I hate Whole Foods, with a passion....

[JerriBlank]

*opens website*

*starts drooling*

*runs like hell*


Girl, I just had three boxes show up at my door today, DH would have a small cow if I ordered anything else..... for at least a couple of weeks..... Of course, if I get it shipped to wooorrrrrkkkkkk.......

get it how you live huh?I get questioned all the time too! I try to lie about it though.Like say it's stuff i use on my whole body or something

Originally Posted by JLove74
Here are the ingredients:
Shea & Virgin Coconut Shampoo:
Herbal infusion of Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis), African Black Soap (Saponified Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and Virgin Palm Kernel Oil (Elaeis guineensis)), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Vegetable Glycerin, Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Panthenol (pro-Vitamin B5), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Essential Oils of Sweet Orange and Rose Geranium.

Hair Lotion (leave-in conditioner)
Herbal infusion of Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis),Vegetable Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol and Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii), Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Panthenol (pro-Vitamin B5), Emulsifying Wax NF, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Potassium Sorbate, Essential Oils of Sweet Orange and Rose Geranium, Citric Acid

This sound really good. You HAVE to post a review on this!

 

[*Happily Me*]

Gurl, I know! I love Whole Foods too but they are expensive. I'm always like "oh wow" at the register

I have a mini Whole Foods store in my hood it's great! Much cheaper and high quality foods

 

[Harmony0221]

That has only happened to me the first time I went to WholeFoods..
I went in wandered around, pick up a few things, got to the register and she told me my total was 50 some odd dollars..
And some of the stuff I only used once..
So I am very cautious when I go in there.. Only problem now they are building a whole Foods right down the street from my house...

 

[Vshanell]

So they have hair products in there? Uh-oh....it's on now! There's one in my area but I never knew they had anything other than food.

 

[MissMasala5]

So they have hair products in there? Uh-oh....it's on now! There's one in my area but I never knew they had anything other than food.

Just be prepared to overspend. It just cannot be helped. There will be nothing you can do. Nothing.

 

[Vshanell]

Just be prepared to overspend. It just cannot be helped. There will be nothing you can do. Nothing.

Oh gosh. I'm definitely taking a trip there soon. Are the products really expensive? I'm mad that the site dosen't have pictures and prices. As soon as I saw this thread I went to the site to prepare for the madness.

 

[indefinite]

Atlanta ladies, Sevananda has all the whole foods and organic products at a MUCH cheaper price. I couldn't believe I had been sleeping on this gem.
http://www.sevananda.coop/retailer/....asp?storeID=C5G13S77A6GB8P0JT1P2Q4XBHR8BFXX2

 

[JLove74]

Atlanta ladies, Sevananda has all the whole foods and organic products at a MUCH cheaper price. I couldn't believe I had been sleeping on this gem.
http://www.sevananda.coop/retailer/....asp?storeID=C5G13S77A6GB8P0JT1P2Q4XBHR8BFXX2

ohhh, thanks for the link. they offer online shopping!

I thought about something last night. On the 1st of every month I'm going to buy a $200 giftcard from Whole Foods. Once it's spent that's it. If I have money left on the card by the end of the month, I'll add to it to make $200.

 

[reallynow]

JLove, I understand completely!

I go in for ONE THING, and leave with about 100 dollars worth of stuff...I'm like, wait, what just happened here?!

It's like I blacked out and had some sort of "shopping seizure"!

BTW, that shampoo sounds pretty good...but I'm not going back to the store.




Alright, I'll go tomorrow.

Exactly!!!! I have to run in there this evening for something........I'll be praying for strength as I go past the product aisle!

 

[MissMasala5]

JLove, good idea. Another is to just take a set amount of cash and leave your plastic at home. Try your best not to come up short at the check out!

 

[SUZIEq]

Wow I saw those same cherries too!!! Pricey indeedy!!!

Thanks I needed that laugh!

Damn organic cherries... but they were oh so good.

 

[SUZIEq]

I didn't know they had a such a lenient (sp) return policy either. Nice to know!!!

I didn't know this. Thanks for sharing.

 

[PrincessScorpion]

*opens website*

*starts drooling*

*runs like hell*


Girl, I just had three boxes show up at my door today, DH would have a small cow if I ordered anything else..... for at least a couple of weeks..... Of course, if I get it shipped to wooorrrrrkkkkkk.......

Guuuuurl I think it is a new product to Whole Foods so it will be on sale. So you will just have it in your grocery bag with your other stuff. He will not know the difference.

I get everything sent to work that way my SO never sees the box.


I am glad I am not the only one the gets the Whole Foods sucker when walking in the door because at the checkout the cashier is saying sucker give me all your money.

 

[JLove74]

Guuuuurl I think it is a new product to Whole Foods so it will be on sale. So you will just have it in your grocery bag with your other stuff. He will not know the difference.

I get everything sent to work that way my SO never sees the box.


I am glad I am not the only one the gets the Whole Foods sucker when walking in the door because at the checkout the cashier is saying sucker give me all your money.

you're very right, it's a new product and it's on sale for $7.

Note to PrincessScorpion - do no blame me for any of your PJism if you go to Whole Foods this weekend

 

[lovenharmony]

That's funny...I've been passing by a Whole Foods market and didn't feel the need to go inside...till now

Darn, and I just got paid this week!!!

 

[JustKiya]

Guuuuurl I think it is a new product to Whole Foods so it will be on sale. So you will just have it in your grocery bag with your other stuff. He will not know the difference.

I get everything sent to work that way my SO never sees the box.


I am glad I am not the only one the gets the Whole Foods sucker when walking in the door because at the checkout the cashier is saying sucker give me all your money.

