Shop and save on many of the brands below and much more at two of our favorite online markets:

• Use this link for all your organic faves at Thrive Market + get up to $20 credit on your first order. Now available in 1 month, 3 month or 1 year memberships -- sooooo worth it!
• Use this link for your favorite organic groceries at Vitacost and be sure and sign up for their newsletter to save 20%!

• **New** Miyoko's Creamery (Vegan! - though you'd never know it)
  Yes, you can have AND love "phenomenally vegan" dairy! This woman-led creamery that started in her home kitchen has earned well-deserved cult status. Using traditional creamery cultures and old-school cheese-making techniques, Miyoko's is cranking out the best vegan butters and cheeses to hit the market. They are elevating and reinventing the vegan products of old with real plant-based, organic ingredients, no fake fillers and zero cholesterol, hormones, pesticides, lactose and obviously no cows! Start out with Miyoko's European Style Cultured Butter and every one of their cream cheeses you can find. We'll be sharing more of our favorites soon. 
  

• Amy's Kitchen (Vegetarian)
  For vegetarian natural and organic frozen foods (like so, so tasty pizzas, pot pies, burritos and so much more!) plus soups, sauces and salsas. The Wow: Truly a family business (yes, Amy is a real live person, the daughter), Amy's started in the family home (and barn) with three generations playing active roles in its unfolding. A fact you can actually taste. Amy's has perfected "made from scratch" taste, so good that you know it only as delicious, however it's also a lot more -- it's vegetarian, organic, non-GMO, with no trans fats too. 
  Mavenjoy Extra: Grab a free printable grocery coupon for Amy's.
  Mavenjoy Tip: Special diet? No problem, check out Amy's products for whatever your dietary needs and concerns are and filter by diet.

• Organic Valley and Organic Prairie
  For organic milks, eggs, butter, cheeses + meats including beef, chicken, pork and more. The Wow: the largest organic and farmer-owned cooperative in North America with over 1,600 farmers in all regions of the country. That business model and its multi-faceted dedication to sustainability directly preserve our nation's small family farms and rural communities while providing nutritious, delicious food that goes well beyond "certified organic". Check out online specials for Organic Prairie.

• Nature's Path
  Family-owned and operated, certified organic, non-GMO verified and fair trade certified offering for organic cereals, toaster pastries + many gluten free options (they're also our pick for waffles -- try them in these nifty waffle recipes) and more. Great prices on Nature's Path here.

• Bob's Red Mill
  Always a sucker for a love story...Bob and his wife Charlee began the business over three decades ago when Charlee wanted a healthier lifestyle for their family and based it on wholesome, whole grains. It spread from there to their local community with the original Bob’s Red Mill store, still in operation today and where you are likely to find Bob and Charlee. Thanks to Bob's vision and generosity, it is proudly employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) with over 200 employees and producing lines of natural, certified organic, and gluten-free milled grain products.
  Mavenjoy Extra: Shop great prices at this online favorite for Bob's Red Mill products or grab a printable grocery coupon for Bob's.

• NOW Foods 
  We've been fans of NOW for its quality vitamins, essential oils and nutritional supplements for years, but only recently realized they offer so much more like nuts, dried fruits, seeds flours, snacks and baking mixes. NOW Foods is still a family-owned business that started over 45 years ago with a commitment to providing value in products that help people lead healthier lives. Their dedication to charitable causes, food and agriculture advocacy + environmental and animal wellness stewardship solidifies just how much this company is walking the talk of healthy living.
  Mavenjoy Extra: Buy NOW products here and always get free shipping, with no minimum purchase required and no tax!

• CLIF Bar
  From genuine beginnings to create a nutritious energy bar by going to the "best baker he knew, his mom" and naming his signature product after dad, Gary Erickson has built a truly sustainable business serving up products made with healthier more wholesome ingredients and a solid commitment to organic farming. From its  LEED Platinum certified headquarters to its myriad of employee support programs (in 2010  the company implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), CLIF walks the talk with a growing line of delicious, quality health and lifestyle foods.
  Mavenjoy Extra: Shop CLIF at 25-50% retail prices.

• Frontier Natural Products Co-op and Simply Organic
  For natural and organic beans, grains, dressings, gravies, sauces, bulk organic foods and more. The Wow: Frontier wants you to really get to know its company, and no wonder, given its extensive practices of social responsibility and environmental sustainability for creating high quality products, competitively priced. A two-man operation that started at a cabin by an Iowa river, grew into a co-op that to this day is owned by its wholesale customers and is comprised of two natural and organic food brands, Frontier and Simply Organic plus its aromatherapy brand, Aura Cacia. Two of its too-many-to-list social and environmental practices worth special note are its Well Earth ethical sourcing program and its 1% Fund that donates one percent of its Simply Organic sales to support organic groups and causes. Definitely a company worth getting know and supporting!
  Mavenjoy (Gluten Free) Picks: See Simply Organic's certified gluten free foods (Note: link to GF currently being updated) and buy them at this online shopping favorite.
  Mavenjoy Extra: Get printable grocery coupons for Simply Organic products.
  

• Nutiva
  Your superfood source... try Nutiva chia seeds, coconut, hemp and more. A values-driven, private company revolutionizing health foods with innovation, high standards and deep commitments to its team, customers and the planet. Organic non-GMO and kosher too! Check out convenient shopping for Nutiva products with free shipping, no minimums and no tax!
  

• Applegate Farms
  **Update**  Hormel acquired Applegate Farms in May 2015
  For natural and organic meats including hot dogs, bacon, sausage, cold cuts, cheeses and more. The Wow: Supplied by over 300 small, family farms, Applegate provides minimally processed meats with no antibiotics, hormones or artificial preservatives. They advocate for smaller portions of higher quality, sustainably-produced animal products on tables at home and at school -- they're big supporters of the Healthy Schools Campaign and a lead sponsor for "Cooking Up Change", a school lunch competition for high school student chefs.
  Mavenjoy (Gluten Free) Picks: Applegate's burgers, bacon, deli meats and yes, even hot dogs are all gluten free and casein free. Grab a printable coupon for Applegate.