Monday, January 31, 2011

Aldi Product Feature: Aldi Milk Price $0.99 - $1.99 (Hormone Free Milk) UPDATE: 7/13 $2.39

Aldi milk hormone free
Aldi Milk Price $1.99
With four lactose intolerant family members, my family's milk budget is through the roof. This is why I am so excited that Aldi has a low price on regular milk. I am the only person in my family, who can drink regular milk, and the South Florida Aldi milk price of $1.99 (7/13/11 updated: $2.39) for a gallon (Sometimes $0.99 on sale) is a price that is hard to beat.

Amanda from Saving Myself Silly reports that 1 gallon of milk is usually $0.99 in Dallas, TX, so some of you should get this fabulous Aldi price on milk most of the time.

As for the milk it tastes just like any other milk I have tried, I usually buy the fat free skim milk for my breakfast cereal, and thanks to Aldi I no longer feel guilty about drinking milk, as the otherwise high cost of milk usually makes me prioritize getting milk for the kids only.

One of the great things about our South Florida Aldi milk from Friendly Farms is that it is free of artificial growth hormones. That's a big plus in my book. I have; however, seen reports that not all Aldi stores carry Friendly Farms hormone free milk, so check the milk at your local Aldi store.

Aldi Price Variations Alerts From Aldi Spot Readers and The Blogosphere

While most prices are the same in all Aldi stores across the country, there are often price variations. Here at The Aldi Spot you can find an Aldi Price Comparison list between Aldi, Publix, Target and Walmart, but these prices should be used as a guide as there might be regional variations.
 

Product South FL Aldi Prices Price Reports Thank You To  State
Apples  $1.99-2.99 $3.89 Mom Work DC Virginia
Avocado $0.95 $0.69 Sarah's Deals Michigan
Grape Tomatoes $1.89 $0.99 Sarah's Deals Michigan
Hot Dog Bread $0.79 $0.10 Madison Coupon Connection Wisconsin
Hamburger Bread $0.79 $0.20 Madison Coupon Connection Wisconsin
Hot Dog Bread $0.79 $0.69 Saving Myself Silly Texas
Hot Dog Bread $0.79 $0.69 Saving Myself Silly Texas
White bread $0.89 $0.50 Madison Coupon Connection Wisconsin
Potatoes 10 lb $3.49 $1.49 Saving Myself Silly Texas
Eggs $0.99 $0.69 Saving Myself Silly Texas

I would love to hear from all of you, if you find any price variations, or super prices at your local Aldi stores. It will be very helpful, if you will leave your state/area in your comment, so that other readers in your area will know what great Aldi deals to look for.

New Aldi Price Cuts

A few of the Aldi price cuts for this week that will make the products cheaper than at the competitors.

KirkwoodChicken Breasts 48 oz $5.48 (Was $5.99) - (Competitors lowest price Walmart $5.84)

Lullabies Moist Wipes 72 ct $1.39 (Was $1.49) - (Competitor's lowest price Target $1.79)

Berryhill Original or Lite Original Pancake Syrup $1.29 (Was $1.49)

Roseland Assorted Pork Chops $1.89/lb (Was $1.99)


These price cuts should be at all Aldi stores.

Check out more Aldi Price cuts 
 

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Aldi Product Feature: Haribo Gummi Bears at Aldi $0.89



Haribo Gummi Bears at Aldi $0.89
If you have ever had Haribo Gummi Bears you will not want to try any other gummi bears, because nothing will compare. My husband got addicted to Haribo Gummi Bears, during our years in Europe, and not even the kids will eat any other gummi bear that I bring home. The only problem is that Haribo Gummi Bears are more expensive than the other brands of gummi bears, so when I discovered that you can find the Haribo Gummi Bears at Aldi I was excited.

Until Aldi opened in South Florida, I would buy Haribo Gummi Bears at Walgreens, whenever they were on sale at 2 for $3, Target has a bag of Haribo Gummibears for $1.79, and sometimes they go on sale at $1.69, and of course our local European store, which has the best selection has them for more than $2 for a small bag. The Aldi Price on Haribo even beats Amazon's bulk price, as you can buy a 12 pack Haribo Gummi Bears, 5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) for $13.11 with free shipping, which makes each bag cost $1.09 - $0.20 more per bag than at Aldi.

