects does not create a tax liability, but exchanges after the holiday for dissimilar items will be considered the purchase of new property on which the sales tax will be payable;
• For a 60-day period after the holiday, dealers who issue refund or credit for the return of merchandise that was eligible for sales tax exemption during the holiday can issue refund or credit for the state sales tax on that returned merchandise only if the customers returning the property have receipts showing that the tax was actually paid on the original purchases, or the dealers are otherwise able to document that the state sales tax was paid on the original purchases.

The sales tax holiday does not extend to hurricane-preparedness items or supplies purchased at any airport, public lodging establishment or hotel, convenience store, or entertainment complex. Since these terms are not defined by La. R.S. 47:305.58 the department has published a rule, LAC 61:I.4423, to define the terms.
The 2011 holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 28 and conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 29.
Return Filing Procedures 
Retailers should report exempt sales on Line 24 of the Sales Tax Return (R-1029).http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/forms/lawspolicies/LAC61_I_4423_NOI.pdf

HOT - HOT - HOT DEAL - It Pays to Discover - Half Price Gas!!!!

If you're a Discover Card holder with at least $20 in Cashback Bonus Dollars, you can score one or more of the limited half price Shell gas cards (choose CAREFULLY), there's more than one Shell gift card available.

For every $20 in Bonus Dollars, you'll score $40 of Shell gas. The deal will only be around while supplies last, see Shell and Discover for restrictions. The site is crashing like crazy. So, keep trying if it logs you out over, and over, and over again. It took me 5 tries!
Step 1: Log In

Step 2: Click the “Cashback Bonus” tab

Step 3: Click the “See Options” button

Step 4: Click on “Partner Gift Cards,” then "View All"

Step 5: Click on “P-U,” then scroll to the bottom of the page

Step 6: Be sure to choose the “Shell $20 for $40 card

Step 7: Proceed through the usual checkout process

5-22 SmartSource (Kentwood cover)

4C Beverage except 21-93 oz Save $1/1 (8/31/11)

4C Totally Light Tub or Stix Save $2/1 (6/30/11)

Advil any 40ct or larger Save $1/1 (7/31)

Advil PM any 16ct or larger Save $1/1 (7/31)

Advil, Advil PM or Thermacare Save $4 when you buy any two (7/31)

Banana Boat Sun Care product 4 oz or larger Save $1/1 (6/25/11)

Betty Crocker any flavor/variety fruit shapes, fruit by the foot, fruit gushers, or fruit roll-ups snacks Save $0.50/2 (7/16)

Betty Crocker Save $0.75/2 any supermoist cake mix AND ready to spread frosting (7/16)

Bob Evans Save $0.35/1 any refrigerated side dish (7/3)

Bob Evans Save $0.35/1 any sausage item (7/3)

Borden Single Sensations any Save $1/1  (7/10/11)

Breakstone’s Save $0.75/3 cottage doubles (6/30)

Breakstone’s Save $1/1 any 4pk of cottage cheese (6/30)

Butterball turkey franks, dinner sausage, bacon, regular or deep fried lunchmeat, breakfast sausage or chicken strips Save $.65/1 (7/10/11)

Calgon Save $1/1 any bath & body products – excludes 2oz trial sizes (8/22)

Chock Full O’ Nuts Save $0.75/1 any package (7/15)

Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste Save $/1 (6/11/11)

Crunch'n Clean Cat  Treat Save $1/1 (6/30/11)

Crunch'n Clean Dog Biscuit or Treat Save $1/1 (6/30/11)

Curad Save $0.50/1 any product (8/31)

Dole Almond Accents any bag Save $1/1 (8/31/11 )

Dole Mandarin Oranges any can Save $.50/2 (8/31/11 )

Edge or Skintimate Save $0.55/1 any gel product excludes 2.75 cans (6/30)

Energizer Save $1/1 any batteries or flashlight (6/30)

Enzymatic Therapy Probiotic Pearls Product Save $2/1 (8/31/11)

Fiber One Save $0.50/2 any boxes, any flavor chewy bars or 90 calorie chewy bars (7/16)

General Mills Cereals Save $1/3 any box see coupon for brands (7/2)

