6 Things I WON'T Buy at ALDI - Least frugal things!

[@cortneystreaker1200]

Hahahaha “special thanks to Jacob...who got us kicked out for filming” 😂😂😂

[@maegandaniels162]

I actually love their paper towels! All of my family members prefer their brand over Bounty and almost half the cost.

[@TheBudgetBounce]

I love this because we are now shopping at Aldi first, before going anywhere else, to try to keep our grocery budget under control. I have you and Kelly over at Freedom in a Budget to thank for convincing me! So thank you!!

[@freedominabudget]

Thank you so much for participating in this collab! I almost got kicked out for filming too!! LOL!

[@fabigrossi2976]

I don't know about the American Aldi of course, but here in Germany, where Aldi was founded, their cleaning products and things like paper towels always belong to the best in tests of independent consumer organizations. They are mostly even better than expensive ones.

[@jennifernorton5885]

Fabi Grossi I agree with you. Here in Australia their cleaning products and more are great. Also come in top 5 in independent testing.

[@tiddlywinks456]

Also in Ireland their cleaning products are approved by the good housekeeping institute and the washing powder and washing up liquid have won which Best Buy awards.

[@Al........]

Fabi Grossi same in England

[@hhjjhh09]

In the cleaning aisle, I always pick up their big tub of Radiance disinfectant wipes. $2.99 is a great price for the big size.

[@hobbyhomesteader5801]

Oh my .... was this our first sneak peek at Jacob???? Love it!!! Wish we had an Aldi here in AZ ....

[@TheMindfulMillennial12]

*We are on the same page when it comes to soups and bathroom products! Glad to know it's not just me!! You guys are such brave souls for filming it in the store!! I actually got to the parking lot and chickened out on filming what I DON'T buy while in the store! I need your courage!!* :)

[@mercerchristina]

Jacob does a cameo #exciting

[@wishuponakate]

Totally agree with you on flavored drinks. The only time I ever break that habit (maybe 1-2x/month) is for kombucha, because I just love the taste of it. I keep meaning to learn to make my own at home.

[@pajamamama5965]

ALDI is my favorite grocery store too. I agree with this list, except the pastries. A lot of times, they have 1 or 2$ off stickers on them. I watch for those, but since I have a fam of 5, they devour them before I get a piece LOL. It's cheaper than baking. The 6 pack of glazed donuts is their fave. I recently got two of the danish for only 1.29 each for a teacher's breakfast, just peeled the red stickers off. TFS

[@BrokeAristocrats]

Good for you for not buying the pastries. I sometimes break down and buy the cranberry loaf and Trader Joe's--so good and naughty. So glad you are taking care of your health. :-) Health is that thing we do based on our choices from moment to moment.

[@badtvbad1]

Everything varies by region, so this may not be the case all over, but the Aldi equivalent of Scott Tissue toilet paper is about $1.50 less than the store brand alternative in my regular grocery store. I find it very painful to pay the higher price when I am forced by circumstance to do so.

[@OhMaryJo]

Aldi has the best price on evaporated milk. I use it in my coffee and tea, so I get it 12 cans at a time. The last time i bought it the price increased from .69 a can to .85 a can! Still the best price I’ve found.

[@ouvickie]

LOL! I had to laugh when you blamed the pastry fail on Jacob. Poor guy. Hahaha! Through trial and error I've figured out what isn't a good deal for me at Aldi - chips, multi-pack fresh veggies, canned veggies, pastries and ice cream. The sweets I just don't need in my diet. The chips don't get eaten - apparently hubby and the grandkids don't like the taste; and the veggies- both fresh and canned. I loathe extra packaging on the fresh veggies - and I usually only need half of what they package. The canned veggies - I prefer certain brands, so most of what they have aren't what I need. I don't buy my staples there either, I have certain brands I like, so I just find the best deal on those somewhere else.

[@pattyc2324]

I'm always surprised that vloggers get away with filming as much as they do in stores. Especially when you are filming about things not to buy at the store. I don't blame the management for kicking you out.

[@deathrowtodisneyworld5030]

We paid off the car!!!! 21,500!!! 2 more bills to go! Phew!

[@karynb7781]

I don't buy the frozen prepared either...the pizzas, meal kits, etc. I agree, it's the 'raw' ingredients area where they excel in price. If you want the best deals anywhere, can't be a lazy cook too often!

[@connieleslie9076]

Love your videos! I would love it if Rory got an upgrade on her dog food:) She deserves it!

[@madnessofmymind]

Yeah, I give my cat the absolute best brand possible, and it ain't cheap. But I budget for it, even as I'm working on paying down the debt. Her health and life is far too important to be worried about "deals". That being said, this brand OFTEN has coupons and there are frequently sales on the brand at Pet Supplies Plus. Chewy is not cheaper for this brand. Plus, there is a store about 1/4 mile from my office so YEAH, I stop there on the way home. Or just jump down during lunch.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Hi I loved hearing your list I like how all of us have a different list. I do not buy personal care products.

