Natural Grocers

My friend Patti went to work at Natural Grocers.  She posted a livingsocial link on facebook for a $25 voucher for $10.  So I wanted to check out her work and I love a good bargain.  I bought the voucher and went shopping.  I was pleasantly surprised.  I expected it to be in line with Whole Foods and New Seasons.  Price wise those two are out of my league.  I'm a Winco girl.  Anyway the produce prices at Natural Grocers was really close to the less than upscale stores.  I bought a bag of organic grapes and paid the same price I have been paying for non-organic grapes. I also picked up some peaches, an acorn squash and the cutest little butternut squash.  Found some different yogurt to try and some for the kids.  Karen had just told me about a smoothie recipe that called for coconut water (she said you can't taste it) and that coconut water alone can be hard to find.  Natural Grocers had several brands.  About this time I am pretty sure I have $25 but I spot the supplements and needed MSM.  The supplement prices looked pretty decent.  Saw my friend on the way out and I was exactly over by the price of the MSM.  Cool.  Then I put my name in on the drawings they are having and have my fingers crossed.  I wouldn't mine a $500 shopping card to their store.