Glad Food Storage Containers, Bags, Cling Wrap, or Press'n Seal Save $1/2 (7/15/11)

Glade fabric & air odor eliminator any product Save $1/1 (7/02)

Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper any flavor home cooked skillet meals Save $0.75/3 (7/16)

Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care Product 4 oz or larger Save $1/1 (6/25/11)

Heinz 57 Sauce any 10 oz or larger Save $1/1 (8/22)

Heinz Ketchup any Save $.50/1 (6/19/11)

Hershey's S'mores Dessert Icing DND Save $1/1 (7/31/11)

Hungry Jack Potato Products Save $1/2 DND (7/10/11)

Jergens Save $2/1 any natural glow moisturizer (excluding 2fl oz moisturizer) (7/30)

King's Hawaiian Sandwich Buns DND Save $1/1 (7/17/11)

Lamisil any product Save $3/1 (9/30/11)

Lance Save $1/2 any sandwich crackers or cookies 8ct or larger (7/10)

LAND O LAKES 1 lb Deli Cheese Save $1 (7/31)

LAND O LAKES Fresh Buttery Taste Spread Products Save $.50/1 (7/9)

LAND O LAKES packages of Deli Cheese Products Save $1/2 (7/31)

Lea & Perrins Products 10 oz or larger Save $1/1 (8/2/11)

Lloyd's Barbeque Product $.75/1 (7/11/11)

LUNCHABLES lunch combos with fruit Save $1/1 (7/10)

Lysol Clean-Flip Starter Kit or Floor Cloths Save $1/1 (8/31)

Lysol Save $1/1 any disinfectant spray (6/21)

Lysol Save $1/2 any disinfecting wipes (6/21)

Marzetti Save $0.50/1 any Otria greek yogurt veggie dip (8/31)

Method Laundry Detergent 25 or 50 load Save $1/1 (6/30)

MidNite, MidNIte PM / MidNite for Menopause Save $1/1 (11/30)

Nature Valley Save $0.50/2 any flavor/variety granola bars (excludes granola thins) (7/16)

Nature's Way Alivemulti-vitamin product Save $2/$2/1 (8/31/11)

Nylabone edible chew or treat Save $1.50/1 (6/21)

Nylabone non edible chew Save $1.50/1 (6/21)

OFF! any clip-on mosquito repellent refill Save $1/1 (6/25)

OFF! any clip-on mosquito repellent starter Save $2/1 (6/25)

OFF! any personal insect repellent Save $0.75/1 (6/25)

OFF! Area product: powerpad lamp, outdoor fogger, citronella candle or mosquito coil Save $1/1 (6/25)

OFF! Area product: powerpad lamp, outdoor fogger, citronella candle or mosquito coil Save $2/2 (6/25)

OFF! Botanicals any product Save $1/1 (6/25)

Orajel Children’s Toothpaste, Teething, Toothache or Mouth Sore product Save $1/1 (8/31/11)

Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries any bag Save $1/1 (7/05/11)

Oreo Ultimate Icing Save $1/1 (7/31/11)

OSCAR MEYER Deli Fresh or 1 lb shaved lunchmeats Save $1/2 (7/10)

OSCAR MEYER Hot Dogs Save $1/2 (7/10)

OSCAR MEYER Lower Sodium Turkey Bacon Save $.75/1 (7/10)

OSCAR MEYER Sandwich Combos Save $1/1 (7/10)

OSCAR MEYER Sub or Flatbread Sandwiches, Cracker Combos or New Sandwich Combos Save $1/1 (7/10)

PediaSure Side Kicks any product Save $2/1 (8/31/11)

People magazine Save $1/1 (7/05)

Pepperidge Farm cookies Save $.60/1 (7/10/11)

Pepperidge Farm Cookies Save $1/2 (7/10)

Pepperidge Farm Milano Melts Cookies Save $1/1 (8/7/11)

Pepperirdge Farm Bread or rolls Save $1/2 (7/31)

Pert Plus 3-in-1 or 2-in-1 Save $1/1 (6/30/11)

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Save $0.50/2 any flavor/variety pastries (8/13)

PLANTERS Nutrition Bars (5ct box) or Big Nut Bars (5 ct box) Save $.75/1 (7/31)

