Groceries in SoWal -- better get them before Friday

Rapunzel is reporting no Corona Light or Amstel Light at Inlet Beach Publix...

It is easy to get into the habit of shopping at the mega stores like Publix, and while Publix does a good job of running a store, there is one little place in SoWal which continues to out-shine even Publix. They really invest much time and effort, researching the products which they carry, and they offer a really good selection of organic and locally/regionally grown foods. If you don't know where it comes from, just ask (how many people in the mega-stores can tell you where the tomatoes were grown, and a little bit about the farmer who grew them?) You can find many types of foods and products, ranging from full line of groceries, natural health products, tee-shirts, books, fresh produce, hand-made soaps from the Soap Pedaler (I always mess up that spelling), juices, sodas, pet food, etc, and they have a community message board to fill you in on the happenings. You can even get an incredible massage and a Smoothie. The people at this little slice of heaven give you an escape from the masses, remind you that are in a sleepy little beach village, all while giving good energy and making you feel part of the community -- For the Health of It. I don't mind shopping at Publix, but I LOVE walking in the door at For the Health of it. If you haven't been, at least stop in for a smoothie or massage, and a warm welcome. You can click on the link above for a little more info, but there is nothing like walking in the door to see for yourself.

The massage therapists they have on staff are some of the best, and will help you to relax even more. Last time I checked, they had the best prices in town, and the treatment rooms are really cool and calming. Ed and Rachael have one of my favorite stores in town (I don't say this lightly)! Every time I go in there, even to just get a juice, I end up staying to talk for while. The people make you slow down your mind, gain perspective on life, while making you feel welcome.

So before stressing out for the rest of the summer when you think about getting groceries, remember that there is one place where you actually leave the store feeling better than when you entered.

For the Health of it is located on the south side of Scenic 30A in Blue Mtn Beach, next to Big Daddy's Bike Shop, and across the street from Blue Orleans, just a hop, skip and a jump, west of 30A/283 intersection.

For The Health Of It
locally owned and operated by Ed Berry & Rachel Morgan
2217 Scenic Highway 30A
Blue Mountain Beach, FL 32459
850.267.0558 | fax 850-267-1901 | e-mail


Now I've made myself want to go grocery shopping. :bang:

Rapunzel is reporting no Corona Light or Amstel Light at Inlet Beach Publix...

And so it begins...

I hit the Watercolor Publix at 3 to grab last minute items - already packed full of unsmiling people and the staff was bracing themselves for the 4 pm "zero hour." Some lady almost ran me over w/ her cart as I was leaving :roll:.

In fresh produce news, Toni is doing a fruit & veggie stand Saturday from 8-12 in Seaside next to the Juice airstream.

Girl, you need to put the cold foods at the end of the run, so they don't get hot while waiting for people to move out of the way. Also, add Rice, Pastas to Isle 4, and to Isle 1, add sunscreen. Good list. Very accurate. That particular store has little rhyme and rhythm, and tourists are always trying to find stuff.

First time I've read this thread since I posted. Thanks for the editing, SJ. That helps!

The other day, SoWal hubby borrowed my car and took out Publix recyclable bags to get them out of the way of his golf clubs. On my next trip to Publix, I discovered I only had my good supply of four-pack wine recyclable bags. :blink:No problem. I only bought items that would fit in the compartment -- like a dozen eggs, a pound of bacon, etc. :blush: I've enjoyed trying to remember to use the bags. The Inlet Beach Publix even gave me a sticker that you can use to help you remember. They (recyclable bags) should work at other grocery shopping options. Thanks for reminding about Toni, Scooterbug. SJ thanks for Health of It reminder.

And guess which local family is TOTALLY out of dog food tonight. Not only is there no dog food around here, there are no treats, cookies, etc (for the dogs). I am having to dole out cat snacks to keep them from starving.

Guess Fuzz will have to go to Publix tomorrow morning 😀

And guess which local family is TOTALLY out of dog food tonight. Not only is there no dog food around here, there are no treats, cookies, etc (for the dogs). I am having to dole out cat snacks to keep them from starving.