Product Size Aldi Walgreens Target Local Euro Store
Haribo Gummi Bears 5 oz $0.89 *$1.50 $1.79 $2.09
 *Indicates sale price

Thursday, January 27, 2011

New Grocery Price Comparison List Between Aldi, Publix, Target and Publix 1/27

It is time for another updated Aldi Grocery Price Comparison list between Aldi, Publix, Target and Walmart.

A few Aldi price highlights this week:
3 lbs yellow onions at Aldi for $0.99
20 oz white bread at Aldi for $0.89
Donna from Madison Coupon Connection found some fantastic deals at her local Aldi Store (Madison East - Wisconsin), as she found hot dog buns for $0.10 each, Hamburger buns for $0.20 each and Split Top Wheat Bread for $0.50 each.
Aldi also have the lowest price on orange juice at $1.79 for 64 oz
Milk is still at $1.99 per gallon
Eggs are $0.99 for a dozen

If you have arrived at an older version of the price comparison list, you can find the newest version at the Aldi Price Comparison List.

Last updated 1/31/2011


Product Size Publix Aldi  Target Walmart
White Bread 20 -24 oz $1.29 $0.89 *$0.99 $1
Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz $1.69 $1.19 *$2.39 $1.64
Hamburger buns 12 -13 oz $1.19 $0.79 $1.02
Hot dog buns 12 -13 oz $1.19 $0.79 $1.02
Bagels Store Brand 6 ct $2.59 $1.37 $1.24
Flour Store Brand  5 lb $2.29 $1.49 $1.71 gold $2.12

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

New Aldi Price Changes 1/26

These are the latest price changes at my local South Florida Aldi Store. The biggest price decrease was on 3 lb yellow onions, which had decreased to $0.99, and white bread has decreased to $0.89. The price decrease on bread was nothing compared to what Donna from Madison Coupon Connection found though, as she found hot dog buns for $0.10 each, Hamburger buns for $0.20 each and Split Top Wheat Bread for $0.50 each.

Did anyone find similar hot prices on bread?


Product Previous Price Price Change  New Aldi Price Competitor's Best Price
Pineapple $1.69 Minus $0.10 $1.59 Publix $2.99
Oranges 4 lb $1.19 Plus $0.10 $1.29 Publix $2.50
Onions 3 lb $1.79 Minus $0.80 $0.99 Publix $2.99
Potatoes 10 lb $3.29 Plus $0.20 $3.49 n/a
Avocado $1 Minus $0.05 $0.95 Publix $1.50
Apples Golden Del. $1.79 Plus $0.50 $2.29 Publix $3.49 
Apples Gala $1.79 Plus $1.79 $2.99 Publix $3.99
Apples Red Del. $1.79 Plus $0.20 $1.99 Publix $3.49
McIntosh Apples $1.79 Plus $0.50 $2.29 Publix $3.99
White Bread 20 oz $1.29 Minus $0.40 $0.89 Target $0.99
Tortilla chips $1.19 Minus $0.20 $0.99 Walmart $1.49



The above Aldi price changes are what I found at my local South Florida Aldi store, but these should only be used as a guide, as prices vary from region to region. I would love to hear, if any of you found any fabulous price decreases, or some crazy Aldi price increases. Once I hear from some of you, I will make a similar diagram and linking back to your own blogs, if you own a blog.


You can see last week's price change variations report here.

Don't forget to check out the Aldi Price Comparison list, which is updated several times a week, as the new ads go out.

Aldi Snacks Prize Pack Giveaway


To celebrate that The Aldi Spot is up and running, I wanted to do a special giveaway here at the Aldi Spot, so I have put together a little snack price pack. 

One of the Aldi Spot's Readers will win the Aldi Snacks Prize Pack below:
Aldi Snacks Prize Pack Giveaway @ The Aldi Spot


1st Mandatory Entry  
Giveaway is closed: 
Winner will be announced at the Giveaway Winner tab.
1 - entry - Leave a comment on any post here at The Aldi Spot other than this giveaway. - Come back to tell me which post you commented on.


Aldi Shopping 1/26 - Saved $3.05 - Share Your Aldi Shopping Trip

Aldi Shopping Trip 1/26 - Spent $5.07

I made a quick stop at Aldi today, but since I stocked up big on last week's Aldi shopping trip, I did not get much this week.

5.11 lb of bananas @ $0.39/lb =  $1.99
Whole Wheat bread $1.19
Whole Wheat bagels $1.89

Total spent $5.07
Saved $3.05 compared to the lowest prices at my regular grocery stores.


