Holiday Entertaining with ALDI + a $25 ALDI Gift Certificate Giveaway!

by Marcy on December 18, 2011 · 322 comments

A few months ago, I decided that I wanted to have some of my girlfriends over for a wine and appetizer party in early December. The holidays are a hectic time for all of us, and I thought it would be fun to kick back without the kids and catch up. Plus I would be lying if I didn’t say that I was excited to entertain in my new kitchen…I love having the space to do that now!

Two weeks after my invites went out, I randomly received an email from a rep with ALDI, asking me if I would be interested in having them sponsor a holiday party for my friends. Since the invites were already out and this seemed like a great match, I jumped at the opportunity! I didn’t think that my friends would mind. ;-)

It may be hard to believe, but I had never been to ALDI prior to this. As luck would have it, a new ALDI store just opened at the end of October about 10 minutes from me, and I was excited to check it out. For those of you who aren’t familiar – ALDI is a discount grocery store chain - founded on the belief that people, wherever they live, should have the opportunity to buy everyday groceries of the highest quality at the lowest possible prices. In addition to 1000 stores in the US, ALDI also has stores worldwide.

A few things that I found to be different at ALDI vs the traditional grocery store:

It costs $0.25 to use a shopping cart (which you apparently get back when you return the cart – something I didn’t realize!)
You either bag your own groceries or purchase bags in store (for $0.99/ea I believe?)
ALDI only accepts debit or cash (right in line with a Dave Ramsey lifestyle, right?!)
There are few to no name brand items
ALDI does not accept coupons (a huge stress relief/guilt release for me right now!)

To be honest, I can be kind of picky about the food and brands that I buy, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about ALDI – especially when it comes to party food! A few nights before the party I headed out with a basic idea of what I was going to purchase (thanks to the ALDI holiday catalog and some suggestions from ALDI) and an ALDI provided $100 gift certificate.

I arrived at the store, paid for my shopping cart and went to it. I loaded my cart with various cheeses, crackers, a spiral sliced ham, puff pastries, eclairs, petite cheesecakes, fresh salsa, tortilla chips, mixed nuts and of course WINE! :-) I even slipped in 2 bottles of pure maple syrup and 2 packages of Almond Bark for my own personal use outside of the party.

All of this shopping took me very little time (a MAJOR score) because the store isn’t overly large, and I wasn’t overwhelmed with decisions. ALDI has a great selection, but tends to have 1 or 2 choices per item – which quite honestly was a welcome relief to me! When I got the the checkout, I ended up spending $100.68!! I hadn’t even been keeping track of how much I was spending and gladly handed the cashier my $100 gift certificate and $0.68 from my wallet.

While I had been stressing about getting the house ready for the party for about a week, when it came to the food the only stress I had was not knowing how it was going to taste! In terms of preparation, I started pulling things out to defrost (and baking/glazing the ham) about 3 hours before the party started.

With a little help toward the end, everything was plated and ready to eat!

edenVale Goat Cheese Log ($1.99), edenVale Havarti ($1.99), Savoritz Six Cracker Assortment ($2.49), Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Ham ($1.69/lb, $17), L’oven Fresh Brown N Serve Rolls ($0.99), Appetitos Pastry Bites ($4.99)

Landshut Sweet Red Dessert Wine ($4.99), Landshut Riesling ($5.99), Gonfalone Chianti ($6.79) misc. wine brought by guests

Petite Cheesecake Assortment ($5.99), Mini Eclairs ($3.99), my own cookies

Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips ($1.19), Grandessa Signature Santa Fe Southwestern Mild Salsa ($1.99)

The only regret that I have about this party is that I didn’t take any pictures of my friends actually eating the food! (or any pictures of people at all!!) I was too busy taking pictures of the food and eating it myself! In listening to my friends talk and based on my own opinion, the favorites of the night were the mini eclairs, fresh salsa, havarti cheese, and the cracker assortment. Everyone was extremely impressed with the quality and taste of both the food and wine – myself included!

ALDI graciously sent all of my friends home with an ALDI wine glass, $25 ALDI gift certificate and a DIVINE Moser Roth Chocolate Bar, the perfect ending to a fun night!

The moral of this story? It is VERY possible to host a classy and delicious holiday gathering for your friends and family for 50% less (or more!) by shopping at ALDI. I feel that I would have easily spent double what I did on this party had I purchased the food and wine at a traditional grocery store. I was so impressed that I have since made another trip to ALDI, and I look forward to working regular trips into my monthly grocery shopping routine next year!

NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED.

I am thrilled that I had one $25 Gift Certificate left over from the party – and I am going to share it with 1 of you!

What am I giving away?

1 – $25 Gift Certificate to ALDI

How can you win?

You can enter up to 4 times:

1) Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite ALDI item is – or what you would most like to try after reading this post. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click “Post Comment”. You must be on my site – you can’t do this through a reader.)

BONUS ENTRIES:

1) Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter:

@stretchingabuck is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to ALDI! http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/?p=35330 #giveaway

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Who is eligible?

You must have a valid US address to be eligible.

When does this giveaway end?

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10PM EST

The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be notified via email. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 2 days that another winner will be chosen.

Good Luck!

Disclosure: ALDI provided me with a $100 gift certificate and (10) $25 Gift Certificates, Chocolate Bars and Wine Glasses to share with my friends. Opinions expressed here are strictly my own. View my disclosure policy here.