Guess Fuzz will have to go to Publix tomorrow morning 😀

three words---Pier Park Target. (til tomorrow, then go to For the Health of It and buy natural)

Mid-Bay Bridge traffic wasn't too bad when we headed down to Destin around 6:30 on Friday, but was starting to pick up when we headed back home around 8:30.

We've got to go register for Gate to Gate run over at Santa Rosa Mall in a little bit, and I'm pondering whether going through Destin or Valparaiso is the best way to go. Destin's shorter and quicker when the traffic's light to medium, but once it gets slammed...

I just got back from an emergency run to Publix and it wasn't too bad. Lots of folks are already out enjoying the beach, not yet worrying about dinner.

:clap: I picked up my staples at For the Health of It yesterday. Chips and tomatoes. Also got a free smoothie sample. I LOVE THIS PLACE!:clap:

Love it too!

It is easy to get into the habit of shopping at the mega stores like Publix, and while Publix does a good job of running a store, there is one little place in SoWal which continues to out-shine even Publix. They really invest much time and effort, researching the products which they carry, and they offer a really good selection of organic and locally/regionally grown foods. If you don't know where it comes from, just ask (how many people in the mega-stores can tell you where the tomatoes were grown, and a little bit about the farmer who grew them?) You can find many types of foods and products, ranging from full line of groceries, natural health products, tee-shirts, books, fresh produce, hand-made soaps from the Soap Pedaler (I always mess up that spelling), juices, sodas, pet food, etc, and they have a community message board to fill you in on the happenings. You can even get an incredible massage and a Smoothie. The people at this little slice of heaven give you an escape from the masses, remind you that are in a sleepy little beach village, all while giving good energy and making you feel part of the community -- For the Health of It. I don't mind shopping at Publix, but I LOVE walking in the door at For the Health of it. If you haven't been, at least stop in for a smoothie or massage, and a warm welcome. You can click on the link above for a little more info, but there is nothing like walking in the door to see for yourself.

The massage therapists they have on staff are some of the best, and will help you to relax even more. Last time I checked, they had the best prices in town, and the treatment rooms are really cool and calming. Ed and Rachael have one of my favorite stores in town (I don't say this lightly)! Every time I go in there, even to just get a juice, I end up staying to talk for while. The people make you slow down your mind, gain perspective on life, while making you feel welcome.

So before stressing out for the rest of the summer when you think about getting groceries, remember that there is one place where you actually leave the store feeling better than when you entered.

For the Health of it is located on the south side of Scenic 30A in Blue Mtn Beach, next to Big Daddy's Bike Shop, and across the street from Blue Orleans, just a hop, skip and a jump, west of 30A/283 intersection.

For The Health Of It
locally owned and operated by Ed Berry & Rachel Morgan
2217 Scenic Highway 30A
Blue Mountain Beach, FL 32459
850.267.0558 | fax 850-267-1901 | e-mail


Now I've made myself want to go grocery shopping. :bang:

We will be there Saturday... WOOHOO!!! and we NEVER attempt a grocery store trip the first day. As long as we have coffee when we wake up, we don't worry about any other provisions.

There are a variety of local concierge services that will stock your house w/ your grocery list for you - definitely worth it IMO!

Was at Publix at Watercolor today after 5😛M......bad move........looked like a Saturday.

I was there yesterday at 3. Nightmarishly crowded, and out of everything I needed. I was making BLT's and potato salad for dinner. They were out of tomatoes (except a few Uglyripes that weren't quite ripe), they had no lettuce except the bagged kind (which I don't like on sandwiches), none of the three varieties of sandwich bread from the bakery that I like, they were out of the small and medium jars of Hellman's, It was just crazy.

The only thing that kept me sane was the music -- has anyone ever noticed how good the music is at Watercolor Publix? And the other Publix just play standard elevator music. I wonder who picks the music...I always come home with a ITunes download in mind.

