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Chef_Barbell wrote: »CattOfTheGarage wrote: »Non food stuff can be worth a look, too, I've got some kids' shoes that have done well, they wear out obviously but only at about the same speed as they are outgrown! Especially the winter snow boots have been good. And I got a two-compartment slow cooker pot! It's meant to be for their own brand but it fits my CrockPot.
Non food is a lottery, basically everything is limited time only and there's no guarantee you'll ever see it again! But that's all part of the thrill.
I love this part of Aldi's. Every week is a surprise. I once got a HRM for $10 and it worked as well as my Polar.
Me too!
For those with kids the Back 2 School stuff is amazing. I got all my kids lunch bags there for $2 each last year and they have lasted really well and keep everything cold.
I also got an amazing Pilates Work out DVD and instruction book for $3.99. It's amazing what you can find.2 -
CattOfTheGarage wrote: »Non food stuff can be worth a look, too, I've got some kids' shoes that have done well, they wear out obviously but only at about the same speed as they are outgrown! Especially the winter snow boots have been good. And I got a two-compartment slow cooker pot! It's meant to be for their own brand but it fits my CrockPot.
Non food is a lottery, basically everything is limited time only and there's no guarantee you'll ever see it again! But that's all part of the thrill.
Nice find! I didn't know those even existed. I haven't spent much time in the middle aisle's.. I'll keep that in mind to check more of the non food sections out.
Thanks for the share
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Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »CattOfTheGarage wrote: »Non food stuff can be worth a look, too, I've got some kids' shoes that have done well, they wear out obviously but only at about the same speed as they are outgrown! Especially the winter snow boots have been good. And I got a two-compartment slow cooker pot! It's meant to be for their own brand but it fits my CrockPot.
Non food is a lottery, basically everything is limited time only and there's no guarantee you'll ever see it again! But that's all part of the thrill.
I love this part of Aldi's. Every week is a surprise. I once got a HRM for $10 and it worked as well as my Polar.
Me too!
For those with kids the Back 2 School stuff is amazing. I got all my kids lunch bags there for $2 each last year and they have lasted really well and keep everything cold.
I also got an amazing Pilates Work out DVD and instruction book for $3.99. It's amazing what you can find.
Yes! I have that DVD lol. I also got a Foreman family sized grill for $30.00 and 15% off.2 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »CattOfTheGarage wrote: »Non food stuff can be worth a look, too, I've got some kids' shoes that have done well, they wear out obviously but only at about the same speed as they are outgrown! Especially the winter snow boots have been good. And I got a two-compartment slow cooker pot! It's meant to be for their own brand but it fits my CrockPot.
Non food is a lottery, basically everything is limited time only and there's no guarantee you'll ever see it again! But that's all part of the thrill.
I love this part of Aldi's. Every week is a surprise. I once got a HRM for $10 and it worked as well as my Polar.
Me too!
For those with kids the Back 2 School stuff is amazing. I got all my kids lunch bags there for $2 each last year and they have lasted really well and keep everything cold.
I also got an amazing Pilates Work out DVD and instruction book for $3.99. It's amazing what you can find.
Yes! I have that DVD lol. I also got a Foreman family sized grill for $30.00 and 15% off.
ugh I saw that grill in an ad recently and was thinking of taking a look but I didn't get over there.
Looked nice in the ad for the price!
Sounds like some awesome non food finds many of you have found! From school supplies, Pilates DVD's, Grills, Facial Products and more! I love this thread!
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Ooh, I want to share in the Aldi's love!
anything and everything dairy
eggs (I just scored a dozen large eggs for $0.49)
almond milk
I don't love their greek yogurt, (Fage snob) but the kids love the regular kind
fruits and veggies, though I agree you do have to be somewhat selective
frozen veggies- they have the best frozen corn! tried WalMart's off brand and it was horrid and dry
meat- I second the thoughts on steak, the selection varies, but we just had an awesome pre-seasoned beef roast and flat iron steak
frozen chicken breast
I could go on and on...
Non edibles:
garbage bags
zipper seal bags
diapers!! so cheap (12.50/box) and just as good as Huggies or Luvs3 -
jasperdog52554 wrote: »Ooh, I want to share in the Aldi's love!
anything and everything dairy
eggs (I just scored a dozen large eggs for $0.49)
almond milk
I don't love their greek yogurt, (Fage snob) but the kids love the regular kind
fruits and veggies, though I agree you do have to be somewhat selective
frozen veggies- they have the best frozen corn! tried WalMart's off brand and it was horrid and dry
meat- I second the thoughts on steak, the selection varies, but we just had an awesome pre-seasoned beef roast and flat iron steak
frozen chicken breast
I could go on and on...