[@kaelaleedaley]

How different! We regularly buy cleaning products and bathroom essentials at Aldi as they don't test on animals and they are considerably cheaper than other supermarkets in the UK. We never buy: pre-prepared sandwiches, tinned Veg (we grow our own or buy fresh), fresh milk - we get the uht milk which is cheaper, we never buy sliced bread as we make our own, pasta sauce and seed mixes x

[@GD.1031]

Definitely not pop. I do like diet pop, but Aldi is WAYYY more expensive! Rite Aid, Walmart or even Dollar General are much cheaper. I actually downloaded an app called Flipp that helps me compare and it's been a big help!

[@bambam4x]

Gretchen I love tge Flipp app👍👌❤

[@bay32b]

Please share story of getting kicked out!! 😂😂💕

[@BudgetGirl]

A worker just came up to us and said they had a no-filming policy and asked us to either stop or leave. I sneakily shot that dog food clip, we checked out and left. It wasn't too dramatic. :_)

[@BudgetGirl]

Also they haven't had a problem with us filming before - I think they didn't like me saying negative things about their products, which I understand.

[@mirandagreen94]

I never buy the produce. At least in my area it goes bad in a few day, it won't even last the full week. I'd rather just shop the sales somewhere else!

[@melaniesmith1928]

Miranda Green I've learned my lesson with the bananas. All other produce I get is good.

[@heatherskitschy5266]

Exact opposite in my area. Aldi produce holds out longer than anywhere else I have shopped locally.

[@sarahnorment]

you can also get a better deal on feminine products that are of equal quality as brandname at walmart. (equate brand)

[@budgetrebelgoals]

yay ,awesome! !I never buy ready made potato salad etc from anywhere. I like to make guac aNd such myself..Never made any but I like those items homemade...

[@gloriapeel6887]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shaylafelice9322]

Great video, love your channel!

[@kaelynb8016]

Here in KY the calzones are $1.99 and I personally think they are delicious. Thanks for the video!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

I don't buy a lot of meat there. At my Aldi the fresh case meats are never a good deal compared to local grocery stores and the frozen meats aren't usually just meat. They have fillers and additives.

[@JustJulia82]

That Aldi is huge. The two here are redone and still tiny with the little bitty aisles.

[@blciffa]

Added to my list recently is Elevation breakfast bars. They felt so hard I thought I'd break my teeth/jaw trying to eat one. I won't buy pasta or rice if I can help it. Typically better deals elsewhere.

[@mariayelruh]

I buy Aldi's version of Rotel because it doesn't go on sale elsewhere.

[@ashleymcdaniel6188]

Lol way to go jacob!! I dont buy pastries either. My husband doesnt really like them says they tend to be dry. Also dont get their lunch meat. It tends to get slimy everytime I buy it even when in date. But love me some aldi!

[@juliefromgeorgia9884]

Good information. The Pizza can be good!

[@1955aline]

You are wright, there salads are not good, not even here in Belgium but the washing liquidatie from tandil... is verry good. Cat snacks, and cat litear are superbe to

[@maleesaparadis9889]

I don't buy cat food ( We only have cats), Pastries, Prepackaged salads, candy, premade frozen items. On occasion I will buy corn dogs, hot pockets or meatballs but I think that is about it.

[@ahikernamedgq]

Aldi is the best. However, I never ever buy raw oysters there, because they don't sell them!

[@ncwelder-woman8141]

Their bananas never get ripe. Paper towels are too thin. Liquid dish detergent will not cut grease. Laundry detergent too pricey for what it is. And I am with you on their chicken salad...pretty gross in my book. BUT I am a dedicated Aldi shopper and have found so many of their products that I just love and the prices cannot be beat in my town. So maybe only about 5 % or so of their stuff is not great. 95% is!

[@Itismecece]

Your videos are so inspiring & motivating. Thanks Budget Girl! :)

[@foodfamilyfinancesfun8396]

I never buy meat at Aldi!! Lol At being kicked out 🤣🤣🤣😫😫😫

[@rachelday9585]

I don't buy any of that stuff except the potato salad. I suck at making my own and really don't have a ton of time with 3 kids in my house. I also don't buy diapers there, I can get them cheaper elsewhere with coupons.

[@maryschumacher7118]

My cats would not eat the Aldi cat food. Grain-free, I think.

[@michaeldamico4583]

i dont eat dog food either. saves me money. ; )

[@kimrodriquez6854]

No way kicked out of Aldi.😂😂

[@katelynbendinsky5080]

I don’t buy Aldi’s slices of “American cheese.” A lot of their other cheeses are great, but I’d rather skip over it and go to a place with a deli for it. I also don’t like there frozen pierogies. I’m really a brand snob with those. I also don’t care for their lactose free milk. Otherwise, I love almost all of Aldi’s offerings.

[@virginiadavis8155]

I never buy the prepared foods, meats, flavored drinks, jarred cheese or frozen broccoli.

