Raw Vegan Organic on a Budget

How do you do raw vegan and organic on a budget? I am definitely a thrifty spender and always have been. I always enjoy finding a good deal especially on healthy organic food. A blog called the vegan backpacker is starting a membership website where they will offer deals on different vegan items. You can sign up for this by clicking on the image on this post. I think this is a great idea and am always looking for more ways to save money on healthy products. Here are some ways I currently save money:
1. In Atlanta I shop at the Dekalb Farmers Market for all of my produce, nuts, seeds, spices, etc. I am able to buy mostly organic produce at 1/3 of the cost of most whole foods or other grocery store.
2. I only buy organic items that are more likely to have more pesticide use. I try and buy as much organic as possible but some items with thicker skins use less pesticides anyway so I don't worry as much about them. I try and always buy veggies organic (lettuces, kale, spinach, celery, bell peppers, potatoes, tomatoes) and as far as fruits I try and purchase berries and apples organic but don't worry about those with a thick skin as much such as mangos, avocados, watermelon, etc.
3. During the summer time I go blueberry picking. My dad has a friend with a farm and it only costs $5 to pick an entire gallon of blueberries. I pick a lot so that I can also freeze a good amount for smoothies.
4. I buy my shampoo, soaps, toothpaste, etc at trader joes. I get the shampoo for $2.29 and it doen't contain all of the harsh chemicals that many shampoos have. What are some ways that you save money buying vegan or organic?

By the way, this week I am eating a bit more simply, lots of green smoothies and salads. My dad's birthday is this weekend and I am planning a birthday cake for him (raw and vegan) and am going to experiment with my raw lasanga by putting it in the oven and cooking it. Stay tuned.