Without a car, much of my shopping is based on what is closest to where I live and the routes I take to work, and whether I am buying a staple or splurge item.
I will go for generic brand whenver possible for things that are all essentially the same thing. Whole Foods has the nickname Whole Paycheck in my area, and when it says something when I found a way to get a lunch from there for under $5 and I celebrated it with my coworkers.
I mainly try to buy what is in season and appreciate that some foods are just not meant to be consumed year round.
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Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna
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