I was there yesterday at 3. Nightmarishly crowded, and out of everything I needed. I was making BLT's and potato salad for dinner. They were out of tomatoes (except a few Uglyripes that weren't quite ripe), they had no lettuce except the bagged kind (which I don't like on sandwiches), none of the three varieties of sandwich bread from the bakery that I like, they were out of the small and medium jars of Hellman's, It was just crazy.

The only thing that kept me sane was the music -- has anyone ever noticed how good the music is at Watercolor Publix? And the other Publix just play standard elevator music. I wonder who picks the music...I always come home with a ITunes download in mind.

:clap:...I have! I have also caught myself dancing in the aisles at Publix.

The only thing that kept me sane was the music -- has anyone ever noticed how good the music is at Watercolor Publix? And the other Publix just play standard elevator music. I wonder who picks the music...I always come home with a ITunes download in mind.

I asked one time, a year or two ago - the customer service lady told me it's the store manager or assistant manager in each store (depending on whether the manager wants to do it or delegate it), so I stopped the manager and thanked him, the music is so good there.

Went last night and heard "Stray Cat Strut".

:clap:...I have! I have also caught myself dancing in the aisles at Publix.

Heck, I sing along with the music at Publix. People look at me like I'm crazy.;-)

Now only if they played hip-hop ...😀

I am sure other shoppers have thought I had some sort of medical condition with my random wandering about the aisles combined w/ my totally off-beat moments of enjoying the music! :blush:

I also sing or whistle to the music when I go to WaterColor Publix.

Now back to the being out of food and crowds of people at Publix, remember For the Health of It, has some good selections and no crowds, and cool people. I am wondering if Publix pulled all the tomatoes due to the tomato scare right now. For the Health of It tries to carry locally grown produce when they can, so they probably don't have to be scared about their tomatoes being "problem" tomatoes. Go check them out.

I also sing or whistle to the music when I go to WaterColor Publix.

Now back to the being out of food and crowds of people at Publix, remember For the Health of It, has some good selections and no crowds, and cool people. I am wondering if Publix pulled all the tomatoes due to the tomato scare right now. For the Health of It tries to carry locally grown produce when they can, so they probably don't have to be scared about their tomatoes being "problem" tomatoes. Go check them out.

I went tonight and picked up some super yummy fresh veggies and came home and cooked a 100% organic meal for the very first time. Everything from the olive oil to the Bragg's soy was from For the Health of It. I swear it was the best meal that I have ever cooked/eaten! Hot summer days should be filled with tomatoes sans the salmonella. I plan on making a daily trip until they get tired of me and lock the doors.:roll:

I popped into Publix this morning at about 11AM. It was very quiet, but the shelves were being stocked with quick purpose in anticipation of tonight's onslaught. So my tip is that mid-morning on a Saturday is a nice window of opportunity to get in and make your groceries:wave:

I popped into Publix this morning at about 11AM. It was very quiet, but the shelves were being stocked with quick purpose in anticipation of tonight's onslaught. So my tip is that mid-morning on a Saturday is a nice window of opportunity to get in and make your groceries:wave:

Does Publix have specific "stocking days"?

I went this week on Wednesday. While not as bad as the Monday after a holiday weekend "stock the beach house" run on groceries, it still was pretty picked-over. I'm there frequently, making little incremental runs, but it hasn't really sunk in if some days are better stocked than others.

And yeah, just about any morning before 10AM is pretty good. The vacationers are either shuffling around in their PJs, out for a walk on the bike path, or down at the beach snoozing off last night's Corona in the sun. 😀

Girl, you need to put the cold foods at the end of the run, so they don't get hot while waiting for people to move out of the way. Also, add Rice, Pastas to Isle 4, and to Isle 1, add sunscreen. Good list. Very accurate. That particular store has little rhyme and rhythm, and tourists are always trying to find stuff.

So you're suggesting to do the perimeter last? I'm updating my layout.