ALDI SHOP WITH ME AND HAUL! | FRUGAL FIT MOM

[@pattik8335]

Leaving the quarter in the cart or asking someone walking in the parking lot if they need a cart is always my random act of kindness at Aldi. I've had people say that they'll pass it on. :)

[@sandynbtx6967]

Yes indeed. I always offer my Aldi’s cart to someone in the parking lot.

[@stacyrussell460]

I do this as well or just leave it by the main cart section outside so someone can enjoy a free cart.

[@uweschroeder]

@@stacyrussell460 The carts are free - you just have to return them. That's the point of the system. Leaving the cart with the coin in it will have the next homeless take the cart and wheel it off to who knows where and these carts cost over $100 each, so you'll be paying for the lost carts in the future.

[@veggielovinaccountant]

I do this also. And I always tell them to pass it on. Also, I had someone try to give me two dimes and a nickel once - smiled and said no it’s yours. (Also, if you are ever in that position, the checkers inside will give you a quarter.)

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@uweschroeder I'm sure if a homeless person was intent to take an Aldi cart, they could and would come up with their own quarter.

[@alinaanders5618]

The Winternacht Cookies are a German staple. Every German knows and loves them. It’s quintessential German. And since Aldi is a German Brand/store they simply have to carry them. Guten Rutsch ❤️

[@CardsbyMaaike]

yeah Lebkuchen rocks! in the Netherlands not as known either but my mom was German and I go to Lidl or Aldi just for lebkuchen when its the season.

[@lynnettemurphy8243]

Every year when we would go to Germany for the Christmas markets, I would bring back packs of Lebkuchen & stollen bread. Then Aldi came to Ireland & I could stock up.

[@my5ks48]

Guten Rutsch !

[@Kaalilou]

They can be found in Lidl and Aldi in UK as well

[@jessb6555]

Yes, we love the Lebkuchen!! Traditional German staple here!

[@lesliemorgan8504]

We lived in Northeast Missouri and there's Aldi's everywhere. We moved back to Cajun land and I prayed for an Aldi's that was not there. BUT....an Aldi's is coming to town about 10 minutes from home! I'm so excited! God answers prayer!

[@jaybeebabee]

Guys, it’s a German concept. All our supermarkets have that little thing where you need to put 50 cents or 1 Euro coin in in order to take it out of the cart pile. That way we never have issues of shopping carts on parking lots. Everybody want their money back and return it ;-) also there are some small plastic or metal chips in the right size of a coin that you can use on your keyring. so even when short of change and you have no quarter or 50 cents to enter, you can use that key chain thing to get your cart. And of course you return it because you want your key chain thing back. Easy system, no more mess.

[@venusgal2706]

Lol I love Aldi and have for year but I don't return the cart for the quarter nor am I worried about the quarter. I just do it because they use the quarter to encourage cart return. I know they don't need to hire people to go out and get carts or have someone for that particular job and that they want them returned and chained. At a regular grocery store, on the other hand, I know they send an employee out as part of his or her job to get the carts out of the corral and then I don't return them but only to the corral, I don't want the employee losing job security. It's just being decent and doing as the store wants :) I can live without the quarter and in fact usually hand my cart off to someone heading into shop for free.

[@tamarakaddatz9955]

I wish they would have the tokens in the US. It's ok, since I always have a quarter in the car for Aldi.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

THey have it at my Aldi but it never works correctly. We just give someone entering the store the basket!

[@VeroLandzaat]

Since corona they skipped the coin in the NL

[@uweschroeder]

Yeah, it's also funny to see people complain in the areas that now have to charge for a plastic bag. In Germany plastic bags cost 20 pfennige (cents) when I was a kid - we're talking 70s here. The cart with the coin is such a good idea. If all American stores would do that they could not only save a lot of money from carts not stolen, they also have the customers returning the carts to a defined spot, thus requiring less people to push carts around. But of course, returning a cart is inconvenient in this country and therefor forcing it would be bad customer service and too much to ask from the average shopper. (end sarcasm)

[@sandymyers1182]

Ah, the Aisle of Shame! Caw caw 🤣. There’s even a Facebook page where things are discussed…..is this good! Etc etc etc. I have learned to stay away from things that others have tried first My routine is to pick up a bundle of flowers, shop and then as I am packing my groceries, I watch the people around me. As I walk out, I hand the flowers to someone. Yesterday was a cute older couple and I wished them a happy new year. They were so pleased. I give my cart away most times also, mostly because at that moment, I am too lazy to take it back

[@juneholbrook9452]

We give our cart to people all of the time. We were told to pass it on when a nice lady gave us her cart. We loved the idea so much.

