Tuesday Teaching Class - Organics

Organic Products How To Save!

Trying to go organic without going broke? 

Here are a few tips to help you save.

1. Buy Store Brands

A growing consumer interest in organics has prompted many grocery chains to launch their own organic product lines. Make the switch to store brand, and you could shave an easy 25% off of your bill.

2. Grow Your Own

Plant a garden in your yard and grow your own organics. You may spend a bit more for organic seeds, but otherwise it won't cost you any more (and may even cost you less) to grow organic produce.

3. Buy Unprocessed Foods

Processed foods are more expensive than whole foods, whether they're organic or not. Spend the bulk of your grocery dollars on basic foods – fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains – and you'll be able to afford more organics for your money.

4. Shop Locally

Farmer's markets are a great source for value-priced organics. No markets in your area? Then, look for locally grown organics in your grocery store. Since local produce doesn't have to travel far, the prices are often lower.

5. Look for Coupons

While you probably won't find many coupons for organics in your Sunday paper (yet), coupons for organics do exist. Here's a list of manufacturers offering coupons:

Barbara's products
Sign up for the online store newsletter to receive special offers and discounts. You'll also find printable coupons on the website.

Organic Valley
Print coupons from their site

Brown Cow Farm
Print coupons from their site

Cascadian Farm
Get a $1 cascadian Farm coupon when you sign up for their newsletter, plus more coupons in each issue

Dreamfields Pasta
Sign up for the newsletter to get $1 off any box of Dreamfields pasta, plus get even more coupons in the newsletter.

Driscoll's Berries Coupons
Get coupons for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries when you sign up for the Driscoll's Reward program. They'll even send you something special for your birthday.

Earth's Best Organic Baby & Children food
Choose from several printable coupons.

Horizon Organic
lot's of coupons to print

Knudsen Juice
Print coupons from the website. Offer changes regularly.

Muir Glen
Print coupons from their site

Seventh Generation
Print coupons from their site

Simply Organic
Choose from a large collection of printable coupons.

Stoneyfield Farms
Print coupons from their site

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