tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post874862085303202819..comments2023-09-23T07:40:40.152-05:00Comments on FOOD SNOB: budget woes, groceries, and mealsCatherine Weberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-48612764402535126562009-08-04T11:53:27.299-05:002009-08-04T11:53:27.299-05:00I second the suggestion to check out the Web sites...I second the suggestion to check out the Web sites of your favorite organic brands. Organic Valley and Seventh Generation in particular always have coupons. <br /><br />Regular grocery stores carry a lot more organic things than they used to. Might be better to get what you can there and go to the co-op for what they don't have. I'm sure they are cheaper than the co-op. Also, Rainbow doubles up to 5 coupons on Wednesdays with a $25 purchase. <br /><br />I'm guessing you already grow your own herbs?<br /><br />Have you thought about getting a CSA share? It's too late this year, I'm sure, but you could get one next season. It's cheaper than going to the farmer's market. Search listings here: http://www3.mda.state.mn.us/mngrown/<br /><br />Also check out Fare for All. It's a food program that is open to everyone, regardless of income. You get fresh produce and frozen meat or a vegetarian substitute for REALLY cheap. It's not organic but it's healthy. Not sure if any of it is locally grown. http://www.emergencyfoodshelf.org/OurFamilyOfPrograms/ffa/Babybear Scrapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586869974773020611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-49868546002695932712009-07-24T23:10:52.127-05:002009-07-24T23:10:52.127-05:00I'm not certain how much you already do in thi...I'm not certain how much you already do in this department, but coupons have helped me out a ton. I also buy a lot of Organic Valley products and I haven't paid full price in forever because of coupons. I find them online, or the boxes made available to everyone at the co-op, or at events like the Living Green Expo. I also save $ on case orders. It's a hit to the wallet initially, but you do get some good deals on staples. Sometimes I find friends to split the cases with me. Good luck! It's so hard to eat well on the cheap, but it's totally an investment! :)Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346874134654901724noreply@blogger.com