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Win Your Way to Less Stress This Thanksgiving

By Allison Burch, October 31, 2012  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Allison Burch

TurkeyWhen it comes to your Thanksgiving meal, we have your back. And your sides, too. And don’t forget dessert!

At Whole Foods Market®, you can order everything from fresh, ready-to-cook turkeys to dinner rolls to a fully prepared holiday meal. We’re the place for your party trays, pies and an exceptional selection of side dishes – including vegan and gluten-free options. All of that deliciousness can be ordered online or with the help of a Team Member at our in-store Holiday Tables. UPDATE: Thank you to everyone that entered! Congratulations to our winners, Christine R., Jessica M., Mary Kay K., Melissa B., and Linda S. 

If you want to put all your effort into cooking the best bird on the big day, order your fresh ready-to-cook turkey and let us take care of all the sides. Is your green bean casserole legendary? Don’t want to give up grandma’s creamed corn? Let your family make the side dishes and we’ll cook the turkey (Really! All you have to do is warm and serve).  Would you rather us do it all so you can sit back and give thanks for not having to cook? Order your fully prepared Thanksgiving meal – turkey, sides, desserts, everything – and pick it up, ready to heat and eat, at your local store.

Our extensive selection of turkeys -- including heritage, organic, kosher and brined -- are all step rated according to Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step™ Animal Welfare Standards and are raised with care without the use of antibiotics or animal byproducts in their feed.

Plus, everything on our menu is made with the same high-quality ingredients and the same standards that apply in our aisles, including no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives, and no hydrogenated fats. And plenty of choices mean everyone can find something to love.

We want to help you spend less time stressing and more time celebrating, so we’re offering our readers a chance to win a $250 Whole Foods Market gift card that you can use to purchase your Thanksgiving meal. Would you use it to order the whole meal from our online ordering site? Or would you use it to buy all of the ingredients to cook the turkey and fixings yourself? Or maybe you’d choose to buy some and make some. All of those options work! In the comments below, tell us how this gift card can make your Thanksgiving less stressful. Let us know by November 14 and we’ll pick five lucky winners at random. 

So, what would you do with a $250 Whole Foods Market gift card to make your Thanksgiving less stressful?

Note: Please be patient with us! A real, live person approves each comment. Due to overwhelming response, we've got a lag time between when you make your comment and when you'll see it on the blog. Please know that we are working as fast as we can! Also, we've had a report of spam filtering issues. If you get a spam message, please resubmit your comment. Thanks!

 

The fine print: No purchase necessary. Promotion ends November 14, 2012, 11:59 PM CDT. Must be a legal resident of the US or Canada (except in Quebec, where it is void) age 18 or older to participate. Taxes on prize, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winner. Employees of Whole Foods Market, Inc., are not eligible. Void where prohibited. Winners must be able to pick up their meal at the Whole Foods Market store of their choosing.

Category: Holiday 2012, Contests

 

