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The Value Guru Gets the Good Stuff for Less
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In a recent Harris Interactive survey, 76% said they don't want to compromise on the quality of the food they buy and 65% say they would like to find ways to be able to buy natural and/or organic foods on a budget.
I was thrilled to read these stats because not only have I known in my heart that the former was true, I also knew that the latter happens all the time, so it's clearly possible…and maybe this Value Guru actually provides some help. Honestly, though, while I never seem to run out of ideas-and certainly not words-I don't have all the answers for how to get the most value out of great-quality natural and organic products. That's where you come in.
Share your best tip for how to get the good stuff for less and you could win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card along with a Better Bag loaded with our pantry favorites. We'll choose a winner at random, but get on it...the entry deadline is October 12th!
And, if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for The Whole Deal e-newsletter. You'll hear from us a few times each month about in-store specials and money-saving tips...and future contests, too.
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I begin by scanning the Whole Foods ad. It provides many delicious seasonal specials, some I incorporate into the weeks menus and other staples,walnuts, poultry etc, I freeze to be used later.I do not stockpile fresh items,produce, breads, dairy, because Whole Foods ad changes frequently and provides great balance and variety.
I always check for staples, canned items, bulk, that have manufacture coupons and often may be on sale as well.
I love eating foods that are superior in quality and process because I shop carefully.
10/13/2009 1:08:33 PM CDT
I am so blessed to live in an abundant food shed! Buying seasonal, local products is saving me lots of money in the long run. Buying sustainably uses less energy and eating yummy food keeps our hearts healthy and happy.
10/15/2009 9:36:02 AM CDT
Hi! I do not shop without coupons and a canvas bag. The coupons for savings and the canvas bag to get some cents off but more importantly not to waste. The coupons I get mostly online from searching mom blogs and the manufacteur or store.
12/18/2009 9:34:31 PM CST
I was told that you have samples of "TOPRICIN" is that true and how can I get a sample?
03/08/2011 2:57:54 PM CST
@David: Our product selection varies from store to store so we suggest contacting your local store to find out. Thanks!
03/09/2011 11:13:46 AM CST
can't locate the nutritional breakdown of rolled oats. how locate nutrional values of each of your foods?
03/16/2011 10:34:18 AM CDT
how do i access your weekly sales?
03/18/2011 8:14:05 PM CDT
@J. Kurz: Each store has a weekly sales flyer that's posted on their store's webpage. You can find the page for your local store here: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/all/
Also, you should consider signing up for your local store's email newsletter as those call out weekly/monthly specials as well! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/newsletters/
03/19/2011 9:34:15 AM CDT
@Bob: All packaged items will have the nutritional information posted on the package. For items that are sold in bulk, the information will be posted on the side of the bin from which they are dispensed.
03/19/2011 10:37:25 AM CDT
I do wish it were easier to find coupons to use at WF...but there are still great deals there! 365 brand milk is 2.99 while piggly wiggly brand milk is 3.89! and as always the produce is very well priced. i buy the meat that is on sale but still tend to spend more money overall. im still learning to shop wf for less. with practice i know i will master it :)it might be nice to have some sort of rewards program one day...just a thought. xo
04/10/2011 5:44:00 PM CDT
I was at this food convention and there was this really new and cool type of jar just invented. It would be perfect for many of the wholefoods products...I think this would definitely separate wholefoods from others. It is called the Two Turn Container. Their website is twoturncontainer.com. Check it out and please get some of these jars with your products!!
Thanks !
05/23/2011 5:42:33 PM CDT
In a recent Harris Interactive survey, 76% said they don
06/01/2011 12:20:44 PM CDT