Grocery Shopping

Including a jarred pasta sauce that could totally pass for homemade.

Frozen pizza bites! Pumpkin-spice coffee and cookie dough! And more!

I never leave the house without them!

Based on shopping experience, location, cost, and quality.

It’s the ultimate “find dining” experience.

Including instant coffee, dried fruit, heat-and-eat meals, and more.

“Grocery prices are among the highest in the country” in her town.

“Everything about the texture, look, and smell hit the spot for me.”

It's thick, pillowy-soft, and tastes like it came straight from the bakery.

The theme-park vibes are a total buzzkill.

“It went down *very* easily.”

The ready-to-eat meals are also delicious off the trail.

Including juicy stone fruit, gorgeous mini boba, fun kitchen gadgets, and more.

Plus, three items that are slaying in the flavor departments.

We are always looking for ways to make grocery shopping a quicker, more efficient and less stressful experience. This year we shared advice for how to shop on a tight budget, which ingredients are worth splurging on, when to choose organic, how to make the farmers market the only place you shop on a weekly basis, and more smart tips to make you a better, happier grocery shopper in 2014 and beyond. 1 5 Tips for Smarter Grocery Shopping 2 What Are Your Best Tips for Shopping at Trader Joe’s?

Here’s hoping it becomes available year-round.

They shop twice and plan three or four meals at a time.

The ice cream sandwiches are a must-try.

“He holds my place in line — even on Christmas and Super Bowl Sunday.”

One is twice as expensive.

Plus tips for late-night snacks, quick lunches, simple breakfasts, and more.

A trip to Trader Joe’s and a few solid rotating meals are key to keeping costs down.

It’s cheesy, spicy, and tropical all at once.

“Over the course of a month, I can easily save a solid $50 or more.”

Including that viral “dangerously delicious” pie (you know the one).

Number 7 saved one family more than $300 in a week.

Hint: Peep the bottom shelf.

In the thick of a kitchen renovation, strategic meal planning is key.

I reach for this jar more often than the fresh stuff.

Don’t bury all your reusable bags.

They’re the cheapest they’ve been in 13 months.

Including a Trader Joe’s find I use in my favorite back-pocket summer dessert.

They shopped mostly at Aldi and Walmart, plus Hy-Vee and a local produce market.

Sweet, sour, savory, spicy, and salty staples, with a hefty side of nostalgia.

Including a Trader Joe’s seasonal icon!

One pantry must-have: chili crisp.

Berry size doesn’t matter. But color does.

It makes a great gift for friends, family, or yourself.

Plus, two of our favorite tried-and-true brands to buy.

Number one is a no-brainer.

It’s often marked down 50- to 75-percent off!

Stock up on versatile shortcuts and punchy pantry items!

Look for it in the refrigerated section.

Stock up on steamed pork buns, budget-friendly smoked whitefish, all the eggs, and even ice cream.

You’ll be ready for your next shop and it’ll save you money!

Guess which store gave us the most dressing for our dollars?

The fried chicken is legendary!

“I HATE to waste food and frequently plan for nextovers because I am only cooking for two people.”

Including cooking staples, clever shortcuts, and a frozen find that’s two desserts in one.

“The texture is really fluffy inside, but with a strong, crispy outside.”

According to a greenmarket director and frequent shopper.

“I save a dollar or two each week, and I love that my money goes directly back to my community.”

Including a pairing based on one of the most delicious hors d’oeuvres ever!

We unpack the grocery cart meme that pushes our collective morals button.

Guess which store had the best price?

Number six is a secret ingredient in snacks, sweets, and sides.

Guess which store had the best price?

It’s the ultimate shapeshifter and a total flavor sponge.

Including her go-to boxed cereal!

At first glance, we truly didn’t know what to think!

Including the first-ever winner for Readers' Choice!

Thinking about how you pay can also benefit your budget.

“It's the hummus that I've purchased for years, and the only one my kids will eat.”

It wasn’t even close.

We need to eat! And food can really add up! Here's how to make it add up to less.

It’s often double-discount day.