[@katiemulhearn9363]

Me too!! Especially, I have several aldi I go to, the couple that are in lower income areas, I always leave the quarter in the cart and push it back to the cart corral.

[@lady_stog]

As a German, it makes me weirdly proud seeing you drive 16 hours to go to a supermarket from my home country 😂

[@uweschroeder]

... well knowing if you were to drive 16 hours from anywhere in Germany you could have been shopping in Vienna or Paris 😂

[@silkew.5916]

Especially when I can walk to my nearest Aldi and have 5 more Aldi-stores within a 10 mile radius

[@bethbnolan]

I am so grateful that Aldi came to the USA!

[@forrestaustin7050]

@@silviamagda yea. No way in hell I'm driving 16 hrs for any store lol

[@keahithefieryone8513]

I truly understand, I'm Hawaiian and many products uniquely Polynesian is hard to come by if you're not on the Islands, so here in Vegas they do have and cater to the Hawaiian community and excited to have the convenience here cause paying an Arm & a Leg to order it online and shipped from Hawaii- well you might as well put up your house for it!

[@teresacoffman5529]

As a Texas native, I would shop at Aldi before going to HEB because they are more economical. And YES, the ice cream gods are smiling when the Blue Bell truck dives up and parks next to you. Fun fact about Blue Bell - they really DO allow workers to “eat all they can and sell the rest”! One of their early commercials used that line. In the factory, the break room truly does have ice cream available for the workers. LOVE our Blue Bell!

[@sarahtaylor9584]

I challenged myself to a 1000 piece puzzle that I saw of the Portland light house in Maine so I bought it. And it took me sometime to put it together but I was so proud that I had put it together

[@sarahjohnson9122]

I always hand off my cart to someone who is walking into the store :)

[@firequeen2194]

My Aldi is 2 minutes away. The cauliflower crust pizza (Mama Cozi) is legit! Also, the herb Parmesan crusted chicken breasts in the air fryer? Amazing!

[@mommajubby3385]

We brought back 4 half gallons to Utah from our trip to Tucson. I am grateful for dry ice and Chocolate Sheet Cake Blue Bell. The struggle is real.

[@chrisroper2731]

Over the last year our grocery prices have gone up up so much, it is utterly ridiculous. Being a senior on a lowly, limited income, and without transportation, I have to be very frugal. It is really difficult and your channel is one of my favorites.

[@rhiahlMT]

When you get home, it would be interesting to see you repeat the meals you made two years ago for was it $36 and see what they would cost today. Same exact meals. Winternacht = German for Winter night. I found some Pferffernusse cookies a few years back in Aldi from Germany. Weren't the best I've had but good.

[@SoloRenegade]

that would be interesting

[@SeeMindyMom]

I’m so excited to see what you think! 🤗 BLUE BELL!!! That’s in our part of the country. 😊 you have to get the cookie two step!

[@carmarasmussen8118]

The excitement when the Blue Bell truck pulls up! 😄💙

[@laurie5098]

Blue Bell use to advertise "we eat all we can and sell the rest"! Years ago, when we toured their factory in Texas, the employee break room had freezer cases stocked of Blue Bell products for the employees! I do'n't live near an Aldi either but anytime we are in a town with one, it's a treat to go!

[@MariaNunez-hc1pp]

Your content is helping me through a tough time. Thanks

[@kristyb5821]

Leaving the quarter is a tradition at our local Aldi. Also, if you have extra bags and you see someone that needs some you offer your extra bags to them. Aldi manners are important lol

[@darcydeming8565]

same

[@Greens5511]

I love that a " frugal fit" person succumbs to that junk food.....u r the real deal!

