8 Cheap Things to Buy at Aldi
If you have never shopped for groceries at Aldi, you are missing some great deals. My family makes a trip there just about every weekend to load up for the week. Here’s a sampling of what we bought today.
- Loaf of whole wheat bread, $1.29
- Gallon of milk, $2.79
- Bananas, $.33/lb
- Dozen eggs, $.99
- Cinnamon Graham crackers, $1.39
- 14 oz. mustard, $.59
- Raisin Bran, $1.89
- 1 lb butter, $2.19
Now, before you jump in the car and drive to your nearest Aldi, let me give you some background about the store so you can be prepared for the experience.
You will want to take your own shopping bags along, because Aldi will charge you extra if you want to get some there. I like bringing my own canvas bags because they’re nice and strong. Make sure to bring plenty of cash, because Aldi does not accept checks or most credit cards. You will need a quarter to unlock a cart, but you’ll get it back when you return the cart.
When you arrive, you will notice that the stores are small. I LOVE the small stores because you can get in and out quickly, a big advantage when shopping with kids. You will also notice that the stores look more like a warehouse than a grocery store. My store is very neat and clean, with wide aisles and a simple layout. But you won’t see fancy displays or hear atmospheric music. All of this helps keep your cost down.
Aldi stores are small because they only carry about 1,400 of the most commonly purchased products, and usually only one brand of each: the Aldi store brand. If you have a problem with store brands, you won’t want to shop there. I have found that most Aldi products are very good quality and comparable to name brands. The only thing I’ve tried there and didn’t like was their salad dressing.
After you load up your cart, you’ll head to checkout. Aldi doesn’t bag your groceries, but they provide a nice big counter area where you can bag them up before you leave.
For more about Aldi, check out their website at http://www.aldifoods.com/. Happy bargain hunting!
