Last Updated on November 16, 2023 by Cathy
Have you ever considered signing up for Amazon Prime? Buying organic and wellness products can get expensive. It’s tough when you’re already spending lots of money on doctor visits, lab work, supplements, and much more.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to help save some money!
I’ve been a member of Amazon Prime for many years, but it took me a while to sign up at first. I wasn’t sure if purchasing that expensive yearly membership fee was worth it. I’ll admit I’m a geek and a saver. I have to know where every little penny is going and which option saves me the most money – so I had to test it out first.
For one year I kept track of EVERYTHING I spent on Amazon. I wanted to see if paying for shipping was less expensive than the membership fee. In the end, I was amazed at how much I spent on shipping cost, it was much more than the yearly fee would have cost. So you guessed it – I signed up.
Table of Contents:
- Saving at Whole Foods
- Saving Money on Supplements
- Ordering from Amazon is so easy!
- How to Start Using Amazon Prime
- Amazon Prime Benefits
- Find Wellness Products with Amazon Prime Day
- Echo Devices
- Exercise Equipment
- High-Speed Blenders
- Kitchen Tools
- Smart Devices
- Books
- Miscellaneous Health & Wellness
Saving at Whole Foods
I love the fact that I can use Amazon Prime’s free two-day shipping and have it delivered right to my door. You can also get a discount at Whole Foods since Amazon owns them. Just download the Whole Foods app and scan your Amazon Prime code right from your smartphone for the discount.
If you’re lucky and live in a certain area near a Whole Foods Market you also get FREE 2-hour delivery. (Not available in all areas.)
Saving Money on Supplements
Years ago I started buying many different supplements. My functional medicine doctor recommended supplements and had me order them directly from the manufacturer. But, I discovered it was actually cheaper to buy them through Amazon.
Since I buy these supplements each month I signed up for their “subscribe and save” promotion. This gives me an extra discount. Then, if you order five or more subscriptions and save products they give you an even bigger discount – whoo-hoo!
Did you know Amazon has its own supplements which cost a lot less? You only need to purchase three supplements when signing up for their subscription and save. But, I’m not sure of the quality so I personally only stick with supplements my doctor recommends.
Ordering from Amazon is so easy!
I order food, kitchen appliances, supplements, books, and natural products like laundry soap. I’ve also bought exercise equipment like balls, stretchy bands, and walking sticks. I especially LOVE saving extra money on wellness products with Amazon Prime.
I live in a rural area and the closest grocery store is just over eight miles away. If I want to buy something other than food it’s even further away. That’s why I love having it shipped to my house. Everyone in my family and the few neighbors I have all order MANY items from Amazon.
One more way where you can save money on Amazon Prime is by sharing the cost of the membership. My son who is in his twenties pays for half of the membership, we both get full benefits and it saves me even more money.
How to Start Using Amazon Prime
It’s really easy to sign up for Amazon Prime, just click on this link.
Remember, there is a yearly membership fee. That’s what stopped me from signing up right away. But when I realized I was spending more on shipping for the year I signed up for their FREE trial.
Yep, you read that right. They have a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL!
Plus – if you have a valid .edu email address you can sign up for an Amazon Prime Student 6-month free trial. – Now that’s a good deal!
ONE MORE BONUS! – When you spend $10 at Whole Foods or on Prime Now through Prime Day, you will get $10 on Amazon during Prime Day.
(This bonus is for ALL new and existing Amazon Prime members.)
Amazon Prime Benefits
It took me a few years before I started using more of the benefits. Since I live in a rural area I don’t get a very good internet connection which limits me compared to people who live in urban areas. But free two-day shipping alone is worth it.
Some benefits of Amazon Prime:
- Free two-day shipping if you live in the continental 48 states. Two-day shipping as long as you choose items that are marked as Prime.
- Amazon now features ‘next-day shipping’ with no minimum purchase or additional charge. Plus ‘Amazon Day’ offers consumers the option to deliver on scheduled days. (Only in certain locations.)
- Receive a discount when shopping at Whole Foods by showing your Amazon Prime code.
- Free music streaming, they have many different genres to choose from. I listen to this often, it’s a good way to relax and relieve stress.
- Free movies, I can’t stream movies from my home but I can download a movie when I’m in town with better internet. Then I can watch it later offline.
- Unlimited photo storage. It allows you to upload photos directly from your phone or computer.
- See ‘Amazon Lightning Deals’ before non-members can see them.
