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Thrifty Mom Shopping Cart: Walmart Edition

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As a busy mom on a budget who also eats gluten free, here is what I typically buy at Walmart for my family. Hope this inspires you!
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Produce

Here is what we pick up in the produce section almost weekly.

 
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These aren't necessarily the cheapest apples, but they are perfect for a little snack and so crisp. This is our splurge!
Fresh Rockit, Crisp Sweet Miniature Apples, 3lb Tub - Walmart.com
 
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Whether you get regular or organic, avocados are a must. I always check the stem to make sure it's still green underneath for optimum freshness and buy a few at different levels of ripeness to last us longer.
Avocados in Fresh Fruits - Walmart.com
 
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Strawberries are a staple snack in our house. Wash them in vinegar and water and dry them completely and store in a mason jar. Eat them as is, with whipped cream, or dip them in chocolate for a treat.
Fresh Strawberries, 1 lb Container - Walmart.com
 
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Our family loves our bananas.
Fresh Banana Fruit, Each - Walmart.com
 
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Such an easy dinner salad! Lots of options to choose from.
Marketside Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit, 10.3 oz Bag, Fresh
 
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I always make sure to have at least one yellow onion on hand and walmart is the place to get them.
Fresh Yellow Onions, 3 lb Bag - Walmart.com
 
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Gotta have some fresh broccoli and cauliflower for dipping in ranch!
Broccoli & Cauliflower in Fresh Vegetables - Walmart.com
 
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Baby carrots for dipping in ranch. A staple!
Fresh Baby-Cut Carrots, 2lb Bag - Walmart.com

Dairy/Eggs

Everything we buy in the dairy and eggs section at Walmart

 
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Rice milk is sold refrigerated or on the shelf, and we prefer the one in the fridge. Use within 7-10 days of opening!
Rice Dream - Walmart
 
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When it comes to eggs, we just get the basic ones at Walmart. Our daughter loves omelettes and these do the trick!
Great Value Large White Eggs, 18 Count - Walmart.com
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Our daughter calls this the sparkly yogurt. Surprisingly few ingredients and no dyes.
Go-GURT Slushie Kids Fat Free Yogurt Style Snack Variety Pack, 2 ...
 
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Some things are just better when they are name brand. Tillamook cheese is one of those.
Tillamook Cheese - Walmart

Meat

 
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Great deal and a breakfast staple at our house.
Johnsonville Breakfast sausage in Sausages - Walmart.com
 
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We always have ham on hand for a variety of things
Deli Sliced Ham in Deli Meat & Cheese - Walmart.com
 
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Best place to buy a basic meat like ground beef.
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw - FoodData Central