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Aldi | New Seasonal Finds! (Home and College Dorm Deals!)

July 11, 2019 by Laurie 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Aldi New Seasonal Finds This Week!

Want to know my favorite part about shopping at Aldi? (Besides their great produce prices…) The middle aisle!!

The Aldi New Finds section is full of new seasonal goodies each week that I can hardly ever resist (I always have to get one or two things). It's seriously the Target Dollar Spot of grocery shopping!

Here are our teams's favorite SEASONAL picks from this week's this week's Aldi Ad.

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My FAVORITE deal this week……

-Huntington Home Plush or Berger Rugs – $19.99 (Seriously – perfect for college dorms or sprucing up a room!)

– Huntington Home Reversible Comforter – $14.99

-Huntington Home Royal Plush Blanket – $9.99

-Huntington Home Sheet Set – $7.99

-Huntington Home Plush Pillows – $9.99

-Life Concepts Butterfly Chairs – $29.99

– Easy Home Velvet Hangers – $3.99

-Easy Home Over the Door Iron and Iron Board Holder – $3.99

-Easy Home 8″ Air Circulator Fan – $9.99

-Easy Home 2 pk Collapsible Cubes – $4.99

-Welby Essential Oil Assortment – $4.99

-Easy Home Steam Iron & Garment Steamer – $14.99

-Welby Ultrasonic Diffuser – $14.99

-Bauhn Alarm Clock with USB Charging – $16.99

MORE Aldi Finds from Last Week

-Huntington Home Sweet Lemon Tea Summer Aroma Candle – $3.49

-EasyHome 6 ft Bench – $24.99

-Gardenline Solar Powered Rodent Repeller – $14.99

-Workzone Garbage Tool Holder – $8.99

-Workzone 4 Outlet Cord Reel – $12.99

-Heart to Tail Pet Cooling Bandana – $3.99

-Heart to Tail Pet Cooling Mat – $9.99

-Banzai Sea Splash Sprinkler – $7.99

-Soft Sided Basket Cooler – $9.99

-Auto XS Car Sunshade – $3.99

-Heart to Tail Collapsible Pet Feeder – $6.99

-Bauhn Waterproof Smartphone or Tablet Case – $8.99

-Workzone 2 Shelf Cabinet – $34.99

-Workzone 500 lb Hand Truck – $29.99

-Crane Foldable Mat with Blanket – $9.99

-Crofton Insulated Tumbler – $7.99

-Crane Infusion Pitcher – $6.99

-Crofton 26 pc Food Storage Containers – $9.99

-Gardenline Welcome Mat – $9.99

-Hasbro Toy Story 4 Mr. Potato Head – $8.99

-Crane Men's Swim Trunks – $9.99

-Gardenline Magnetic Fly Screen – $6.99

-Quarter Holder Keychain – $0.99

-Gardenline Table Torch – $8.99

-Lily + Dan Girls Trekking Sandals – $9.99

-Adventuridge Men's Trekking Sandals – $14.99

-Crane Sport Balls – $6.99

-Crane Skipper Balls – $6.99

-Crane Pool – $14.99

-Workzone Tool Chest – $99.99

-Gardenline Instant Canopy – $59.99

-EasyHome 5 in Pedestal Fan – $16.99

-Crane Mega Pool Noodle – $9.99

Aldi Top Deals This Week

July 9, 2019 by Shannon 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Aldi Top Deals

Go HERE to see all the new printable coupons!

Here are the Aldi Top Deals this week starting 7/10/19! Loving the produce and meat this week!

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Aldi Ad Produce and Meat Deals

Tomatoes On The Vine – $.89/lb
Tennessee Whole White Mushrooms, 8 oz – $.99
California Strawberries, 1 lb – $1.19
Large Hass Avocados – $1.19
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs – $1.69/lb
family Pack Chicken Breasts – $1.69/lb
Mandarins, 3 lb – $2.49
Washington Rainer Cherries – $2.79/lb
Garlic Parmesan Marinated Pork Chops – $2.99/lb
Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix – $3.99
Washington Organic Gala Apples, 3 lb – $4.99
Ground Bison, 16 oz – $7.99

Aldi Dairy and Frozen Deals

Season's Choice Steamable Edamame or Shelled Edamame – $1.49
Season's Choice Steamable Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry – $1.59
Fusia Asian Inspirations Heat & Serve Asian Noodle Bowls – $1.99
Journey To Thailand Pad Thai or Thin Rice Noodles – $2.49
Fusia Asian Inspirations Chicken or Pork Egg Rolls – $2.79
Fusia Asian Inspirations Mandarin Orange or General Tso's Chicken – $5.29

Aldi Other Deals

Simply Nature Goat Cheese Macaroni & Cheese – $1.49
Tuscan Garden Greek Yogurt Dressing – $1.99
Fit & Active 100 Calorie Milk Chocolate Yogurt Covered Pretzels – $1.99
Simply Nature Tortilla Dippers – $2.29
LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Organic Popcorn – $2.49
Nature's Nectar Cranberry 100% Juice – $2.69
GT's Strawberry Serenity or Lemonade – $2.89
Silver Hills The Big 16 or Mack's Flax Sprouted Bread – $3.49
Simply Nature Organic Coconut Bars – $3.99
Mamma Chia Prebiotic Organic Squeezes – $4.49

Head over HERE for more Store deals!

Aldi Ad – Weekly Ads & Sales from Aldi

July 2, 2019 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Aldi Ad

Go HERE to see all the new printable coupons!

Here are deals in our local Aldi ad, starting 7/3/19.

Pssst… Did you know you could get all the goodness of Aldi shopping – with none of the hassle? Instacart now delivers Aldi groceries right to your door in most areas! PLUS – get Aldi groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour with Instacart Express – get a FREE 14 Day Trial Here!

Aldi Ad Produce and Meat Deals

Mangoes – $.59
Chicken Thighs – $.79/lb
Peaches – $.99/lb
California Nectarines – $.99/lb
Athena Cantaloupe – $1.19
Blueberries, pint – $1.49
Washington Red Cherries – $1.59/lb
Fresh Family Chicken Breasts – $1.69/lb
Parkview Uncured Beef Franks – $1.99
Large Seedless Watermelon – $2.99
Cattleman's Ranch Unseasoned Bacon Cheddar Black Angus Patties, 2 lb – $5.99
Party Pack Bratwurst – $4.99
Thomas Farms Fresh Lamb Lion Chops- $7.99/lb
Organic Grass Fed Ribeye Steaks – $9.99/lb

Aldi Dairy and Frozen Deals

Happy Farms Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.99
Park Street Deli Homestyle Baked Beans – $1.99
Sundae Shoppe Junior Pops – $1.99
Belmont Ice Cream – $2.19
Little Salad Bar Caprese or Rotini Pasta Salad – $4.99

Other Deals

Little Debbie Star Crunch – $1.49
Choceur Milk Chocolate Bar – $1.49
Benton's Sugar Cones – $1.59
Benton's Honey Graham Crackers – $1.69
PurAqua Purified Water, 24 pk – $1.79
Baker's Corner Giant Marshmallows – $1.99
Coca Cola 12 pk – $3.67

Head over HERE for more Store deals!

