What's the big Deal?
With the holidays around the corner, ‘tis the season to shop and I thought this would be a good time for this blog post.
Many of you have been asking about places to shop for organic produce, healthy snacks, supplements and natural cosmetics.I wish I could name one store, where you get it all which would make our lives simple and easier.Maybe some of you do shop in places like Amazon or Costco where you seem to get almost everything.
I spend a good amount of time shopping in various places in store and online, reading labels, looking for deals, while still trying to keep it healthy and within budget. There are new products coming out every day and I love to try them out.I am hoping to do some reviews of them in the future.
I am sure many of you shop in one or many of these stores I have listed, but you will be surprised at the things you may be missing in these stores!
*Please note:No compensation was received for this review, from any of the places mentioned below.
amazon
I had to list this first, not because it starts with an ‘A’ but because its a go to place for many people.From dog food to diamonds, you seem to get almost anything at Amazon! I get good deals on vitamins and supplements here.
Thimgs you can buy here: Supplements,Snacks,Vitamins.
online market
I discovered this membership-based retailer quite recently.With a1 month free trial membership I decided to give it a try.They offer a wide variety of natural and organic food and products for the home, babies and pets, at reduced costs.You can also shop by diet.
Things you can buy here:
Cleaning products,Baking products,Dry goods,meat, sea food and even wine!
Misfits market
It's a subscription box of sometimes funny-looking, misshapen, delicious organic produce, designed to break the cycle of food waste. Billions of pounds of this fresh and delicious food is tossed each year because grocery stores only want "perfect" foods on their shelves. MM steps in and buys this food from hundreds of farms across the country and brings it to your doorstep.
farmers’ market
There’s more to a farmers market than just carrots and beans. I have found some very interesting things in our local farmers market, like natural beauty products, soy candles, organic sprouts, special herbs, teas, gluten free baked goods and even cbd oil ! So keep any eye out for those vendors selling stuff in those little tables! You never know what you will find!
Home stores
There’s more to stores like home goods, than just home decortions and furniture.While some shoppers may be aware of their food choices, most people are totally surprised when I tell them that I buy a lot of my healthy snacks and supplements here! Just check the expiration dates before you buy.
Things you can buy here:
Green powder,Nuts,gluten free snacks,teas, gf flours, oils.
local supermarket
Our local supermarkets have come a long way, offering a variety of organic and healthy foods at an affordable price.Stores like Shoprite,Wegmans and Whole foods have a whole section dedicated to specialty foods based on diferent diets.Places like Trader Joe’s and Aldi too offer a variety of organic and gluten free products at a reasonable cost.
Things you can buy here:
Pretty much everything:)
health food store
While the prices may not be that competitive with big stores, I love our local health food store Black forest Acres for their customer service! Especially when I go in to find a new supplement or food, they take the time to give me a private consult:) They also have prepared health foods and bulk goods at a good price.They have a loyalty program offering 10% and 20% discounts after you spend a certain amount.
Things you can buy here:
Bulk dry goods,vitamins, essential oils, gf baked goods,prepared vegan foods.
indian grocery store
This is the best place to buy spices, grains, flours and Indian vegetables like bitter gourd, gooseberry and chillie peppers which are high in nutrients.They even have clay pots for that healthy cooking! There is a wide variety of organic spices and grains too.
Things you can buy here:
Organic spices, moringa, ashwagandha, gooseberry, grains, organic ginger,Indian vegetables,herbs, Henna.
big box store
For a while I stopped shopping here with the wrong notion that I would not find what I was looking for.For the past one year this has been my go to place, for organic frozen fruits and fresh produce for juicing and smoothies.
Things you can buy here:
Natural laundry detergent,organic frozen fruit, organic salads,Nuts, protein powder, sea weed.
vitamin shops
I love vitamin shops for the coupons they offer and also for the choice of brands they have .
Things you can buy here:
Supplements,vitamins, natural health and beauty products, protein bars.
In conclusion, whether you shop once a week, 2 weeks or only once a month, we all have to do what works for us.Our family dynamics and lifestyles are all different and obviously shopping styles too will vary. Sometimes we don’t like change and get stuck in a shopping rut.When you can, check out new online shops or shop where you have never shopped before.You may be surprised by the things and deals you may find! Happy Shopping!!