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1 Phyllis Render December 18, 2011 at 4:09 PM: I like to purchase my produce at ALDI’s. This week they have pineapple’s for .99. I cannot get that anywhere else. It will make a great part of my Christmas Eve Meal
2 Matt Kalist December 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM: I’d like to try the wine choices.
3 Matt Kalist December 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM: I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/Buddro69/status/148510549343354880
4 Matt Kalist December 18, 2011 at 4:12 PM: I shared on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stretchingabuckblog.com%2F2011%2F12%2Fholiday-entertaining-with-aldi-a-25-aldi-gift-certificate-giveaway.html&h=yAQGXCFPl
5 Tracey Roberts December 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM: We also had a new Aldi store recently open in our area. I’ve started shopping there and haven’t found a thing that we don’t love!!!!
6 Todd Barwick December 18, 2011 at 4:14 PM: I would like to try some wine.
7 Todd Barwick December 18, 2011 at 4:15 PM: I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/jedigoogy/status/148511650239086592
8 Colleen Stephenson December 18, 2011 at 4:18 PM: I purchase cheese & crackers, produce and bottled water at Aldi’s. I’d love to try their wine! I’ve checked it out but never tried it. Also their ice cream is intriguing to me!
9 Debbie December 18, 2011 at 4:24 PM: I love going to Aldi. I buy all of my produce and snacks there. You can basically get anything you need there. Great prices!
10 rose December 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM: I like buying produce and seafood there.
11 Kevin Bell December 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM: I like their brand of baked potato chips! The same great taste but a whole lot less in price!
12 Sonya December 18, 2011 at 4:29 PM: I love the Fit ‘n Active line of products, especially the cream soups.
13 Amanda Britton December 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM: I enjoy going to their store, the price of snacks is my favorite reason. We have “snack night” usually coincides with movie night. Our favorite is a tie – the pretzel twists or the baked potato chips!
14 Sonya December 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM: I always read the RSS feed!
15 Alaina T December 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM: We always get our seafood (mostly the frozen shrimp and salmon) at Aldi because the prices are sooo much better than anywhere else!
16 Alaina T December 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM: I subscribe to emails
17 Kevin Bell December 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM: Tweeted at:
https://twitter.com/#!/kevinbe1/status/148513645557583872
18 J Taylor December 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM: I purchase produce at Aldi. Their prices are always the lowest in my area,
19 Kristy December 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM: I like the wheat thin crackers, and most of all, like you, I like that I can shop quickly, stress-free, and leave with a bill that’s usually 1/2 that of other grocery stores!
20 megan December 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM: i would like to try the Petite Cheesecake Assortment…yum!
21 Deana December 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM: This would be great for my New Years party!!!
22 Paula December 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM: I do the majority of our shopping at Aldi. Produce and cereals are our favorites.
23 Stacie Perez December 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM: I like to purchase my fruits and veggies at Aldi’s! They are are always fresh and very well priced. i love the petite cheesecakes in your pictures! That’s what I’m going to try and bring to my sil’s for Christmas dinner! :)
24 stephanie salisbury December 18, 2011 at 4:39 PM: I haven’t been there in a while. I liked to try some new items there
25 Stacie Perez December 18, 2011 at 4:42 PM: tweeted and promoted on my fb page! :)
26 Katherine December 18, 2011 at 4:46 PM: I’ve never shopped at Aldi, but the salsa for only $1.99 sounds great!

katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
27 shelly t December 18, 2011 at 4:52 PM: My favorite Aldi item is the fit and active yogurt.
28 Wendy December 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM: My favorite thing from Aldi is vanilla extract because it’s SO inexpensive compared to the regular grocery store.
29 Wendy December 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM: I subscribe via google reader.
30 kristina December 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM: the chocolate hazulnut candy from Germany!
31 Christine Smith December 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM: I love buying cheap, fresh produce from Aldi!
32 Laura December 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM: They have these amazing Choceur milk chocolate and caramel candies. They beat Godiva and Ghiradelli hands down! Also, their milk is 2.39 a gallon EVERYDAY! and there’s an Aldi 5 minutes from my house and one on our way home form church. So convenient!
33 Christine Smith December 18, 2011 at 5:12 PM: Just tweeted about it, too!
34 Laura December 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM: I posted on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/laurasnyder2109
35 Laura December 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM: I tweeted…
https://twitter.com/#!/lolasblest/status/148525323741433856
36 Laura December 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM: I subscribe in google reader.
37 Emily M. December 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM: I have recently become a full on ALDI convert. This is the first month that I have shopped there for 80% of my groceries and there has been a huge difference in my grocery budget (and I was couponing before). So far my favorite is the animal crackers – my kids have been eating 2 boxes a week.
38 Emily M. December 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM: and I’m a subscriber!
39 couponsue December 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM: I love the Restaurant Tortilla chips, as my son goes through them like water!
40 Melissa Henry December 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM: I love that Aldi has off brand laughing cow spreadable cheeses!
41 Amanda Benson December 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM: I am an ALDI junkie! I buy a lot there and everything we’ve tried has been awesome! One of my favorite things is their yogurt! :)
42 Melissa Henry December 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM: I am a subscriber….and I also love that they have soy milk!!! :)
43 Melissa Henry December 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM: and so cheap. I love Aldi
44 Amanda Benson December 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM: I get your emails!
45 Melissa Henry December 18, 2011 at 5:24 PM: And the light & fit stuff is awesome!
46 Emily T December 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM: I love Aldi’s paper products such as paper towels and toilet paper.
47 Emily T December 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM: I currently subscribe via my e-mail!
48 Marla December 18, 2011 at 5:31 PM: Aldi Low fat granola cereal!
49 Lisa M December 18, 2011 at 5:31 PM: I found Aldi has the best price in town on milk so thats my favorite go to item but I did pick up a container of assorted cookies and a bottle of Winking Owl wine and I must say I was very pleased. The cookies were just as good as Pepperidge Farms and since I don’t drink red wine hubby said the wine was very good.
50 Lisa M December 18, 2011 at 5:33 PM: I follow SAB on facebook
51 Lisa M December 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM: I’m an email subscriber
52 julie December 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM: I like their dairy products and produce. I would like to try more items in the future.
53 Kay December 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM: I love the chipotle hummus! Yum.
54 LISA BluMenStein December 18, 2011 at 5:41 PM: I like to get my milk here is it always cheaper bread, buns also
55 LISA BluMenStein December 18, 2011 at 5:44 PM: I subscribe to you’re email
56 Jennifer December 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM: I like Aldi’s for staples – produce, PB & J.
57 Julie Hancock December 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM: I rarely go to Aldi, but went yesterday because I wanted to just run in and grab one thing. Then, I remembered that my family loves their popcorn chicken! Ended up leaving with more than 1 thing (actually 10 things), but still paid less than $15.00.
58 Julie Hancock December 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM: I’m an email subscriber.
59 Jennifer December 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM: I am an email subscriber! Great website!
60 melissa w December 18, 2011 at 5:54 PM: I would love to try the Petite Cheesecakes. They look yummy!
61 melissa w December 18, 2011 at 5:57 PM: I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/melissawilson19/status/148537011739951104
62 Kath M December 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM: I am a regular Aldi’s shopper and you just cannot go wrong with most anything!!
The fresh fruits and veggies are always a great price. This past visit I was in need of eggs (my girls are not laying well now) and found them for $.29 a doz. yes that is cents. Wow!! Their chocolate chips are so very good.
63 Jitka Hromek December 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM: I shop at Aldi at least once a week. They have excellent wine!
I am an email subscriber. Thank you for the giveaway.
64 Kath M December 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM: I am following you on RSS reader.
65 melissa w December 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM: I shared on FB (Melissa Britain Wilson)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=265670453488969&id=1520667160
66 melissa w December 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM: I’m a email suscriber
67 christine December 18, 2011 at 6:07 PM: We started simple with only buying our milk, as it is way cheap there. Now we have moved on to pizzas, fruit, cereal, and even alcoholic beverages. Love the place.
68 Shannon G December 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM: i always buy my produce, dairy and frozen chicken at aldi’s since I never have coupons for these items it works out great
69 Shari December 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM: I love Aldi’s Pizza Rolls!
70 Shari December 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM: I subscribe via email.
71 Aqdas December 18, 2011 at 6:24 PM: I like the whole wheat sliced bread that ALDI carries.
72 Michelle December 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM: I just shopped at Aldis today. They have the best prices on snack food! Crackers and chips are so good and inexpensive.
73 Michelle December 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM: I am an email subscriber
74 tim r December 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM: ALDI..bet you’re not laughing now after saving all that cash!! I go there once a week to pick up a variety of items. Many favorites, but almonds and turkey bacon are at the top of the list!!
75 Erin December 18, 2011 at 6:41 PM: I purchase produce and dried fruit at Aldi. Thanks!
76 april December 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM: I buy all the items for my daughter to take her lunch to school.
77 KHenry December 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM: I have purchased fruit at Aldi and have been very satisfied with it.
78 Jennifer Washock December 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM: I LOVE ALDI! I go weekly for their fresh produce and pantry items such as sugar and flour. I usually spend between $10 – $20 and have two full bags each time I go!!!
79 Suzanne December 18, 2011 at 7:05 PM: My favorite item at Aldi so far is the shrimp grillers. Those are very tasty and convenient.
80 Andi December 18, 2011 at 7:10 PM: I buy everything I can at Aldi (Produce, Milk, eggs, bread, cereal etc. and I LOVE their Fit & Active Line). It’s my first stop and what I can’t find there (which honestly isn’t much) I get at Kroger. They have come such a long way in the past 20 years when my mom used to shop there for us.
And for those not familiar with Aldi, some of the info above was not fully explained. You do have to pay .25 for a cart, but when you return the cart, you get your .25 back. Their big reusable bags are .99, but their plastic and paper bags are only like .05. You can bring your own bags if you don’t want to buy theirs, or you can use the empty boxes in the store.
Aldi is my absolute favorite store and I could NOT live without it!
81 julie k December 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM: I like the Fit-N-Active brand items.
82 Candice December 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM: My favorite Aldi’s (holiday) item is by far their chocolate bark, which is perfect for making oreo truffles, peanut butter balls, etc. for holiday cookie trays! During the rest of the year, I tend to buy things from their Fit and Active line, which seems to always be coming out with new healthy items!
83 julie k December 18, 2011 at 7:24 PM: I subscribe to your emails
84 Mary December 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM: I like their canned vegetables. Would love to try the eclairs.
85 Suzanne Reinbolt December 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM: Love their chips. My kids don’t know the difference, but I do in my wallet.
86 amber December 18, 2011 at 7:41 PM: I love the hummus at Aldi
87 amber December 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM: i subscribe to your emails
88 Selene M. December 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM: My favorite Aldi’s item would be Clancy’s scoop corn chips.
89 Selene M. December 18, 2011 at 7:49 PM: I tweeted the giveaway:

