Frugal Food For The Soul; Shop Aldi

When deciding between eating well and saving money, always choose both.

Basically if you aren’t shopping at Aldi, you’re spending too much money on groceries.

Shop vegan, organic, keto, whole 30 or gluten free, your Aldi haul possibilities are literally endless for you and your family.

Whether you want to step up your smoothie game, restock on household basics or looking to try something new – Aldi is the place for you.

Just incase you’ve been living under a rock let me clarify their backstory. There’s a lot of misconception that since Aldi is a discount grocery store, “that’s where the poor people shop” or that the food is a lower quality. WRONG! Aldi teams up with local farmers to provide us with the yummiest and most inexpensive produce – fruits, veggies, meats, you name it! $150 gets my family two weeks worth of groceries. Woahh saving money and getting quality food! 

My personal list of perks could go on and on but here are my top 7 favorite reasons to visit my local Aldi’s and why you should too!

• Prices, prices, prices: $2.99 for a case of seltzers, a gallon of whole milk for under $2, flax/chia/hemp seeds for only $4 a bag (double the price anywhere else). If you’re a beer drinker like me then Aldi’s should be your new spot to pick up some brew, for example, a 6 pack of their version of Blue Moon is only $5.99 and it tastes the same, maybe even better! Produce is 1/2 the price if not more than Stop&Shop or other grocers! The all around savings on everything you buy is insane. 
• Aldi’s twice as nice policy: Although Aldi does carry “name brand” items such as Gold Fish, Coke and a handful more, most of their inventory is their own specific brand. (Which I’m a sucker for!) Literally anything and everything I’ve ever consumed from there is so tasty and fresh, no matter which Aldi I’m shopping at. BUT if you find yourself with a product you aren’t too keen on Aldi is literally twice as nice; they replace your item within reason and refund your money 100%.
• Unique finds: Going along with their twice as nice policy and getting a refund if you buy something you don’t like — that’s never happened to me, I love the new things I try from there, always! A few of my favorites include their organic Coconut Chia Granola Cereal, organic Antioxidant Power pomegranate, tart cherry, purple carrot, blueberry 100% juice! Their German coffee is one of the yummiest cups of coffee I’ve ever had (and as a mom of a toddler I run on a lot of coffee!), the list is endless I swear it, but those are my top three at the moment.
• Little Journeys Section: Although I am a Pampers mom and don’t buy Aldi’s brand of diapers, I have heard good things and I’ve seen the price tags, SO CHEAP! Specifically I purchase their baby juice and snacks for my little one. They have a pretty wide selection for a small store, of baby products for moms who are looking to save some money; from diapers, wipes, bath products, formula, snacks and drinks. My Aldi trip wouldn’t be complete without a trip down the baby aisle to take a peak.
• Family owned: The thousands of Aldi stores across the globe are all family owned and I genuinely feel like the cofounders and the employees care about my family and what we eat – whether it’s during our shopping experience or at home.
• Ibotta: As you can see from this post, and from tons of my other posts, I am a stay-at-home mom on a tight budget so I’m looking to cut corners and save pennies anyway and everywhere I can. Although Aldi doesn’t except manufacturer coupons, Ibotta still excepts your receipts and items on your receipts for cash back, heck yes! 
• Green Initiative: As I’m sure you’ve heard by now Aldi is unique in their ways by requiring a quarter to borrow a shopping cart (which you get back at the end of your trip) and they also do not have bags for your groceries – you bring your own bags and/or boxes. I love this. Not only is it 2019 and everyone should have a reusable tote(s), I find most people do actually, but people “forget” to use them in their day to day lives, Aldi is special in that way. The store(s) train you to use your reusable totes on all of your outings, no matter what store you’re shopping at!

My list of perks could go on and on, but I won’t keep you.

I just wanted to share one of my absolute favorite grocery stores, one in which I 100% trust to feed not only myself but my 1 yr. old daughter and my pets.

I hope I’ve inspired you to check out your local Aldi store – whether you’re a returning customer or a new customer. I’m sure they’ll be glad to serve.

Don’t forget, when deciding between eating well and saving money — always choose both, shop Aldi, and bring along your quarter and reusable totes!