Dear Clients and Friends,

We are heading off to "the Valley" (Eugene) this Thursday, Dec. 20 and returning Friday afternoon Dec. 21 (Happy Solstice!).   This is our last trip before "the Holidays" - so a great chance for you to order some last minute feast ingredients, drinks, host/hostess gifts, etc.   Please place your orders soon (we'll be checking for emails and phone messages until Thursday at approx. 10:0 a.m. - after that please call our cell phones 541-270-3366 (Diana) or 541-270-0222 (Rick). 

We plan on shopping at Costco, Trader Joe's, Winco, Jerry's Building Supply, Willamette Stationers, etc.  What would you like us to pick up for you?

Here are some items that you might like to consider:

1)  Chocolate Gift Bars, Herb Brie Cheese Dip, Gift Soaps & Much More! (Trader Joes):  Their latest Fearless Flyer features incredible new items - some just for the season, and some they'll hopefully keep in stock permanently.  Details are at:   http://traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=869

2)  Coconut Oil, Organic, Nutiva brand, 78 fl.oz. (Costco):  This is a fairly new product at Costco, and is proving to be one of our most popular items, as more and more people discover the health benefits of coconut oil for weight loss, brain health, skin care , cooking and more!  Here's a video from Dr. Oz   http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/coconut-oil-miracle-fat-fights-fat-pt-1 .  For a big! 78 oz tub the VCC price* is only $26.39 - a fantastic value for a quality product!

3)  Raw or Roasted Nuts (Pecans, Walnuts, Almonds), Kirkland Signature, 2-3 lbs  Both Costco and Trader Joe's offer a wide variety of nuts, perfect for holiday snacking and baking.  Call or write us if interested, and we can get you prices and other details.  

I enjoy "sleuthing" for your special products in various stores, so please don't hesitate to ask us to check for new or unusual products. 

We look forward to hearing from you, and Happy Holidays, everyone!

Diana Robertson

dianar@peak.org 

www.valley-coastconnection.yolasite.com

541-563-5585.

*VCC (Valley-Coast Connection's) price is based on the store price of an item plus 20%.  Since store prices occasionally fluctuate, this price is an estimate, not a guarantee.  Please let us know at the time of your order if you wish to be notified should the actual price vary from the prices mentioned above.

Dear Friends,

We are heading off to "the Valley" (Eugene) this Friday Dec. 7.   Sorry for the late notice - it's been a busy couple of weeks.  Please place your orders ASAP (we'll be checking for emails and phone messages tomorrow, Thursday, 12/6 and Friday morning until approx. 8:30 a.m. 

We plan on shopping at Costco, Trader Joe's, Winco, Jerry's Building Supply, Willamette Stationers, etc.  What can we pick up for you?

Here are some items you might like to consider:

 

1)  Baking Ingredients for Holiday Cookies & More (Costco):

a)  Chocolate Chips, Nestle, semi-sweet, 72 oz./4.5 lb. VCC price* $12.95

b)  Vanilla, Pure, Kirkland Signature, 16 oz VCC price* $8.27

c)  Sugar, Granulated, C&H, 10 lb, VCC price* $7.07

d)  Agave Nectar, Organic, 2 x 36 oz, VCC price* $11.99 

and many more baking ingredients at great prices!

 

2)  East Indian Entrees (Trader Joes):  Yummy selections like Palak Paneer, Eggplant Punjab and Jaipur Vegetables.  This healthy "fast food" comes in a foil boiling pouch (contents can also be put in the microwave for 1-2 min.)  10 oz, VCC price* $2.39 (similar products locally sell for about $3.75!!)  

 

3)  Batteries, Duracell, AA or AAA (Costco):  Now's the time to stock up on batteries for holiday toys, gadgets, TV remotes, etc. because we have a coupon (this trip only) for $2 off the already low VCC prices* of $13.19 for a 24 pack of AAA batteries and $16.79 for a 40 pack of AA batteries.

