Whole Foods
Saved Over $1000 on Groceries So Far This Year
This year I clipped coupons like crazy and tried my best to match them to weekly sales. At the very least I managed to save 20 to 25% of my bill and on a very few, special occasions I saved a whopping 50 to 60%.
According to my credit card statements I spent a total of $2462.63 at Giant this year, and saved a whopping $1061.85! I cannot believe that one little coupon here and one little coupon there added up to such significant savings.
On average I tend to spend between $200 and $300 on groceries each month. Ninety-nine percent of the time I shop exclusively at Giant because it’s close to our home and simply the most convenient option. In fact, according to my credit card statement I only shopped at Whole Foods and Balducci’s three times this entire year. I also shopped at Harris Teeter a couple of times while we were in North Carolina, but those numbers aren’t included in this calculation either.
I only purchase food and food-related items from the grocery store. I purchase cleaning products and personal hygiene products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc from Rite Aid and CVS and truth be told I attain most of those products for free by purchasing items on sale with coupons.
Because I only purchase food items from the grocery store I maintain two completely separate coupon binders. The first contains food related coupons and the second includes coupons for just about everything else. Both are with me or in my car at nearly all times. That way whenever I need to stop off at the grocery store without them.
The simple act of dragging them along has significantly added to my overall savings this year. In fact, when I stopped off at the store without them by accident earlier last month I refused to buy anything but the one item I truly needed.
It’s a bit neurotic, I will certainly admit, but that neurosis has certainly led to hitting the $1000 milestone. I can’t believe I managed to save $1000!
Whole Foods: Weekly Coupon Matchups: October/November 2009
Welcome to the newest contributor to NPRA, Maggie of My Baton Rouge Mommy. She’ll be providing the matchups for Winn Dixie, Albertsons, Walmart and Whole Foods– please be sure to visit her site HERE and welcome her to our fabuLESS family 
Here are the Whole Foods matchups:
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So I stopped by Whole Foods today and picked up the new Whole Deal booklet for October/November. If you are not familiar with this booklet, here’s the 411:
The Whole Deal is a mini magazine, that you can pick up at Whole Foods, that is filled with coupons, recipes, and all sorts of money saving tips for shopping at their store. You can find these at the front door or download HERE online. You can use these coupons along with a manufacturer’s coupons to save even more.
*$1.00 off 365 Everyday Value Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup
*$1.00 off 365 Everyday Value Organic Frozen Waffles
The mini waffles are priced $2.49 this week = $1.49 after coupon
Coconut Milk priced $2.00 this week = $0.75 after couponsVariety of sauces priced $3.00 this week = $1.75 after coupons
*$1.00 off any One Glutino Chicken Pizza with BBQ Sauce
Priced $4.99 this week = $2.99 after coupons
*$0.50 off any One thinkThin, thinkThin Bites, thinkGreen and thinkFruit bar
Priced $1.00 this week = $0.50 after coupon
Lowest prices $3.99-$4.19 = $2.99-$3.19 after coupon
*$1.00 off any Two Lifeway Products
*$1.25 off any One Nasoya Wrap (refrigerated eggroll wrappers)
Priced $2.39 this week = $1.14 after coupon
Priced $3.99 = $5.50/2 ($2.75 each) hopefully these will go on sale soon
Priced $3.39 this week = $2.89 each after coupon
*$1.00 off when you buy One box of Tazo Filterbag Tea or Tea Latte Concentrate
Priced $3.99 = $2.99 after coupon
*$1.00 off any One Oikos Greek Yogurt 5.3oz, 16oz, or 4oz 4pk
Single serve cups are priced $1.99 = FREE
*$0.75 off any One Imagine Product (soups and broths)
Select cans of soups priced $2.50 this week = $1.75 after couponSelect boxes of chicken broth priced $3.00 this week = $2.25 after coupon
*$1.00 off any Two Van’s Products
*$1.00 off any One Good Earth Tea
*$1.00 off any One Organic Valley 1lb. Butter
Priced $5.49 this week = $3.49 after coupons
Sour Cream is priced $3.00 this week = $2.00/2 ($1.00 each) after couponsCottage Cheese is priced $3.99 this week = $3.98/2 ($1.99 each) after coupons
*$1.00 off any One California Pizza Kitchen Product
Priced at $6.99 this week = $4.99 after coupons
Variety of canned soups priced $2.00 this week = $2.50/2 ($1.25 each) after coupon
Priced $7.49 this week = $5.49 after coupon
*$1.00 off any Three Luna Products
*$5.00 off Vitamin Code Grow Bone System 1 Kit
*$3.00 off any One Spectrum Essentials Supplement
What Airports, Hotels & Places Offer Free Wi-Fi?