Playtex any cup 1ct or more or mealtime item 2ct or more excludes 1ct plate or bowl Save $1/1 (6/30)

Poise Products Save $1.50/2 (6/25/11)

Poise Products Save $1/1 (6/25/11)

Prevacid 24HR Product any Save $4/1 (6/18/11)

Purina One Brand Dry Cat Food, any size, any variety Save $2/1 (6/21/11)

Purina One Brand Dry Dog Food, any size, any variety Save $2/1 (6/21/11)

Raid B1G1 FREE any Earth Options spray up to Save $6.49 (7/16)

Real California Dairy Product DND Save $.55/1 (9/30/11)

Red Lobster any two dinner entrees $4

Red Lobster any two lunch entrees $3

Resolve Save $0.75/1 any high traffic foam product (7/3)

Resolve Save $0.75/1 any product (7/3)

Reynolds Wrap Foil (excluding 20, 25,& 30 sq ft) Save $1/1 (6/30)

Reynolds Wrap Non-stick foil Save $1/1 (6/30)

Ritz Crackers or Ritz Bitz Cracker Sandwiches 9.5 to 16 oz Save $1/2( 9/05/11)

Sargento Fridge Pack any product Save $1/1 (7/03/11)

Schick Save $1/1 any razor or refill excludes 2ct disposables (6/30)

Scotch Easy Grip Dispenser Save $2/1 (12/31/11)

Scotch Packaging Tape Save $.50/1 (12/31/11)

Scott Naturals Bath Tissue 4 or more rolls Save $1/1 (7/31/11)

Scott Naturals Flushable Wipes Save $.50/1 (7/31/11)

Scott Naturals Paper Towels 6 or more rolls Save $1/1 (7/31/11)

Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Bruch 2-in-1 kit or refill pack Save $3/1 (6/25)

Shout laundry products Save $.55/1 (6/26) DND

Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant Save $.75/1 (6/12/11)

STRIDE gum Save $1/3 single packs (7/9)

SunnyD any product Save $.25/1 (8/31/11)

Sure Anti-Perspirant Save $1/1 (6/30/11)

Swiss Premium Tea Save $0.75/1 any (1) gallon or (1) half gallon (6/26)

Tabasco brand any size any flavor DND Save $.75/1 (6/19/11)

Tampax Save $1.50/1 any gentle glide or sport tampons 14ct or larger (6/30)

TEEKANNE Herbal Wellness tea Save $1.50/1 (6/30)

TheraCare any 2 ct or larger Save $1/1 (7/31)

Tony's products Save $.50/3 (7/01/11)

Totino’s Save $0.50/4 any flavor/variety products (8/13)

Tyson Any'tizers Wings Save $1/1 (8/22/11)

Wet Ones Save $1/2 any wipes products, canisters or singles (6/30)

Wonka Exceptionals Bar BOGO Free up to Save $2.49 (6/26/11)

Wonka Exceptionals Candy 8.5-9 oz bag Save $1/1 (6/26/11)

Woolite Oxy Deep, Pet + Oxygen and Pet Urine Eliminator Save $.75/1 (5/31)

Zest Save $1/1 any 18oz body wash (7/17)

Zest Save $1/1 any 3-bar multi-pack or larger (7/17)

Ziploc brand bags Save $1/2 (7/9)

Ziploc containers Save $1.50/2 (7/9)

5-22-2011 RedPlum (Unilever cover)‏‏

Amdro Ant products see coupon for details Limit 1 coupon per store visit Save $2/1 (6/30/11)

AXE any 4 oz Body Spray, 2.7 oz Antiperspirant and Deodorant or 3oz Deodorant BOGO Free up to 5.99 (7/17)

Bar-S 16 oz packages of Franks or Bologna Save $1/2 (7/3)

Bengay any Product Save $3/1 (7/31)

Blink Any Blink or Blink Gel Tears Eye Drops Save $2/1 (6/22)

Breyers Blast 48oz Save $1/3 (6/19)

Brillo Estracell Sponge Products Save $1/2 (7/24)

Brillo Soap Pads 10ct or 18ct box Save $.55/1 (7/24)

