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StitcherLife isn’t always perfect and neither are fruits and veggies. So they don’t have to be the freshest or most expensive to nourish you. The truth is, being well doesn’t have to cost a lot. In this episode, we’re diving into all things organic and sharing how you can find them for free, on a budget, and totally guilt-free.
You can get the nutrition that you want at a price point that works for you.
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How to Get Organic Food for Free
Being healthy doesn’t automatically mean living expensively. Like, FallingFruit, a user-generated map of public foraging spots that makes it easy (and fun) to gather fresh produce right from your neighborhood. Or if you happen to have bought something organic but know that you won’t use it, food swaps is your answer.
If time is in your favor, Jen and Jill suggest volunteering at a community garden or doing a work-share at a local farm so you can earn fresh organic produce in exchange for organic produce. Lastly, you can check community fridges for organics in Freedge or Little Free Pantry.
Smart Ways to Save Big on Organic Food
If you want to save big on organic food, Jill recommends shopping at farmer markets at closing time because vendors would rather sell their produce than to take it back home. She also suggests buying organic items that are close to their expiration date. And if you want a safe, guaranteed deal, check out Flashfood, Too Good To Go, or Misfits Market.
While Jen recommends splitting a CSA box with a friend, like in Community Supported Agriculture, because it’s less expensive in bulk, emphasizing that when you team up with like-minded friends, everyone wins. There’s also clearance produce bins and you can get them for a very low-cost price, especially fruits and veggies!
Where to Find the Best Deals on Organic Food
For deals, Jill reminds us that we can buy the “seconds” or ugly produce that vendors didn’t put out there like the bruised or misshapen produce and they highly suggest that Missfit is the best at it! For a significant saving, Jen tips buying organic items during its peak season and then freezing or preserving them.
Jen also gives a shoutout to Costco for offering all-organic options. It might be a bit pricier, but if you’re all about going fully organic, Costco is your way to go. And Jill says don’t sleep on ALDI because they’re a great option too.
Guilt-Free Organic Choices
If you can’t find organic produce at a price that works for you, don’t worry—you can still enjoy it guilt-free. Jill breaks down your options: support local organic farmers by checking out LocalHarvest or driving around your neighborhood, buy certified organic from ethical brands on Thrive Market, and shop at eco-conscious grocery stores that put sustainability at the heart of what they do.
If you could only buy one thing organic for the rest of the year—what would it be?
For Jill, its organic berries or leafy greens. Jen doesn’t include it in the budget, but if she’ll be convinced, it’s berries.
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I have been enjoying and learning so much from Jen and Jill’s podcast, Frugal Friends, so I was thrilled when they announced their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. This book was all I’d hoped for and more. It has heart, and is unlike other personal finance books I’ve read, partly because it reaches beyond finances, leading each individual reader to easily understand their own patterns, needs, and plans. Jen and Jill are your two personal finance coaches who share their stories, tools and guidance, while rooting for your successes along the way. Each section ends with an Action Step so by the end of the book, you will have easily assembled your own set of financial tools that you can use throughout your life for a better financial future.
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