I am trying to fly home to South Florida from Pittsburgh. My flight is delayed due to weather in Atlanta, where I have a connecting flight. But Pittsburgh International Airport has free Wi-Fi, which is making this long delay productive.
Free Wi-Fi is important, and if I have a choice between two airports in a region, I will book the cheapest flights in airports with free Wi-Fi. I am assembling a list: Which airports, hotels, cafes and stores have free Wi-Fi? Please leave a comment, with your travel experiences.
I will also make constant updates.
Aiports:
Pittsburgh International Airport (If you have to be stuck in an airport, this one is great!)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hotels:
Hampton Inn
La Quinta Inns & Suites
Malls & Stores
Shops of the Sunset (Coral Gables, Florida)
Whole Foods
Barnes & Nobles
Restaurants
Dunkin Donuts 41st Street on Miami Beach
Airport Survival Trips: How to Wait for Your Flight Without Spending too Much
How to Get Free Wi-Fi at Airports that Charge for Internet Connections
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Free Bottle of Uncle Matt’s Organic Orange Juice
Take a short survey (scroll to the bottom of the page) and get a printable coupon for a FREE Bottle of Uncle Matt’s Organic Orange Juice. This coupon expires 9/30.
Uncle Matt’s Juice is primarily available in the south (Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, etc.), but should be rolling out to Whole Foods Market stores nationwide shortly. Thanks, Organic Deals & Coupons!
Free Rotisserie Chicken and Flowers at Whole Foods
If you live in AL, GA, TN, NC, or SC you can get a free Rotisserie Chicken and Flowers at Whole Foods- Print a Coupon that is good until September 15, 2009
Whole Foods: Free Back to Nature Macaroni & Cheese
Thanks to The Thrifty Mama for this hot tip on how to score FREE Macaroni & Cheese at Whole Foods. Back to Nature Macaroni & Cheese is on sale this week for $1, then use the $1/1 printable coupon you can find here (click on “Coupons” on the far right hand side) to get free mac & cheese. This deal is good through 8/5.
Whole Foods: Weekly Coupon Matchups: 5/27/09-6/2/09
Whole Foods: Weekly Coupon Matchups: 5/27/09-6/2/09
These coupon matchups are provided courtesy of BargainBriana, please visit her site HERE
My ad runs from Wednesday to Tuesday. Visit WholeFoodsMarket.com to view your ad online to find your sale dates or a store near you.
New to shopping at Whole Foods? I am too! Check out my saving strategies for Whole Foods!
Grilled Spicy New Potato Salad $4.49/lb
Red & Yellow Peppers $2.69/lb
Domestic Wild Shell on Shrimp $8.99/lb
Sommerdale Cotswold - Double Glouchester Cheese w/chives, onion, and garlic (Found in Specialty Department) $9.99/lb
Beef Cheddar Burgers $3.99/lb
Carol’s Cookies 6 oz. $1.69
Food Merchants Organic Polenta 18 oz. $1.25
Honest Tea Assorted 16 oz. $1
Use .50/1 any Honest Tea 16 oz. from 5-10 Red Plum Insert
Final Price: 50¢
34 Degrees Crispbreads 4 oz. $2.99
Use .50/1 printable from 34-degrees.com
Final Price: $2.49
Michael’s Season Cheddar Cheese Curls 8 oz. $2.50
Use .75/1 from home mailer
Final Price: $1.75
Blue Sky Blue Energy Drink 16 oz. $2
Use $1/3 from tearpad
Final Price: $1.67/each
Tazo Organic Iced Green Tea 13.8 oz. $1
Use .50/1 from tearpad
Final Price: 50¢
Annie’s Homegrown Organic Mac & Cheese 6 oz. $1.67
Use .75/1 from homemailer
Final Price: 92¢
Kashi Frozen Entrees 10 oz. $3.50
Mom Made Foods: $10 Gift Card Offer
I’ll be honest, I’ve never heard of Mom Made Foods despite the fact that it’s based only 30 minutes from my home! Mom Made Foods makes organic foods for babies (sweet potatoes, pears, etc.) and big kids (cheese pizza, bean burritos, etc.), and can be found at Whole Foods and Super Target.
Want a reason to give Mom Made Foods a try? How about a $10 gift card for buying four Mom Made Meals or Munchies by 5/31. Just fill out this form and mail it in by 6/6 with four UPC codes. Thanks, Penny Pinching Parent!
Whole Foods: Free Reusable Lunch Bag
Take this printable coupon to Whole Foods Market, Capers Community Market, Harry’s Farmers Market or Wild Oats Market to get a FREE Reusable Lunch-Size Better Bag. This offer is only good through 4/26. Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!