[@amena92]

I love Aldi and can’t imagine not shopping there for 10 years! Glad you got to enjoy❤️

[@brandin7294]

I want the raw footage of you playing on the shopping cart in the parking lot! Side note, those bagels are just as delicious as the good Walmart bagels, and they’re always at least half the price.

[@RAE.ofSunshine]

Yes the Aldi everything bagel is great.

[@kleeg534]

When i lived in SC once someone at our aldi taped quarters to every single cart!

[@robyn4263]

All the Aldi stores in Arizona are new within the last year. I shop at that store location and the Winco across the street every weekend.

[@jessicas3736]

You have to get the regular Winternacht cookies with the dark chocolate & no wafer bottom! They're soft gingerbread cookies ❤️ reminds me of when I studied abroad!

[@NaturalLivingHomesteader]

Yes! My very favorites!!

[@carriedavis1424]

Funny I just bought some yesterday at Aldis in Fayetteville Arkansas, they are amazing!

[@heatherthomas7821]

Your face when you saw the Blue Bell truck!! I know that feeling!

[@budgetwithlisakay]

My town has 4 Aldi stores now but I remember years ago driving several hours to check out the closest one to me when I heard we were getting one. The excitement is real!! LOL

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

I always gave my kids each a quarter when we went to Aldi. It encouraged them to help me bag groceries and shop. I saved $, so I encouraged them to be frugal.

[@stephaniemorris4410]

Compared to our other stores, Aldi's is usually the front runner with their prices. Our local Harris Teeter (Kroger owned) store can have some better prices when things are on sale. That Blue Bell ice cream price is cheaper than our local Publix, they are now selling them for $8.20, which is insane. Have lots of fun on vacation!

[@tiffanybramlette6998]

The hardest puzzle is the color your own puzzle. It comes on only black and white and when you're finished you color it. I have done two of them now and glued them and have them hanging as art on my wall.

[@millieh.-nyc6537]

Wishing you & your family a happy, healthy & successful 2022. Be well.

[@kikihammond5326]

LOL. We love the gingerbread cookies (Winternaught). That's gingerbread you are tasting. I prefer the iced, the chocolate is more like fake chocolate, but I'll still eat them. Yummy with a cup of coffee or cocoa on a cold morning or night.

[@jaybeebabee]

Glad you like our German Gingerbread. I prefer the glazed ones, too. It’s actually Winternacht (German for Winternight). Greetings from 🇩🇪

[@BrittasCreepyTreasures]

We have an Aldi but no Costco or Trader Joe's so I feel your pain! We do have those maybe a little over an hour away but that's a long trip with groceries and I hate big cities and highway driving 😂

[@tracyclark4811]

What in the World Girl??!!!! Of course, it's as good as you remember!! The prices have gone up as with everything, but still cheaper than MOST. We Love Aldi's in Georgia & so thankful on the 1 retired SSI

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

I saw that Blue Bell Truck Pulling up 2 seconds before you caught it and I was like she is going to flip… and you did not disappoint 😂. It was like one of those God winks letting you know you are right where you are suppose to be, lol.

[@hartsheart]

There is definitely a cream cheese shortage here in Middle GA. I saw one store restocked and I bought 5 of them! My kids love cream cheese and bagels.

[@themuminthenorth]

Blows my mind that you've not been in 10years!! I shop all the time at Aldi and Lidl as I have both in my town. I thought they were everywhere. And those round ginger biscuit things are insanely good!

[@mama-at-home]

The nearest Aldi to me is like 8 hours, and I’ve never heard of a Lidl before the comments here. (Bay Area, California)

[@themuminthenorth]

@@mama-at-home oh wow 8 hours is crazy far, lidl is similar to Aldi but cheaper in some ways. Starting to think i need to do a Lidl Shop with me.

[@fromthehutt9508]

I can not get over how cheap food is in the states. It’s mind blowing. I am in Nova Scotia where Milk is $6/4L, a dozen eggs is $4, occasionally you can get them for 2.50 but there would be a limit of two.

