Trader Joe's Buying Guide: What to Buy, What to Skip

We love stopping in Trader Joe's for unique grocery items. They have a lot of great deals, but some are better to get at the local grocery store. Here are some good deals to look for, and some to skip:

Deals to Look For:

-Trader Joe’s Irish Breakfast Tea, 60 ct., $3.49
-Trader Joe’s Dark Whole Bean Coffee, 13 oz, $4.99
-Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats, 24 oz, $3.29
-Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Liter, $5.99
-Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, 16 oz, $5.99
-Organic Marinara Sauce, 26 oz, $2.29
-Peanut Butter, 16 oz, $2.79
-Clover Blossom Honey, 12 oz, $2.99
-Organic Apple Sauce, 4 pk., $1.99
-Organic White Quinoa, 16 oz, $3.49
-Luna Bars, 99¢
-Tortilla Chips, 2 lb bag, $2.99
-Smooth Almond Milk, 32 oz, $1.69
-Charles Shaw Wine, $2.99
- frozen strawberries, 16 oz, for $1.69.
-Trader Joe’s Organic Hummus, 8 oz,  is $2.29.
-Large Brown Eggs, Dozen, $1.99
-Jumbo White Eggs, Dozen, $1.69
-Organic Extra Large Brown Eggs, Dozen, $4.29
-Udi’s Gluten Free White Bread, $4.99
-Ezekiel 4:9 Sprout Grain Bread, $3.99
-Organic Complete Protein Bread, $2.99
-Trader Joe’s Corn Tortilla, 11 oz, $1.49
-Ciabatta Multigrain Baguette, $1.29
-Organic Baby Spinach, 6 oz, $1.99
-Kale, 10 oz, $1.99
-White Button Mushrooms, 10 oz, $1.79
-Organic Whole Carrots, 16 oz, 89¢
-Avocados, 4 ct., $2.99 (74¢ ea.)
-Fresh Herbs, $1.69
-Bananas, 19¢ ea.
-Artichokes, 4 ct., $2.99 (74¢ ea.)
-Russet Potatoes, 3 lb, $2.29
-Trader Giotto’s Parmesan Cheese, $6.49 lb
-Gouda, $8.99 lb
-Fresh Flowers: Big Bouquet, $3.99
-Small Herb Plants, $2.99
-Tulip Plants, $2.49

Grocery Items to Skip:

-Pasta, 16 oz, 99¢ (as low as FREE in other stores)
-McIntosh Apple Juice, 64 oz, $2.99
-Organic Real Fruit Toaster Pastries, 6 pk., $2.49
-Chocolate Chip Cookies, 7-18 oz, $3.99
-Kashi Go Lean Crunch! Cereal, 13.8 oz, $3.69
-Joe’s O, 15 oz, $1.99
-Frosted Flakes, 15 oz, $1.99
-Trader Joe’s Butter, 16 oz, $2.79
-Trader Joe’s Organic Butter, 16 oz, $4.79
-Frozen Petite Peas, 16 oz, $1.29
-Frozen Organic Broccoli, $2.49
-Frozen Pizza, 15.3 oz, $4.29
-Waffles, 11 oz, $1.99
-Milk, Gallon, $3.99
-Organic Milk, Gallon, $5.99
-Trader Joe’s Bath Tissue, 6 Rolls, $4.49
-Trader Joe’s Liquid Laundry Detergent, 128 oz, $9.99

What are your favorites @ Trader Joe's?