I would like to invite all of you to link up your Aldi shopping trips at the Aldi Savings Linky below.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Simple Aldi Recipes: Banana Orange Muffins - A Perfect Beach Snack

I needed a semi-healthy snack to bring to the beach on Sunday, so Saturday night my four-year-old son helped me make banana orange muffins for our beach trip.

The ingredients:
3 cups of flour
1 tsp of baking soda
A hint of salt

3/4 cups of brown sugar
1/2 cup of butter
3 eggs
2 1/2 cup overripe bananas
1/2 cup of freshly pressed orange juice

New Aldi Ad Starts Tomorrow Wednesday 1/26

The new Aldi ad starts tomorrow 1/26, here are the new special buys. You can find the entire Aldi ad at Special Buys.

The new low prices can all be found at the new Low Aldi Prices.


I will check back tomorrow afternoon with the latest Aldi Price Changes.

Check out the complete Aldi Price Comparison List


Wednesday 1/26 Aldi Ad

Southern Grove Football Snack Mix $3.99
Clancy's Onion Snack Rings  $1.19


Clancy's Buttery or White Cheddar Popcorn $1.39

Clancy's Tortilla Chips $1.99

Southern Grove Jumbo Salted In-Shell Peanut $1.49 

Monday, January 24, 2011

Aldi Shopping Tips: New Aldi Shoppers

Most Aldi Shoppers can be divided into three groups, but the one thing that all Aldi Shoppers have in common is that they want to save money.

1) The Loyal Aldi Shopper:  Does not shop with coupons and buys everything that he or she can at Aldi, because it is easy, convenient and the prices are great.

2) The Sales Shopper: Shops sales, and usually has 1 or 2 other grocery stores that he or she frequent besides Aldi.

3) The Coupon Shopping Deal Hunter: This shopper is very aware of where to find the best deals, and most often he or she is an avid couponer, who combines coupons with sales to stock up at the lowest prices. The Coupon Shopping Deal Hunter will buy most products at a very low cost by combining coupons and sales at the regular grocery stores and drugstores, everything else he or she finds at Aldi because of the low prices.

No matter what kind of Aldi shopper you are, you will be saving money by shopping at Aldi.


Aldi Shopping Tips For New Aldi Shoppers

Aldi Product Feature: Aldi Cereal: Millville Honey Nut Oats

Millville honey nut oats aldi honey nut cheerios
I always do my best to stock up on cereal when it is on sale and I have coupons. However, with three growing boys in the house we run out of cereal very fast, and if there is no sale and coupons I always turn to Aldi cereal. My boys do not seem to notice a difference between their regular Honey Nut Cheerios and the Aldi cereal counterpart the Millville Honey Nut Oats.

At $1.59 for a 12.25 box of Millville Honey Nut Oats, it is low price that is difficult to beat at other grocery stores. In fact the only time that I can beat the Aldi price on honey oat cereal is when I can find the General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios at $2 a piece at a competitor and combine it with a $0.55 coupon. Otherwise, the Millwille cereal is the best find at $1.59.




Aldi Cereal Price Comparison

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Aldi Product Feature: Aldi Oranges - Hot Price $0.99 - $1.19

Aldi Oranges $0.99-$1.19
Aldi always has a great price on oranges, and this week Aldi oranges are sweet and cheap. At my local South Florida Aldi store, 4 lb of naval oranges cost $1.19, but Aldi Price variations have been reported, and Aldi oranges can be found for as low as $0.99 in some areas of the country.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Aldi Price Variations Alerts From Aldi Spot Readers

While most prices are the same in all Aldi stores across the country, there are often price variations. Here at The Aldi Spot you can find an Aldi Price Comparison list between Aldi, Publix, Target and Walmart, but these prices should be used as a guide as there might be regional variations.


Product South FL Aldi Prices Price Variations Reported Thank You To 
4 lb Oranges $1.19 $0.99 Our Road To A Simpler Life
Pineapple $1.69 $0.99 Money Saving Mom 
Bananas $0.39 $0.29 Cheryl - Simply CVS



I would love to hear from all of you, if you find any price variations, or super prices at your local Aldi stores. It will be very helpful, if you will leave your state/area in your comment, so that other readers in your area will know what great Aldi deals to look for. 