https://twitter.com/#!/smdrm/status/148565299141152769
90 Selene M. December 18, 2011 at 7:50 PM: I’m subscribed via Google Reader
91 Amanda Y. December 18, 2011 at 7:52 PM: I’d love to try the edenVale cheeses and mini eclairs!
92 Amanda Y. December 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM: I’m an email subscriber
93 kim p December 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM: The Mandarin Orange Chicken (frozen) is good, my son who loves the Panda express Chicken, is happy to eat this at 1/2 the price. Also, the produce is often much cheaper then the big box stores at a fraction of the cost
94 Kate December 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM: There is a new Aldi that recently opened near me, and I can’t wait to give it a try!
95 Kate December 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM: I also subscribe via RSS feed.
96 Tanya S. December 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM: I buy fruit and salad from Aldi’s. Would love to try the chips and salsa from your party.
97 Kim December 18, 2011 at 8:01 PM: Pineapples, yams, and non-stick spray.
98 Louise December 18, 2011 at 8:04 PM: I absolutely love Aldi for many of the reasons you state. I do a lot of fund raising events for church and non-profit groups I’m affiliated with, and I am torn between choosing the fresh vegetables or the great variety of cheeses as my favorite item. And all at great prices which allow you to put out a fantastic “spread” while staying on a tight budget. Thanks for giving Aldi the credit it deserves!
99 Chris December 18, 2011 at 8:14 PM: I LOVE Aldi’s. I do all of my shopping there. Haven’t found anything we don’t like yet. Its a big help!
100 Cindy December 18, 2011 at 8:24 PM: I subscribe to email updates.
101 Cindy December 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM: I like the deals they have on produce and milk.
102 Heather December 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM: I love Aldi! Especially when they have milk on sale. :) I also love their fresh produce (broccoli, mushrooms, ect.) I have never tried their petite cheesecakes and would love to try them.
103 Heather December 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM: I subscribe to your daily emails.
104 Kerry G December 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM: Love the salsa and they always have a killer deal on milk :)
105 Amanda Waddell December 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM: My family loves their chip selection. One of our favorites are the guacamole chips.
106 debbie December 18, 2011 at 8:55 PM: Hi. I love aldi’s. I go every week. I love their brand coffee, greek yogurt, and all the juices.
107 Nicole December 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM: I like the bacon wrapped beef filets. They always have a better price than traditional grocery stores on those.
108 Nicole December 18, 2011 at 9:11 PM: I subscribe to the newsfeed!
109 Nicole December 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM: I also tweeted (@nicoletta182) and shared the link on FB from the Stretching A Buck page.
110 Jennifer December 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM: I love that they have different things on sale all the time!
111 Jennifer December 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM: tweeted @fauxpaus
https://twitter.com/#!/fauxpaus/status/148589236768088064
112 Jennifer December 18, 2011 at 9:24 PM: promoted on fb https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=262961510431447&id=100001528015555
113 Jennifer December 18, 2011 at 9:25 PM: email subscriber!
114 KatieRK December 18, 2011 at 9:25 PM: I always like Aldi’s line of Fit & active products!
115 Jodi B December 18, 2011 at 9:34 PM: i remember when we could get really cheap fresh flowers from aldi. i’m not sure if they still have them.
116 Jodi B December 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM: i tweeted – http://twitter.com/#!/Joolz43344/status/148592212844871680
117 Jodi B December 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM: i tweeted – http://twitter.com/#!/Joolz43344/status/148592212844871680
118 Rachel D. December 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM: My favorite things to get at Aldi are there cracker sticks and cheese for my kids’ snacks and their milk is 99.9% cheaper there each week than any where else around here!
119 Rachel D. December 18, 2011 at 9:51 PM: I am a subscriber!
120 Jennifer December 18, 2011 at 9:53 PM: Just picked up party items from Aldi’s this weekend as well. Love their spinach artichoke dip – it’s slightly spicy. Yum!
121 Amanda December 18, 2011 at 10:19 PM: We love everything at Aldi! I love trying their new special purchase items – we always find something new to try. They especially have great prices on baking goods, so I stock up there. Thanks for the chance to win!
122 Amanda December 18, 2011 at 10:19 PM: I am a suscriber! Thanks!
123 Connie December 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM: I have actually never shopped at Aldi but have been wanting to. The goat cheese log and the havarti cheese sounds yummy and very reasonably priced!
124 Connie December 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM: I’m an email subscriber.
125 Natasha December 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM: The frozen teriaki stir fry is high quality!
126 Natasha December 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM: My son loves the string cheese more than the name brands!
127 Natasha December 18, 2011 at 10:25 PM: baking supplies always best prices
128 Dylan Curtis December 18, 2011 at 10:27 PM: Aldi is great! I love the Fushi teriyaki noodles, I can only find them once in a while. So Good :-)
129 becky December 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM: I am a pretty good fan of aldi’s black corn tortilla chips.. pretty good stuff!
130 becky December 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM: I am also an email subscriber
131 kat amber December 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM: i would like to try the wine and cheese + crackers for my new years eve party
132 kat amber December 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM: https://twitter.com/#!/freebeequeen/status/148607214972710912
133 kat amber December 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM: http://www.facebook.com/StockpilingMoms#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=319917464699034&id=100001039273004
