Here at Whole Foods Market-Poplar, we just completed our Earth Day, Local Vendor Fair.  The event was a huge success and we all had a good time. We are going to continue the our Earth Day celebrations by giving away eco-friendly cleaning products.

We have partnered with two fantastic companies to provide you these goodies. The first company is Mrs. Meyer’s.  Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products provide an effective alternative for people who are concerned with the environmental effects of conventional cleaning products. Their formulas combine natural essential oils with leading-edge cleaning know-how to provide an enjoyable, safe experience for our customers.

The next company we are lucky  to have partnered with is Better Life.  Inspired by the birth of their children, these family men decided to develop  household cleaning products which are unmatched in safety and unbeatable in performance. All Better Life’s plant derived products are GMO free, cruelty free, made in the USA, fragrance free, sulfate free and petroleum free.

We are giving away one set of  Mrs. Meyer’s and one set of Better Life’s cleaning products to two different applicants.  To enter, we want to know what you and your family did to celebrate Earth Day. Use our  blog comments section and  tell us about your favorite Earth Day event or activity. We will choose the top 2 entries based on quality of entry and level of involvement described. Entries will be accepted from Tuesday 4/24 – Sunday 4/29. A winner will be announced on Monday 4/30. Pics of the giveaways are below.

Full rules below.

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Eco-friendly Cleaning Product Giveaway Official Rules

No payment or purchase necessary to enter. Entrants must be legal US residents, 18 years of age or older to participate. All entries must be posted on Whole Foods Marekt- Poplar blog.  Limit: one entry per person.

All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.  No incomplete, illegible, or mechanically reproduced entry forms will be accepted. Officers and employees of Whole Foods Market, their respective affiliates, subsidiaries and agents, and the immediate family members of the foregoing, are not eligible to win. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, destroyed or misdirected entries.  Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received. 

Prizes/Conditions: Prizewinners will be selected from among all eligible entries received, on or about April 30, 2012. Total of 2 prizewinners will be selected to receive the cleaning product sets courtesy of Better Life and Mrs. Meyer’s.

Cleaning sets must be picked up at Whole Foods Market, Poplar.  Due to the anticipated high volume of entries, only those selected to receive free products will be contacted.

All prizes will be awarded. Limit: one set of cleaning products per household. No transfer, substitution, or exchange of any prize will be allowed, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Entry constitutes permission for Sponsor to use the name, photograph and likeness of any entrant for promotional purposes without further compensation. All taxes on prizes, if applicable, are the sole responsibility of the winner.  All federal, state and local rules and regulations apply.  

By participating in this promotion, entrants agree to “hold harmless” the Sponsor and agents affiliated with this promotion for any and all damages that may result from acceptance of a prize offered, or participation in the promotion.  Entrants further agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects.

Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

- Friday, 4/20: One Day Sale for wild-caught, Alaskan Sockeye Salmon fillets. For Friday only, they are $8.99/lb – a savings of $6!

- Saturday, 4/21: Have you heard the phrase the early bird gets the worm? Well on Saturday only, the early bird gets the discount. From 8 am and 10am, come to receive a 20% off coupon for all WholeBody items. (This does not include Vitamix.) The coupon must be redeemed between by 1pm that same day. This is a great opportunity to get all of your vitamins, personal care products and fun accessories.

- Sunday, 4/22: Come celebrate Earth Day with us! We are having a local vendor fair, eco-tours of the store, and the Fuel Food Truck! Plenty of eco-friendly treats and giveaways. Celebrations are from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

 So, how are we incorporating the sustainable seafood in our last Fish Friday sampling? There’s a catch… we’re not choosing what to sample, you are! We want to know what green or yellow rated fish you want to try! Haven’t ever tried swordfish? How about a red snapper? Or have a unique recipe you’d like to share? We want your suggestions! Just comment on the blog by Wednesday, April 4^th. The winner will receive 1lb of the fish free!

 Check out our website for fishy suggestions on choosing and preparing seafood and sustainability. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/seafood-ratings/

In Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, we learn how one boy learned the importance of protecting the environment and Speaking for the Trees!  Whole Foods Market – Poplar is giving away 9 sets of 3 children’s tickets to the film The Lorax.  We want to know what your family has done to support the environment whether it be recycling, clean-up efforts, community projects or environmental awareness activities. To enter, use our  the blog comments section and  tell us how your family can Speak for the Trees. We will choose the top 9 entries based on quality of entry and level of involvement described. Entries will be accepted from February 20th – March 1st. 

Please include your email address in your blog post. If you are chosen, we will then contact you via email  and make arrangements to pick up your ticket package!

