Organic Groceries

The Importance of Organization: Finding the Best Deals With Coupons

Organization is one of the most important parts of shopping with coupons. People always say not to go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. I say don't go grocery shopping unless you and your coupons are organized!

The first thing I always do before I go shopping is start by doing a little homework. This doesn't have to take a lot of time. I take a few minutes to skim the grocery ad and check out what is on sale. I generally jot the things done that I want to buy. Then I scan sites like  AFullCup and WeUseCoupons to find the best deals at my local grocery stores. I have found that even though it might be on sale, if I don't need it or won't use it, it won't really be a deal for me. A great feature of A Full Cup and We Use Coupons is the coupon database. You can search the database to see if there are coupons available for an item you are looking for.

I keep a list on my refrigerator, when I am out of something, I write it down so I remember to get it the next time I see it's on sale. I try to compare this list to the sales to see if it's time for me to stock up.

I clip coupons for the things I know I will use. I find them in the Sunday paper, print them online and sign up to have them mailed. Having your coupons organized and ready to go makes things so much easier when you are going shopping and find an unexpected deal. It's easier to match your coupons up to the things you see in the sale ad.  I recommend using a coupon binder, you can find more information on my website.

By matching the coupons you have to the items on sale, you can end up with big savings. This is generally how I do my shopping. Plus it helps me to "mix things up a little" and buy a variety of things since I'm almost always buying what is on sale. Most sales rotate every 4-6 weeks so if you miss one, don't worry it will probably roll around again.

Keep in mind, just because an item is 3/$5 (or $1.66 each) doesn't mean you have to buy 3 of them to get the sale price. (Check your grocery store to make sure, but many times this is the case). For example, on my last shopping trip Nestle Break and Bake cookies were 3/$6 or $2 each. I had a coupon for $1 off 1 package. I got the break and bake cookies for $1. Rinse and repeat and you've just shaved quite a bit off your grocery bill.

REPAEAT AFTER ME – YOU MUST GO TO THE GROCERY STORE WITH A LIST!!!

May sound very basic and you could be thinking "I don't need a list, I have it all in my head". Try again my friend! The grocery store is made to suck you in, with many items to choose from that will catch your eye. Without a list, it's very easy to get sidetracked and end up adding more items to your cart than your "mental list" calls for.

The last time I was at the grocery store, I saved 97%! How's that for organization!

How much will I spend monthy for organic foods?

I live in Chicago, IL. My finace and I are not vegitarians, but not huge meat eaters either. We have a daughter who will be six months. Assuming we all eat organic, how much can we expect to spend per month on groceries, assuming that we keep spending to a minimum and avioid impulse buying?

I usually go once to the farmer's market weekly and spend (for myself) around $40. I also go to local stores that carry organic products (i.e. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's) and spend maybe $90 per month. So, for me alone (with food to spare) my food costs are around $250 per month.

I waste very little food as I have been blending all fruits and blanching all veggies that I purchase soon after buying them. I also eat lots of brown rice (very nutritious and cheap).

I would say that I spend more on supplements (i.e. tinctures, powders, and vitamins) than on fruits and veggies.

Best wishes!

Organic Valley Strawberry Lowfat Milk, 8-Ounce Aseptic Carton (Pack of 12) List Price: $18.96 Sale Price: $15.99 You save: $2.97 (16%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Ultra-pasteurization and revolutionary aseptic packaging give this delicious and nutritious beverage its incomparable versatility and freshness. Because they don’t require refrigeration, Shelf-Stable Single-Serve low fat 1% milks strike the optimal balance between nutrition and convenience. No w reformulated with less sugar, our low fat chocolate milk is the lowest calorie, and lowest sugar and lowest fat organic chocolate single serve milk available. Features Case of twelve, 8- ounce carton (total of 96 ounces) Aseptic single serve shelf stable Organic lowfat chocolate milk Made with organic lowfat (1%) milk