134 kat amber December 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM: already subscribe to rss feed
135 Jenn December 18, 2011 at 10:39 PM: I would like to purchase milk there. It’s cheaper than any other store. I would also like to get some household basics there.
136 claudette knestrick December 18, 2011 at 10:49 PM: I love their produce prices!
137 Heather Mayfield December 18, 2011 at 11:17 PM: I love Aldi’s turkey Bacon. We shop there all the time. You should say in your post that the quarter you pay for your cart you get back when you return the cart. So the cart doesn’t really cost anything.
138 Ruth Smither December 18, 2011 at 11:19 PM: My favorite item at Aldi is their cage free eggs. A dozen is on sale this week for 99cents. I also like their produce.
139 Ruth Smither December 18, 2011 at 11:19 PM: I am an email subscriber.
140 Heather Mayfield December 18, 2011 at 11:20 PM: I tweeted; https://twitter.com/#!/buckeyecub/status/148618448954597376
141 Cheryl December 18, 2011 at 11:46 PM: Milk is my favorite thing there; when their gallons go on sale for $1.99 I stock up (I put some in the deep freeze). But their granola cereal makes perfect yogurt topping. Also like their starchy snacks, sour cream & half & half. I avoid their produce cause it goes bad pretty fast.
142 Cheryl December 18, 2011 at 11:48 PM: I’m a subscriber
143 Liz Holmes December 18, 2011 at 11:50 PM: There are several items I love at Aldi’s, but my absolute fave is the Extra Virgin Olive Oil that they sale. I believe that it is imported and cost less than $4 a bottle. It tastes much better than some of the $10 bottles that I have gotten at Walmart.
144 Lisa ballmann December 19, 2011 at 12:35 AM: I would like to pick up stuff from Aldis to make a nice christmas breakfast for my family.
145 Lisa ballmann December 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM: im a daily email subscriber
146 Carrie McBride December 19, 2011 at 1:20 AM: I just love my Aldi’s. I love getting the essentials milk eggs and bread all at considerably lower prices.
147 Margaret December 19, 2011 at 1:48 AM: I just went to an ALDI for the first time myself about 2 1/2 weeks ago (it’s more like a 20 min drive to the closest one for me) and I definitely was impressed by the prices. One item in particular is their home style spread (like margarine) for a big tub at $1.99–it taste much more buttery than the store brand at my usual grocery store. I was also excited at the price of their Velveeta store brand cheese block ($4, rather than like $10) but I haven’t used it yet to tell you how it tastes. Definitely good deals! I wish it was closer, and I also liked packing my own bags–I get so much more in them that way.
148 Margaret December 19, 2011 at 1:48 AM: I am also an email subscriber.
149 Sheri M. December 19, 2011 at 1:56 AM: I really enjoy their prices on the fruits and veggies. They are always of good quality.
150 Sheri M. December 19, 2011 at 1:56 AM: I’m a email subscriber.
151 Andrea December 19, 2011 at 7:11 AM: My favorite item at Aldi’s is their snacks. They are prices great and are bigger sizes then the supermarkets.
152 Sylvia W December 19, 2011 at 7:14 AM: Right now my favorite thing from Aldi is the seasonal coffee creamer in the Peppermint Mocha or Pumpkin Spice flavors. Much cheaper there. Or the mussels in tomato sauce. Just cook those and pour them over pasta, and instant dinner my whole family loves.
153 Sylvia W December 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM: I subscribe to your email newsletter.
154 Sylvia W December 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM: I shared on FB. :)
155 Carmen December 19, 2011 at 7:57 AM: I didn’t know they had pure maple syrup. I’ve never been to Aldi’s (it’s a little bit out of our way), but will have to go try them now!
156 Carmen December 19, 2011 at 7:58 AM: I’m subscribed (RSS)
157 petra December 19, 2011 at 8:08 AM: love aldi granola!
158 petra December 19, 2011 at 8:09 AM: i get your emails
159 petra December 19, 2011 at 8:13 AM: shared on facebook (Moey shay)
160 petra December 19, 2011 at 8:20 AM: tweeted the giveaway @moeyshay
161 Pedro December 19, 2011 at 8:28 AM: I like their snack foods — trail mix, nuts, etc.
162 Julie December 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM: I like to purchase produce at Aldi’s and my family loves their Ranch dressing – they prefer it over the well known brands.
163 Julie December 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM: I’m a subscriber.
164 Heather H December 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM: We love their butter crackers – just like club crackers but only $1.19 a box!
165 Heather H December 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM: I subscribe to your feed.
166 Jessica Mollett December 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM: I love to get their frozen bagged Chicken fried rice meal ! it is our families favorite! I love shopping at Aldi!
167 Jessica Mollett December 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM: i subscrive via Email!!
168 Jessica Mollett December 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM: I shared on Facebook!!!
169 Katie S December 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM: I enjoy the petite cheesecakes. Just had them at a girls fondue night on Saturday!!!
170 Katie S December 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM: I’m a subscriber
171 Katie S December 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM: I shared your info on facebook
172 Connie December 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM: I love Aldi’s…Most of the staples….Milk, eggs, bread, cheese, veggies, fruits are always half the price there….
173 Jayna December 19, 2011 at 10:07 AM: I have never shopped at ALDI, but my friend raves about it. The tortilla chips look like a great deal!
174 Camiele December 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM: I usually only buy produce from Aldi.
175 Camiele December 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM: Tweeted it on Twitter.
176 Camiele December 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM: I subscribe through a reader.
177 Christina December 19, 2011 at 10:11 AM: I love Aldi and have been shopping there for about a year or so. My favorite item is their packages of gravy, taco seasoning, and other seasonings. I just wish they had more of a selection!
178 Christina December 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM: Tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/DreamyObsession/status/148782579401760768

