I've been vegan for 10 years. Here are 17 items I always buy at Trader Joe's.

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A Trader Joe's shopper.
Trader Joe's sells some fun plant-based options.

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Target doesn't get enough credit for its healthy grocery options. These are my dietitian-approved picks from the store.

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The author, a dietitian and mother of two young kids, said that Target should get more credit for its healthy grocery options.

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My town finally got a Trader Joe's. These 5 fan-favorite items lived up to the hype — but I won't be repurchasing these 4.

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Trader Joe's sublime ice cream sandwiches.
Each box contains four of Trader Joe's Sublime ice cream sandwiches.

Emily Bond

I'm a dietitian who loves Aldi. I rely on these 11 items to feed my family of 4 on a budget.

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Cartons of eggs stacked at Aldi
My family goes through two dozen eggs per week.

Jennifer Messineo

Costco is my go-to place to shop for Thanksgiving. Here are 12 of my favorite things to buy there every year.

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Turkey breast and pumpkin pie from Costco.
From turkey breasts to delicious pumpkin pies, here are the best things to get at Costco for Thanksgiving.

Olivia Yi

I'm a trained chef and mom of 2. Here are 10 of my favorite Trader Joe's staples.

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A collection of Trader Joe's items, including salted butter, crushed garlic, mac 'n cheese, sourdough bread, Greek yogurt, and more.
As a mom and trained chef, I've curated a list of Trader Joe's staples for quick and easy meals.

Danielle DeSiato

I'm a mom with 3 kids and 2 jobs. These are the 6 items I buy every time I go to Costco to save money and get dinner on the table.

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The author with her family.
I'm a busy mom who relies on Costco for quick, flavorful meals I can feel good about serving my three kids.

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I took my grocery list to Aldi and Amazon. Prices were similarly cheap, but the latter left me especially impressed.

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Author Savannah Born smiling with groceries on counter in kitchen
I never thought I'd order groceries online, but my Amazon Grocery cart came out nearly as cheap as Aldi — and it's so much more convenient.

Savannah Born

I'm a mom of 6 who swears by Trader Joe's freezer section. These 10 staples are a hit with even my pickiest kids.

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The writer's Trader Joe's cart.
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Emily Holi

I'm a single mom who likes to keep cooking simple. I always buy these Costco items for effortless meals.

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Jars of Rao's pasta sauce on display at Costco.
Rao's marinara sauce is one of my favorite things to buy at Costco.

Theresa Meeker Pickett

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