Can You Shop Aldi Only? How To Make Aldi Your One Stop Store

June 7, 2019 by Laurie 57 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

See all the best current deals going on at Aldi this week right over HERE!

Could you shop Aldi only? I shop Aldi occasionally for produce, milk, spices and eggs, but have never gone to the store expecting to buy my entire grocery list there.

However, yesterday when I was shopping I noticed that they really do have everything. And the because they don't have so much of everything (for example 101 types of cereal in the cereal aisle like our local Kroger and Meijer do . . . ) I can get in and out without spending hours perusing the aisles.

As a busy mom, spending way too long at the grocery store drives me nuts, and I love that Aldi is small enough that I can quickly get in and out of the store. And, if I forget an item at the checkout lane it doesn't take me too long to run back through the store to get what I missed.

So I started looking closely and questioning if you could buy absolutely everything there? Here are the things I noticed . . .

Aldi has an abundance of snacks, including gluten free options. They also carry Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (priced at $1.85 – I usually only buy them on sale at Kroger for $.99, so that's pretty pricey for me but their store brand is priced at $1.49 per package at least?)

Aldi has tons of baking products. I tried to see if there was anything they were missing, but couldn't find anything we would need that wasn't there. They have olive oil (for just $2.99!), real vanilla, cooking spray and spices.

I tested their Aldi brand semi sweet morsels (for research purposes of course . . . you're welcome.), and honestly they taste almost identical to Nestle Morsels. At $1.79 per bag that's a pretty incredible price (they rarely go below $2 at the grocery store), so I may switch over to buying them completely. (Which is saying something, I'm pretty picky when it comes to chocolate chip cookies!)

Aldi has a huge selection of bread products. I was shocked at the price of English Muffins there – I've paid as much as $3 for them at the local grocery store, but Aldi had them for just $.99!

They also have gluten free items, and be sure to watch for discounts on bread as well. My store had a huge bin of discounted bread for $.25 per loaf (several different types, including whole wheat and low calorie breads, which was all incredibly fresh when I checked it.) I asked the cashier about it and he said their policy is to not let it get closer than 5 days out from their sell by date, so definitely watch for those deals when you're there!

Aldi has a huge selection of dairy products, including eggs, milk, cream cheese, real butter, and even coffee creamer. The best price I noticed was on their store brand cheddar cheese (16 oz. for $3.29), and I'm pretty sure you could find everything your family would need when you're there.

The toughest one for me to buy of course at Aldi is . . . meat. I have never bought meat at Aldi (I'm just funny about that!), but when I asked my cashier he shared that most of their chicken comes from the Tyson distributor, and even looking at the packages they had Butterball Turkeys and Appleton Farms Hams. The prices were decent (although I have seen better prices occasionally on sale at my local grocery store), and Aldi allows you to return items if you're not pleased with them so their meat might just be worth trying out.

(I've had several friends buy meat at Aldi and they've been pleased with their meat ~ I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've purchased meat there!)

Aldi has paper products and cleaning supplies, however you won't find the jillion items you might see at a larger grocery store. We're almost out of toilet paper (gasp!) so I bought some of their store brand TP and while I don't love it quite as much as Quilted Northern, it wasn't too bad. 🙂

They do carry some name brands (like Tide laundry detergent), but the price on that at Aldi is high. If you love name brand items at all I wouldn't recommend shopping Aldi because even though they carry a few of those items they just don't have great prices on them, but if you're willing to try Aldi store brands you can easily save!

Aldi also has pet food, a few pet treats, and kitty litter. I had no idea they carried pet supplies at all, but my dog loved the treats I brought him home yesterday. 🙂
Aldi does carry a very small selection of toiletries, including personal care items, shampoo, and soap. I also noticed sunscreen, razors and even batteries, so you might really be able to make Aldi your one stop shop!

When I asked the cashier about things he's heard people complain about missing at Aldi he mentioned shaving gel and bug spray ~ so you might have to head to another store every once in awhile. But, as I went through the store I realized they really do have just about everything we use (just packaged as Aldi brands), so I'm seriously considering trying a month to see how switching would effect our grocery budget.

I won't try to make the switch until January (the grocery store sales during November and December are too good to miss!), but maybe we'll try out a January-Aldi-Only-Challenge here in 2016. Anyone wanna join me? 🙂

If you shop only Aldi I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I'd love to know how you've saved by shopping there. Leave a comment to share ~ I love hearing from you!

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41 Keto Foods to Buy at Aldi!

May 17, 2019 by Laurie Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

When you're new to Keto it's incredibly helpful to have a keto shopping list on hand so you know what to look for in the store. I was so impressed with the variety of Keto supplies at Aldi – here's a list to help you find all the best Aldi Keto goodies!

Keto Shopping List for Aldi (37 Food Finds!)

Jamie here! I first started Keto on January 9th 2019 – and as of today I am *still* (knock on wood!) really happy with my progress. I've lost 8 inches in my waist (woohoo!) and am down 37 lbs. I feel so much better in general!

Some of you have been following my progress from the first week I went Keto ,to the third week, when I found the comfort of sugar-free sweets 😉

So my latest update is a little bit different – I wanted to help all you Aldi shoppers by sharing some of the AWESOME Keto-friendly foods I found at Aldi! Keep in mind I'm “dirty” Keto – so what might be fine for me, maybe not be right for you 🙂

There are lots of things you THINK might be Keto (and aren't) which are a huge bummer. But there are also several hidden Keto-friendly items you may not have considered! Here are lots of Keto Diet-friendly foods you can find at Aldi (Please note that some of the processed foods mentioned below are not recommended more than once in awhile. Take that for what it's worth!)

