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I used to go to Aldi for most of my grocery shopping before we bought our house (in 2002), and then it tapered off over the following few years in exchange for shopping at the warehouse stores and our (very) local Jewel/Osco. I was always stressed out because I used to buy so much food there, but then we started doing WW on and off, and I wasn’t finding the lighter foods there, so the trip wasn’t worth it anymore. Since then, they’ve acquired a greater selection of lighter foods, and I’ve been wanting to try them again, but can’t seem to get it together to have the freezer and chest freezer space before we head off to Costco again for other items. It’s crazy. But, Aldi DOES save you so much more $.
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Oh, Roni, another thing. Maybe it’s just me, but the last couple of videos were really quiet again. I had everything turned up and had to put my ear right near the speakers to hear. I didn’t want to be a complainer about it, but I don’t think anyone had mentioned it for the other video, and I wasn’t sure if you were aware, if it’s not just me. Thanks!
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Thanks Shannon! I normally turn up the input volume on high when I record faraway like this one. I can here it fine in the middle on my speaker volume but what I’m learning is it’s vastly different from system to system. So I appreciate the feedback!
I think I’m going to have to hire one of those guys that hold the mic above my head! LOL
YES!!!! I love Aldi – I shop there weekly for all my fresh produce and I have been dying for you to post this video – I love to compare shopping lists! Thanks Roni!
Roni, thanks for the Aldi lesson! We just had a new one pop up in the area. Up until now, MY Aldi staples were their Millville instant maple flavor oats, their cat litter, and some of their Millville cereals. I just discovered their Fit & Active yogurt for 43 cents and comes to 2 WW points. It’s very good!
I”m going to copy, paste & print out your list for the next time I shop there! Thanks again.
I have never heard of Aldi’s before. It sounds like a Sam’s Club. Does it have the large quantities like Sam’s Club? I hate that because sometimes those large quantities are just way too much for our little family of 3. Thanks for sharing, Roni. Even though I don’t have an Aldi’s around, I love reading the stuff you stock in your kitchen.
Tricia – Your welcome! No, they aren’t in “bulk” Like Sam’s club you could go and and by 1 can beans if you want! LOL
Roni,
I had no idea that there was a store like this close by! How cool. It’s right there in Edgewood so I will have to go by!
The coin for a cart thing is what they have in a lot of European grocery stores. This actually reminds me a lot of grocery stores in Germany….
Yup, that’s the one I go to all the time. There are a few in the city too!
Hi Roni,
We don’t have an Aldi’s anywhere near here but it was still fun to watch you explain your groceries. I really enjoy watching what other people buy at the store.
Also, I love that red shirt you are wearing!
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Hi Roni.
I just started going to Aldi’s after hearing you talk about it. I admit I as intimidated at first. I had been in one before with my mom but not for my own shopping. The produce is actually really good. Thanks so much for your list!!
Thanks so much for sharing…I shop at Aldi’s all the time. They have a Honey Mustard that is really goood. I also buy their frozen mixed veggies…and the frozen breaded chicken patties that come in a blue box…really good with the honey mustard and only 3 points a patty.. quick lunch or dinner on a light bun.
Hey Roni….thanks for the Aldi’s video and shopping list. I’ve been going to Aldi’s since before I was ever on WW, but even more so since WW! I buy a lot of the same things that you do, some things I don’t buy, but then I do buy other things. One is their flat stacker dill pickles for sandwiches. They are the least expensive there, and they’re really good. I buy the packets of Equal substitute and Splenda there also. I’ve bought their spices and the salt that comes in a grinder. I buy their Eggbeaters substitute.
On another note….I am from central IL, but am currently in a suburb of Detroit MI visiting with family (Saturday through Wednesday), and today, I got to shop at my first Trader Joe’s. Last night, I got online and wrote out a list of shopping items (both from your site as well as the WW site), and got my Mom and Aunt to drop me off at TJ’s and go somewhere else, so that I could shop in peace! I LOVED it! They even rang the bell for me (as a first time Trader Joe’s shopper)! Trouble is….I probably won’t be able to come to TJ’s again for a long time…..AND…..I couldn’t buy any refrigerated or frozen items, so that was a bummer.