Caress Daily Silk, Evenly Gorgeous, Velvet Bliss, Glowing Touch, Sheer Twilight or Scarlet Blossom 12oz Body Wash or 6bar pack or larger Save $.75/1 (6/19)

Caress Tahitian Renewal or Cashmere Luxury 12oz Bodywash Save $.75/1 (6/19)

Color Oops box Color Oops Save $1/1 (10/31)

COMBOS Bags of COMBOS Save $1/2 (7/17)

Complete 12oz or larger size Complete Multi-purpose Solution Save $1/1 (6/22)

Coppertone Save $1/1 (6/30/11)

Country Crock Spread Save $.40/1 (6/19)

Cutter any Cutter Product Save $1.50/1 (8/31)

Degree BOGO Free. Buy any one(1) Degree Men or Women’s Antiperspirant or Body Mist and the second free (6/19)

Degree Men or Women Antiperspirant Save $.75/1 (6/19)

DermaSilk any product Save $3/1 (6/30/11)

Domino Organic Save $.40/1 (7/31)

Domino Sugar products 2lb or larger Save $.75/2 (7/31)

Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys 3oz cans any variety Save $1/18 (8/22)

Folgers any product Save $.25/1 (7/30)

Hefty packages of Hefty Plates or Cups Save $.55/2 (9/30)

Hellmann’s products 16.5oz or larger Save $.25/1 (6/19)

Kibbles n Bits bag Kibbles N Bits Dry Dog Food 4lb or SMALLER Save $1/1 (7/16)

Kibbles n Bits bag of Kibbles N Bits Dry Dog food 7.5lb or larger Save $1.50/1 (7/16)

Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides Save $.50/2 (6/19)

L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence to go Shade Save $2/1 (7/17)

L’Oreal Paris Face Cosmetic Save $2/1 (7/17)

Lipton Tea Bags, Lipton to go, or any Iced Tea Mix Save $.50/1 (6/19)

M&M Bags of M&Ms 9.9oz or larger Save $1.50/2 (7/3)

Magnum Ice Cream Save $1/1 (7/30)

Marcal Small Steps Small Steps Towel 8roll or higher, Bath tissue 12 roll or higher or 2 napkins Save $1/1 (6/22)

Milk Bone Milk Bone Dog Snacks Save $1.50/2 (7/22)

Milk Bone Milk Bone Healthy Favorites Dog Snacks Save $1/1 (7/22)

Natrol any Product Save $1/1 (7/3)

No Gray No Gray 2 Application Save $1/1 (10/31)

Ozarka any 700mL Multi-Packs Save $1/2 (7/03/11)

Ozarka any 8 oz or 8oz with Fluoride Multi-Packs Save $1/2 (7/03/11)

Ozarka Save $1/1 6-, 8 or 12-pack when you buy 1 .5 liter 24 pack (7/03/11)

Pringles Fat Free Pringles Save $1/2 (6/30)

Pringles Snack Stack or Stix Save $.50/1 (6/30)

Pringles Super Stack Cans Save $1/3 (6/30)

Q-Tips Cotton Swabs product Save $.30/1 (6/19)

Ragu Pasta Sauce Save $.50/1 (6/19)

Revitalens 10oz or larger Revitalens OcuTec Multi Purpose Disinfecting Solution Save $2/1 (6/22)

Sara Lee Deli Counter or Pre-Sliced Deli Meat 1 lb. or more Save $1/1 (6/30/11)

Sevin any product Limit 1 coupon per store visit Save $2/1 (6-30-11)

Slim Shots Liquid Portion control Save $5/1 (6/30)

Smucker’s Jam, Jelly, Preserves or Fruit Spread Products Save $.55/1 (7/30)

Starbucks Ice Cream any pint Save $1/1 (6/22)

Suave Body Lotion Product 18oz or larger Save $1/1 (6/19)

Suave Body Wash Product BOGO Free excludes 4 oz (6/19)

Suave Deodorant Save $.50/1 (6/19)

Suave Men’s Shampoo, conditioner or Styling Product Save $.50/2 (6/19)

Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo or Styling Product Save $.50/2 (6/19)

Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner Save $.50/2 (6/19)

Vaseline Product 3.1 oz or larger Save $1/1 (6/19)

Wish-Bone or Western Dressings Save $1/2 (6/19)