Keto-Friendly Dairy

Heavy Whipping Cream
Butter

I can't even tell you HOW MUCH CHEAPER cream and butter are at Aldi than Walmart, Target, and other stores! I love picking up staples like this at my Aldi 🙂

Cheese

Aldi has SO MANY KINDS OF CHEESE!! And it's all pretty inexpensive. Cream cheese to Irish Cheddar – you could go crazy on stocking your fridge with tons of cheese varieties!

Specialty Cheese

I felt like their cheese deserved two mentions you know? Because really Aldi has THREE cheese sections. There's the regular bags of shredded cheese, then there's the fun kinds next to the lunchmeat section, and THEN there's a third area you can find cheese… the specialty section! Look for a special case that usually houses hummus, guacamole, etc… You'll find hard cheeses and seasonal cheeses that will make your Keto heart happy 🙂

Eggs

Aldi has the best price in town on eggs – and if you're doing Keto, there's a good bet you're going through more eggs than normal.

Kerrygold Butter

This is a recommended grass fed butter and it's SUPER EXPENSIVE some places – but just $3.59 at Aldi 🙂

Ghee

Ghee is an ultra clarified butter – and it's even MORE SUPER EXPENSIVE at some places – but not too bad at Aldi!

Keto-Friendly Produce at Aldi

Avocados

Avocados are a good source of healthy fats and lots of Keto folks love to incorporate them into their daily meals. I think the week I was shopping, avocados were only 59¢ each! This varies widely by region and season – but it's a good bet you'll find a nice deal there 🙂

Cauliflower

While I will never be fooled into thinking cauliflower with cheese is macaroni and cheese – some people are better at pretend than me 😉

Squash, Zucchini, Peppers, Fresh Green Beans, and everything else you might want

Onions and Mushrooms

I actually go through a lot of mushrooms to add an extra texture to my omelettes, meat dishes and soups.

Berries Galore!

Blueberries, Rasberries, Strawberries and more are available seasonally at Aldi. While lots of fruits have too many carbs to eat much of, berries are a bit more Keto friendly

Aldi Meats

100% Grass Fed Ground Beef

When you're trying to go grain-free (part of the Keto diet) – eating corn fed beef kind of defeats the purpose. If you're looking to switch over to grass-fed beef, Aldi has their own Simply Nature brand that is pretty affordable!

LOTS OF OTHER MEAT!

So maybe you're not all the way grass-fed, Aldi still has you covered with a nice variety of pork, beef, chicken, ground turkey, and more! I have heard people say they don't buy their meat at Aldi – but I have no idea why. I've bought chicken, beef, turkey and roast there a number of times and it's always been great!

Salmon

Look for Salmon as well as other fresh and frozen fish – varies seasonally.

Bacon

Are you even Keto if you don't buy your pack of bacon every week?? (Just kidding!) Aldi carries a few different types of bacon – some more fancy, and some that are really inexpensive. Check the back of the package to make sure there are no sugars added in the flavoring process!

Cheddar Brats

These are one of my favorite lunches, along with some green beans! I slice them diagonally into medallions and fry them up with some frozen green beans. Yum! I believe they only have 2 carbs per link.

Chicken Sausage

Switch things up a little with this one!

Pepperoni

I like to make my own little pizzas on my almond flour coffee mug bread – so I like to have pepperoni in the fridge always 🙂

Salami

Some people love salami – I'll admit I've NEVER had it but if you need some – they have it!

Aldi Keto Snacks

Chocolate Chip Muffins

I WISH!! Haha – just checking to make sure you were paying attention 😉

Elevation Snack Bars

So many people told me about these things I had to buy a couple boxes! They're only 2 grams of carbs each – but I have to admit, I don't love them. If you're in a pinch though, they'll work!

Pork Rinds

Not a fan! Moving on…. (But I mean they are cheaper here than some places….)

Cheese Crisps

One of my favorite snacks to grab (and they go well with guacamole or keto-friendly salsa too!)

Pecans

Aldi has LOTS of nuts – including roasted and salted varieties, and raw varieties. They're SO much less than my local grocery for a big bag. Pecans are my favorite for Keto – they have lots of fat, medium amount of protein, and the lowest carb count I've found yet!

Organic Guacamole Singles

These are only 2 carbs per tub!

NOT Keto Cheddar Puffs!

I got SO excited when I saw these white cheddar puffs – I totally thought they were going to be like Moon Cheese. But ALAS!! They're made with rice flour or some such nonsense 🙁 Don't be fooled!

Olives and Pickles

I love snacking on briny olives with little sharp cheddar cheese cubes – and Aldi has a few varieties of jumbo stuffed olives as well as plain ones! Plus if you're a pickle person, or need the juice to cure your Keto Flu – they've got you covered!

Fit & Active Water Flavors

They come in little squeezy bottles for on the go – or mix in powders. Either way, if you're getting tired of water it's a nice change!

Gatorade Zero

Lots of people also recommend drinking Gatorade or Powerade Zero during their first couple weeks of trying Keto. It replenishes electrolytes to help stave off the Keto flu! I drank a Powerade Zero a couple times in my first week and my second week, and never got the Keto flu!

More Aldi Keto Finds

Bone Broth

Fair Trade Coffee

I drink a lot of coffee on Keto since I'm mixing my MCT Oil and Collagen into it each morning. (I have to space out my scoops over a few cups) The Aldi Fair Trade coffee is so good and it's only around $3.50 per bag!

Riced Cauliflower

Lots of Keto Recipes sub out noodles, rice and more with Riced Cauliflower. Aldi has large bags for under $2!

Stevia Packets

Now that we have to stay away from sugar, get your stevia for your morning coffee! Although for baking and bigger recipes – you'll probably want to order Swerve or Monkfruit sweeteners 🙂

I know this list isn't exhaustive by any means – but I hope it helps you make your Keto shopping list before you head to Aldi! And guys – I would just LOVE to hear about some of the Keto friendly items you normally grab at the store. Leave me a comment below and I may go try out your suggestions!

Need more Keto Foods You Can Eat?

Also check out my Amazon Keto Favorites in this post here!

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The Ultimate Aldi, Costco, Sam’s, Target & Walmart Price Comparison Sheet

January 25, 2019 by Laurie 20 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

UPDATE: we *just* updated the Ultimate Aldi, Costco, Sam's, Target & Walmart Price Comparison Cheat Sheet with 2019 prices ~ go HERE to print yours!

To get Aldi, Target, Walmart Comparison Sheet, go HERE and download your free PDF.

I'm soooo excited to have this updated, and now all our most popular stores compared on one simple list!

Check out Video over HERE!

The PPP team has just updated this amazing (seriously A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.) reference guide for you to use every time you shop Aldi, Costco, Sam's, Target and Walmart.