Thank you so much, for all you do for us!
Roni,
This has nothing to do with the post but I thought I would tell you that for some reason, I am not able to subscribe to your iTunes podcast. I try it and it says “The item you have selected is not currently available in the US store”. I am not sure you are aware of the glitch and maybe it has something to do with my system but I just thought I would let you know. Maybe it is a work in progress…
Hey- LOVE Aldi’s!!! I just switched back to shopping there again & it saves me a TON of money!! I went from being $25-30 OVER my budget to $10-20 UNDER every week!! Also, I know you put chewy granola bars on your list, but you should mention that they now have the “Fiber One” bars. I don’t remember what off name they call them, but they are just as good as the name brand and over $1 cheaper! :D It’s one of my favorite finds since I’ve gone back!
Bethany – Yeah you can’t search for me. For some reason it’s taking them for every to update the search! The link in this post SHOULD work. please let me know if it does… http://ronisweigh.com/2008/09/ask-roni-_v09s2-eating-out-and-my-confidence.html
Jynell – Oh yea! I forgot, just saw them! LOL I don’t buy them because of, the, well, you know… gas issue! LMAO Just read the “old” comments… http://ronisweigh.com/2007/08/fiber-one-chewy-bars.html
I also found Whole Grain WHITE bread there! (My kids refuse to eat the wheat, but they’ll go for the white bread) :D
HI RONI!! i wanted to tell you that you are a major MAJOR insperation to me (and lots of others) and youve inspired me so much! i am re-doing my blog to be about my struggles, sucusses, my binge issues, and my weight watchers journey! thank you so much, and i love your blog so, SO much!
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I used to go to Aldi years ago, but when I saw that their produce was almost “cast offs” from other stores, i.e. stalks of celery in which only one piece of celery was actually edible, I stopped going.
Fast forward to one that just opened in my neighborhood, and I was presently surprised! I still don’t think I would use them for fresh produce, because my local ethnic grocery is hands down cheaper, but stocking up on flour, sugar, chicken broth, etc. definitely fills my pantry for cheap.
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Well, apparently I have to go 4 hours to do my shopping now. The closest Trader Joes and Aldi are in Minneapolis. Oh, the things I must do!!
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We are so lucky to have Aldi’s here! Thanks for taking the time to put this together for all of us :)
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Thanks so much for posting this list. I have been trying to explain to my mom that she can eat healthy or do WW’s on a budget. This is great. I love that you showed us some of the products. We have an Aldi’s here in Germany, but I am not sure if they carry the same stuff. I cannot wait to check it out. I know the German stores sometimes carry a WW’s products…odd salads and stuff like that. I am going to seriously have to start looking into it.
I think I could here Irish’s bell in the back ground…how cute. :-)
BTW, thanks for the comment on my brother’s blog. Right now you are his one and only success story. It meant a LOT just to have a comment from you.
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Hi Roni!
Thanks for doing this video! I have a few Fit/Active items that I buy every week that I cannot live without. Their cool whip is excellent. They also have FF chicken broth. I recently tried their Turkey bacon and I really liked it. One other thing you should try if your Aldi carries them is the Fit/Active chicken burgers in the frozen section. They come in a rectangular box; 3 flavors: original, cheddar/bacon, and garlic/herb. I’m hooked on the garlic herb ones (3 pts.). They are HUGE and absolutely great on a 1 pt. bun with lettuce, tomato, and whatever else you like. Talk about a burger!! Try them if you can find them!!
Thank you so much! I have to second the Fit/Active Chickenburgers – garlic/herb is the best! My Aldi’s just started carrying whole salmon fillets and we grill them on the cedar plank…delish!! Other things I really like is their jarred traditional spaghetti sauce (1 pt for 1/2 cup), turkey meatballs (can’t remember the points off the top of my hat) and they just started carrying Fit/Active Cereal bars (blueberry & strawberry) similar to special K but only 1 point a piece. Let see a few other buys…grilled chicken breast strips (great for salads) & they usually have some variety of fresh turkey breasts. I’m so glad to see other fellow Aldi shoppers doing WW. :)
Oh Aldis, how I love you! What a fantastic video! I actually just went to Adlis yesterday. I LOVE the Southwestern style Fresh Premium Salsa. I can’t function properly without it :) Also, as I do a lot of baking, I really enjoy the low prices on the baking ingredients. Thanks so much for all you do!
