You dont get well off by saving a few scheckles on canned beans. You get well off by having a good career or business and investing well.

I realize there may be a need by some to save as much as possible on groceries but considering that the majority of homes in TV are just a couple and they are not feeding ravenous teens, i find it ridiculous to drive to multiple stores for a day to save some pennies.

its the thrill of the "hunt" for me.

Every day when we wake up, we make choices. We choose if we want to be nice or a jerk. We choose whether we want to spend foolishly or save wisely. A few cents now and then adds up. At the end of the day My dad put all of his coins in coffee cans. I can't even believe how much was in those cons when he died. My parents raised us to live within our means or comfortably below our means. We don't eat moldy food. We eat fresh vegetables and fruit at a lower price.

You are just not going to let this go are you?

What does it matter to you if people chose to shop in various shops for various items ................ It's got nothing to do with saving pennies here there and everywhere, it's how people chose to live their lives.

Well, we would buy more food at Aldi if our store looked like the one in Angie Fox's post. Unfortunately, the Aldi closest to us across MLK from WalMart (Leesburg) only has certain items we buy and we've had less than good luck there with the produce. I hope the new one will offer more variety.

As far as eating out being cheaper, if you only spent $25 for dinner for two as Goodtimes suggested, it might be cheaper and a whole lot less work and cleanup. And I don't really like to cook that much, but we really like the food that results from my cooking and anybody else's home cooking, for that matter. Plus, my husband is a great chopper and dishwasher.

You might find it ridiculous, but my hubby loves it. If he saves 10 cents he's happy. It has nothing to do with money. He just loves a bargain and has fun seeking them out. It's all about the hunt.

My wife would not have that same opinion. To me my time is more important than marathon shopping. I would rather be relaxing.

I dont care where anyone shops but arent I allowed to express an opinion.

Outside of ISIS members we Villagers are the most opinionated people on this planet. We're talking about a supermarket here !!!

Well since most are retired I'm pretty sure that relaxing can be the majority of life. I will only buy my meat in a certain place it just so happens they have a fabulous wine department, and fresh veggies. Whole foods, trader joes has a fabulous pre made items for something quick, organic and kosher. Sam's and Costco has your staple items. I basically shop once a month it takes me with drive time 2 hours for four stores. Add on my two hour massage is Probably less then others. I am an organized shopper. So I get to relax the other 30 days. It's better to get good guality for us than to settle for what's in one store.

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I think it was just the part where you said "I find it ridiculous."

We save $100's each year by shopping at Aldi's...and maybe $100's per month. So glad they are building a new one in that location. Do you know when it will be open?

Wow, you must buy a lot of groceries if you are saving $100's of dollars each month !!!

We eat a bag of butter lettuce every day. The price difference between Aldi and publix is between $1.50 and $2 per bag. Add sweet bell peppers, squash and tomatoes and We save a lot. We are former DINKS (dual income no kids) who are learning to be NINKS (no income no kids).

Your post has my vote for The best reply to the original post on the Aldi's going in on CR466A..The Best !

Thank You :plane:

Since your saving ( maybe ) $100's each month by shopping @Aldi's then that would add up to $1000's per year...and $100's each month..you must be feeding the neighborhood, if that is correct then your neighbors are the ones who are saving...Very Generous of you. :plane:

I must be doing it different my average groceries cost is less-than $200. That's per month. We do use our garden and can or freeze. Only changes if company is coming and usually most will com from my stock pile. I do shop at TJs. I did take aldi ad this week and compared to other ads (my list goes to a weekly ad app of best price) 83% aldi was equal to other stores for same items, sometimes more. Nothing against them, I just get most bang for my buck

I wish that was my cost for groceries. How often do you eat out? What and how much do you grow?

love Aldi--products are great and prices as well!

Thank you for posting that link. A real bright spot in this thread. I'm looking forward to exploring the new Aldi.

If you have traveled in Europe, you know this store. It is everywhere there, as well as Lytle's. it is a German owned company and has wonderful food from Germany. Try it. Only a few products, but they are worth the effort. Much cheaper than flying to Nuremberg for their brats. Can't wait to have those brats again. An Oktoberfest treat.

We very rarely eat out, three times a week we are meatless. Due to heart issues we only eat 3 ounces of meat or fish at a meal. Oats for breakfast, or an egg. I can get most of our vegetables from my container garden, or donated by multi friends garden. What we don't use I freeze it in individual packets . I grow tomatoes, zucchini, squash, potatoes, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, kale, most of my herbs. For under $10 of seeds you can feed multitudes of people, and you know what's in your food. Since protein is the most expensive grocery item we do consume less than most.

Aldi's and Trader Joe's are owned by the same company, Aldi has great prices on everyday items.

me too.....the thrill of the hunt......somehow satistfying

I love some of you shopping and being so healthy and I also love to hear about people shopping to save money or for the "thrill of the hunt".

I go to Aldi's for a lot of reasons but one is that they sometimes have highly unusual and yummy cookies.

I should be so ashamed.

We were hoping for one to be built on 44. This is even better! Thank you, Aldi!
Like Dean said, "it's not really all that great!! You all keep shopping at Publix!!"
We don't have any this Aldi to get too crowded!!

Question:

Has anyone purchased electronics from them? This week they have a 21" flat screen TV for $150 which would be perfect for my kitchen, but I am hesitant because I have never bought anything other than groceries.

I have bought both appliances and electronics. Never had a problem.

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mmm cookies with my morning coffee,,, come on Aldi

Aldi's just great - would of liked to see a Trader Joes...Already have an Aldi's on 441...again another repeat...how about some restaurants...

Last week the Aldi's on 441 had a l.lb pack of black tiger shrimp for $11.98 (I think), Fresh Market had their biggest shrimp on sale for $19.99 per lb. Aldi's also had frozen Maine Lobster Tails 2 for $11+. I bought the tiger shrimp and they were outstanding, huge shrimp, sauteed them for three minutes a side, rice and asparagus and had a great and very fancy meal.

Their German chocolate bars (especially the milk chocolate with nuts and raisins), imported French frozen desserts (I have two chocolate volcanoes in the freezer right now) and German cookies really cannot be beat either for price or just being absolutely delicious.

We, too, got used to shopping Aldi's and Liddles in Europe. Great prices and products.