I SERIOUSLY LOVE THIS LIST ~ I'm a penny pinching dork and it just makes me happy to always know the best prices!

Now, as always, pricing will vary a bit by area and your store, but this gives you a good basic starting place with an idea of what to really expect at each store.

And if you're like me, I'm betting you'll be a little surprised at how the prices stack up.

I never (ever?) would have expected Walmart and Target to be higher on so many items (not everything, but many things!), so the results were pretty interesting to me.

Here are a few things you need to know to fully take advantage of this list:

These are everyday prices on these items and don't include any special sales at all. If you can wait for a sale at Target or Walmart you'll get a better price, so this is just your starting point.

We did the best we could to compare things evenly across the board. We looked at basic generic brands as much as we were able to (i.e. Up & Up for Target and Great Value for Walmart), and gave you the exact item name so you can compare too.
These prices were updated in the Southeast, so your pricing will vary some by store. This just gives you a handy little reference guide to get an idea of what to expect.
****MOST IMPORTANTLY**** This is such a valuable tool when shopping other store sales. A few weeks ago I was shopping the Mega Sale at Kroger and while I thought I was getting a good price on peanut butter, a quick look at this list let me know that I was getting a serious stock up price. Even if you don't use this list to compare these stores to one another, it is so stinkin' handy so that you'll always know when you're getting the very best price on an item. WOOHOOO! 😉

Okie dokie ~ are you ready for it? Print yours HERE!

Looking for more posts like this? Here you go . . .

I can't wait to hear what you think on these prices and how they stack up ~ leave a comment to share your thoughts!

The Ultimate Aldi, Target & Walmart Price Comparison Sheet

March 14, 2017 by Laurie 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

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To get Aldi, Target, Walmart Comparison Sheet, go HERE and download your free PDF.

I'm soooo excited to have this updated!

The PPP team has just updated this amazing (seriously, amazing) reference guide for you to use every time you shop Aldi, Target, and Walmart.

WOOHOOOOO!

Now, as always, pricing will vary a bit by area and your store, but this gives you a good basic starting place with an idea of what to really expect at each store.

And if you're like me, I'm betting you'll be a little surprised at how the prices stack up.

I never (ever?) would have expected Walmart and Target to be higher on so many items (not everything, but many things!), so the results were pretty interesting to me.

Here are a few things you need to know to fully take advantage of this list:

These are everyday prices on these items and don't include any special sales at all. If you can wait for a sale at Target or Walmart you'll get a better price, so this is just your starting point.

We did the best we could to compare things evenly across the board. We looked at basic generic brands as much as we were able to (i.e. Up & Up for Target and Great Value for Walmart), and gave you the exact item name so you can compare too.
These prices were updated in the Southeast, so your pricing will vary some by store. This just gives you a handy little reference guide to get an idea of what to expect.
You'll want to compare to see how these prices stack up at Costco & Sam's Club as well ~ go HERE to print your free list for those stores.
****MOST IMPORTANTLY**** This is such a valuable tool when shopping other store sales. A few weeks ago I was shopping the Mega Sale at Kroger and while I thought I was getting a good price on peanut butter, a quick look at this list let me know that I was getting a serious stock up price. Even if you don't use this list to compare these stores to one another, it is so stinkin' handy so that you'll always know when you're getting the very best price on an item. WOOHOOO! 😉

Okie dokie ~ are you ready for it? Here we go!

To get Aldi, Target, Walmart Comparison Sheet, go HERE and download your free PDF.

If you'd love to keep up with penny pinching deals I'd sure love for you to sign up for free daily emails too – go HERE and you'll receive a free Freezer Printable Guide just for signing up. Thanks so much for joining PPP!!!)

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I can't wait to hear what you think on these prices and how they stack up ~ leave a comment to share your thoughts!

The Ultimate Aldi, Costco & Sam’s Club Comparison Chart

March 7, 2017 by Laurie 18 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

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Oh my word.

I am so.

sooooooooooo.

Seriously, SOOOOOO .

. . . . excited about this!

(Did you catch that?) 🙂

My awesome PPP team has put together this crazy fun (FREE!) reference guide for you if you ever shop Aldi. Or Costco. Or Sam's Club, and just updated it with 2017 pricing!

You're welcome. 🙂

I was shocked (seriously, SHOCKED) by the results. I really thought Aldi would win just about every price, but you know what?

They don't.

After seeing these prices, I was pretty surprised at which items Aldi sells way cheaper (canned veggies anyone?), which items Sam's Club carries for the very best price (check out the sticks of butter), and which items are worth making a trip to Costco for. (Need cooking spray? Costco's the place to be!)

Of course, as in everything, there are some limits. The prices at Costco and Sam's may be higher (especially on produce) than Aldi, but the size of your pineapple (or watermelon, or whatever), is likely smaller.

And, there's no way to compare Costco's amazingly yummy Ghirardelli brownies to the Aldi Baker's Corner brand (which actually end up costing you more money, WHO KNEW???)

This is a great reference guide that we hope makes your life shopping and deciding where to shop for certain items just a wee bit easier.

So, head on over HERE and print your free list, and please leave a comment to share your thoughts! I'd love to hear which items you're surprised by (a bunch surprised me) ~ let me know what you think.

Note – these prices will vary some by region but this hopefully gives a starting place ~ would love to hear your thoughts on this!

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The Ultimate Aldi Grocery List

January 19, 2017 by Laurie 34 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

I'm so excited about this! If you're not familiar with Aldi, they have fantastic prices on a wide variety of household and grocery staples without the need to clip coupons or wait for big sales, and we thought it would be fun to put together the Ultimate Aldi Grocery List to help you get started.

If you just don't have the time to coupon and stock-up during sales cycles, shopping at Aldi week in and week out can *really* help lower your grocery budget.

And they make it easy.

I love that.

So, because I really do just love Aldi shopping, the PPP team put together this FREE Aldi Grocery List here. (Yay!)

This list walks you aisle by aisle through the store – starting in snacks and ending in frozen foods (a kinda-crazy setup that's unique to Aldi, so hopefully this will make life easier for you.)

Check the boxes for everything you need in each aisle from baking soda to bananas to bath tissue – with a little extra room for anything extra you think of when you shop.

Easy peasy. 🙂

Print out a new one each week, grab your quarter and reusable grocery sacks, and you're ready to go. (New to Aldi? Besides needing quarters and bags – you'll want to check out the 22 Secrets to Shopping at Aldi before heading out.)