[@VulcanLogic]

My Aldi's in expensive SoCal still has a dozen eggs for $1.29 / dozen (limit 2).

[@sheilabeasley4911]

Blue Bell is the best!! Rocky Road is my favorite

[@amberluttrelll8359]

A new aldi was just built by my house it’s like 3 minutes away. I love it was just here today (and Wednesday) and it’s never crowded

[@Hx3ney]

I love that about Aldis, the kindness. Everybody's happy shopping there. I remember when walmart used to have great prices and everyone was happy to shop there too.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Haha, I've never been happy shopping at Walmart 😝

[@VictoryInYeshuaMinistry]

That is very kind to leave a quarter for someone. Glad you enjoyed your Aldi shopping. God bless!

[@teeser2436]

I saw in our town newspaper that they’re going to build an Aldi’s across from my Walmart. I did a happy dance it’s 2 hours to the closes Aldi’s I hope they give Walmart a run for there money!! Never been to an Aldi’s so I can’t wait !!!

[@gailgrooms997]

Kinda hard to beat Wally - maybe on some things, but Wally has 100X's the selection

[@marthaross6301]

If you don’t have a quarter- you can ask at the register. The cashier will give you one. We always pass our carts on whenever possible

[@tessie652001]

Yes I always leave the quarterfor others. So wonderful

[@janetopre-mittendorf1046]

I love Aldi. I can’t get lost there😂

[@michaleneyoon6195]

I used to be an Aldi shopper but switched to Lidl because I feel the prices are even lower for what we buy. We cook almost all meals from scratch. My Crofton brand enamel Dutch ovens have lasted and worked beautifully for years!

[@christerrell802]

Aldi is great, especially since it is small and you're in and out quickly. I have a key chain with a crocheted quarter holder just for Aldi! I like to leave the quarter or give my cart away.

[@ZepFloydstonesfan]

Wow- There are 5 Aldi stores within 15 minutes from my house. They're popping up like crazy in Australia! 🐨

[@lawriefoster5587]

Aldi is my favorite!!! Only have to drive about 20 minutes to get to it. Quality is super...so many different items. Need to acquire a larger freezer...getting in the car now!!!

[@nancynolan4117]

Wow. Great prices. Here in Florida, a gallon of whole milk at Aldi is $3.59 and eggs are $1.79 a dozen.

[@alicewendelken770]

Same at Publix

[@rebeccaa2433]

Aldi in CT had eggs for the same price 1.79 yesterday, but milk was 2.69.

[@guestguest747]

@@rebeccaa2433 My Aldi in NJ often has eggs for less than $1/dozen. Sometimes around $0.77!

[@Kaz35.]

I got myself a Dutch oven from Lidl here in the uk. They are such good price, and making bread in it, was sooo worth it.

[@saradeaton687]

I didn't see you find any red stickers, but Aldi has clearance too! Last week I got 4 packs of hot dog buns for $.29 each!

[@maryhammond3341]

♥️this I have seen so much random kindness at my local Aldi. Just the other day I saw a couple of guys buying the ladies food behind them.

[@rebeccawcleung]

This video makes me super grateful to have an Aldi just 10 mins away

[@MyMaxKitty]

I used to go to Aldi monthly with my mom in Missouri. I miss that store!!!!!!!!

[@kareninhtownmitchell9191]

I am so glad y’all got some Blue Bell! The Butter Crunch flavor is my husband’s fav. I love the Peppermint and Christmas Cookie varieties, but alas they are seasonal. Next time y’all want to warm up come to the Texas Gulf Coast. All the Blue Bell and warm weather you want. Plus fresh seafood!

[@happynewyear805]

u vote in shitty republicans denying women a right 2 have abortions...ill not spend my coin in ur state till u vote out the republicans...

[@marywatkins6798]

Love Aldi.These prices are a bit higher than my local Aldi. I cracked up at "the Aisle of Shame!" I check it out too. Especially after Christmas. My local Krogers have curtailed somewhat their Clearance (compared to yours) so Aldi has the lowest prices for me. But IMO the best thing about Aldi is their small footprint. I can get in, get what I need, check out (they are super fast at checkout), and get to my car in record time. Other grocery stores are so big that I wander and spend too much time! Also, you need your own bags at Aldi. But I use the heavy, canvas tote bags from LL Bean and Lands End (collected over the years from garage sales). Perfect.

