Preparing yourself for the move to a new area can help ease the transition and make life less stressful when you actually arrive.
That's why North Star will be doing a series of posts to provide suggestions on familiarizing yourself with your new area. We will separate posts by category: Food, Social Life, and Local Attractions.
Let's get started.
FOOD
We all need it, and where we get it can be quite the complicated answer.
Grocery Stores
Grocery stores are oftentimes regional, but there are several chains that are national. These stores will sometimes have coupons listed on their website, so be sure to check!
National: Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Safeway, Walmart Supercenter, Kmart Supercenter
Southeast: Publix, Winn-Dixie, Food Lion, Harris Teeter
East/Northeast: Wegmans, BJ's Wholesale, C-Town, ShopRite
Midwest: County Market, Nash Finch Company, Sunflower Farmers Market
Southwest: Fresh and Easy
Northwest: WinCo Foods
Farmer's Markets/ CSA
One of the most overlooked sources of food is the farmer him/herself. Farmer's markets are not only a fantastic source for fresh food but also a great place for meeting people in the area.
Nowadays, farmer's markets usually have websites or Facebook groups, so don't be afraid to type in a simple Google search for a market in your area.
And if you're really gung-ho for vegetables, try signing up for a CSA (community-supported agriculture) box for a week of fresh fruit and veg. They usually run about $25 for one week's worth of fresh produce that can feed a small family.
Local Restaurants
Last but not least, don't forget local restaurants.
Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Urban Spoon are all great sites to help you find the gems of local dining in your area.
We hope these suggestions help make the move to your new area easier and less stressful!
North Star Corporate Housing
321-327-7222
We all need it, and where we get it can be quite the complicated answer.
Grocery Stores
Grocery stores are oftentimes regional, but there are several chains that are national. These stores will sometimes have coupons listed on their website, so be sure to check!
National: Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Safeway, Walmart Supercenter, Kmart Supercenter
Southeast: Publix, Winn-Dixie, Food Lion, Harris Teeter
East/Northeast: Wegmans, BJ's Wholesale, C-Town, ShopRite
Midwest: County Market, Nash Finch Company, Sunflower Farmers Market
Southwest: Fresh and Easy
Northwest: WinCo Foods
Farmer's Markets/ CSA
One of the most overlooked sources of food is the farmer him/herself. Farmer's markets are not only a fantastic source for fresh food but also a great place for meeting people in the area.
Nowadays, farmer's markets usually have websites or Facebook groups, so don't be afraid to type in a simple Google search for a market in your area.
And if you're really gung-ho for vegetables, try signing up for a CSA (community-supported agriculture) box for a week of fresh fruit and veg. They usually run about $25 for one week's worth of fresh produce that can feed a small family.
Local Restaurants
Last but not least, don't forget local restaurants.
Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Urban Spoon are all great sites to help you find the gems of local dining in your area.
We hope these suggestions help make the move to your new area easier and less stressful!
North Star Corporate Housing
321-327-7222
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