Go to the NEX place

There are several NEX on base.  Unlike the commissary, you can accompany your spouse (with their ID card) into the nexus of the NEXES.  The ID checker gets paid about $7 an hour, so it's bad form to hassle them about this policy.  If you have a friend with an ID card, you can go in with them, as well (doesn't have to be your spouse).

The main store is next to the commissary, and has clothing, shoes, electronics, toys, books, booze, and laundry items. There's a beauty shop and flower shop, as well (don't need ID for those parts).

Directly across in a smaller building, is the NEX with the household items and kitchen goods. They also have a Japanese selection that have quality items at decent prices if you're looking for stuff to take home! Upstairs is all things for kids, like car seats, clothing, (shoes and toys are in the main NEX).

Across the street, is the furniture NEX where you can buy... rugs, lamps, furniture.

At the gas station, there are automotive needs items, and gardening supplies, along with convenience store items and booze.

Near the gas station is another NEX building that is the stationery and supply store. While the main store carries some items, if you're looking for specific envelopes, or reams of paper, this is the place to go. Plus, they also have culinary items for mass production. I believe you can buy tools here, as well.

Anything sports related, is at the NEX in the Fleet Rec center. Need tennis shoes, or a uniform? bike? this is where you can purchase those items. They also have a GNC if you're concerned about your nutrition needs.

If any of these places tell you to go off-base to find something, ask them for a store recommendation and for one of their Japanese employees to write it down for you. I had to find a special glue, so ended up at HOMES (think Homer Depot meets JC Penney home) and a nice old man gave me something that worked. Don't know if it's really what I wanted, but so far, so good. My house sign is still on the rock wall. And, it saves you from walking up and down the aisles LOOKING because you don't know the name for it. I have done MILES of walking, "looking" for what I need. Just say 'summimasen' (SUE-ME-MAW-SEN), and hand the helper the paper. They'll go with you to get it.