GIVEAWAY: $100 Gift Card to Peapod Online Grocery Store!

Posted on May 18th 2011 12:00PM by That's Fit Editors

Peapod

We know that our readers have busy lives. Between work, spending social time with family and friends, working out and getting some much-needed R&R, it can feel as though you don't have time to even get to life's basic necessities -- like grocery shopping. That's where Peapod comes in!

Peapod is a one-stop, virtual grocery store. Covering more than 23 markets throughout the East Coast and Chicago (most recently expanding to Manhattan!), Peapod lets customers browse the halls of a local grocery store and place orders for delivery, all from the comfort of their own home. Other Peapod features include Express Shop, which lets you shop quickly right from a list and NutriFilter, which acts as a virtual nutritionist, filtering through food items and finding those that have the greatest nutritional value.

This week, one lucky That's Fit reader will win a $100 Pepod gift certificate, totally free. All you have to do is enter our giveaway below for your chance to win.

To enter, tell us how you save money at the grocery store while making healthy choices.

* The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 25, 2011.
* You may enter only once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive one $100 gift certificate from Peapod.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada
(excluding Quebec) who are 18 or older.
* Click here for complete Official Rules. Winner will be notified by email, so be sure to check
next week to find out if you've won!

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Melinda 5-18-2011 @ 2:39PM

I save money on healthy food by buying produce that is in season and checking frequently for specials on chicken breasts and coupons for healthy grains like oatmeal and quinoa.

Allison 5-18-2011 @ 1:26PM

Start with fun/healthy recipes!! I will have 3-4 healthy recipes plus a few snacks w/ the ingredient needs laid out. Once I buy all those ingredients, I know that I have enough food for the whole week and there is no need to spend more on junk!

Heather Moore 5-18-2011 @ 1:34PM

We try to save money by purchasing fresh produce that is in season!!

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Erin 5-18-2011 @ 2:55PM

I always look at all of the ads to compare prices, and try to buy seasonal products.

Kalieris 5-18-2011 @ 2:48PM

I buy very little processed or pre-prepared food. There are some exceptions to this (string cheese, because it's one of my favorite things, or buying fresh salsa in the produce aisle, rather than raw tomatoes, onions and jalapenos separately, because I use it in everything and the prep time it saves is the difference sometimes between making a quick, healthy meal and bailing because it's too much effort), but I'm always balancing cost against time.

I also take some time to prep things when I get home and break out larger packages into individual servings. That way, I know exactly how much I have and how many days it's going to last, plus I can take advantage of the better per unit cost the larger packages have. It also helps by ensuring I always have food I can grab right away and cook with or throw into my lunch sack. I tend to eat the same core foods all the time, and keep things interesting by varying the spices and add-ins.

I also use my crock pot often, so it's easy to buy less expensive cuts of meat, or dried beans versus canned beans, etc. My grocery list is broken out by meal, which makes it easy to see what I need and know how much to buy. I very rarely over- or under-buy any more, and know ahead of time exactly how and when I'm going to use each thing.

I'm a big fan of smoothies and stews, so I often chop up produce that's nearing the end of it's useful life and freeze it. Who cares what it looks like if I'm going to be putting it in the blender or the crock pot, and there's a lot less waste that way.

Darcy 5-18-2011 @ 2:00PM

Buying fruits and vegetables that are in-season!

Jordan 5-18-2011 @ 6:39PM

Buying frozen vegetables for stir fries, shopping in bulk for pantry products, and buying in-season produce.

Connie 5-18-2011 @ 3:13PM

I use coupons and shop at farmer's markets!

Robin OSullivan 5-19-2011 @ 6:36AM

I use lots of coupons and look for sales--but only for healthy items. It's not a bargain if it's junk food!

Melissa 5-19-2011 @ 11:53AM

I use coupons from various organic suppliers that are readily available online. I buy in season produce and have learned to make my own healthy breads adn have taught myself how to preserve produce so that I can enjoy it year round.

jwlbug28 5-18-2011 @ 3:46PM

I'm shopping on a budget, so coupons for sure, but try to hit the sales and buy as much fresh produce as possible

Sharon 5-18-2011 @ 4:30PM

I buy local fresh from our Farmers Market..I look for healthy 2 for 1 specials to share with someone..

Sharon Hopkins 5-18-2011 @ 10:52PM

I buy at the local Farmers Market..fresh and affordable. Also buy healthy 2 for 1 specials to share with someone.

lkkalj 5-18-2011 @ 6:17PM

I try to first plan a menu based on what is in season. I then make a list and try to stick to it.

kgaffke12 5-18-2011 @ 6:43PM

Double coupon day and only buy enough fresh produce that I can eat that week so it doesn't go bad!

Suzanne 5-18-2011 @ 7:23PM

By buying very little processed food.

Patricia 5-18-2011 @ 11:18PM

I save money at the grocery store while making healthy choices by making a list of my family's favorite healthy meals to make sure we always have on hand what we need. We include fresh fruits and vegetables in season, and try "new" foods along with our standard fare.

Katie 5-19-2011 @ 9:20AM

I save money and stay healthy by checking the weekly circular online and creating my healthy shopping list before entering the store. With a list in hand, I'm not as likely to stray to the junk food aisles!

Callie 5-19-2011 @ 9:58AM

I like to keep multiple recipe cards in my purse in small envelope. Then when I get to the grocery, I can see what's on sale, find a card and then purchase ingredients. It keeps me eating fresh and homecooked meals!