[@semdodson]

I never buy the gourmet/fresh salsa that is 2.49. You could see it on right side of video when you where showing calzones. It is not good at all. Not compared to the Jack's Special Salsa, that I buy only when on sale at Food Lion or Target for $2. It's usually $4.

[@sherrijoshua1613]

I've had issues with milk from Aldi going bad quickly.

[@theshunnedBandersnatch]

I don't buy frozen fruit & veg from Aldi unless absolutely desperate. I can get a 4 lb bag of mango for $8 from Wegmans or 5-6 12 oz bags for $2.99 ea from Aldi. One 5 lb bag of frozen broccoli is about $5 in most grocery stores, vs $1.99 x 5 1 lb bags of frozen broccoli at Aldi. Not worth it for the amount of fruit & veg I go through.

[@itsabby8985]

I never buy cheese.

[@theresabeauchamp4470]

bread, detergent, drinks, process foods, paper products.

[@melaniesmith1928]

I don't buy toilet paper, cereal (unless Cheerios), and bananas. Their bananas are aweful!!

[@mochaCF61]

I refuse to buy their peanut butter anymore. I can't take the taste of it. I'll either buy a name brand or the off-brand at another grocery store.

[@nolekatie]

What kind of dog food do you find that is cheaper than $9? Inquiring minds want to know

[@BudgetGirl]

Hey regularly has their brand which is comparable to purina on sale for $10-11 for 25 lbs. Much better deal and Rory likes it better.

[@BudgetGirl]

HEB*

[@castledykesfarm5277]

Rory would be in doggy heaven if she came to my house. I'm vegetarian but I cook for my three dogs: natural, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken breasts or thighs, sweet potatoes, broccoli and sardines thrown in for Omegas. Once a week they get poached salmon instead of the chicken. Before that, they ate Royal Canin and that's what my cats eat as they're not interested in people food or canned food. With a better quality food you feed less and the animal poops less, definitely a bonus when you have to clean it up!

[@fortitude2557]

So Jason is not very sneaky. LOL

[@miamcclair]

I love Aldi in Australia but don't buy their meat as I don't find it the best quality, same goes for the deli meat. Their sausages are nice though!

[@kristanvandewouwer4036]

I know how much you like Aldi but by me they're not that great. I decided to try it again after your last video at a different one and it was rather crowded with products and disorganized, and the prices weren't the best. My regular store is right across the street from it so it wasn't a big deal.

[@JustJulia82]

I do not buy household type items either.

[@The0Patt]

Lol!!! I never buy anything at Aldi. Canada you know!

[@karencatalano4349]

I went to my Aldis and they are doing a revamp and getting a little bigger yeh

[@berryvox1973]

Soda is way too expensive at Aldi.

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

I heard Aldi hates when people film in there. Why? What are you hiding??

[@BudgetGirl]

Hahaha - They didn't have a problem when I was talking about the amazing deals and filming. I think it had to do with me saying negative things this time!

[@JustJennie147]

I’ve seen a few youtubers get kicked out of Aldi for filming.

[@kleptolad]

I’m not sure how I would feel if someone started filming my business...

[@TheStitchinDietitian]

A lot of businesses don't want people filming in their stores without permission. It's not just Aldi.

[@Elena-er7zp]

When I worked for Barnes and Noble 20 years ago, they had the same policy and that was before smartphones and youtube took over the world. It's more of a "This is our business. This is our brand we spend millions to advertise and market and you ain't coming in and using our property to screw that up." And technically it is their property and they are within their rights to show you the door. Go record your video on the sidewalk.

[@amandaneal906]

I agree I don't buy the pet food, laundry or bath soaps, the 1000 sheet toliet paper is fine ( have to have the 1 ply for our drains) I bought the paper towels once and those things are paper thin so never again on that! I don't buy bread or buns ( they stale too fast.)

[@siermahunga]

I don't buy cream cheese or pasta sauce there, try to avoid the bottled water, too. I just don't like their selection on those items!

[@ColleenNudge]

I never buy their pre-made foods, chips and snacks (I don't eat them). I never buy any kind of bread or rolls. I never buy their coffee or tea (the quality is really bad), I never buy bags at the check out.

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

Their canned cinnamon rolls are horrible!

[@alop08]

I never buy bananas...

[@СоловьеваАлександра-э6л]

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[@kb9847]

I don't buy anything at ALDI. I'm Canadian and don't have an Aldi. LOL

[@sherri.]

I’ve been to Aldi’s 3x and left empty-handed each time. The one near me is sketchy, but I gave is 3 tries. I prefer Trader Joe’s.

[@castledykesfarm5277]

I've only been to Aldi twice and the first time I walked around and out again without buying anything. Second time I went because I'd heard their Girl Scout cookie knock-offs were good and they were - for less than half the price. I bought some vegetarian sausages to try but wasn't impressed with those. I don't like pre-packaged fruits and vegetables. For all people rave about Aldi's I've never seen more than two or three cars in the parking lot when I drive by.

[@motherofone6533]

They kicked y’all out??!! For real??

[@mokaflor4607]

Omg i thought here boyfriend was African-American