Don't miss this list 20 Items You Need to Get at Aldi – here are just a few highlights to watch for:

Gluten Free & Organic Foods – GREAT prices and great selection
Milk – CRAZY Cheap milk, prices vary by region
Produce – Avocados for 49¢, Bananas 44¢/lb and I've even seen Fuji Apples for $1.99 for a 3 lb bag
Cereal – Around $1.29 a Box (varies by type)
Snacks – Around $1 for Tortilla Chips, $1.50 for many others
Baking Supplies – Lots of rock bottom deals – Baking Soda is just 49¢
Taco Supplies – Tortillas for $1.49, Taco Seasoning 35¢, Beans 49¢, etc…
And check that seasonal aisle for fun new items every week!

What are your favorite things to buy at Aldi? Leave a comment to share, I love hearing from you!

Looking for more info on Aldi? Here you go . . .

Holiday Food Box Price List

November 9, 2016 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start looking for bargains on Holiday Food Boxes!

One of the biggest reason we do what we do on this site, is to help you save abundantly for your own families and in turn give back to charity, so the season of giving is our favorite time of year . . . this is what it’s all about. 🙂

During the Holidays we’ll keep a Holiday Food Box Match Up list, and hopefully we’ll all be able to save and give abundantly this season. In most areas Holiday Food Box items are due between November 15th and 23rd. Most of these items typically go on sale over the next few weeks (except sweet potatoes and applesauce, if memory serves me right.) 😉

Frequently Requested Holiday Food Box Items

2 Boxes of stuffing mix (“bags” tend to split and spill)
2 cans/jars of gravy or 2 pkgs of powdered gravy mix
1 box of Instant Potatoes or 2 cans of Potatoes
4 cans vegetables (Sweet peas, Green beans, Corn, other)
2 boxes of macaroni & Cheese (1 large or 2 small boxes)
1 can of tuna
1 can of diced tomatoes
3 cans of fruit
2 cans of sweet potatoes (1 large or 2 small)
1 complete dessert item – cake mix and frosting or brownie mix or graham pie crust and fruit pie filling or cookie mix or any complete boxed dessert

Here are the best deals we'll see this week . . .

Target

Prices good through 11/23

Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 14.5 – 15.25 oz – $0.59

Use $.40/4 coupon from the 11/6 SmartSource insert
$.49 after coupon

Starkist Tuna – $0.89

Stove Top Stuffing – $0.75

Market Pantry Canned Tomatoes – $.77

Betty Crocker Cake Mix – $1

Use $.75/3 printable
$.75 after coupon

Heinz Gravy – $1

Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes – $1

Market Pantry Fruit Cocktail – $.99

Bruce's Yams – $2.39

Prices good through 11/23

Del Monte Canned Tomatoes -$.49 Mega Sale Price

Use $1.00/4 Del Monte Diced, Stewed or Whole Tomatoes – 10-2-16 SS
$.24 after coupon

Campbell's gravy – $.39 Mega Sale Price

Pillsbury Cake Mix, 15.25 oz – $.69 Mega Sale Price

Green Giant Vegetables, 15.25 oz – $.49 Mega Sale Price

Chicken of the Sea Tuna -$.89

Del Monte Fruit, 15.25 oz – $.89 Mega Sale Price

Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix, 6 oz – $.99 Mega Sale Price

Bruce's Yams ( 40 oz) – $2.50

Starts 11/9 or 11/10

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Classic Gravy Mix, 1 – 2.5 oz – $0.67

Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 11 – 15.25 oz – $0.75

Use $0.40/4 Del Monte Canned Vegetables Single Cans – 11-6-16 SS (exp. 01/14/17)
$.55 after coupon

Betty Crocker Delights Brownie, Cake, Bar or Cookie Mix, 12 – 21 oz – $0.85

Use $0.75/3 Betty Crocker Baking Mix or Frosting
$.60 after coupon

Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix, 6 oz – $0.99

Chicken of the Sea Tuna -$.89

Tuttorosso Canned Tomatoes, 28 oz – $1

Use $1.00/3 Tuttorosso Tomato Products – 9-18-16 SS; Includes 14.5 oz or larger only (exp. 11/30/16)
$.67 after coupon

Kraft Stove Top Stuffing – $1.25

Heinz Gravy – $1.50

Great Value Boxed Potatoes – $0.88

Libby's Canned Vegetables – $.50

Great Value Macaroni & Cheese – $.75 or Kraft Macaroni & Cheese – $1.25

Great Value Tuna – $.68

Great Value Fruit Cocktail – $.88

Sugar Sam Sweet Potatoes (29 oz) – $1.38

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix – $1

Use $.75/3 printable
$.75 after coupon

Chef's Cupboard Stuffing Mix – $.89

Stonemill Gravy Mix – $.35

Chef's Cupboard Gravy Packets – $.35

Chef Cupboard Potatoes – $.79

Happy Harvest Canned Vegetables – $.49

Cheese Club Macaroni & Cheese – $.33

Northern Catch Chunk Tuna $.65

Happy Harvest Diced Tomatoes – $.55

Sweet Harvest Tropical Fruit Salad – $.89

Happy Harvest Candied Yams (29 oz) – $1.49

Baker's Corner Brownie Mix – $2.49

If you’re unsure of where to give in your community, send us an email at contact@ passionatepenny pincher.com (leave out spaces) and we’ll help you find one. . . Happy Giving!

Aldi Now Accepting Credit Cards!

March 2, 2016 by Laurie 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Attention Aldi shoppers! It has been announced that as of March 1, Aldi is now accepting credit cards at all of its stores across the country (with no impact on the price customers pay for the products they love!). Yet another way Aldi is making grocery shopping as simple and enjoyable as possible. Plus, they are also expanding their gluten-free and organic produce and meat selections ~ love that!

Don't forget to check out these 22 Secrets You Need To Know Before Shopping Aldi (and you can now add “credit cards” to #1!).

Check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop!

SavingStar: 20% Off Fresh Bananas ($.23/lb at Aldi!)

February 11, 2016 by Laurie 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Don’t miss this SavingStar Healthy Offer coupon for 20% Off Any Brand of Fresh Bananas! Download this offer today and use by 2/15/16. Aldi has banana on sale for $.29 per lb this week, dropping the price to $.23 per lb after SavingStar!

Check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

22 Secrets You Need To Know Before Shopping Aldi

January 14, 2016 by Laurie 40 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Y'all know I talk alot about shopping Aldi to easily save big for your family, and just last week a reader emailed to thank me because she was saving so much more each week just by shopping there.

