Can organic be affordable?

Well maybe you can't do all organic, but you CAN do organic if you use your money wisely.
1. Buy organic for the top 12 or in other words, the dirty dozen. Here they are:
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell peppers
4. celery
5. nectarines
6. strawberries
7. cherries
8. kale
9. lettuce
10. grapes
11. carrots
12. pears
Here are the clean and safe to choose conventional
1. onions
2. avocados
3. sweet corn (frozen)
4. pineapples
5. mangoes
6. asparagus
7. sweet peas
8. kiwis
9. cabbage
10. eggplant
11. papayas
12. watermelons
13. broccoli
14. tomatoes
15. sweet potatoes.
Cook from scratch. Buy from the bulk bins instead.

2. If you buy organic meat and dairy, cut down on your consumption. Plan to eat only once or twice a week.

3. Use coupons. There are great coupons on the internet. Also try contacting the companies directly. They often will send you stuff. One great websits is http://www.mambosprouts.com/

4. Find a local co-op

5. Have produce delivered. One of my favorites is Farmer and the Dale. You get to pick what you want each week and they will deliver to your house. http://www.farmerandthedale.com/ 

6. Buy directly from the source. Go to farmers markets or to the farm itself.

7. Buy frozen organics when they are on sale and use them in the off season.

8. Start your own garden. Even if you don't have space to plant a whole garden you can always grow a little in some big tubs. Those laundry tubs are great.

9. Buy the house brand.

10. Check out warehouse clubs or better yet the dollar store. I have often found awesome organic bargains there.