Horizon Organic Reduced Fat Milk, 8-Ounce Aseptic Cartons (Pack of 18) List Price: $23.70 Sale Price: $22.42 You save: $1.28 (5%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description A cold, creamy glass of organic milk - good for your family and for the environment! Our delicious organic milk is produced without antibiotics, pesticides or cloning, from cows not given added growth hormones. Our milk is as good for you as it is delicious because it's produced with no antibiotics, no added growth hormones and no dangerous pesticides. Our cows eat only organic feed and have access to clean water, fresh air, organic pasture and exercise. Features Case of 18, 8-ounce cartons of 2% aseptic organic milk (144 total ounces) Made with organic grade a reduced fat milk and organic evaporated cane juice Produced without the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones or pesticides Shelf stable; requires no refrigeration until after opening

Coombs Family Farms 100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup Grade B, 32-Ounce Jug List Price: $25.74 Sale Price: $19.80 You save: $5.94 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description USDA organic. For seven generations, Coombs Family Farms has produced 100% pure, great tasting maple syrup by taking special care of our ancient maple trees. My grandfather said "There are no shortcuts to creating pure maple syrup. Do right by the forest and it will do right by you." Today, we continue this approach, a proudly support other small maple farmers who share our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and sustainable forestry. The Coombs Commitment: We make 100% pure maple syrup with no artificial flavors, perservatives or dyes; We never over-tap trees; We support the use of health spouts for tree friendly tapping; We never use pesticides in our tree farm; Our grading standards are never compromised for short-term gain. Nurturing the forest for 7 generations. Certified Organic by QAI. Products of USA and Canada. Features Premium Grade B Certified organic by QAI Certified Kosher No artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes Winner of the National Certificate of Distinction for Taste Award from the American Tasting Institute

YummyEarth Organic Lollipops, Assorted Flavors, 30-Ounce Container Sale Price: $16.15   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Includes: Pomegranate Pucker, Razzmatazz Berry, Cheeky Lemon, Orange Squeeze, Wet-Face Watermelon. USDA organic. YummyEarth was born out of our commitment to feed our babies, Jonah and Rose, a diet rich in delicious organic foods that are free of yucky chemicals, pesticides and dyes. YummyEarth tastes much better than mass produced chemical candy because we choose real fruit extracts and plant friendly organic ingredients to sweeten our lives and yours. Certified organic. No chemical dyes. 100% Natural colors. 100% Natural flavors. Real fruit extracts. 100% Vegan. Allergen-free. GMO-free. Soy-free. Nut-free. Gluten-free. Wheat-free. Dairy-free. Made in Mexico. Mix of Sour Apple Tart, Pomegranate Pucker, Mango Tango, TooBerry Blueberry, Googly Grape, Strawberry Smash, Very Very Cherry, Wet-Face Watermelon Features One 30 ounce plastic bin containing approximately 125 lollipops Mix of Sour Apple Tart, Pomegranate Pucker, Mango Tango, TooBerry Blueberry, Googly Grape, Strawberry Smash, Very Very Cherry, Wet-Face Watermelon Organic; allergen-free; gluten-free; GMO-free; egg-free; soy-free; nut-free; casein-free; dairy-free All-natural: fruit extracts; red cabbage and purple carrots for color; no artificial dyes or flavors Certified kosher by the Kof-K Kosher Certification; Made in Mexico

Farmer's Market Foods Organic Canned Pumpkin, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) List Price: $43.26 Sale Price: $27.51 You save: $15.75 (36%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Farmer’s Market Organic Pumpkin is rich, smooth and delicious, and ready to use for everything from baked delights to savory center of the plate entrees. Use it in a variety of recipes including pies, muffins, cookies, soups…even chili! The bright orange color is your first clue that our Organic Pumpkin is loaded with beta-carotene, which may help protect against heart disease, regulate blood-sugar, and reduce the severity of conditions such as asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis with its anti-inflammatory effects. Also, Farmer’s Market Organic Pumpkin has large amounts of dietary fiber and antioxidants, is very low in fat and calories, and high in potassium. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin C and other nutrients such as niacin, vitamin E, calcium and iron. Features Pack of 12 15-ounce cans (total of 180 ounces) Certified Organic Naturally sweet pumpkin puree Grown in the USA Very best for pies, baking, and soups