But, if you've never shopped Aldi before there are a few things to know before you shop, and if you're a seasoned Aldi shopper I hunted down a few hints that may surprise you. I'm going to pretend you've never ever set foot in Aldi before, and give you the nitty gritty on saving big while you're there!

Honestly, what makes me happiest about shopping Aldi is watching a super-cute-pulled-together older couple pull up in their BMW to shop. I manage to see one every. single. time.

If you don't have to pay for more, why on earth would you?

Aldi shopping is for all the smart folks out there. 😉

Here are a few secrets you need to know so you can join in too.

1. Aldi only accepts cash, debit cards, and EBT cards.

Most Aldi stores do now accept credit cards.

2. Aldi’s requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)

3. You’ll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi’s.

When you return the cart, you’ll get your quarter back.

4. Aldi’s does not accept manufacturer coupons.

However, very occasionally you'll find an Aldi store coupon in your local paper, especially when a new store opens in your area.

5. Aldi’s sale ad varies some by location.

To view your local store’s ad, go HERE.

6. Aldi almost always has the best price on milk and eggs you'll find in your area.

Sometimes milk and eggs at Sam's or Costco are a few cents less, but if you don't have a Sam's or Costco membership, shopping Aldi can save a bundle without paying membership fees at those stores.

7. Aldi carries a ton of gluten free foods.

8. Shopping at Aldi is EASY.

Especially if you have small children, Aldi shopping is just a wee bit easier than shopping other stores. I love that I can get in and out in less than 20 minutes (even for a big grocery trip), because Aldi doesn't carry all the clutter that other stores tend to keep.

9. Use cashback apps at Aldi to save even more.

Mobisave and Checkout 51 both allow you to get cash back when you purchase items at Aldi, which is such an easy way to save! Yesterday when shopping I was able to get $.50 back on bread, $.50 back on milk and $.30 back on milk just by scanning my receipt on my Mobisave app. Love it!

10. Watch for store coupons inside Aldi.

Every once in awhile you'll luck upon a store coupon at Aldi, usually on items that are reduced in the meat department.

11. Watch for Aldi Holiday clearance.

After any major holiday (Valentine's, Christmas, Easter, etc.) your store should have a few items reduced pretty significantly. My store still had Christmas clearance on sale when I shopped yesterday!

12. Aldi and Trader Joe's are the same brand.

If you love Trader Joe's, you might as well shop Aldi. Your shopping experience will be a little more bare bones, but you won't pay inflated prices for a fancier store.

13. Aldi only hires people aged 18 and up (and pay very well.)

My 15-year-old has been looking for a job, so yesterday while shopping I asked for more information (they had a sign up looking for help.) The cashier said she loved working there, and that “full time” at Aldi is considered 30 hours per week, which means she gets a generous health benefits package.

At our store starting pay is $12/hour, and our cashier really was pleased with her job there (I loved hearing that!)

14. If you don't like an item at Aldi, return it.

If you purchase an item at Aldi and aren't pleased with it, return it for a double back guarantee. Go HERE to learn more.

15. Aldi keeps their prices low by keeping things bare bones.

Nothing's fancy at Aldi.

Like, nothing.

When you check out, no one's going to bag your groceries for you, you'll return your own cart to keep their prices lower, and the entire store is geared toward cost efficiency.
The plus side to that is that you save money because of a no-frills experience ~ which is worth it for me.

16. Watch for price reductions.

Aldi regularly has certain “price reductions” available throughout the store. Watch for those savings to save even more!

17. Buy meat on Wednesdays (and produce too.)

Watch for special meat specials available on Wednesdays only as well ~ these quickly sell out so if you shop too late you may miss this one.

18. Meat isn't always a great price at Aldi.

I honestly haven't found meat to be a great price at Aldi, so usually stock up at Kroger or Fresh Thyme Market (Sprouts.) Be sure to know your stock up price on meat before shopping so you never pay too much at Aldi (or anywhere.)

19. Name brands are typically priced too high at Aldi.

Aldi carries very few name brands, and what they do carry is usually priced to high. If you absolutely love name brands Aldi probably isn't the best place to shop ~ instead wait for your favorite brands to go on sale at your local grocery.

20. Find out when your sale ad starts to get the best price on produce.

By shopping the day your sale ad starts you'll get the pick of the best produce at Aldi. If you have to shop later in the week, ask your cashier when that day additional produce trucks normally come and shop soon after the truck delivers.

21. Most Walmart stores will price match Aldi as a competitor.

Learn more HERE.

22. Bonus tip ~ Aldi originated in Europe, and has great chocolate. 🙂

Check out more Aldi history over HERE.

And, if you love shopping Aldi, you can learn to make 12 freezer friendly meals at Aldi for just $70 with this handy dandy list. I love that you can so easily walk into the store and stock up on everything you need for a few week's worth of meals. Head on over HERE to check it out ~ just $2.49 for the menu plan package right now!

Here are a few more Aldi menu plans as well . . .

25 Meals at Aldi For Under $150 $1.97
20 Slow Cooker Meals at Aldi For Under $150 $1.97
25 Gluten Free Meals at Aldi for Under $150 $1.97

Do you love shopping Aldi? I'd love to hear any other tips you have when you shop! It's definitely a favorite place for me to quickly get in and out of, and for the most part I've been incredibly pleased with everything I've bought there. Leave a comment to share your thoughts!

Looking for more info on Aldi? Here you go . . .

The Ultimate Aldi, Costco & Sam’s Club Comparison Chart

September 6, 2015 by Laurie 87 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Love pinching pennies? Download PPP's grocery stock up price cheat sheet when you like PPP on Facebook, or sign up for free daily emails to get our free freezer printable.

WOOHOOO! Sam’s Club and Groupon are offering their awesome voucher deal again,which means it’s a great time to try out a Sam’s Club Membership! For $25 (wayyyyy less than the regular cost of a membership), you’ll get:

Sam’s Club membership ($45 value)
One complimentary membership for spouse or other household member
$5 eGift Card (allow 5-7 days for delivery)
Free Rotisserie Chicken loaded to membership card within 24 hours of activation

This is only offered one or two times a year, and is available while supplies last. If you’ve been considering a Sam’s purchase at all (read this to see what PPP thinks about Sam’s Memberships), this is definitely worth checking out! (Valid for new members, or those who have not had a membership within the last 6 months).

Take a minute to also download our free Aldi, Target & Walmart Price Comparison Sheet also while you're here.

You guys.

I am so.

sooooooooooo.

Seriously, SO.

