[ThriftyChick]

I purchase most of my spices in the bulk section of Fred Meyer -- it's soooo much cheaper. They provide small plastic bags to put the spices in so you can buy just a small amount. It's great for dried spices like bay leaves, dill, oregano, and basil since they're so light in weight. I bought some chili powder once and it wasn't a great savings since the chili powder was pretty heavy in weight. If you don't have a Fred Meyer in your area, I think most health food stores have a bulk spice section with reasonable prices.