[@doveandolive1153]

Happy New Year to you and your family all the best in 2022!

[@fredricabrown9003]

I live in a little town in FL and yes, we finally got an Aldi's this summer!!!! Yea!!! And yes, most folks leave quarter in cart or offer cart to others when leaving...very nice. They have so many "special" things you don't find in other stores, it's like a "vacash" when shopping!! Always check prices but get what you can't find in other places....glad you are having fun and got the chance to visit one.....Enjoy!!❤

[@kristinamarin4292]

I live in Delaware and have Food Lion, Wegmans, and Shop Rite. Aldi is 100% cheaper on 90% of the items. It's so fun too!

[@ellenschlagel8030]

I love shopping at Aldi. I can get in and out in 35 minutes, and that is stopping to shop/look at stuff in the 'aisle of shame'. I save so much on my produce and it is the same that they are selling for $$$ in the Dillon's (another Kroger) right across the street! And if I can't give my cart to someone, then I leave the quarter in the slot to pass along a good deed!

[@frugalfoodfamily]

Aldi saves us a ton of $$. Our other grocery stores here are crazy expensive. I bought the Winternacht brand of Erdnussberge (chocolate covered peanut clusters)....so good

[@justjulie9071]

I miss Aldi more than I thought I would since moving the fam to the Midwest.

[@mssteffi26]

Christine with the ice cream is literally me every time I find something snacky and tasty in the shop and rationalise it the same way 😂😂😂😂 You're a mood lady 😂😂😂😂

[@aprilhamilton5512]

Just made it to Aldi for the first time. Loved it! Awesome!

[@onedarkgypsy]

I'm an avid Aldi shopper. I save 1/3 to 1/2 on my grocery bills compared to Walmart. I prefer aisle of surprise instead of aisle of shame for the AOS. There's an entire community of Aldi Nerds on Fb. Leaving a quarter/passing on carts is already a thing for us Aldi Nerds!

[@karenjackson594]

We were at an Aldi in Junction City KS yesterday morning. I am always pleasantly surprised when I shop there. Happy New Year!!

[@Xaider1026]

You have wonderful kids and a wonderful family. Thanks for sharing food hacks ❤

[@brendahowell5946]

Thanks so much. Going thru the horrible covid. Would love see videos on soul food, what eat when sick rather covid or flu just sick. and what truly helps .

[@Jean2235177]

When I moved back to the South from the PNW, I was so excited to be able to shop at Aldi again. But I also miss Winco from the PNW. It's a trade off.

[@Jean2235177]

I think Aldi's meat prices are a bit high, even their sale prices. I can get better deals from my local grocers on sale.

[@cakeunit9012]

I flew from California to Alabama to go to my first Aldi..... It was super fun!!!!! I will have to check out the Southern California stores!!!!!

[@1bobcat4114]

Love those maple cookies. At our Aldi we often do those kind things with the cart.

[@jujube2407]

$55 at McDonald's is one dinner for your family... I think you did amazing! Great Job!

[@leeannwicker937]

At local Aldi someone is always offering a cart without accepting a quarter, not locking a cart so quarter still in it etc. It's fun and I always pass it on. Silly how good it feels to do this.

[@krystalstorms510]

So I normally watch your channel religiously. However it is going to be a while before I can watch. Our house burned down Christmas night and I'm going to be very busy for a few months. I will be putting several things that I learned from you into practice while we over winter in a tiny building. I wish you and your family good luck with the coming year.

[@alwayslearning9272]

That's terrible! I hope you get through it ok, what an awful time for that to happen, not that there's ever a good time but I hope you recover from it ok.

