Thinking of Going Organic? Go For IT!

So you've read the research and you're thinking that maybe going organic is a good idea for your family. But in this economy you're also wondering how the heck do i do that? Isn't it going to cost a fortune?

Thinking of going Organic? That's great! Remember you don't have to go all at once and remember you can go organic on a budget. Just because you go organic doesn't mean you have to shop for all your groceries at Whole Foods because although I love that store I cannot afford to shop where the celebs do.

Plant a Garden! Here's a fabulous idea, start a small garden with your family, start growing easy things like tomatos and strawberries. Invest time out there with your lil ones and see how the family grows and how inexpensive your grocery bill becomes!

Make a goal! Start off with only organic produce or 25% of your groceries being organic. Remember any changes you are making will have a positive impact on your family!! And focus on purchasing Organic produce like strawberries and spinach that tend to hold a lot of pesticides.

Go Shopping! Who doesn't love planning a shopping trip? My favorite pick for Organics is Trader Joe's. They are my absolute favorite for produce in my area! You can get reasonably priced fruits and veggies there all the time no sales or coupons needed and alot of the organic products are only slightly more expensive then their non organic counterparts. They also offer organic meats and dairy products.

Hit your farmers market or local organic farm!! Many times you can find organic farms in your area or the local farmers market and even if they are not to close you can make this into a fabulous family outing. Kids will love picking out their own fresh fruits and veggies and noshing on them can only lead to go and healthy habits. And more and more stores are carrying Organic varietys. But beware, when something say Natural it does not mean Organic or Pesticide Free and can be very misleading.

Buying Meat If you are looking for meat products hit the internet if you don't have Whole Foods or Trader Joe's in your area. You may be able to find farms that will sell you large portions of beef or chicken.

Dairy Products- Almost all the grocery stores are carrying Horizon and other varieties of organic milk now. You may pay a few bucks more, but it is well worth the investment!

So what do you think? We'd love to hear any other ideas and tips you have for going organic, especially on a budget! Because as mom's we want to save money, but we refuse to sacrifice our families health!