Bargains make me pleased as punch!

(photo from aldi.us)

I'm a bargain shopper from way back. In fact, I'm from a long (really long) line of bargain shoppers! I'm talking, hineys in the air....fully committed to dig through that clearance bin...bargain shoppers.


Most bargain shoppers go through the couponing phase. I never had a binder, but don't let that fool you...I was serious with a pair of scissors!


While I still appreciate the value of a good coupon, I obsess less. Yes, I realized it had become an obsession when I considered digging through a dumpster for circulars.


Notice I said "considered"!


The Queen of Bargains (my Mom, who is also the Grammar Queen...she is multi-fabulous) called one day and told me she had been to a new grocery store in her area. Aldi had just moved to our area as well so I was anxious to try it.


My first trip, I left with two weeks of groceries for $130! Needless to say, The bargain lover in me was pleased as punch (I love punch).


I won't deceive you, it's a BASIC store and their products aren't always consistent. On a regular day, they have 75% of my grocery list. I love paying $1.19 for a dozen eggs, so I'll go to The Wal-Marts (aka: Wal-Mart) for the other 25%.


For instance, I stopped for a few items while in town the other day.

I purchased a gallon of milk, six roma tomatoes, 3 bell peppers, jicama, and a chocolate treat for $5.24! You heard me, $5.24 (and the chocolate treat was a gift...sweet score)!

This is not an advertisement for Aldi. It is, however, a public service announcement! I would want you to share the same kind of bargain with me, it's what friends do! Right?

Thank you for letting me share, I hope you'll become an Aldi fan (just not on Saturdays, it's madness in there)!

Here's to bargain shoppers everywhere!!

Visit their website to find an Aldi near you (don't forget to check out their sale circular).