The Latest Way to Shop for Groceries
by Lauren, July 1, 2009 | Permalink
Who would have ever predicted that a single techno-gadget could revolutionize the way people behave and even impact shopping habits? The iPhone has proven to be the sensation that Apple promised before the first generation was released two years ago. Subsequent technical improvements and cleaver apps have sustained its popularity and kept it on the cutting edge.
I remember when the first generation of cell phones was released back in the 80s. You remember, those clunky things which you would dock on the car console. This was the era before text messaging and bluetooth headsets. You actually had to hold the phone up to your mouth. Who would have guessed that consumers would be using their mobile phones as a personal assistant to organize their lives, watch movies, log the number of miles they run per week and much more!
The apps that excite me the most are the foodie ones. I enjoy downloading anything having to do with recipes, restaurant reviews and nutrition. You don’t have to be a Whole Foods Market team member to love the new Whole Foods Market Recipe app. You can search for recipes using various parameters to fit your lifestyle. Use the filter to find gluten-free, vegetarian, kid-friendly and other categories that suit your needs. In a hurry? No problem, just look up recipes that are ”Quick & Easy.”
If purchasing an iPhone was a significant financial burden, then you’ve got even more reason use it to help you save money on groceries. Since the internet is accessible just about everywhere, check out the store specials and create a shopping list for yourself before you get to the store (Traveling to another city? The iPhone app can help you find the nearest Whole Foods).
My favorite strategy for saving money is to use as many ingredients that I have on hand as possible. I keep track of expiration dates on perishables in my fridge and have an organized pantry so meal planning is pretty easy. Did you know that Americans throw away about one-quarter of the food they purchase? Think of all the money that could be saved if people ate all the food they bought! Download the Whole Foods Market app for FREE and start making the most of your groceries!
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