BTW! Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!!
179 Christina December 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM: I’ve promote this giveaway/website on my FB wall (:
180 Christina December 19, 2011 at 10:16 AM: I’m also a previous e-mail subscriber (:
181 Crystal December 19, 2011 at 10:36 AM: I have so many favorites as I have shopped there for years. I like their produce and dark chocolate. The mint dark chocolate bars are heavenly!
Looking forward to trying their wine.
182 Crystal December 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM: I am a current e-mail newsletter subscriber.
183 Cynthia December 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM: I love Aldi’s. I recently convinced my mother to go. We had a fabulous time picking out items for the family Christmas party. The most beloved item? The salsa. I think it is the artichokes that make it extra special…I loved it.
184 Kari S December 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM: I love the center cut bacon! and you can’t beat the 200% guarantee – I’m never afraid to try something new
185 Kari S December 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM: tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/KariSmithPhoto/status/148796142765875201
186 Kari S December 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM: blog subscriber
187 Lisa M December 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM: I love to shop at Aldi! The eclairs are always a hit when I take them to a party or family gathering! But I’ve never tried their wine! I’d love to try it!
188 Lisa M December 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM: I am an email subscriber
189 Susie Haney December 19, 2011 at 11:29 AM: I like the wine at Aldi’s. I have tried the Winking Owl wine and find it to be as good as others that you pay alot more for. Would love to win the $25.00 gift card. Thanks & Merry Christmas.
190 Susie Haney December 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM: I also subscribe to your email. You are always so helpful with my shopping trips.
191 Colleen December 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM: I LOVE Aldi’s Hummus quartet. Best tasting hummus and AFFORDABLE! They don’t sell it all year round but usually around the holidays- I always look forward to stocking up!
192 Renea Brown December 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM: I’d love to try their cheesecake sampler and their cheeses.
193 Alexis Hargrave December 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM: I love Aldi! I buy most of my cheese, produce (when it looks good), nuts/baking chocolate, eggs, butter, milk/ OJ, and I recently found Fage greek yogurt, score!
194 Alexis Hargrave December 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM: tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/alexislhargrave/status/148841873002344448
195 Alexis Hargrave December 19, 2011 at 2:10 PM: posted to facebook!
196 Alexis Hargrave December 19, 2011 at 2:11 PM: I subscribe through google reader: https://www.google.com/reader/view/?hl=en&tab=my#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FStretchingABuck
197 anita December 19, 2011 at 2:17 PM: I love aldis. I shop there weekly. I usually spend about $55/wk and am able to feed a family of 4. I get everything there and love it. My kids eat all of their snacks from there even though the flavor is a little different ( the cheese crackers aren’t as good as Cheeseits) :) However, the hummus is wonderful with their pita crackers. Milk typically is on sale for $1.99 a gallon and eggs you can typically get for $0.99 a dozen.
198 sheila davis December 19, 2011 at 2:31 PM: I think i would like to try the spiral ham. I am so excited that an aldi’s is being built in wake forest nc – i don’t shop there alot because i live in youngsville and the closest one is raleigh nc but i will be shopping there lots with a family of 6 – i think aldi has made a great decision on there location.
199 Liz E. December 19, 2011 at 3:52 PM: I subscribe to your emails!
200 Liz E. December 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM: Though it is usually seasonal, my son LOVES the frozen mango chunks! We regularly buy many of our weekly groceries here, and in recent years I am thrilled to see so many more additions to the “Fit & Lean” line!
201 Amy December 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM: I love their honey wheat pretzels!
202 Amy December 19, 2011 at 4:41 PM: I subscribe via RSS
203 Gina December 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM: I love the wine
204 Devon December 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM: I subscribe to the blog
205 Gina December 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM: I subscribe by email
206 Jennifer Washock December 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM: I sell pampered chef because I LOVE to cook and be creative in the kitchen. I always tell my party hostess to go to ADLI to pick up a few items for the demo recipe. Their ingredience are great and a fraction of the price that you would find in a grocery store. This way the she can host a great party by spending only a few bucks!!!
207 Lauren December 19, 2011 at 10:10 PM: LOVE Aldi! My husband bought be a bottle of Moscato a few weeks ago and it’s my new favorite! Their granola bars are the only ones my hubby will eat, and my kids love their oyster crackers and cereal bars! Honestly, there isn’t much from Aldi we DON’T like!
208 Judy Long December 19, 2011 at 10:10 PM: I have shopped at Aldi’s for several years and their products are great. My favorite is their Tortilla Chips and Salsa, my grandson loves their Millville brand of Cinnamon Crunch cereal, my hubby loves their Sour Cream and Onion chips, and we ALL love their summer sausage, spiral ham, frozen salmon, and about a thousand other things, HA! Also Aldi offers a double money back quarantee for any product you are not satisfied with. How can you beat that?
209 Judy Long December 19, 2011 at 10:11 PM: Sorry forgot to tell you I am a current email subscriber.
210 Barbara Montag December 19, 2011 at 11:16 PM: Favorite – their frozen blueberries.
Thank you.
211 Barbara Montag December 19, 2011 at 11:17 PM: Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/JalapenoMama/status/148979105323433984
212 Barbara Montag December 19, 2011 at 11:18 PM: Shared this giveaway on my Facebook – Barbara Montag
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213 Barbara Montag December 19, 2011 at 11:19 PM: RSS subscriber via Google Reader
214 Heather December 19, 2011 at 11:37 PM: My husband says that Mama Cozi frozen pizzas are the absolute best. I love buying my baking supplies at Aldi. And their cappuchino mix is great!!
215 Jean December 20, 2011 at 12:05 AM: I like to get my produce there and they have great salsa.
216 Jean December 20, 2011 at 12:06 AM: I am already a subscriber.
217 barbi December 20, 2011 at 12:54 AM: I love to shop Aldi! I love their fresh salsa and baking products.
218 barbi December 20, 2011 at 12:54 AM: I subscribe via google reader.
219 Libbie December 20, 2011 at 6:15 AM: We love Aldi! The mac and cheese and cereal are great and cheap!
220 Dawn H December 20, 2011 at 7:59 AM: I love going to Aldi’s and getting the mini eclairs and cream puffs for our Christmas Eve meal. They are so good!
221 Andrea Watts December 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM: Their fresh vegetables are great. And the price is the lowest around. And I would love to try their wine too.
222 Andrea Watts December 20, 2011 at 8:11 AM: I tweet about this giveaway on Twitter:
@stretchingabuck is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to ALDI! http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/?p=35330 #giveaway
223 Andrea Watts December 20, 2011 at 8:11 AM: I subscribe to your RSS feed
224 Teresa Young December 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM: Our favorite Aldi item is Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Ham. We have been enjoying it for Christmas and Easter for several years and never been disappointed.
tmyoung at rochester dot rr dot com
225 Teresa Young December 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM: tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/tmy56/status/149149289292120064
226 Teresa Young December 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM: shared on FB
http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=221596701248706&id=1344807770
227 Tammy R December 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM: Aldi’s helps me stretch my budget and get great deals on everything I need to make my Christmas a very special one.
228 Sharon Tudor December 20, 2011 at 3:21 PM: Great store! Everyone should shop here; your money will go further.
229 Iliana Blair December 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM: I always do at least some of my shopping at Aldi’s One of my favorite items to buy is their frozen stir fry meals.
230 Iliana Blair December 20, 2011 at 4:24 PM: http://twitter.com/#!/madreblair/status/149237690968190976

