Have you just moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey? If so, then you'll be needing quite a few things, even if you've managed to pack up and move most of your things from the old house. For example, you might need small things like laundry detergent for the new washer or weather stripping for your old windows, or you might need bigger things like a horse fence to keep your four legged friend from straying onto the neighbor's land or a baby barn to store your lawn mower. Whether this is the case with you or you're just an avid shopper on vacation in Elizabeth, trust our shopping guide to tell you about the best places to shop.

Jersey Gardens Mall

If there's one thing people with a shopping addiction absolutely cannot pass up, it is a good bargain. If you consider yourself a shopaholic, you'll be happy to know that the largest outlet mall in the state is located right here in Elizabeth! Pick up bargains on everything from organic baby lotion to wedding dresses in over 200 stores, restaurants, services, and a movie theater which are all free of sales tax. This mall is easily accessible by public transportation and open every day of the week.

Ikea

People love Ikea furniture. They come from miles around - even out of state - to purchase quality Swedish import furniture at a fraction of the price that the leading national furniture outlets charge. They vend everything from beds and sofas to smaller items like lampshades and bamboo diapers. You can arrange for it all to be delivered directly to your door for a reasonable flat rate. Also featured at Ikea are the inexpensive Swedish cafeteria and the day care area for the children.

The Market

Malls are malls. You see them everywhere in North America, and the shops within them are usually the same franchise stores you see everywhere. Therefore, if you're looking for a really unique shopping experience you need to look elsewhere. Elizabeth Avenue in Midtown Elizabeth is known as "the Market" for the number of vendors you can find along that one street. So if you need to visit an auto dealer supply store, find a local souvenir of your trip, buy a hand made sweater, or just window shop, this is the place to do it. Also in this area are a number of extremely tasty ethnic restaurants.

Elmora

The food theme continues on Elmora Avenue, where the city's biggest supermarkets are located. This is a great area to visit if you need to stock your fridge or ferret out a protein skimmer. You can find traditional groceries as well as ethnic fare (such as Chinese food, Kosher food, and deli meats) and home improvement supplies in this district.