I love…love ALDI’s!!!! I have been shopping there since May of this year and my main reason was to save money and I have totally saved money! I plan my shopping weekly and usually spend $75.00 compared to $135.00 and like you said Roni you have to plan, like me I put my durable canvas bags in my car after I put the grocery away that way they are there when I go next week. Another thing they do is only let you use debit or cash and if you need cash back you can. PS My husband loves the cinnamon toast crunch ceral also.
I just remembered something else cool… Aldis has a web site
http://www.aldimeals.com/ and you can search for recipes, and build a shopping list and find the Aldi’s that is close to you and lots of neat things! Like I said I love….love ALDI’S you would think I work for them however I do not I just love saving money!!!
Thank you Roni your the best I love your site!!
Carmen
Thanks for posting this Roni. I think you described Aldi perfectly. I also think ‘renting’ a cart is a great idea and you certainly don’t see any ‘runaway’ carts in their parking lot.
I, too, had problems with the volume. This is the 2nd video that I’ve experienced the problem.
So Aldi’s just infused my area with 5 stores! I can finally see what all the Aldi hype is about :)
Roni they are opening a new Aldi’s in the town I work in on Wed this week! Im sure they will be stocked to the ceiling so I am anticipating stocking up. Thanks for the list……
A random comment. I love Aldi’s as well and have even gotten my mother to love it. It really works out for me for price and, since it’s a good walk away from my home at around 2 miles, I get in a good workout when I shop there.
I’ve been slowly working my way through the refrigerated section. The Friendly Farms Yogurts cannot be topped. The one here even sells clothing and other household items, which is nice.
Thanks for posting this.
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Some of their stuff actually tastes better then name brand. I refuse to buy produce there though. Meat is ok… I dont care for their milk or their cheese, but Tanner loves their yogurt. I have been shopping at Mars, and Redners is only for emergencies, but meats and other stuff I get at Giant.
Hi,
Thanks for the Video. We are getting an Aldi’s soon and I cannot wait. My first experience was 3 years ago when I went to Chicago to help my brother with his kids. I was so excited to learn we are getting one here. I just hit lifetime yesterday, and I am so concerned about maintaining so the video was a big help. Love the tips. Sherri
I love Aldi’s too! As a matter of fact, I am going there when they open to restock my pantry and refrig. I must stop the madness of my hubby picking up random stuff from the store one by one. ;-)
Roni,
I love your site! While reading through your post here about Aldi’s and some of the comments, it looks like you are from Baltimore. Is that true? If so, what a small world. I shop at that Aldi’s in Edgewood too. Here I’ve been reading your blog for weeks not realizing you were a local girl. :O)
Or maybe I’m way off and you live somewhere completely different and thus I look a little foolish now. Either way, love the site! Thanks for all the motivation.
Aldis is the best I can feed my family of three for 60/week at Aldis. Thanks for sharing Roni!
Hi Roni,
I was happy to find this in your archives (dunno how I missed it the first time around!). My blog, The Red Kitchen Project, is dedicated to recipes you can make entirely from ingredients available at places like ALDI and Save-A-Lot (low-variety, no-frills stores). I have been inspired by your blogs for years, and while I post all sorts of different recipes up there, I have managed to rack up many in the Low-Carb/Atkins/South Beach/Vegetarian categories. It’s nice to know at this point, when I want to take a few pounds off without spending more than 60/week on groceries for my family, all I have to do is surf my archives for those categories. I never would’ve had the motivation to stick with it for this long if not for GreenLiteBites and Roni’s Weigh! Thanks, Roni!
im a new shopper to aldi and was wondering where all thier food comes from. any foreign countries????
I’m pretty sure they are a german company. Not sure where the food comes from though.