- Enjoy their ‘First Reads’ program. Each month you will get the option of downloading a Kindle book from their editor’s picks list before the official publication date.
- You can donate to your favorite charitable organization every time you shop with Amazon by using AmazonSmile.
There are many more benefits including:
- 2-day shipping, one day for some areas
- Amazon Fresh is one of Amazon’s grocery brands
- Amazon Prime Day where thousands of items go on sale for Prime members
- Coupons are an extra way to save money
- Exclusive deals for Prime members
- Free 2-hour grocery delivery depending on where you live
- Free shipping
- Gaming
- Kids Plus, a service that provides your kids access to child-friendly apps, books, games, movies, and TV shows
- Photo storage where you can store an unlimited number of photos
- Prime Music is a free streaming service with a wide range of music
- Prime Video where you can stream thousands of movies and TV shows for free
- Rx and Pharmacy
- Rewards Visa Card
- Share Prime benefits for other members of your household
- Try before you buy
- Unlimited access to a huge library of books, comics, magazines, and more – perfect for Kindle owners
Find Wellness Products with Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is an annual shopping day that started in 2015. It was to celebrate their 20th anniversary. It’s Amazon’s “thank you” to Prime members. Since that first year, it’s grown into a massive success story.
Don’t worry, you still have time to start your FREE one-month membership to get deals on wellness products with Amazon Prime. There are so many good health and wellness deals to see it’s easy to miss something.
I’m here to help, I will keep this updated throughout Prime Day. These are limited-time deals so you need to act now.
Amazon Prime Day 2022 is over.
Echo Devices
Echo devices are smart home devices. It’s Amazon’s voice-activated personal assistant that listens and responds to your commands. It not only plays music but lets you know if your favorite team won. There are many things “Alexa” can do to help you. Especially if you struggle with everyday movements.
By activating other compatible smart devices around your home you can control them using voice commands. Such as lights, televisions, thermostats, and other electrical items. Alexa can also read virtual books if you have vision problems or ask Alexa to order something from Amazon.
You can create your favorite music playlist or ask Alexa to lock your front door or open your miniblinds. You can ask what is half of a 3/4 cup or order a Lyft or Uber, you can also call someone. There are many things you can ask Alexa to do for you.
I own two, a “Dot” that’s in my living room and a “Show” that’s in my kitchen. She controls our TV, lights, thermostat, and plugs to turn things on and off (it’s handy during Christmas so we don’t have to climb under the tree to turn it on and off). We use her often throughout the day.
Amazon Prime Day 2022 is Over!
Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with clock and Alexa | Twilight Blue – DONE
This is the exact Echo Dot I own which sits in my living room to control the lights and television.
Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera | Charcoal – DONE
This is the exact Echo Show I own which sits in my kitchen. I listen to music, get recipes, catch up on the news, and many other features.
Exercise Equipment
Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands with Instruction Guide and Carry Bag, Set of 5 – DONE
I own these exact loop bands while exercising. I also use them while watching television to keep my strength up.
I own tension bands very similar to these for exercise. The nice thing about these is they come with loop bands.
High-Speed Blenders
Kitchen Tools
I own and love my Ninja Foodi. It comes in handy for steaming veggies, soups, pressure cooking, making sweet potato fries and so much more.
I just bought these one month ago! They are very sharp and because I can fit all four fingers into the gripping area it’s easier to cut with.
Smart Devices
Books
Thanks to this book I was able to reverse many of my MS symptoms including an extremely dry mouth, numbness in the back of my mouth, and severe heat intolerance.
I combined this book with “Healing Multiple Sclerosis” to control my yeast overgrowth and reverse many of my MS symptoms.
Beat Autoimmune: The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health – DONE
This is a book I read and own and found very helpful.
Miscellaneous Health & Wellness
This is the DNA test I took. It helped me discover many things about my body such as the HLA gene, MTHFR gene, and much more.
This is a really good price! If you are struggling to try and find which foods are causing you problems you should try this test.
I own this exact air purifier. The reason I choose this one was that it eliminates mycotoxins from the air.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, Unflavored, 20 oz – DONE
This is the collagen I use.
Stuffer with muscle cramps, stiffness, or spasticity? Magnesium spray may be what you need. It absorbs quickly so you feel relief immediately. This is the one I use whenever my feet feel extremely stiff.
A powerful antifungal that includes caprylic acid, pau d’arco, grapefruit seed extract, and tea tree oil. Getting yeast overgrowth (Candida) under control could possibly reverse your MS.
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