Buying healthy doesn't always have to be expensive

During my slow process of becoming a healthier person I have heard from other people and have said it myself in the past that buying healthier food items are too expensive. Not to say that it's not true but it doesn't always have to be.
As a single mom I'm always watching my budget as best as I can and am looking for a good deal on anything from groceries to clothes and shoes. So now I've made it a habit of any store that I walk into I head straight for that clearance rack or shelf. I also love going to outlet stores and clip coupons. It also helps to shop by store weekly mailers to get the best grocery store deals.
When I started buying organic items and healthier food items I was pleasantly surprised to find great deals at the .99 and dollar stores. Today at the .99 store I found some fresh cucumbers, garlic, peppers, and bananas. I also found various protein bars, low fat crackers, and snacks. The .99 also has a large section of canned goods so it was easy to find these organic beans.
All I can say is don't get discouraged if you're on a tight budget. Just do the homework and keeps your eyes open.

Good luck to you and I'll keep posting weekly deals that I find.