 

4)  Disney Animated Movies (Costco):  Selection varies, but probably includes "Brave", "Cars", "Cinderella", "Lady & The Tramp", etc.  Have you got any kidlets on your holiday gift list?  Or want to add to your own collection?  We have a coupon (this trip only) for $5 off DVD's and $8 off Blue-ray and/or 3D's.  If interested, let us know and I can call you from Costco with prices and titles available).

 

5)  Chocolate, Ghiradelli Premium Assortment (Chocolate "Squares" filled with raspberry, caramel, mint & truffle), 10.79 oz bag (Costco):  In stock for the holidays - makes a great gift for a chocolate-lover, or to offer guests as an after-dinner mint.   Regular VCC price* is $12.95, but, again, this trip only, we have a coupon for $3 off!  

 

Please feel free to call us with any questions....we look forward to hearing from you!

 

(By the way, our next "Run to the Valley" is scheduled for Thurs-Fri Dec. 20/21, in 2 weeks.)

 

Diana Robertsondianar@peak.org www.valley-coastconnection.yolasite.com

541-563-5585.

 

*VCC (Valley-Coast Connection's) price is based on the store price of an item plus 20%.  Since store prices occasionally fluctuate, this price is an estimate, not a guarantee.  Please let us know at the time of your order if you wish to be notified should the actual price vary from the prices mentioned above.

We are happy to announce that our next trip to "the Valley" (Eugene) is this Wed-Thurs Nov. 14-15.   Please place your orders soon (hopefully sometime today, Tuesday, 11/13) or tomorrow (Wed) by 11 a.m.

We plan on shopping at Costco, Trader Joe's, Winco, Jerry's Building Supply, etc.  What can we pick up for you?

Here are some examples of the great products that we have found, use ourselves and recommend:

1)  Frozen Berries (Costco):

a)  Organic Antioxident Blend (cherries, blueberries, pomegranate arils, red raspberries & strawberries)  VCC price* $11.99 for 3 lbs. ($3.99/lb).

b)  Triple Berries (non-organic - blueberries, raspberries & marionberries  ) $13.19 for 4 lbs. ($3.30/lb).

Wonderful for yummy, healthy smoothies, desserts, etc.

2)  Avocados (Costco):  VCC price* $5.99 for 5 avocados ($1.20 each).  We like these because we have found they are generally better quality than we can find locally - large, plump and ripen nicely.   ...and the price is right!

3)  Vitamin D3 (Trader Joe's)  VCC price* $5.99 for 1,000 IU, 180 softgels

The sunshine vitamin!  With the rainy days of Fall/Winter upon us, most of us aren't spending much time outside, where our bodies can manufacture Vitamin D (when our skin is exposed sufficiently to the sun).  Research suggests that Vitamin D prevents depression, aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones and provides protection from osteoporosis, high blood pressure, cancer, and several autoimmune diseases.  ....and isn't this a good price for a quality supplement?!

3)  Coffee, Organic Rainforest Blend (Costco):  VCC price* $20.39 for 3 lbs. ($6.80/lb).  Rick loves the taste of this coffee, and in addition to it being organic and therefore healthier for you and the planet, the company "works with the farmers to supply health care, housing, meal programs and education to the  workers and their families".  A win-win situation!!

5)  Triple Ginger Snaps - (Trader Joe's)  VCC price* $4.79 for 14 oz. of tasty cookies.  Made with fresh, crystallized and ground ginger, real butter (not hydrogenated oils) and other wholesome ingredients.  A gourmet treat for snacks or dessert, at a price that compares well with "grocery store" cookies that are made with inferior ingredients.

By the way, our next "Run to the Valley" is scheduled for Wed-Thurs Dec. 5/6, in 3 weeks.

Have a great day, and we are looking forward to hearing from you!

Diana Robertsondianar@peak.org www.valley-coastconnection.yolasite.com

 541-563-5585.

*VCC (Valley-Coast Connection's) price is based on the store price of an item plus 20%.  Since store prices occasionally fluctuate, this price is an estimate, not a guarantee.  Please let us know at the time of your order if you wish to be notified should the actual price vary from the prices mentioned above.