Non edibles:
garbage bags
zipper seal bags
diapers!! so cheap (12.50/box) and just as good as Huggies or Luvs
Really? I haven't tried their diapers but if they're that good I definitely should!1 -
Love aldis for the basics! Eggs milk bread tuna apples berries frozen veggies steamy bags frozen fruit for smoothies etc. my kids like the granola bars, crackers and popcicles from there.1
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There are several in our area, and only one of them is worth the effort. But it's impossible to feed our family of 6 on one income without shopping at Aldi!"extra_medium wrote: »The quality does vary greatly from location to location it seems, I've been to a couple that were truly frightening. Thankfully the one near me is great, I shop there all the time.
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Haha, me too... though I found an alternative at Meijer last night for $0.79. It can't replace Fage, but it's the best alternative I've found so far. Dannon and Chobani are NASTY.jasperdog52554 wrote: »I don't love their greek yogurt, (Fage snob) but the kids love the regular kind
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I do most of my shopping at Aldi. Pretty much all the basics, such as milk, eggs, flour, sugar, baking soda, etc. are cheaper that other stores. Produce is generally pretty cheap, especially when what you're looking for is on sale. Other stuff I like to buy:
Sandwich Thins
Gourmet Cheese
Brie Cheese
Hummus
Cereal
Coffee
Sour Cream
Chicken Nuggets
Seasonal Stuff (Spatzle Noodles!)
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Everything!1
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This has been a really great thread, so helpful for us newbies to Aldi's. Thanks for all the suggested ideas from non food item such as facial moisturizer to grills to everything in between. So many things to check out next time!
Are Aldi's one size or do the stores vary in size depending on the area?
So appreciative of the tips on bringing home boxes for my cat
& also sharing about the large plastic shopping bags (that I knew nothing about).
You Aldi's folks are a pretty generous, informative, awesome bunch!
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Lidl's Greek yoghurt is awesome, also their Turkish yoghurt (more heavily strained - it's thick like ice cream and I loove it). I feel sad for those of you Stateside that Lidl hasn't made it over there yet, with their fancy pants pasta sauce and £30 legs of Serrano ham.1
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I went once and probably won't go again, lol. Produce wasn't cheaper and was average quality, selection was poor, and everything else looked like cheap knock-offs!
I admit I'm puzzled by all the Aldi's love.
I'm not sure about the US, but in Germany many of those knock-off products are from exactly the same factory as the expensive brands.
Same in the UK, for those who love the fox's rocky biscuits, aldi's version is actually the exact same biscuit made in the same factory (I have a friend who worked for foxes).
I love their full fat greek yogurt, their forest fruit yogurt in the 500g pot, nice cereal bars, their cereal is good, tea, coffee, tinned soup, baked beans, deli meat, normal meat and good value fruit and veg.1 -
Hearts_2015 wrote: »This has been a really great thread, so helpful for us newbies to Aldi's. Thanks for all the suggested ideas from non food item such as facial moisturizer to grills to everything in between. So many things to check out next time!
Are Aldi's one size or do the stores vary in size depending on the area?
So appreciative of the tips on bringing home boxes for my cat & also sharing about the large plastic shopping bags (that I knew nothing about).
You Aldi's folks are a pretty generous, informative, awesome bunch!
They definitely vary in size because the hubby and I stopped in one out of state and it was 3 times the size of our local one.2 -
My impression is that newly built Aldis are a bit bigger than the one I shopped at back in the 90s when I was in college. It may also depend on the space available and whether or not they are able to build it to specifications.2
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I go for the fruits and vegetables.2
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Many of our faves have already been mentioned.
Adding stone baked cheese pizza (the one with circles of mozzarella on top), the healthy frozen waffles (family prefer to Eggo and they are only $1.29 a box), and the fruit sauce pouches (DD prefers the apple cinnamon most). Also seasonal items that come and go, so you know you need to grab them when you see them...the German and Christmas things are first to come to mind.5 -
I just got this weeks ad and they have peaches for 29 cents a lb and ribeye steaks for $6.99 a lb. I know where I'm going today. Also a great Belgian waffle maker for $19.99 that costs twice as much on Amazon. I don't think I'll use it much but dayam I love a deal!3
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