{"id":1318,"date":"2013-06-10T17:57:44","date_gmt":"2013-06-10T17:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unclematts.com\/?p=1318"},"modified":"2018-01-12T19:27:31","modified_gmt":"2018-01-12T19:27:31","slug":"easy-on-the-wallet-money-saving-ideas-for-buying-organic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unclematts.com\/easy-on-the-wallet-money-saving-ideas-for-buying-organic\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy on the Wallet: Money-Saving Ideas for Buying Organic"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Buying organic has never been more popular. Yet, you probably hear as we do, this one gripe about organic foods: they sometimes cost more than non-organic foods. Although we at Uncle Matt’s truly believe that safe, healthy nutrition and the vigorous health it creates are priceless, we also know how important it is to stretch those family dollars as far as possible.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are simple ways to make buying organic more budget-friendly. Here are some tips to get you started.<\/p>\n

Watch the grocery store flyers. <\/strong>Watch for specials on organic foods. Grocery stores know organic products are more popular, so they will run specials on them to attract shoppers. Make it a regular habit to check the flyers for specials on organic foods.<\/p>\n

Expand your grocery store network<\/strong>. It\u2019s easy to get attached to one grocery store, but by expanding where you shop, you can take advantage of more selection and better prices. Don\u2019t automatically assume only the upscale or specialty grocery stores carry organic products. You can now find organic at big, small, discount, specialty and buying clubs. Check them all out!<\/p>\n

Practice smart shopper sleuthing.<\/strong> No need to hop in the car and drive all over town in search of organics. Check specials on a grocery store web site. Or use a site like www.eatwellguide.org<\/a> to help you find inventory and prices at several local stores. Other sites for saving money on organic products include EcoBonus<\/a>, Mambo Sprouts<\/a>, Organic Deals<\/a>,\u00a0Stockpiling Moms<\/a>, Coupon Divas’ Organic Coupons<\/a>, and Money Saving Mom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Join forces with a friend. <\/strong>Enlist a couple of friends who are also committed to finding, buying and serving organic foods to their families. Then instead of shopping individually, take turns shopping for organics. You can pool coupons and discounts, share ideas and knowledge, take advantage of bulk buying programs, save gas, AND have some fun in the process.<\/p>\n

Think and eat local. <\/strong>\u00a0Small organic farms might have a roadside stand or sell at a farmer\u2019s market. Make it a Saturday tradition to head to the fruit stand or farmer\u2019s market with the kids. They\u2019ll get to see all kinds of foods and get to know local farmers, all while subconsciously learning the importance of being proactive in selecting the safest, more nutritious foods. And you\u2019ll likely save some money while shopping there.<\/p>\n

Stock your freezer. <\/strong>While shopping farmer\u2019s markets, buy fresh organic produce in bulk. Then freeze packages of strawberries, green peppers, or whatever else you\u2019ll have a craving for later in the year. Read up on which kinds of produce freeze well \u2013 or talk to the grower about how to freeze items. And don\u2019t forget the frozen food section of your grocery store. You can find all kinds of organic products that can save your some serious cash.<\/p>\n

Although organic foods may cost a little more on the front end, remember that good health is ALWAYS less expensive than disease. So take these tips to save some money, knowing that you are investing in your and your family\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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