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APS Offers $30 Rebate On Your Old Fridge — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:20:57 +0000

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Comment on I Tried to Shop at Whole Foods But I Just Couldn’t Make Myself Do It by Simple in France

Simple in France — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:14:37 +0000

I’m coming to this post late, but I think the argument that organic foods cost more doesn’t quite make up for the price of whole foods (uh, especially not the bell pepper, that would make me mad too). You can get organic CSA veggies–about a week’s worth for a small family for 25-35 a week. (And that’s for people who like a lot of veggies). Much cheaper than whole foods.

That said, DH and I shopped at Whole Foods when we lived in the States: on a Friday night, we’d occasionally grab a catered dish there–sort of like a cheap-o version of eating out–usually for about $15-20 for two. (But you have to watch that because sometimes it can cost more than eating out if you’re not careful!!)

Comment on It’s Easy: Don’t Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford by Bucksome Boomer

Bucksome Boomer — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:54:37 +0000

Love this bit from SNL. Sadly, the simple lesson probably would confuse a lot of people to follow that concept.

Comment on I Tried to Shop at Whole Foods But I Just Couldn’t Make Myself Do It by oregonsun

oregonsun — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:07:59 +0000

I have been in the store a couple of times. Things look wonderful and are displayed to look their best. I am was too cheap…er…frugal to shop there. I do know people that do and are quite happy! I guess that is why there are a lot of different stores. lol

Comment on Friday Finds by Simple in France

Simple in France — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:57:13 +0000

Thanks for the mention on that post. It was one I hesitated to write at first, I thought . . .too personal? I’m pleased you liked it.

And I love all this linking I see going on. It’s inspiring me to do better with the links on my own blog.

Thanks again!

Comment on I Tried to Shop at Whole Foods But I Just Couldn’t Make Myself Do It by Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:44:00 +0000

RainyDaySaver: I have to confess… I did buy one thing there… I bought an apple mint plant. It was $2.99. I don’t think that was too bad. I was tempted by the preying mantis eggs, and the lady bug larvae and the earth worms! But I didn’t buy any.

Comment on Friday Finds by Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:42:48 +0000

Tom: You’re welcome!

Comment on Friday Finds by Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:42:33 +0000

Hi Money Reasons: Well, that is a bummer if there aren’t any near to your area! When my children were younger, fortunately we lived less than ten miles away from a Savers in a ritzy area of town. So maybe that had something to do with the good deals I found. I know when I shop in the Goodwill or Savers in the poorer areas of Phoenix, they are full of crap. I guess that is because they keep everything donated at the area stores. Good luck with finding some Goodwill and Salvation Army stores in your area!

Comment on I Tried to Shop at Whole Foods But I Just Couldn’t Make Myself Do It by Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:40:25 +0000

Hi Bucksome: I don’t know who would pay that much for a bell pepper. I can only imagine it would be someone who didn’t care at all about how much the food cost that they were buying. I have known a couple of people like that.

Comment on I Tried to Shop at Whole Foods But I Just Couldn’t Make Myself Do It by Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:39:26 +0000

Little House: That’s what I would have done with a gift certificate. Or hit the clearance section maybe.