He KNOWS I don't go to Whole Foods, because I call it Whole Paycheck (and I'm cheap) - and I can't send HIM, cuz he's a chef, and girl, it would end up being Two Whole Paychecks if I let him loose in there..... I'mma just add this to my list of things I need to try when I get tired of what I'm using now...

 

[MizAvalon]

That has only happened to me the first time I went to WholeFoods..
I went in wandered around, pick up a few things, got to the register and she told me my total was 50 some odd dollars..
And some of the stuff I only used once..
So I am very cautious when I go in there.. Only problem now they are building a whole Foods right down the street from my house...

Uh-oh, watch out! The only thing that really saves me is that my two closest Whole Foods are 30 minutes away, in opposite directions. If there was one in my neighborhood it would be curtains for me!

Unlike most of you ladies, I haven't really tried many of their hair products. I'm actually a sucker for the food.

 

[gmw]

I call them Whole Paycheck...... it's the only way to have the right mindset about going shopping in there!

I know that's right!!! I only go into that daggone store when I absolutely have to.

The last time was 2wks ago for coconut oil. I should got out of there for $15. Instead I was $57 and some change

I just started picking up stuff..... That store.....SMH

ETA: Oddly enough, I don't have this problem in Trader Joes at all. I can get in and out of there for like $20 everytime, $40 tops....

 

[Kalayani]

Uh-oh, watch out! The only thing that really saves me is that my two closest Whole Foods are 30 minutes away, in opposite directions. If there was one in my neighborhood it would be curtains for me!

Unlike most of you ladies, I haven't really tried many of their hair products. I'm actually a sucker for the food.

Lucky you...the only think that seperates me from a Wholes Food is a Shoe Maina store (and that don`t help none). As soon as i step out the door from my office building and make a left there is a WF calling my name.

 

[adw425]

Atlanta ladies, Sevananda has all the whole foods and organic products at a MUCH cheaper price. I couldn't believe I had been sleeping on this gem.
http://www.sevananda.coop/retailer/....asp?storeID=C5G13S77A6GB8P0JT1P2Q4XBHR8BFXX2

I used to go to Sevananda (about three minutes from my house) and Return to Eden before they put a Whole Food one minute away from my house. They put a Trader Joe's two minutes from my house, but I do not go there much. The thing with going to Sevananda is those folks do not want to let you out the parking lot on Moreland Avenue. They just will not stop and let you turn.

 

[PrincessScorpion]

He KNOWS I don't go to Whole Foods, because I call it Whole Paycheck (and I'm cheap) - and I can't send HIM, cuz he's a chef, and girl, it would end up being Two Whole Paychecks if I let him loose in there..... I'mma just add this to my list of things I need to try when I get tired of what I'm using now...

Gurl as my grandmother says " tell the truth and shame the devil". You are going to be in Whole Foods before you use up your other products. I know because I will be in there this weekend.

 

[PrincessScorpion]

you're very right, it's a new product and it's on sale for $7.

Note to PrincessScorpion - do no blame me for any of your PJism if you go to Whole Foods this weekend

Look J let me tell you something I am going to Lululemon in Clarendon when I get off work which you have caused that one TOO!

 

[JustKiya]

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Gurl as my grandmother says " tell the truth and shame the devil". You are going to be in Whole Foods before you use up your other products. I know because I will be in there this weekend.

I said I would be tired of using them, not that they would be GONE.

You know I ain't right.

Whole Foods is like 30 minutes from home and work though, and rather out of the way, so, that'll hold me back....... for a while.

 

[JLove74]

Look J let me tell you something I am going to Lululemon in Clarendon when I get off work which you have caused that one TOO!

dang you 'bout to blow Clarendon up - Whole Foods is right down the street

 

[Jetblackhair]

I've never tried the hair lotion and shampoo but I certainly know the feeling of coming out of WF with no money left.

When I go in there now, either I won't get a basket, only buy what I can carry or I get the small basket just to buy vegetables

 

[Guapa1]

I am addicted to that place! Everytime I go to the states I have to find a Whole Foods. I've even been known to get in a cab to go there from the hotel I'm staying.

Everything in there is just soooo good!

 

[Harmony0221]

Uh-oh, watch out! The only thing that really saves me is that my two closest Whole Foods are 30 minutes away, in opposite directions. If there was one in my neighborhood it would be curtains for me!

Unlike most of you ladies, I haven't really tried many of their hair products. I'm actually a sucker for the food.

They are still laying the foundation so I have time to build up some more tolerance..

 

[tricie]

I call them Whole Paycheck...... it's the only way to have the right mindset about going shopping in there!

Sho you right!!

And what kills me is that they are supposed to build one across the parking lot from my job... I know I will have to just break down and get a part time job there to support my obsession!!

At least 5 items = $100.00 (anyday)

 

[MrsHouston]

I wrote down my list, checked it twice. I estimated that I'd spend about $40. Next thing I know, I spend $97.42

I don't know about ya'll but I try my best to go in and out with only the things that are on my list. Whole Foods is like crack to PJs. You pick up, start reading labels and the next thing you know - the basket is full.

Doing this thread because I wanted to know if anyone has tried:
Alaffia Shea and Coconut hair lotion or shampoo

But really, I love Whole Foods

My budget just for myself (snacks and fun stuff to eat during the week) is $80 bucks, but it always seems like I didn't get much for the money. Last week I got 3 shrimp cakes, 3 salmon cakes, organic corn chips, 2 bags of whole grain chip, dip, mushroom soup, mangoes, fresh mixed berries, chicken salad, 1 turkey burger patty and drinks.

 

[MrsHouston]

I call them Whole Paycheck...... it's the only way to have the right mindset about going shopping in there!

this is too funny