Comments on: Shopping at Aldi

By: Mim

Mim — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:17:19 +0000

I grew up with an Aldi’s in my town. So, I’ve always known how great they are. Did you know Aldi’s is a German company? I was in Germany in Jan. of 2007 and went in to an Aldi’s there. Fascinating. Tons more beauty products then we have. And wine and lots of german fare, which was cool to see. My fav thing there that I wish they would bring to the Aldi’s in the states…..Large tubes of concentrated tomato paste. The ones in the other grocery stores are half the size and double the price! Aldi’s Rocks!

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:56:48 +0000

Ok I have NEVER heard of this store. May have to test it out.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:23:12 +0000

FYI, Aldi and Trader Joe’s are owned by the same people. I have actually heard a TJ employee telling a customer to head to Aldi for a better deal on produce. It’s true. I once felt too superior to be bothered with Aldi, but I have repented and am now a die-hard devotee.

By: Lynn Marie

Lynn Marie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:00:22 +0000

After reading the comments here I feel like a hillbilly! No Aldi up here and no TJ’s either. Man we must live way deep in the woods!

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:37:46 +0000

I agree with Megan in their online shopping guide.

At aldi.com you can look up recipes, add them to your “cookbook”, click and drag them into a menu for the week and create a shopping list with all the ingredients needed with just a few more clicks.

I tried it last night. I think with a little more practice it will become my new way of shopping. LOVED IT!

By: Stretch Mark Mama

Stretch Mark Mama — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:33:18 +0000

Gave up my Aldi for Trader Joes. Be glad Aldi food is cheap. TJ is not. (Therefore, I never shop there.) But I know lots of people who swear by certain things they buy there.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:45:01 +0000

Yes, we have an Aldi’s – only a 10 minute drive. I have not tried the laundry soap/soda/personal hygiene items (like shampoo) – usually have best luck with Wegmans store brand. But the dairy, canned/boxed goods are good – most of the frozen food too.
Also definitely a good price on the snack items.

I love the simplicity of shopping there. The Superstores are just so overwhelming for an older gal like me – I miss the old small town IGA’s and Red & Whites. Or shall I really confess that I spend WAY-TOO-MUCH at the big stores – too tempting to buy all the extra goodies I don’t need. The minute I walk in the superstores my budget completely leaves my head and I am in lala land!

Back to Aldi: The coffee is decent, and I have heard that the diapers/wipes are good too.
The Fit & Active products are
good too (canned fruit/chips, etc.)

Will definitely the try the skin care line – thanks for the tip!

Rhonda

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:29:46 +0000

I grew up with an Aldi store, and loved that we could always get a soda there, because they were like 5 cents a can.
Moved to Colorado when I got married, and was without one for the last five years. And now? We have one in GERMANY!! Love it! Except the fact that the carts are 1 Euro. That gets annoying!

By: Amy Warden

Amy Warden — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:16:06 +0000

We’re credit card folks so Aldi never seemed practical for us. After reading some of these comments, I’m almost ready to give them another look.

By: Megan

Megan — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:29:07 +0000

Aldi has a great recipe feature on their website. You sign up, and get access to all these great recipes, and the ingredients are all or almost located at Aldi. Even better, you can create a shopping list for them, organized by where each item is in the store. I love it, saving money and getting in and out quickly.