. . . . excited about this! (Did you catch that?) 🙂

My awesome PPP team has put together this crazy fun (FREE!) reference guide for you if you ever shop Aldi. Or Costco. Or Sam's Club.

You're welcome. 🙂

I was shocked (seriously, SHOCKED) by the results. I really thought Aldi would win just about every price, but you know what?

They don't.

Case in point? Vanilla extract.

Don't believe me? Go see for yourself.

CRAZINESS, right?

After seeing these prices I was pretty surprised at which items Aldi sells way cheaper (canned veggies anyone?), which items Sam's Club carries for the very best price (butter sticks . . . ), and which items are worth making a trip to Costco for. (Need aluminum foil? Costco's the place to be!)

And, there's no way to compare Costco's amazingly yummy Ghirardelli brownies to the Aldi Baker's Corner brand (which actually end up costing you more money. WHO KNEW???)

But, this is a great reference guide that we hope makes your life shopping and deciding where to shop for certain items just a wee bit easier.

Note – these prices will vary some by region but this hopefully gives a starting place ~ would love to hear your thoughts on this!

Huge (HUGE) thanks to my friends Shannon and Cheryl who just did a crazy amazing job putting this list together. I briefly mentioned the idea to Shannon last week and she totally took on the challenge, then Cheryl did an incredible job “prettying” it up for you guys. They love y'all and work so hard to make your life easier! There's no way I could do all this without them as well as a few other behind the scenes helpers, and I'm just so thankful for them.

Looking for more posts like this? Here you go . . .

Aldi: Blueberries and Strawberries $.99

June 30, 2015 by Laurie Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Do you live near an Aldi? Take a peek in your local ad to see if your store has blueberries and strawberries on sale for $.99 through 7/4/15! That is a great price and makes for an easy way to stock up on the cheap (you can even freeze the extras to use in smoothies or baked goods!). You can also price match at Walmart.

Thanks, For The Mommas for the heads up and photo! To see your Aldi ad online, go HERE.

Gluten Free Savings at Aldi

March 19, 2015 by Laurie 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Aldi also had 8″ baskets for $1.99 – I loved these and brought one home with me!

Yesterday I did some price checking for organic item prices at Fresh Thyme Market and Aldi (I'm still in shock ~ yikes!) and while I was working on a stock up price for those noticed a ton of gluten free options at Aldi! Honestly I don't know how these prices stack up to sales at other stores, but thought they might be helpful to have on hand if you or someone you know has a gluten allergy.

Here's what I found . . .

Gluten Free Baked Cookes $2.49 6 oz package (compare to Enjoy Life cookies $3.37 at Amazon)

Gluten Free Granola $3.49 12 oz package (compare to Bob's Red Mill $4.47 at Amazon)

Almond Butter $5.49 12 oz package (compare to $6.63 on Amazon)

Gluten Free Pizza Crust $2.99 15-19 oz package (compare to $3.09 on Amazon)

Gluten Free Pasta $1.29 16 oz package (compare to $1.98 on Amazon)

Gluten Free Snack Crackers or Pretzels $1.89 8 oz package (compare to $3.98 at Amazon)

Have you found other great gluten free savings at Aldi? Leave a comment to share!

Aldi Ad: 3/4/15-3/10/15

March 4, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad here starting 3/4/15. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (3/4/15-3/10/15)

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Shannon’s Aldi Trip: Spent $8.75

February 26, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here's what I grabbed at Aldi this week! I was excited to stock up on produce, and love that Aldi now carries organic produce as well at a reasonable price!

Bought 1 Green Peppers $.99
Bought 2 lb Organic Bananas $1.38
Bought 2 lb bag $1.98
Bought 1 Organic Spinach $2.49

Paid $8.75 out of pocket

If you regularly shop Walmart, don't forget you can price match the Aldi ad there as well. Go HERE to learn how, and if you have a Fresh Thyme Market in your area see they're fantastic produce deals this week as well!

See all the Aldi deals this week!

Aldi Ad: 2/25/15-3/3/15

February 25, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad here starting 2/25/15. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (2/25/15-3/3/15)

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Aldi Ad: 1/28/15 – 1/3/15

January 28, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad here starting 1/21/15. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (1/28/15 – 1/3/15)

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Shannon’s Aldi Trip: Spent $8 + Aldi Clearance Deals?

January 7, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here's what I picked up this week at Aldi! I was really excited about scoring such a great deal on organic bananas ~ since you can freeze bananas this made for a great deal!

Bought 1 Organic Spinach $2.49
Bought 1 Organic Banana's (2 lb) $.39 WOW!
Bought 3 pk of Garlic $.99
Bought 1 Organic Apples (3 lb) $2.69
Bought 1 Bag Cheese Puffs $.79

Paid $8.01 out of pocket

Our store also had quite a bit of clearance deals throughout the store as well.

I'm betting Aldi clearance will vary by store, but be on the lookout if you're planning an Aldi trip soon!

See all the Aldi deals this week!

Aldi Ad:12/17/14-12/24/14

December 17, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in the Aldi's ad starting 12/17/14. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (12/17/14-12/24/14)

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Aldi Baking Items

December 13, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are some deals I saw while running into Aldi to grab some baking supplies! If you need to stock up on baking goods this Christmas season, Aldi has some great everyday low prices.

Coconut Oil $4.99

Brown and Powdered Sugar $.99

Evaporated Milk $.65

Sweetened Condensed Milk $1.19

Milk Chocolate Chips $1.99 (Kroger has Nestle for $2 right now)

Baker's Corner Semi Sweet or Unsweetened Chocolate Bars $1.99

Marshmallows $.89

Baker's Corner Baking Cocoa $2.19

Spices $.99

Baker's Corner Marshmallow Creme $.89

Baker's Corner Muffin Mix $1.99

Baker's Corner Baking Soda $.49

Almond Bark $2.69

Baker's Corner Canned 100% Pumpkin $.89

Southern Grove Pecans 6 oz $2.99

See all the Aldi deals this week!

Sam’s, Costco, Aldi and Amazon Trash Bag Price Comparison

October 28, 2014 by Shannon 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here's a quick price check on trash bags at Costco, Sam's, Aldi and Amazon!

