DAY 16 - WHERE I SHOP

No matter what my budget, I've always shopped at different stores.   I look through the grocery ads and shop the best sales.  Some weeks I just need a few items to get by and may only visit a store or two.  Other weeks I may be running low on lots of items and need to stock up at different stores.  Here are some of my regular stops.

REGULAR GROCERY STORES

(Fry's, Safeway, Albertson's, Bashas', Fresh & Easy)

I generally shop the sales and only what I need for my menu plan.  If I'm short on time, I can pick one store and just get my shopping done quick.

COSTCO

Yes, I realize that it costs $55/year to shop here, but I think it's worth it.  Not only do I buy groceries here, but we buy gasoline, eyeglasses, Christmas gifts, clothes, and books.  (Plus - food samples....my kids really love these!)  These are my regular buys:  2 lb. block of cheese (cheddar and mozzerella), turkey bacon or breakfast sausage, 6 lbs. tortilla chips (3 - 2lb. bags), 5 dozen eggs (local), 2.5 lb. spinach or 3 lb. broccoli, and Kirkland's mayo.  Plus, my family loves to eat lunch or dinner here. 

PRO'S RANCH MARKET

I come to this Mexican market for all my tortillas - corn and flour.  You won't get a fresher tortilla and they have great prices.  They also have great weekly sales on lots of produce like cilantro, avocados, tomatoes, limes, green onions, and tomatillos.

LEELEE'S  INTERNATIONAL MARKET

I buy my soy sauce, veggies, rice noodles, rice paper wrappers and produce here. 

 

SPROUTS

I love their selection and sale prices on their fruits and veggies and they have double ad Wednesdays!  Their bulk bins have been a lifesaver for me!  Occasionally I want to try a new recipe, but it may have a more expensive ingredient.  Taking just what I need from the bins has saved me money and allowed me to explore other recipes that I wouldn't be able to if I had to buy a larger portion of that ingredient.  It's also allowed me to spoil my kids with a portion of their favorite treat.  Everyone gets what they want and I didn't break the bank.

 SUPERSTITION RANCH MARKET
Tons of fruits and veggies at incredible prices!  If you live in the east valley in Arizona, I recommend going.

WINCO 

They just opened up in the east valley a couple of weeks ago.  I'm not sure how often I'll go, but I do love all their bins!  It's fun to see what they have and to be able to buy in any portion I want.  My best buy was bay leaves.  I put about 20-25 bay leaves from the bin section into a small bag, it cost me $0.04!!!  LOVE!

Happy Shopping!

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