This week’s question comes from Sarah:
I see a lot of your posts correspond with coupons for processed and convenience foods like Pop Tarts, granola bars and frozen things. I try to feed my family fresh, all natural products. How can I save money on these kinds of things?
I understand that while many people appreciate the free granola bars and frozen veggies, other readers may not find these appealing. Natural and Organic coupons are becoming more prevalent. Here are some good sites you may want to bookmark.
- Delicious Living
- Eating Well
- Food For Life (not for all areas)
- Health E Savers
- Horizon Organic
- Kiwi
- Mambo Sprouts
- Nature’s Oasis
- Organic Valley Coupons
- Stonyfield Farms
Also, keep your eyes peeled. I’ve posted about BOGO egg coupons and produce coupons and various milk coupons in the past. When you have the opportunity to print these, print as many as you can. See if you can match them with a good sale and freeze what you don’t use. I know you can’t freeze eggs but you can make up a bunch of waffles with them and freeze those. Then you have a quick easy breakfast that was made with healthy fresh ingredients.
Occassionally I find big money making opportunities like the Joint Juice promo a while ago. Take advantage of these. You may not drink Joint Juice but I bet you could donate it or give to a neighbor. Then you can use the profit you made from buying it to put towards fresh produce and meat or other products that are difficult to find on sale. Like the eggs above, if you can’t freeze the items, cook them into something that you can use and freeze it for later.
Finally, be sure you maximize your savings in other areas like toiletries. If you are getting your toothpaste, laundry detergent and shampoo on a deep discount, you’ll have more of your grocery budget to spend on the fresh natural products that are pricey.
It is possible to eat healthy, natural products on a budget. It may take some work on your part but you can save money doing so.
Have you had success buying fresh, natural products for less? Please share your tips for success with Sarah.
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Shellie loves to share her frugal finds to help you get more with less. A spender at heart, she balances her frugal lifestyle with the occassional splurge.
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Thank you for this overview! I’m eager to hear others tips.
I know it’s not really a couponing-thing but my natural food favorite is to join a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Here in Austin, the farm I subscribe to this fall has been providing a large reusable bag of just picked, organic veggies for a weekly price of $30. It’s been the best spent money, for my health & the environment.
hello,
thank you for this post! I agree with Sarah, I am always seeing posts about coupons and deals for junk foods.
seems like the companies want us to keep buying the junk and not food items that are better for us.
its mostly high processed foods that they push with all the coupons.
Anyway thanks again!! I was not aware of most of these sites that you listed.
Speaking of those B1G1 egg coupons awhile back, I still have mines. Do you think I could use two of them together to score two packs of eggs for free? Or do I actually need to purchase a pack or wait for a b1g1 free sale on the eggs?
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