Image courtesy of TreehuggerSix Tips to Save on Organic and Healthy Foods:
1) Use coupons from the Sunday paper. There are hundreds of coupons in the newspaper each week.As organic food becomes more mainstream, some of those coupons will be (and are now) for organics. Brands such as Cascadian Farms and Muir Glen have recently put out coupons in the Sunday newspaper.Both brands also sell non-organic food, but the coupons will work for both.On average, I find around five organic food coupons in the paper each week.That’s not many, but it is a start.
2) Use printable coupons. I find many more organic coupons online.Printable coupons are accepted almost everywhere, even my small town natural store now accepts printable coupons! Organic coupons tend to go quickly since they are in high demand so print them out when you see them. You can pair these coupons with sales just like you can with conventional food. Click here for a list of organic coupons.
3) Shop the for groceries on Amazon. Another great resource for organic lovers is Amazon. Amazon has a bulk grocery section that includes many organic products. The great thing is you can combine their bulk prices with coupon codes and “subscribe and save” to get some amazing deals. You can sign up at Amazon to get email alerts.
4) Buy in bulk. Bulk can sometimes be the way to save money on organic food and for that Costco is a great resource. If you have a Costco in your area I strongly suggest checking it out! They have lots of organic options in the fruit and vegetable section as well as the packaged foods section.
5) Use Target coupons. The final place to keep an eye out for organic deals is Target. Target puts out their own store coupons that can be matched with manufacturer coupons to get some amazing deals. Target sells a decent amount of organic foods, including Kashi and their own Archer Farms. Last week I bought organic Kashi waffles for $0.49/box after coupons. Target will also issue coupons for produce. It is not organic, but it is healthy. Target has offered free broccoli, cauliflower, and apples in the past few months.
6) Grow your own. The best way to save on organics is to grow your own! But for those of us without the space and time, coupons, Target, Amazon, and Costco can be a life saver!
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I’m surprised you don’t mention farmer’s markets. The farmers’ markets’ produce in Minneapolis are often cheaper than non organic produce at the grocery store. Also, there is the added bonus of giving all of your money directly to the producer, and keeping your money in your community.
I agree Farmer’s markets are another great way to get organic food!