Aldi (www.Aldi.com) Fantastic place to save on groceries. Mostly non-name brands but hey, green beans are green beans. Fresh fruits and veggies. Weekly ads and special purchases can be emailed to you.
Big Lots (www.biglots.com) Check website for locations. Food to furniture. I signed up to get a weekly ads emailed.
Cargo Largo, 13900 E. 35th St, Independence, MO and Akron OH (www.cargolargo.com) A little bit of everything here. Plan on time to make your way through this large warehouse. Can also purchase online - see website for details.
Cort, 9111 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, Gently used furniture that has been previously leased for corporate apartments, model apartments and home staging for Real Estate selling.
Deals (www.deals-stores.com) Check website for store locations. Groceries and household goods, plus season items. Most items $5 or less.
Dirty Don's Bargain Center, 9700 East 56th St. KCMO, 80,000-s/f salvage extravaganza. Food and just anything that might have fallen off a truck. Never know what you'll find.
Gordman's (www.gordmans.com) Name brand clothing and house wares
HHW, 4707 Deramus, KCMO. Don't let the name Household Hazardous Waste fool you. It's a great source for paint and more. The remixed paint (5 gal. for $15) has excellent coverage.
Habitat ReStore, 4701 Deramus, KCMO. Habitat for Humanity KC's new and used building materials center. Get quality construction materials at bargain prices. Donate materials & avoid hauling costs, plus receive a tax deduction.
Old Time Pottery (www.oldtimepottery.com) Decorative housewares. crafts and so much more. A fun place to shop.
Marshall's (www.marshalls.com) Name brand clothing and house wares
Patriot Surplus, 1227 E 119th St., Grandview, MO. Building Materials overstock - but some really nice stuff. Granite counters, new cabinets and much, much more. You've just gotta stop here if you're thinking of remodeling.
Rick's Pics, 14300 E US 40 Hwy. Independence, MO. Per Erica "They have groceries but you have to check the dates. I like them because they have a lot of organic things for very cheap. They also have clothes, tools, and toys. Well, they have just about everything."
Nates Swap & Shop, 8200 E. 63rd St., KCMO From Deb "There is a guy who has frozen meat cheap and it's good". Swap meets are always a fun place to go even if you're not buying.
T.J. Maxx (www.tjmaxx.com) Name brand clothing and house wares.
Tommy's & Johnnie's Salvage, 806 N Scott Ave, Belton, MO. Surplus and salvage store. I haven't been there but it was recommended by one of my LSFreecycle friends.