[@janice-ann7157]

I love my local Aldi here in Ireland!! I have a few Lidls close by but Aldi is by far my favourite. Great video. Your children are so sweet. Hailey is like Dave with a wig on - in a cute way xx

[@roksana1455]

I live in Poland and I usually shop at the Aldi store. At the beginning, it was a store mainly for older people (they still offer a lot of products that grandparents like, e.g. certain types of cold cuts, jams, chocolates by weight, etc.), but last years the company has been investing in marketing and changing its image. At Aldi, they make sure that there are no long lines. They attach great importance to the cleanliness of the store. You could say that it is this German precision and love of order. Thanks to this, purchases go faster. As for the products - as you said, some prices are good, some are normal, and some of the products are quite expensive (textiles, household appliances, what's in baskets). But it's good, because you buy only what you came for, and not dupes :D

[@heidimyers2333]

Those maple cookies are our family's favorite!! Yes, its an Aldi etiquette to keep a quarter in a cart. But, it's so normal at our Aldi there are like four carts at any given time with quarters left in them. Everyone just keeps passing them along.

[@ParkDari]

The strawberry yogurt protein granola bars are amazing and the take and bake apple and cherry pies just taste absolutely homemade

[@reneejohnson7505]

Love Aldi and am thankful to have two new stores within 15 minutes of my house! The mini Dutch oven is adorable! I wasn’t sure I would use it and couldn’t justify buying it.

[@gypsyislandgal1118]

Wow. I’m so sorry you’re not closer to Aldi. I love that store, as well as Lidl.

[@Saras_place]

Love grocery haul 👍 enjoy your vacation ❣️ enjoy sunshine 🌻

[@jenh9426]

yes, aisle of shame.. food, clothing, home items, garden items...you name it... aisle of stuff you don't really need, but you need.

[@kathywilder3272]

lol the quarters .. they make quarter holders n put them on the carts if you dont have a quarter the holder does

[@granitemoss1451]

I drive 45-50 minutes every 3 or 4 weeks to hit Aldi and a discount store near it that can have great deals. I wish I had one close enough to go weekly!

[@rachelcarpenter350]

Those chocolate covered butter cookies are my crack!!!!

[@lindseymcfarland3462]

I soooo wish we had an Aldi in Washington! I went to one when I was in Kentucky and I was HOOKED.

[@simonatheod6867]

Love Aldi! So many great finds there! Their moser roth choclate is the best and the winking owl wine! Plus their green bag chicken! I hope they expand more

[@sherfinley8855]

I shop ALDIS all the time. It's a Great place to shop.

[@lhead7226]

I love Aldi, been shopping there for years and have been leaving quarters for over a year now.

[@lindamiller3438]

I call it the aisle of surprises,love shopping at Aldi's, I have three Aldi near my town

[@RAE.ofSunshine]

I got a “quarter keeper” keychain. I Always have a quarter on hand now 🤗🤗 I got mine in store (they have them randomly sometimes) but I've seen them on Etsy

[@tessasmith3702]

I live in Alabama, where Blue Bell is manufactured, but never buy it; however, I may now buy some for New Year’s Day!

[@kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287]

Spent a whole summer in Idaho and loved and lived in Utah for 50 years and now live in Arizona my 3 favorite states

[@smovakpro]

The Maple Leaf Creme cookies are my absolute fave! 😍 I'm so happy for you that you finally got to go to Aldi! 😁

[@katej54801]

We always leave the pay it forward quarter in our Aldi cart. Or pass our cart along to someone going into the store.

[@aprilbabe94]

FINALLY! An Aldi “episode” with Christine!

[@jeannewilson7375]

Blue Bell!!!!! We miss it too!! Oregon acts like they don’t know what it is but…..we are moving back to the South in a few months and my hubby is so excited about Blue Bell!!

[@chickie3376]

We’ve definitely had cream cheese shortages here in New England. I live in southern Maine and a few weeks ago my local store had zero cream cheese! The shelves were bare of all brands except vegan cream cheese. They’ve since bounced back, seems there’s either tons or none.

[@kimberlymayo9951]

Totally out in my New England Aldi...been out for weeks. Now creme brie is gone, sea salt pita chips even longer than the cream cheese. But other stuff is stocked. Just a waiting game.

[@tinacardwell908]

You didn’t drive back the same day? I love your videos we don’t have Aldi either