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231 Iliana Blair December 20, 2011 at 4:25 PM: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stretching-a-Buck/140794267855?sk=wall#!/madreblair
232 Holly West December 20, 2011 at 4:45 PM: My favorite Aldi’s item is the chocolate candy they have made by Choceur. It is delicious and of course reasonably priced.
233 Jennifer Washock December 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM: My boss knows that I coupon and is secretly interested in learning this hobby. She doesn’t say much when I tell the office gals about my deals but will come into my office later and ask me how I do it.

Well, today she asked me about ALDI and said she has never shopped there but has heard good things about the store. I told her that they carry many of the basic stables at a greatly reduced price and that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. She’s a vegetarian so this would be a great place to shop with all their fresh produce so she’s going to go grocery shopping this weekend at ALDI. I don’t think she will be disappointed!
234 Rachel Betts December 20, 2011 at 6:23 PM: We love just about everything at Aldi, but we love the quality of their eggs. So fresh and taste much better than the eggs we were buying at Walmart. We also love their frozen chicken tenderloins. Amazing price and great product!
235 Crystal K. December 20, 2011 at 8:23 PM: I want to try the Petite Cheesecake Assortment!
236 Crystal K. December 20, 2011 at 8:24 PM: http://twitter.com/ltl_lizzielou/statuses/149299020936912896
237 Crystal K. December 20, 2011 at 8:24 PM: RSS feed subscriber.
238 Janet Shei Vickers December 20, 2011 at 8:27 PM: I want to try those eclairs
239 Janet Shei Vickers December 20, 2011 at 8:28 PM: GFC follower
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240 Karla December 21, 2011 at 12:25 AM: I like Aldi bagels!
241 Karla December 21, 2011 at 12:29 AM: I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/fromgenerations/status/149360563393277954
242 Karla December 21, 2011 at 12:32 AM: I promoted on my facebook page by liking the blog post.
243 Karla December 21, 2011 at 12:33 AM: I subscribe to the e-mail.
244 Darcy T December 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM: ALDI has the best fresh salsa! We always buy their salsa and tortilla chips. They are fast becoming one of the places where we do the bulk of our grocery shopping. LOVE THEM!!!!
245 Darcy T December 21, 2011 at 8:14 AM: E-mail subscriber!
246 Lori December 21, 2011 at 8:16 AM: I haven’t shopped there often but think you got some great items. I would like to try those cheeses for our Christmas Eve get together.
247 Annette Woll December 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM: Love aldi and would love to win gift certificate
248 Annette Woll December 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM: I subscribe to the email
249 Liz December 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM: I shop at Aldi’s most of the time. We love their produce buys! You can’t beat 44 cents for a pound of bananas.
250 Kim December 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM: I love Aldi! I’m able to save money shopping here. Every product I’ve tried is great.
251 Kara December 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM: I like to purchase our produce there. They have excellent prices and quality.
252 Tammy Van Dyne December 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM: I love to shop at ALDI! Having a tight budget, I need to be able to stretch the dollars as far as I can. Our church has a food pantry and I wanted to help stretch things for everyone, so I came up with a few recipes with items ALDI carries. The favorite is the chunky soup and corn bread! Simply open 2 cans of any flavor of the soup (we love sirloin burger), pour it in a 9×13 pan, mix a box of corn bread mix and place over the soup. Follow directions on the corn bread box and bake uncovered. Simple and inexpensive “pot pie” style food. It is delicious, simple, inexpensive, and filling. This meal will feed 3 people AND costs less than $4 to make. Yes, my family and I LOVE ALDI
253 Debbie December 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM: Well there is a salad dressing that I have tried from there but dont no the kind have to find out from my friend he mad a salad and the dressing was awesome and only Aldis has it and I have had the Spiral ham from there at relatives house so I would like to get one myself . I shared the link on my Facebook page
254 Dawn H. December 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM: I get your newsletter by email. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
255 Kara December 21, 2011 at 8:22 AM: I shared this giveaway on my facebook page.
256 Caryn Crowston December 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM: I love all the Aldi products. My favorite is the Stollen. I wish our groceries could sale wine though.
257 Nicole Elmore December 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM: My favorite Aldi item is TOFFIFEE :) Unfortunately they only sell it around the holidays.
258 Jennifer December 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM: I love the prices of ALL of their produce!!! (all year long)! Not using coupons is hard but it’s well worth it!
259 Peggy warnock December 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM: I like there rice cake snacks.
260 Janelle December 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM: I like to get my produce at Aldi…super cheap and delicious!
261 Samantha December 21, 2011 at 8:30 AM: I love Aldi! My favorite product is the Mama Cozzi french bread pizza! It is delicious!
