VitaCost Discount Code for $10 OFF First Purchase! iHerb Discount Code $5 OFF First Purchase
1.  VitaCost 
http://goo.gl/Zn1B1t is the link to sign into VitaCost.com for $10 off your first purchase of $30 or more.  See the other "Deals" available on the site, generally found by clicking "Deals" in the upper right.  Plus, generally excellent discounts on Nutritional Supplements, Soaps, Organics, Raw Foods, Natural Pet Products, and their name brand products tend to be good too for extra savings.
Brands like NOW, HealthForce, Garden of Life, Solar, Newman's etc.
2. iHerb     
Visit iHerb.com and use Discount Code WAL660 at checkout for $5 off first purchase of discounted Nutritional Supplements, Soaps, Organics, Raw Foods, Natural Pet Products, ad brands like NOW, HealthForce, Garden of Life, Solar, Artisana, etc.  They offer cheap International shipping and free shipping for orders over $20 in USA.
Link to Free items at iHerb:  http://www.iherb.com/free/?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb home page: http://www.iherb.com?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb supplements:  http://www.iherb.com/Supplements?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb Skin Care products:  http://www.iherb.com/Skin-Care?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb Bath and Beauty:  http://www.iherb.com/Bath-Beauty?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb Sports:  http://www.iherb.com/Sports-Fitness-Athletic?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb Grocery:  http://www.iherb.com/Food-Grocery-Items?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb Kids and Babies:  http://www.iherb.com/Children-s-Health?rcode=WAL660
Link to iHerb Herbs:  http://www.iherb.com/Herbs?rcode=WAL660
Thanks for using the discount codes.  
Have a most Happy and 
Healthy New Year from
SouthWest Desert Blogger

Cheap Online Nutritional Supplements and Health Products at Discount Plus $10 OFF CODE!

Discount Vitamins, Supplements, Health Products, Organic, Natural, Raw,  for the entire family, Dog, Cat, Health Snacks, Cosmetics, Skin and Hair products, Healthy Tooth Paste and Floss, Brands like Thorne Research, Madre Labs SuperFoods, Aubrey, Madre Magic Skin Cream (some say better than Egyptian Magic!, which is available at this discount also), organic Coconut Oil, Flax Seed Oil, Raw Foods and Supplements, top brands, etc.  PLUS, $10 off your first purchase of $40 or more AND FREE SHIPPING (US mainland), or $5 off your first purchase of $20 or more at iHerb.com
http://www.iherb.com/?rcode=WAL660
Use DISCOUNT CODE WAL660 at checkout or just shop at the link above.
Southwest Desert Blogger says, "Start the New Year healthy and save money, too."

Have a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and joyful 2015.
Be Grateful for all and expect the best,
Southwest Desert Blogger

Order Vitamins and Health Food Online?

I have been ordering Vitamins, nutritional supplements, Coconut Oil, Teas, Health Foods, Healthy Dog Snacks, healthy Shampoos and Conditioners, etc. online for over a decade.  I have recently found that VitaCost.com offers superior prices to iHerb on many items, plus you can get $10 off your first purchase at VitaCost with offer code link  http://goo.gl/Zn1B1t  .  Once you open an account, VitaCost will send you your discount code.  You may be able to combine it with other codes in the DEALS drop down on the upper right side of the VitaCost.com screen.
How to get the most out of the code:
FREE SHIPPING FOR:
-orders over $49, (the $10 Discount code is  20% off a $50 order!), or
-VitaCost brand products purchase over $25 gets you FREE SHIPPING-- they have lots of nutritional supplements, herbs, and health food in the VitaCost Brand, so it is pretty easy to get the FREE SHIPPING with $25 worth of Vitamins and Health Foods you use often, likely at lower prices than your local Health Food store.  Then after that $25 has been factored in, add whatever else in the non-VitaCost brands and you have FREE SHIPPING for the entire order.

VitaCost also has baby and kid stuff, NON-GMO products, Organics, Raw, Beauty and Personal Care products, Diet products, Herbs and Botanicals, and Professional Product Lines.

VitaCost has excellent telephone customer service if you need help with an order or discount codes.
Try it and let me know how much $$$ you saved.

If you find your items are cheaper at iHerb, as some items are, or you need items you can only find at iHerb (they do have some items VitaCost does not yet carry) you can use iHerb first time user code WAL660 at this link http://www.iherb.com/?rcode=WAL660
iHerb may offer FREE SHIPPING and the rewards discount code WAL660 entered in the shopping cart before Checkout receives a $10 discount on orders of $40 or more, while orders of $20 or more receive $5 off.  Sometimes they have FREE shipping deals on orders as low as $20, but this may vary.  Usually there is FREE SHIPPING for orders of $40 or more in most of the USA.

