The first time I stepped foot in an Aldi I took one look around and sprinted straight back out the door. Or I would have but they block the exit and force you to make a lap around the Aldi to get back out to civilization.
It wasn't until we moved to South Carolina and a friend kept talking about it that I gave Aldi another chance. Now that I know how it works I absolutely love it! Seriously, I save a solid 30% compared to what the same groceries cost at Walmart and easily 40-50% compared to a grocery store like Publix unless you do some serious couponing (and I am NOT one of those people).
Here is what you need to know about Aldi-
1. You rent a cart for a quarter. If you don't have a quarter you can always get change inside.
2. Bring your own bags. You can buy bags but they look at you like you are a monster. Or pretend you remembered your bags and just pile it in the trunk like I do.
3. The people who ring up your cart are fast as lightening. Do not be on your cell phone. They will lecture you- around here it is likely to be in German and you will not ever do that again.
4. Aldi only takes cash or debit. Don't forget or it is super embarrassing. I am notorious for forgetting.
5. The weekly meat special is on Wednesday. Old people will mow you down to get one. Watch out.
6. They have a pretty good selection of organic fruits/veggies and a great SUPER CHEAP selection of not organic produce. Most of the produce is local which makes it cheaper.
7. They sell soy milk, regular milk and almond milk. All is no GMO.
8. The eggs are hormone and preservative free.
9. They have a growing selection of gluten free products.
10. The Aldi brand diapers and coke are horrible. Other than that I have liked everything else.
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