Im a sucker for anything deemed organic, especially milk.
*Cue all Penny Hoarders cringing.
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But that was my choice and what I felt good drinking.
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Its also super easy to search for whatever organic brands you’re able to get rewards for.
For your efforts, youll earn gift cards to places like Amazon, Target, or Walmart.
You candownload the free Fetch Rewards app hereto start getting free gift cards.
Over 13 million people already have, so we must all be onto something…
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(Plus, youll never have to run into that kid you went to high school with again.)
I recognized a ton of items I already buy at the grocery store.
For example, I love Lundberg Farms Organic Brown Rice Cakes lightly salted, of course.
I also like throwing chia seeds into my morning smoothies, but those areso,sopricy.
If I buy the Thrive brand, Ill save 50%, driving the price down to $7.95.
For example,HelloFreshwill send you a box full of farm-fresh ingredients with specific cooking instructions.
Note: While not all of HelloFreshs ingredients are organic, some are and none are artificial.
The subscription is flexible, so if youre out of town for a week, thats fine.
Opt for three, four or five meals a week.
For two people and three meals, thats $60.
(Pro tip:Get $35 off your first order here.)
The ingredients arent necessarily organic, but they are fresh and sources from sustainable farms.
If you want to compare some other popular food boxes,weve got you covered.
Download This Berry Cool App
BerryCartis a cash-back app I just discovered but will probably start checking.
The app seems like a neat way to earn cash back while also discovering new organic products.
Outside the realm of apps and websites, there are tons of other strategies to employ when shopping organic.
Let me share a few…
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Know Your Seasons
Whether youre shopping for produce or meat, youll notice prices drop when somethings in season.
Her family lives on a budget, but she opts to buy organic meat.
Like produce, meats have seasons, which will vary depending on where you live.
For example, beef season is typically after the first cold spell in the fall.
Youll likely find better beef prices then.
If you want to read all of Medinas tips,weve got em here.
Here are a few examples:
Scout out your favorite stores generic organic brand before your next grocery run.
Discover Your Local CSA
Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs connect consumers directly to the producers.
These shares will likely come in the form of a bag or box of beets.
Those consumers will pay a fee and receive the shares seasonally.
Check out local CSA offerings in your area atLocal Harvest.
But chances are, youre going to be able to save more by buying in bulk.
Some stores even have self-serve organic flours, honey and coffee beans.
Another perk of buying in bulk?
Youre able to control how much you want or need, so thats convenient, too.
But if you end up with leftovers you’re free to alwaysstock up the freezer!
If youre rolling your eyes right now wondering how this is going to work,heres a beginners guide.
Know Whats Worth Buying Organic
If youre organic all the way, thats fine: You do you.
Start here:Know what organic actually means.
Its helpful to determine what is worth the splurge and what isnt.
But HomeGoods houses tons of organic items in its pantry aisle typically in the kitchen section.
Find everything from discounted chia seeds and organic coconut oil to organic baking mixes.
Ive found so many gems in that store.
Its hit or miss, but its worth a look on your next visit.
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a junior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Shell always splurge on her organic skim milk.
Probably not as good as youd like.
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