(photo from aldi.us)
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!!