Full rules below.

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“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” Ticket Giveaway Official Rules

No payment or purchase necessary to enter. Entrants must be legal US residents, 18 years of age or older to participate. All entries must be deposited, no later than March 1, 2012, in an entry box provided at Whole Foods Market, Poplar (5022 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117) Limit: one entry per person.

All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.  No incomplete, illegible, or mechanically reproduced entry forms will be accepted. Officers and employees of Whole Foods Market, their respective affiliates, subsidiaries and agents, and the immediate family members of the foregoing, are not eligible to win. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, destroyed or misdirected entries.  Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received. 

Prizes/Conditions: Prizewinners will be selected from among all eligible entries received, on or about March 2, 2012. Total of 9 prizewinners will be selected to receive three free children’s movie tickets for Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.

Tickets must be picked up at Whole Foods Market, Poplar.  Due to the anticipated high volume of entries, only those selected to receive free tickets will be contacted.

All prizes will be awarded. Limit: three movie tickets per household. No transfer, substitution, or exchange of any prize will be allowed, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Entry constitutes permission for Sponsor to use the name, photograph and likeness of any entrant for promotional purposes without further compensation. All taxes on prizes, if applicable, are the sole responsibility of the winner.  All federal, state and local rules and regulations apply.  

By participating in this promotion, entrants agree to “hold harmless” the Sponsor and agents affiliated with this promotion for any and all damages that may result from acceptance of a prize offered, or participation in the promotion.  Entrants further agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects.

Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

- Thursday, 2/9 from 5 to 7pm, An Evening of Elegance: Who knew shopping could be so romantic? On this night, it will be! We will have live jazz music , long stemmed roses for the first 75 ladies as well as tastings of everything you need to make a memorable Valentine’s dinner. We will also be providing 10 minute mini dance lessons to those who pre-register. Join us so you can create your own special night. Visit our Facebook page to sign up for your dance lesson.

- Saturday, 2/11 from 1 to 3pm, Valentine Tastings!: Still don’t know what to make your sweetie? Join us from 1-3pm on Saturday to taste our Valentine favorites.

- February 9-14, all day: Our Valentine’s tent will be up and ready to go! Stop buy and get your flowers – two dozen long stemmed roses  for only $19.99.

We hope you can join us for these events. Love is in the air!

• Want free tickets to the Memphis Interational Auto Show? Please stop by our Customer Service desk to get yours!
• This Friday, 1/20, is our One-Day Sale for wild-caught, MSC certified, Alaskan Sockeye salmon. The price is regularly $14.99/lb but on Friday only, the price is $7.99/lb. Recipes and more info here.
• We are proud to announce that from our 5% Day, over $3,500 will be going to the Memphis Farm to Table Conference. This is a great conference to bring together local farmers, restuarants and vendors. Thanks to all who supported!

Here at Whole Foods Market, we are committed to providing you healthy eating tools. In doing this, we are hosting the Engine 228-Day Challenge! With pre-registration, this program is free of charge. Engine 2 is a plan of action for following — and sticking to — a heart-healthy, mind-healthy, body-healthy, and taste-bud tempting, Plant-Strong ™ lifestyle. The Engine 2 group will meet weekly for 28 days. We will support each other in feeling our best! If you have any questions, please contact ashley.randall@wholefoods.com.

Important Dates:

Monday, 1/16, 6:30pm: Engine 2 Orientation

Monday, 1/23, 6:30pm: Engine 2 Kick-Off Meeting

Monday, 1/30, 6:30pm: Engine 2 Second Week Meeting

Monday, 2/6, 6:30pm: Engine 2 Third Week Meeting

Monday, 2/13, 6:30pm: Engine 2 Fourth Week Meeting

Monday, 2/20, 6:30pm: Engine 2 Graduation

The Farm to Table Conference provides a forum for farmers, consumers, and food entrepreneurs to discuss ideas and opportunities for developing the local food system of Memphis. We believe that a thriving local food system will connect farms to local consumers, increase healthy food consumption and stimulate economic development and job creation in Memphis and the Mid-South.

- January 6th-8th: Bottom Round Roast,  Sale $3.49/lb.

- January 14th: Healthy Eating Event, FREE. We will not only have healthy choice samples available, we will also provide educational materials needed to make healthy choices.

- January 16th: Engine 2 Orientation, Learn more about a plant based diet. (Pre-registration required.)

- January17th: Raw Foods Cooking Class, 7pm. (Pre-registration required.)

- January 20th: MSC certified Alaskan Sockeye, SALE $7.99lb – a savings of $7!

Stop by Whole Foods Market Poplar today!