Both VitaCost and iHerb offer international and expedited shipping which may incur different shipping costs.

Hope this helps your budget and upgrades your life.

In the Southwest Desert Monsoon season,
I AM your Southwest Desert Blogger

Have a wonderful day!
Be Grateful.

Reader Comments about their Omega VRT 350 HD Juicers

Reader comments and feedback regarding the Omega VRT 350 HD Juicer:

Dave wrote,  "...a little bit slow and noisy..."

Anonymous wrote, "My wife and I have owned the Omega VRT350HD for over 2 years ... however, my wife sometimes does have trouble taking it apart ..." 

I usually don't publish Anonymous comments, but I just couldn't resist that one.

Just common sense that after paying nearly $400 (USD) for a juicer you should be able to take it apart, right?

Bring on your comments!
SouthwestDesert Blogger

P.S.  Have a great day!

Got pesty calls from (706) 805-1775 and they hung up on me!

Who is CARDMEMBER SVCS caller ID # (706) 805-1775?  They call me often, twice today and it is only 2 PM.  They tell me it is my last chance to get some lower rates or something regarding credit card debt.  But, I don't have credit card debt!  So I pressed a button when prompted and was put on hold.  When a human answered, I told her,  "I am on the Do Not Call Registry list. Please take my number off your list" and before I finished, she hung up on me.

A quick search of the (706) 805 1775 phone number resulted in my discovering the phone is located in Athens GA.  There are several similar phone numbers they may be using.  In addition, there were several comments from others who have gotten these frequent, sometimes irrelevant calls from this number.

Got pesky calls from (706) 805-1775?  Let us know.  Then file the brief complaint form on the DO NOT CALL Registry site https://www.donotcall.gov/  .  You can also register your phone # at that site to get on the DO NOT CALL Registry.

Don't stand for the abuse.  Do it now!

Peeved,
Southwest Desert Blogger
C. c. 2013

$1 Vitamin E, Bottle of 60, Hurry!*

Get $5 or $10 off first time purchase and specials like $1 bottle of 60 Now brand Vitamin E at iHerb.com link http://www.iherb.com/?rcode=WAL660.  Or use Discount Code WAL660 at checkout for your $5 or $10 DISCOUNT on purchase of $20 or more!  FREE SHIPPING in most of the USA for orders of $40 or more.
There is a huge selection of all discounted health products including Raw, Pet Food and treats, Energy Bars and supplements, natural and organic skin and hair products, teas and coffee, .  Most of the name brands you may be taking are offered at attractive discounts.  Link over and check it out.  The $1 vitamin E is available now (get the pun?) until it runs out and it's a super deal.  *They have specials every week.
Thanks for reading,
SouthWest Desert Blogger

National Do Not Call Registry Closed Today

Howdy, I'm enjoying the Southwest Desert Autumn.  Temperatures could stay below 90 degrees (F) today if we are lucky.  Night temperatures may get below 70 degrees (F).  Some leaves are turning yellow.  I think they turn color because they finally burned out in the summer heat and lack of moisture.  It's just a theory.
Life is good.

It was an excellent day until I got an unsolicited call from an unidentified phone number.  I was expecting a call from out of state, so I picket it up.  There was no answer, but they did not hang up.  There were a few clicks.  I told "them" I was on the Do Not Call Registry and if they called back I would report them.
In the past I have found taking the time to report repeat offenders to the National Do Not Call Registry deters future calls.  
A quick visit to the National Do Not Call Registry now reads: 

Due to the Government shutdown, we are unable to offer this website service at this time. We will resume normal operations when the government is funded.

Debido al cierre del gobierno no podemos ofrecer este servicio telefónico en este momento. Nosotros reanudaremos el funcionamiento normal cuando el gobierno este fianciado.

Yep, you get it in English and Spanish.  You paid your taxes, but the site is down.  

Got a buck?  Donate to Southwest Desert Blogger on the secure DONATION button at the top of the Home page that links to PayPal.  Be the first to donate.  Let me know what articles you like.
I published a comment from a reader today asking if anyone else has trouble getting the Omega VRT350 Juicer pieces apart for cleaning?  If so, what do you do?  You can guess my answer...
RETURN IT FOR A REFUND or roll the dice with an exchange.  Sounds like the parts are not manufactured correctly.  Normally, a juicer comes apart for cleaning:)
Thanks for that question.  If anyone has other advice for that SouthWest Desert Blogger reader, just send it.