30,238 Comments

Comments

Teddy Babcock says ...
Thanksgiving time is my grandmother, father and my own birthday. We all still want our own cakes so we usually opt to but them instead of making all three along with the entire feast. I'd use this $250 for our birthday celebration cakes!
11/01/2012 11:27:07 AM CDT
Sarah B says ...
I, sadly, have a lot of food allergies so the with a $250 gift card I would really be able to purchase raw ingredients to insure a allergy-free Thanksgiving instead of trying to spread the costs and relaying on friends and family to bring allergy-free dishes. Thanksgiving can be very challenging for someone like me.
11/01/2012 11:27:43 AM CDT
Bridget Stefanski says ...
I'd use it to be all organic and luxury items that I might otherwise have to skip or buy a cheaper ingredient! Thanksgiving could be high-end and gourmet - healthy and delicious too!!
11/01/2012 11:27:53 AM CDT
Anna Whiting says ...
I would have more time to focus on my family and not the meal. It is hard to juggle making all of the dishes for Thanksgiving. I would be thankful to just be present with my family.
11/01/2012 11:28:03 AM CDT
Beth says ...
It would be wonderful to order a fresh turkey that is hormone free! And even better would be buying the frozen gluten free pies instead of trying to make my own in a non gluten free kitchen. Would make me feel a lot more at ease about eating my meal :)
11/01/2012 11:28:03 AM CDT
Anna Whiting says ...
I would have more time to focus on my family and not the meal. It is hard to juggle making all of the dishes for Thanksgiving. I would be thankful to just be present with my family.
11/01/2012 11:28:06 AM CDT
cammie says ...
I would use it to buy some and make some. I love to cook but sometimes a little help goes a long way, especially with a big production like Thanksgiving!
11/01/2012 11:28:19 AM CDT
Andrea Eagles says ...
I'm in Denver to help my daughter find a place to move to as she just was approved for Section 8 housing due to a Traumatic Brain Injury she sustained 8 years ago. It would make our life much easier to not have to think about cooking and preparing a Thanksgiving dinner. We love Whole Foods :-) Andrea Eagles
11/01/2012 11:28:22 AM CDT
keith says ...
I'd invite about a half-dozen friends to a WFM catered meal, plus throw in a couple of my own surprises.What a blessing that would be ... I'm ready to give thanks and celebrate!
11/01/2012 11:28:25 AM CDT
Joyce says ...
It would be awesome to win and order the dinner online so that my Family could just sit and relax and enjoy each others company.
11/01/2012 11:28:37 AM CDT
David Peters says ...
I would order a Whole Meal from your online ordering site as I am a single father and would want to make my kids feel like their Single Dad can provide a good memory for their Thanksgiving dinner....
11/01/2012 11:28:39 AM CDT
Ann says ...
Oh I think nothing could be finer than to have a Whole Foods Thanksgiving meal prepared for me and mine. We all just love the prepared foods from your market. Would that I could cook that well!!
11/01/2012 11:28:54 AM CDT
Deborah Eber says ...
If I had a gift card from your store, I would buy lots of yummy side dishes to go with the fresh turkey I would order. I love your pre-made salads and healthy vegetables at the to go counter. That way I can spend more time with my children who fly in from out of town!!!!!!
11/01/2012 11:29:01 AM CDT
Deborah Eber says ...
If I had a gift card from your store, I would buy lots of yummy side dishes to go with the fresh turkey I would order. I love your pre-made salads and healthy vegetables at the to go counter. That way I can spend more time with my children who fly in from out of town!!!!!!
11/01/2012 11:29:12 AM CDT
Brent Bender says ...
Great promo, Thanksgiving is such a unique celebration without the pressure of gift exchange & the gift card is a great way to spread goodwill in a food oriented community gathering.
11/01/2012 11:29:21 AM CDT
Nicole Folger says ...
If I won a Whole Foods gift card for Thanksgiving Dinner I would be so excited! I would use it to purchase all the ingredients and make everything from scratch. I want this Thanksgiving to be extra special for my family because our family that lives back east that has been affected by Hurricane Sandy is planning to come out here for Thanksgiving and it would be nice to be able to make them an extra special dinner complete with Organic Turkey and all the fixings!
11/01/2012 11:29:24 AM CDT
Angela says ...
I'd use the gift card to alleviate the stress my mother-in-law would feel trying to prepare for the holiday this year. She's had a rough 5 months caring for her husband and managing care for his devastating illness.
11/01/2012 11:29:34 AM CDT
Barbara Reiff says ...
If I had a gift card for $250.00 I would invite my son and numerous friends to share the feast. My husband just died and all my friends were there to lift my spirits. Now it is my turn to lift their spirits and bring a beautiful festivity to their lives
11/01/2012 11:29:34 AM CDT
alyssa frankenberger says ...
In this economy and with our home value cut in half I would use the money to buy our turkey. I've gotten my turkey (cooked) along with sides in past years and gotten rave reviews of my "cooking". Your meat and fish are so delish and I feel better buying your products because they have your trusted seal of approval. I also have taken a cooking class in your kitchen and have used the recipes I've learned many times! I look forward to our healthy Whole Foods holiday meal!
11/01/2012 11:29:40 AM CDT
Shannon says ...
This would be a wonderful way for me to finally bring dinner to my sisters house! She cooks every year and refuses help or offers of financial assistance. Plus I'd be able to pick out some additional items tht are gluten free for my special diet. It would be an amazing way to share the love of food without having to stress! Thanks for your consideration!!
11/01/2012 11:29:40 AM CDT
Arlene Kelly says ...
I would buy my whole meal. I would cook my own turkey but lots of sides would be great. I would also get a couple of pies or other desserts. It sounds like a wonderful way to make a Thanksgiving meal and still have time to spend with the family (and some football)
11/01/2012 11:29:42 AM CDT
Bri Selvig says ...
I am a single mom, who would LOVE a fully catered Whole Foods Thanksgiving dinner! It's rare that I get a day off, and even more special to have a four day weekend. I would rather spend the holiday day with my family, instead of cooking alone in the kitchen all day.
11/01/2012 11:29:45 AM CDT
andres montoya says ...
I have never cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner in my life. So, I have decided to add cooking a Thanksgiving meal to my bucket list! What better way to do this than using Whole Foods quality ingredients and recipes. Thank you.
11/01/2012 11:29:46 AM CDT
Ann Donovan says ...
a W.F. gift card would make a memorable Thanksgiving for my friend for whom this one will be her last. She has invited me to be with her, and other family and friends at her home on an island off the coast of Maine. I plan to make an unforgettable meal for her. Thank ylu for your consideration. Ann Donovan
11/01/2012 11:29:52 AM CDT
April says ...
This would be especially helpful to me this year! I'm due with my first baby on November 15 and have no idea how we'll be putting together a Thanksgiving dinner this month given we'll either have a newborn or I'll be 41 weeks pregnant by the time the holiday rolls around. Fingers crossed my entry is picked!!
11/01/2012 11:29:55 AM CDT

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