Ikea never fails to provide 3 hours of "free" entertainment! Hard for me to get out of here under $100. Furniture is not my go to, as I don't live in Phx and hauling large items can be a challenge. I prefer the lower lever floor for all the kitchen items, lighting, décor and gadgets. They have a lot of fun holiday décor and wrapping papers starting around Halloween- definitely check it out! However all the furniture I have purchased here has been solid, albeit "cheap", Ikea was helpful in furnishing my first apartments with some staples like dressers and shelving.
On my most recent visit my Aunt and I enjoyed a great healthy lunch. I had the smoked salmon salad and she had the shrimp toast. We both ate for under $15 and then went back for some not so healthy, but tasty marzipan.
Some of my go to Ikea Items:
*Ziplock bags- they sell some that are larger than a gallon!
*99 cent scrubbing dish brush that suction cups to your sink
* Tupperware set-variety of sizes
*Duffel bags that zip into themselves make great gift closet/secret santa items
*Candles
*Pillows
*Great deals on comforters