Waiting for your donation,
Southwest Desert Blogger

The NEW 2013 Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer Ultimate

Howdy from the cool 98 degrees late September Southwest Desert,
I recently got the new Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer Ultimate at that big box store I lovingly call "CostLo".

The big change is that this Jack LaLanne Juicer does not require the Crescent Tool or "key" to lock the Filter Blade in place.
Improvement?  If you are one of the many who has lost the key, this change solves your problem.
Down side:  I think the old key lock blade juicer was more efficient and slightly less noisy*.*My opinion, may not be scientific fact. [*=disclaimer aka CYA]
Up side:  Two less parts, i.e, no key and the new combined Filter/Blade.  There used to be the a 2 part Filter and Blade that was locked together with the key.  Now both parts are one piece that snugly fits into the "Receptacle" which receives the juice and has a spout by which the juice flows into your jar or glass.

The most recent model with a key had a magnet on the key so I just stuck it on a metal appliance when not in use.  However, I know folks lost the key, rendering the old model useless, and found my post directing them to where to order a new key online.  The parts for the Jack LaLanne are cheap.  I advise you get 2 keys if you have the key model juicer.

Overall, the Jack LaLanne's is an affordable, entry level juicer, suitable for the first time juicer who signed up for a little juice fast or feast, any juicing newbie or seasoned juicer who wants a clean, pulp-free juice.  I use mine daily.  I find that this juicer is not as efficient with greens, especially baby greens, but it is good for most other fruits and vegetables*.  *My opinion, may not be scientific fact.

The juicer I purchased at "CostLo" came with a 190 page full color Recipe Collection Book.  The Recipe Book has General Guidelines for juicing that include special suggestions for juicing Carrots, Leafy Greens (roll them up in a bunch, [like a cigar] feed into chute, and follow by a juicier fruit or veg such as cucumber, celery, or tomato), juicing Citrus, Melons, berries, etc.

The Recipe Book also has charts of fruits and vegetables ideal for juicing, those that have large juice content, those that are more challenging, and those not to juice! -- For example, DON'T juice banana, avocado, and coconut, though they are whole foods that can be eaten or, in the case of banana, avocado, added to smoothies. 
The Recipe Book has a "Juice and Pulp Yield Per Produce" chart and recipes for using pulp!  The JUICE RECIPES are the bulk of the book and there are over 100 color photos of beautiful juice presentation ideas.

With tax, I paid less than (close to) $100 for the Juicer, complete with Operating Manuel, Quick Start Guide, Instructional DVD, Recipe Book, and very good quality cleaning brush.  Plus, "CostLo" has a great return or exchange policy.  Always be sure you can return a juicer for full refund before you buy!  I learned this rule the hard way with one of those high priced juicers:(

If you don't have the $400 many of the other trendy juicers cost, the Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer is a serviceable, affordable, juicer you can use every day, with excellent instructions and information for the beginner or seasoned juicer.
*I do not sell juicers and no one pays me to write these reviews.  I purchased this juicer at full price from the store just like anyone else.  I hope this information helps you.  If you have any questions, just ask.  If this saved you some time or money, consider a donation on the secure PayPal DONATION button near the top of the blog.  Thanks for your support.

Enjoying that under 100 degree cool September weather in the Desert,
Southwest Desert Blogger
C. (c) 2013

Got Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer Crescent Tool?

Lost your Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer Crescent Tool?  That's the search term of the week.  I've seen it before, so here is what you do if you lost your Crescent Tool:
1.  go to www.powerjuicer.com/costco
2.  order your part
3.  while you are at it, maybe you should order 2 in case you lose it again:)
4.  notice how much cheaper these replacement parts are than the replacement parts for the OmegaVRT350HD... a whole lot cheaper!  Not only did you save a bundle buying the JackLaLanne's Power Juicer, but cha-ching$$, you save another bundle on replacement parts and shipping.
Glad I could be of help,
Southwest Desert Blogger
C. (c) 2013

USLIFECARE Robo Calls?

Four (4) calls arrived today from caller ID USLIFECARE 971-256-5690 .  These were the times the calls came in:
9:54am
12:38pm
5:26pm
6:19pm
I answer the phone, and there is no one on the line!  Just silence.  What is going on?

I have put in 3 complaints to the DO NOT CALL registry, online.  If you are being bothered by weird calls, maybe you should start getting proactive by filing a simple written complaint on the Do Not Call Registry site.  It is simple and only takes a few minutes.  And if you keep bothering me USLIFECARE, I will post the latest phone number your calls come from.

Hot under the collar even though the temps are still winter cool,
SouthwestDesertBlogger
C. (c) 2013