Now, I will say that our Target store here in Wilmington, NC did recently expand to a "full" grocery store as well (I use that term loosely because it looks like they just added a few aisles and coolers-nothing like a Super Walmart, of which I rarely have luck finding anything!). If yours isn't considered a grocery store as well, you may still find some goodies in the dry aisles, and definitely in the baby section!
My son is obsessed with Puffs. Everyone that hangs with us knows that Puffs are a necessity in Kai-land:) I'm comfortable with this because we choose the organic kind, they're loaded with fruits and veggie power, aren't messy, dissolve safely in my boo's mouth, are great when we're out on the go and can't refrigerate, and are very very low in sugar/carbs as opposed to a traditional cereal such as Cheerios. Our absolute favorite are the "Greens" version by Happy Baby-healthy, still sweet, and a larger container than the competing brand. Problem is, boyfriend goes through half a tub in ONE little snack dish-that can add up! Unfortunately, at both the food store and health store they're well over $3, but did find them for a good $.50 less at Target! I always load up on these while I'm there due to the cost difference. Same goes for the smoothie pouches we enjoy-organic, fruit AND veggies, and considerably less at Target! Who would've thought?? I believe the Earth's Best are the cheapest brand of the bunch, but we enjoy happy baby as well-Plum and Ella's are both pricier. Again, great when you're on the go and can't pack your homemade food.
Target has a nice selection of more natural baby bath care than traditional super stores and food stores, but be weary of these brands and make sure you use the Skin Deep database to test your choices first!
Ok, on to the grown-up goodies found... I kept my eyes peeled for anything organic just to check it out, and not only did they have salsa, tomato sauce, peanut butter, milk, lettuce, Greek yogurt, sparkling water that we definitely use on a daily basis, but they were ALL CHEAPER THAN THE FOOD STORE-I was excited to say the least. Target also does a nice job of having a natural, sometimes organic, generic line they put on shelves which is a huge money-saver as well. Feeling hormonal and need a sweet treat? I would NEVER advocate the use of standard cereal buttttttt I found an organic version of Cin Toast Crunch there (by Cascadian Farms) and had to take a peek-only 22g carbs/one cup; that is considerably low compared to most sugary cereals (some skyrocket in the 40's per 2/3 cup!), and even fares better than other organic granola varieties, which really pack on the carbs. They are made with whole grains, fiber, and protein-all of which helps break it down-just stick with the serving size and remember-just as a treat! I couldn't resist, but won't be a regular purchase-stick with your eggs, fruit, or smoothies for a nutritious regular breakfast:)
Back to babies, and venturing away from Target... in keeping with the baby care I listed above, and where to find Puffs and wipes at a wonderful price: diapers.com! We had heard great things about them, but only used the site once to get a great deal on his convertible car seat. But, after dropping nearly $4/pack of our Earth-friendly/baby-friendly wipes, I knew I had to find them in bulk. Sure enough, they had lots of great options at lower prices for us and free 2-day shipping when you hit $49... not too hard when ordering wipes and food you KNOW your child will use eventually! This month, there's a 20% code for all Happy Baby items!! Needless to say, I bought Puffs in 3-pack bundles, which already saved money, plus the discount and saved so much... the pouches on sale came out to be about the same as Target's prices already, but I definitely want to look into buying these in bulk too-great for toddlers:)
Just had to share, fellow shoppers! Stay Chic, Stay Healthy;)
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