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Hitting The Grocery Store? Save Money At Whole Foods

Savvy Sugar
Posted on October 15, 2010

18 Tips To Save Big Bucks At Whole Foods

Yum, Whole Foods. The foodies over at Savvy Sugar know that our tastes run organic (when we can afford it) and delicious, and they’ve put together a plan of action for tackling the formidable food superstore. Clearly, they’ve done their research:

1. Follow The Guide
Pick up the Whole Deal value guide that highlights deals, contains coupons, budget-friendly recipes under $4, and money-saving tips. It’s also available online!

2. Be A Tourist
Take a value tour. There are in-store value gurus lead tours to show shoppers how to find the best deals and enjoy savings.

3. Save With Social Media
Most stores or metro areas have their own Twitter and Facebook pages, and they definitely list deals and specials there. Additionally, many stores have deals for the “mayor” of a particular store via Foursquare check-ins.

4. Scoop Your Herbs And Spices
Buy only what you need, usually for less than 15 cents per teaspoon.

And there’s more! We’ll never empty our wallets at Whole Foods again. For the rest of the money-saving tips, check out the whole article at Savvy Sugar. CLICK HERE.

Tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite grocery store, and how do you save money?

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  • Anonymous

    I love whole foods but I can’t believe LV is recommending it. There’s a reason whole foods is called whole paycheck in some parts of the country. It’s a very yuppie place with prices to match. trader joes is a much better option

    • Fiona

      There are definitely some things there that are expensive, but I did some serious comparison shopping this summer and found that there are some things that are actually cheaper at Whole Foods than at Trader Joes, and many things that are comparably priced. Whole Food’s 365 brand (their in store brand) was actually cheaper than almost anything anywhere else for a lot of things, including jam, pasta sauce, etc. TJs is cheaper for produce, but you can’t always get exactly what you want, and they obviously have some really great specialty items…if you shop smartly at Whole Foods, though, you can get great deals!

  • Anonymous

    Does the writer work for Whole Foods? This seems like one big advertisement for the company. I agree with the other commenter. If you want something that’s more appropriate go for Trader Joes.

  • Anonymous

    Sounds like some folks aren’t big on Whole Foods! Where else do people like to shop?nCheers,nCaroline WaxlernLearnVest’s Chief Content and Community Officer

  • http://www.facebook.com/amanda.m.mitchell Amanda Mitchell

    As someone who doesn’t yet have a Trader Joe’s nearby, I appreciate this article. I have learned how to save money at Whole Foods. Their in-house brand is fabulous, and when they have sales, their pricing is extremely competative. And certain items–like non-dairy milk (almond, soy, rice, hemp)–are up to a dollar cheaper than other grocery stores, IF the other grocery stores even carry them. Whole Foods is also significantly less expensive than a lot of the other markets around here that offer vegetarian and vegan-friendly products. I get how it’s possible to spend a fortune at Whole Foods, but if you shop with a list, use their Whole Deal magazine, and look for sales, it’s really very, very affordable. One thing I usually don’t get there is produce however. That can be astronomically expensive. But there’s a Harris Teeter just down the road, so it’s no biggie to get my fruits and veg there.

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    Iu2019ve been doing some these as well.. But some, I haven’t tried before. Maybe it’s time that I should right? With everything so expensive right now, we want to save as much as we can, right? especially with groceries, gas and clothing.

  • Stanon5

    In terms of saving money “Check out” USWINEASSOCIATION.COM. WHERE YOU CAN BUY AT THE SAME PRICE AS A DEALER!!!

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    Many people have never thought of this, the produce dept waters down produce to add weight to your order. So shake your lettuce a bit and see for yourself before and after on the scales right in the produce dept.