I started this series in 2021 — and it’s still good but now it’s need as overall food prices keep creeping up and shrinkflation is real as we pay more for less. But never fear — I’m here to help us find our favorite items for less.
Whether you’re “cash challenged” or just need to scale back — we all have to eat. So what do you do if you have a Dollar Store budget with Whole Foods/Trader Joe’s taste? Welp — you still shop there, but the trips are quick because you only buy what’s on sale and things you can’t get anywhere else with the same quality and flavor:
Affordable and Specialty Whole Foods Finds
Fresh organic greens: All varieties of kale, chard, and collards ($1.99–2.99 a bundle)
Seasonal, local, organic fruits and vegetables
Essential oils
Herbal remedies and tinctures
Shelf-stable — plant-based “milks” (they give you a discount if you buy it by the case — Mom secret)
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