Organic Fiji Face & Body Sugar Polish, Lavender, 20-Ounces List Price: $30.00 Sale Price: $20.53 You save: $9.47 (32%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description We practice Fair Trade. USDA Organic. From the earth to your skin: Certified organic coconut oil combines with Certified organic Fijian Island cane sugar to bring you one of the most effective, natural exfoliants on the market. Organic Fiji Sugar Polish is a gentle exfoliant that doesn't sting or scratch the skin and is a simple way to transform dull, dry skin into a beautiful glow. Sugar is a natural glycolic acid which helps slough off dead skin cells and promote cell rejuvenation, while the anti-oxidant rich coconut oil penetrates the skin to replenish moisture and nourishing vitamins. 100% Organic ingredients. Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Not animal tested. Cruelty free. Made in the Fiji Islands. Features 100% Certified Organic Coconut Oil Made in the tropical islands of Fiji. No harsh ingredients or Parabens. 100% Vegan Exfoliating body treatment.

Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 15-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 2) List Price: $24.00 Sale Price: $13.54 You save: $10.46 (44%)   Eligible for free shipping! See Reviews For This Product Description Nutiva's coconut oil is cold-pressed, organic extra-virgin coconut oil, with its light taste, pleasant aroma, and pure white color, and industrialized coconut oil, with its bland taste, faint aroma, and off-white color. Please note that any tiny brown specks found at the bottom of Nutiva's coconut oil are from the coconut fiber and are indigenous to extra-virgin coconut oil. It is deliciously healthy cooking oil. Better than butter and are USDA organic. Unrefined with no trans fats, rich in lauric acid. Features Pack of two 15-ounce jars (total of 30 ounces) USDA-certified-organic, extra-virgin coconut oil No refrigeration required; solid at room temperature and melts at 76 degrees Use as cooking oil, butter substitute, shortening substitute in baking, and massage/body oil Product of the Philippines

Peter Rabbit Organics, Organic Strawberry and Banana 100% Pure Fruit Snack, 3.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 10) List Price: $19.00 Sale Price: $16.50 You save: $2.50 (13%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Peter Rabbit Organics 100% fruit snacks are ideal for babies and children. They contain 100% organic fruit with no added sugar or artificial ingredients. The convenient squeezable pouch means there is no need for a spoon. The pouches are resealable which makes them a great snack for children whenever you are out and about or to feed your baby at the start of weaning. We don't add water only natural fruit, so each 3.5oz pouch counts as one of your child's 'five a day'. Features 100% Fruit No added Sugar 100% USDA Organic Nothing Artificial No added water

Tag Organics Shopper 100-Percent Cotton Shopping Bag, Purple List Price: $19.45 Sale Price: $13.92 You save: $5.53 (28%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Bringing your own bag shopping is an easy way to conserve resources. This bag is eco friendly from the beginning because it's made with 100-percent organic cotton. Easy to care for and easy to carry. Features Purple striped bag with attached handles lets you be an eco-conscious shopper in style Great size for groceries, picnics, trips to the pool or just about anything 100-Percent organic cotton made with no harmful chemicals Machine wash, tumble dry Bag is 11-1/2-inch tall by 6-inch wide by 14-inch deep

Earth's Best Organic 2nd Fruit Variety Pack, 4-Ounce Jars (Pack of 12) List Price: $16.80 Sale Price: $11.35 You save: $5.45 (32%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Organically grown, without potentially harmful pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Features No genetically engineered ingredients Organic, no artificial colors or flavors No preservatives, no added salt or sugar Vegan, wheat free, kosher

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