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What to buy at BJs

BJs is a membership-only Wholesale Club. Members get BJs coupon booklets every month and you can save money when you use these coupons while shopping at BJs. You can also use Manufacturer Coupons along with BJs coupons, adding up to your savings.

Some items like non-organic produce can be ridiculously expensive at BJs but you could save on other items like Toiletries, Personal Care, Organic Food and so on. If you tend to stock up on items when you have coupons, you can save a good deal and make up for the membership fees.

Here is a shopping list which I often use at BJs. I have found lower prices for many Organic food items compared to supermarkets. Many of these items like Shampoo, Kitchen Towels etc. all have BJs coupons.

  1. Organic Quinoa
  2. Brown Rice
  3. White Rice
  4. Basmathi Rice
  5. Pasta
  6. Organic Eggs
  7. Organic Meat
  8. Organic Apples
  9. Organic Spinach
  10. Frozen Vegetables
  11. Juice
  12. Spices
  13. Nuts
  14. Dole Mandarin Oranges
  15. Pure Vanilla
  16. Olive Oil
  17. Croissants and other Bread
  18. Frozen Shrimp
  19. Alexia Frozen Items
  20. Chocolate Bars
  21. Dates
  22. Dried Mangoes
  23. Kitchen Towel
  24. Toilet Rolls
  25. Shampoo
  26. Conditioner
  27. Toothpaste
  28. Soap and Body Wash
  29. Hand soap Refill
  30. Lotion
  31. Trash Bags
  32. Ziploc Bags
  33. Laundry Detergent
  34. Disinfecting Wipes

Deals for Non-Organic Dairy and Produce

  1. Milk
  2. Yogurt
  3. Meat
  4. Bagged Salad

Deals for Packaged Items

  1. Water Bottles
  2. Soft Drinks
  3. Coffee
  4. Wine and Beer
  5. Granola Bars
  6. Trail Mix

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What to buy at ALDI

ALDI is a well-known discount grocery chain. You get everything from fresh meat and produce to dairy, bakery and canned goods all at a very reasonable price.

You can find many items for a good deal at Aldi. They are often cheaper than Walmart. Target, Harris Teeter and other grocery stores.

Deals at Aldi when eating Healthy

I often try to eat organic meat and dairy. I also limit canned and packaged foods. When it comes to produce, I try buying at least the dirty dozen in organic. Hence, I cannot buy all that I want at ALDI but these are the items I usually end up buying every 2-3 weeks.

  1. Oats
  2. Whole Wheat Pasta
  3. Almonds
  4. Cashews
  5. Walnuts
  6. Raisins
  7. Sugar
  8. Salt
  9. Onions
  10. Garlic
  11. Tomatoes
  12. Potatoes
  13. Avocado
  14. Mushroom
  15. Cabbage
  16. Carrots
  17. Cauliflower
  18. Banana
  19. Kiwi
  20. Lime
  21. Orange
  22. Pineapple
  23. Watermelon
  24. Frozen Fish
  25. Frozen Shrimp
  26. Evaporated Milk
  27. Pure Maple Syrup

Regular Deals at Aldi (Non-organic Items and Packaged Foods)

If you don’t mind non-organic dairy, produce and meat, then you can find these items for a good deal at Aldi.

  1. Milk
  2. Yogurt
  3. Cheese
  4. Butter
  5. Eggs
  6. Coffee Creamer
  7. Ham
  8. Bacon
  9. Sausage
  10. Bologna
  11. Packaged Spinach
  12. Bagged Lettuce
  13. Broccoli
  14. Bell Peppers
  15. Celery
  16. Cucumber
  17. Grapes
  18. Strawberries
  19. Apple
  20. Peach

And here is a list for those who like to stock up on packaged foods, condiments and more.

  1. Bread – different varieties
  2. Tortillas
  3. Ketchup
  4. Peanut Butter
  5. Mayonnaise
  6. Jam/Jelly
  7. Salad Dressing
  8. Balsamic Vinegar
  9. Salsa
  10. Pasta Sauce
  11. BBQ Sauce
  12. Relish
  13. Mustard
  14. Vanilla Extract
  15. Vegetable/Canola Oil
  16. Cake Mix
  17. Canned Soups
  18. Canned Tomato Products
  19. Canned Beans
  20. Canned Tuna
  21. Olives
  22. Broth
  23. White Rice
  24. Pasta/Spaghetti
  25. All Purpose Baking Mix
  26. Breakfast Cereal
  27. Bread Crumbs
  28. Juice
  29. Refrigerated Pizza
  30. Frozen Oriental Stir Fry Vegetables
  31. Frozen Berries
  32. Frozen Garlic Bread
  33. Granola/Cereal Bars
  34. Chips
  35. Crackers & Cookies