12 items you should always buy from Walmart

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Walmart's business is built on the idea that it is cheaper than competitors — something that was proven false in 2013, when Target beat out the retail chain in a head-to-head price competition.

However, you can still find some serious deals at Walmart. You just have to know where to look.

If you're stopping by the retail chain, make sure to add these items to your shopping cart instead of visiting Costco or Target.

Here are 12 purchases that make shopping at Walmart worth it.

Name-brand snacks

You may be able to find house brands at better prices at stores such as Costco or Trader Joe's, but if you want a name brand like Quaker, Kellogg's, or General Mills, you may be better off going to Walmart. Jonni McCoy, the founder of Miserly Moms, told CBS News that buying name-brand at Walmart is the best price for brands you trust.

Legos

The retailer beats out rivals Target and Toys 'R' Us when it comes to Legos deals, Regina Novickis of Slickdeals.com old Go Banking Rates. Other toys may be hit or miss, but definitely stick to Walmart when it comes to Legos.

Photo printing

Walmart is one of the cheapest and speediest options for printing photos, offering 4 inch by 6 inch prints for $0.09 via the home-delivery service. In general, Walmart is less expensive that drugstores that print photos across the board, with a 2013 report finding that Walgreens and CVS charge roughly 40% more than Walmart for the same basket of goods.