Sam's- Glad Trash Bags Force Flex $15.58 or $.12 per bag
Costco- Glad Trash Bags Force Flex $15.59 or $.12 per bag
Aldi- Boulder Flex Odor Control Trash Bags 40 ct $4.99 or $.12 per bag
Amazon- Glad Trash Bags 68 ct $8.67 when you have Subscribe and Save and clip 10% coupon or $.13 per bag

Tie

Sam's- Member's Mark Trash Bags 180 ct $12.38 or $.07 per bag ($.0068) I bought these when I got the Sam's Gift card and really like them
Costco- Kirkland Trash Bags 200 ct $14.39 or $.07 per bag ($.0072)
Amazon- Kirkland Trash Bags Signature Bags 200 ct $25.96 Shipped or $.13 per bag
Aldi- Boulder Trash Bags with drawstrings 45 ct $4.99 or $.12 per bag

WINNER = SAM’S

Don't forget you can still get a free Sam's Club Membership after special savings and discounts right now! Go HERE to learn more, and leave a comment if you've found other ways to pinch a penny on trash bags.

Five Items I Was Surprised To Find At Aldi

October 27, 2014 by Laurie 18 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

I made a quick run to Aldi today, and was pretty surprised that they carried quite a few items I didn't know they had! I've always picked up fresh produce and string cheese there (they consistently have the best price on string cheese), but there were some new items that caught my eye today. Here were the things I noticed that you may have missed too . . .

1. K-Cups priced at $4.99/12 or $.41 each (compare to $.31 per K-Cup at Amazon)

2. Lots of gluten free options (LOTS!)

3. Coconut Oil (great price!)

4. Organic Cereal (Simply Nature Organic Walnut or Tropical Mango Passion $1.99 per box) as well as quite a bit of Organic Produce (I haven't priced it to be sure this is a great deal compared to your local grocery store ~ I would love to hear your thoughts on it if you normally shop organic)

5. Whole Wheat Flour ($2.29 – I forgot to take a picture!) and spices/seasonings (I actually knew this one, but didn't want you to miss it – they have tons for just $.99 which is a great way to save!)

Don't miss my list of 20 more items you need to buy at Aldi!

What other items do you purchase at Aldi that help your family save? I would love to hear them ~ it's been a few weeks since I've been to Aldi so I was thrilled to stock up on whole wheat flour and fresh produce easily this week. Love that store! 😉

Shannon’s Aldi Trip: Spent $12.53

October 23, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here's what I grabbed at Aldi today for $12.53! I was super excited because I really thought I'd spend more. We were completely out of chips and produce, plus I needed pretzels for my daughters class. Here's what I bought . . .

Bought 2 Pretzels $1.29
Bought 1 Bag of Spinach $1.79
Bought 1 Garlic Salt $.99
Bought 1 Mushrooms $1.25
Bought 1 Ranch Tortilla $1.29
Bought 1 Potato Chips $1.49
Bought 1 Cheese Curls $0.99
Bought 1 Kidney Beans $.59
Bought Banana's $.63

Paid $12.53 out of pocket

See all the Aldi deals this week!

Aldi Ad:10/22/14-10/28/14

October 22, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad here starting 10/22/14. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (10/22/14-10/28/14)

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Aldi Ad:10/15/14-10/21/14

October 15, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad starting 10/15/14. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (10/15/14-10/21/14)

[favado_chain_region_lists cr_id='136808′ name='Aldi – Georgia/Southern South Carolina' cr_status='draft']
Click “display all matchups” for the complete list of deals.

Aldi Ad:10/8/14-10/14/14

October 8, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad starting 10/8/14. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (10/8/14-10/14/14)

[favado_chain_region_lists cr_id='136808′ name='Aldi – Georgia/Southern South Carolina' cr_status='draft']

Click “display all matchups” for the complete list of deals.

Large Pumpkins Possibly $1.99 at Aldi

October 6, 2014 by Laurie Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

It looks like pumpkins may have dropped down in price to just $1.99 at your local Aldi! These will definitely vary by area, so let me know what you find at your local Aldi. I'm excited to swing by mine and check it out!

Thanks, Birmingham Bargain Mom for the deal and photo! See all the deals at Aldi this week.

Shopping Trips This Week: Kroger, Target, Publix & CVS

October 3, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here’s a roundup of all we bought with links to the coupon matchups so you can pinch those pennies too! Leave a comment to let us know how you did ~ we love hearing from you.

Spent $66 at Kroger (only using 2 coupons)

Spent $19 for $66 in Groceries at Target

Spent $31 for $100 on Groceries at Publix

Spent $2 for $17 in Products at CVS

Aldi Ad:10/1/14-10/7/14

October 1, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad starting 10/1/14. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

North Alabama Produce prices are:

Asparagus 1 lb $1.49

Baby Bella Mushrooms $.99

Carrots 2 lb $.49

Pumpkins $1.99

Sweet Onions 2 lb bag $.99

Sweet Potatoes 3 lb $.99

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (10/1/14-10/7/14)

[favado_chain_region_lists cr_id='136808′ name='Aldi – Georgia/Southern South Carolina' cr_status='draft']

Click “display all matchups” for the complete list of deals.

Aldi Ad: 9/24/14 – 9/30/14

September 24, 2014 by Laurie Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad here in North Alabama. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Weekly Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (Alabama, Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Mississippi)

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Aldi Ad: 9/17/14-9/23/14

September 17, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad starting 9/17/14. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.

Aldi Ad (9/17/14-9/23/14 North Alabama)

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Shopping Trips This Week: Kroger, Costco, Target, CVS & Publix

September 12, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here’s a roundup of all we bought with links to the coupon matchups so you can pinch those pennies too! Leave a comment to let us know how you did ~ we love hearing from you.

kroger

$16.45 at Kroger

costco

$17 at Costco

cvs

Spent $3 out of pocket for $54 in products at CVS

kroger

Spent $30 for $76 in Groceries at Kroger

publix910

Spent $10 for $64 in Groceries at Publix

target9814

Spent $6.90 at Target

Aldi Ad:9/10/14-9/16/14

September 9, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Here are deals in our local Aldi's ad starting 9/10/14 here in North Alabama. If you live in another city, you'll want to verify that the prices at your local Aldi are the same by viewing your online weekly ad over HERE, and check out the complete Aldi Ad before you shop.

Here are a few tips to remember before shopping at Aldi's:

Aldi's accepts ONLY cash, debit or EBT cards.
Aldi's requires you to bring your own bags (or you can purchase them for $.06 per bag at the store.)
You'll need to pay a quarter to use a cart at Aldi's. When you return the cart, you'll get the quarter back.
Aldi's does not accept manufacturer coupons (however they have had a few Aldi's Store coupons recently in a few local papers.)
As far as I can tell, the Aldi's sale ad varies by store. To view your store's ad, go HERE.