Simple Aldi Recipes: Rosemary Chicken and Roasted Red Potatoes - Cost of Meal $3.31

Aldi Recipes: Rosemary Chicken & Roasted Red Potatoes
Making meals with Aldi groceries can turn any meal into a very frugal meal, and here at The Aldi Spot I will be sharing simple Aldi recipes that you can easily make with products from Aldi. Today's simple Aldi recipe is Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Red Potatoes.

One of my oldest son's favorite meals is Rosemary Chicken, and with Aldi ingredients Rosemary Chicken can be turned into a very cheap meal.

The recipe is actually from a McCormick Recipe Inspirations that I received to review last spring, but while the Recipe Inspirations are very convenient, they sure are not cheap. At a retail price of $1.99 for the spice blend package, I can get chicken enough for the meal for less the cost of the Recipe Inspiration.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Let's Celebrate @ The Aldi Spot - Amazon Giveaway

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To celebrate that The Aldi Spot is up and running, The Aldi Spot will be hosting a few great giveaways. The first giveaway is an Amazon giveaway - One $5 Amazon gift certificate will be awarded to one of the Aldi Spot's readers.

Giveaway Is Closed: Winner Will Be Announced Soon

1st Mandatory Entry  
1 - entry - Leave a comment on any post here at The Aldi Spot other than this giveaway. - Come back to tell me which post you commented on.

My Aldi Shopping Trip 1/19 - Saved $22 - Share Your Aldi Trip

$17.18 on Aldi Produce 
It had been three weeks, since the last time I was able to stock up on my Aldi shopping trip. On my two previous Aldi shopping trips, I had to take the bus home, which means limiting my purchases. Our fridge was very empty though, in fact it was so empty that I could easily clean the fridge this week without having to move too much around.

As an avid coupon shopper, I use Aldi to get the foods that I would not otherwise be able to get for pennies with my coupons. By shopping at Aldi for the staples I have been able to shave $10 - $20 off my grocery budget every week. I use the Grocery Price Comparison list to keep track of where to find the lowest prices on most products. When I got to the register I was sure that I would pay at least $60 for everything in the cart, but I was hoping for $50...see below what I ended up paying.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Aldi Product Feature: Aldi Pineapple $0.99 - 1.69

Aldi Pineapples are on sale again, and they sure are tasty.
Hot Aldi Price Alert: The Aldi price on pineapple is now at $1.69 for a fresh, sweet and delicious pineapple - it sure is hard to find any competition on this price.

Price update: Dole Pineapples are $0.99 at some Aldi Stores.


Aldi Pineapple - Aldi Price $1.69

This particular Aldi pinapple, which I picked up at my local South Florida Aldi store is from Costa Rice, and it is a Rosemont Farms pineapple.

I have purchased several pineapples from Aldi, and I have yet to be disappointed. However, choosing a pineapple is key when finding the best pineapple.


Tips On How To Choose A Pineapple
1) Smell - One of the best ways to judge a pineapple for its ripeness is by smelling it. A ripe pineapple has a sweet smell which could be very strong

2) Look for a dark brown color, and make sure the leaves have a very dark green color. A ripe pineapple will be brown with very little green color visible on the hard surface of the skin. You need to look between the gaps of the thorns to judge.






See the complete Aldi Price Comparison List.

New Aldi Price Changes 1/19

I went to Aldi this afternoon, and below you will find any new Aldi price changes that I observed during my Aldi shopping trip. This list was updated 1/19.

You can find the entire Aldi ad at Special Buys.

The new low prices can all be found at the new Low Aldi Prices.

There were quite a few price increases, but several produce prices had been slashed. These price changes are all unadvertised, and they may vary by region.



Product Previous Aldi Price Price Change  New Aldi Price Competitor's Best Price
Flour 5 lb $1.19 Plus $0.30 $1.49 Walmart $1.71
Sugar 5 lb $1.99 Plus $1.10 $3.09 Walmart $2.54
Eggs 12 ct $0.69 Plus $0.30 $0.99 Target $1.57
Carrots 2lb $1.09 Plus $0.10 $1.19 Publix $1.69
Pineapple $2.49 Minus $0.50 $1.69 Publix $2.99??
Naval Oranges $1.29 Minus $0.10 $1.19 Publix $2.99??
Apples 3 lb $2.29-$2.49 Minus $0.70 $1.79 Publix $2.99

Price Variations this week from Aldi Spot Readers:
Oranges $0.99
Pineapples $0.99

Check out the latest complete udated Aldi Price Comparison list between Aldi, Publix, Target and Walmart.


Did you notice any drastic Aldi price changes at your local Aldi store?