262 Shirley Smith December 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM: My favorite thing to purchase at Aldi’s has got to be The frozen kirkwood meals.
263 Nell GEntry December 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM: I love Aldis this is a great money saver
264 Joanne December 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM: My husband challenged me. We have an Aldi and a Shop n Save within 5 mins of my house and he challenged me to try to get everything at Aldi with a few exceptions from Shop n Save like hairspray, shampoo, Pet food. I LOVE ALDI I go every week and get everything from toilet paper and paper towels, trash bags, sandwich bags to the basic eggs, milk, bread and everything in between meat, sandwich meat, cheese and they even have fantastic condiments Ketchup, mayo, ranch. I couldn’t be happier. Yeah you have to remember to have a quarter in the car and remember to put your bags back in your car so you have shopping bags but it is a small price to pay for a cheap delicious stress free weekly shop :)
265 Shirley Smith December 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM: I tweeted on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/pen4dav143/status/149483401508962304
266 Peggy warnock December 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM: I promoted this page on facebook
267 Peggy warnock December 21, 2011 at 8:40 AM: I get your meals, thanks.
268 Anna L December 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM: I love Aldi’s Ricotta cheese! It’s only $1.69 for 15 oz. It’s double that (sometimes more) at all the other grocery stores around here.
269 Amy December 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM: We love to get our produce at Aldi, yo cannot beat there prices.
270 jenifer December 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM: I LOVE your blog and love the updates. I am a new shopper to Aldi.
271 Rita R. December 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM: You can’t go wrong with the assorted crackers for many dips & spreads.
272 Dianne December 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM: I LOVE Aldi! To pick one item is too difficult….I stock up on all the basics, eggs, cheese, milk, produce, canned goods, frozen fish, lunchmeat…..It’s just a GREAT store!
273 Laura W. December 21, 2011 at 9:04 AM: I subscribe to your emails!
274 Dianne December 21, 2011 at 9:04 AM: I shared the giveaway on my Facebook.
275 Dianne December 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM: I’m an email subscriber.
276 Laura W. December 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM: I am very pleased with their brand products, especially for the great prices they have.
277 Laura W. December 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM: I promoted you on FB!
278 LISA A ROBERTS December 21, 2011 at 9:08 AM: I LOVE ALDIS CHOC LOW FAT ICE CREAM POPS ( LIKE WEIGHT WATCHERS) THEY ARE DELICIOUS.
279 Misty December 21, 2011 at 9:09 AM: I buy all my beans (kidney, mexican, and chili beans) to make chili from ALDI. I also love to buy their can mushrooms for spaghetti.
280 Kristen December 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM: I like their oatmeal. It’s so much cheaper.
281 LISA A ROBERTS December 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM: i shared on my facebook
282 LISA A ROBERTS December 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM: i signed up for your e-mail
283 Misty December 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM: I subscribe to your feed on facebook and email
284 Katie Thornton December 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM: I would love to try the spiral sliced ham – looks so good!
285 Katie Thornton December 21, 2011 at 9:16 AM: I tweeted about this giveaway
286 patty scott December 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM: I love shopping at Aldi’s. My husband loves the candy there. We purchased some cookies that were double chocolate with walnuts and he LOVES them. I purchase everything there. Love the fact that you pay for your cart and have to return it for the quarter. My car has been hit so many times in parking lots by shopping carts, but not at aldi’s. I think that is the best thing I like about shopping there.
I have also posted to facebook and like stretching a buck and belong to the RSS feed.
287 Katie Thornton December 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM: I posted on FB about this giveaway
288 Helene December 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM: I like to purchase their whipped yogurt and produce…
289 Kara Molitor December 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM: We love their frozen pizza, cheap, quick, and easy
290 Beth Stratton December 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM: Right now my favorite thing is the $.99 pound butter! I use a lot if it this time of year!
291 Beth Stratton December 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM: Shared on my Facebook wall
292 Lisa Pruszewski December 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM: I usually get my cream cheese there since I use a ton baking. After seeing your article I’m excited to try some of the Riesling wine you got for $5.99!
293 Amanda Moore December 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM: I love the Lovin Fresh bakery product Aldi offers.
294 Ron Goss December 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM: My favorite Aldi’s item is their milk. I have paid as little as 1.69 a gallon.
295 Jackie December 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM: I’d like to try the eclairs and mini cheesecakes. Yum!
296 Sherry December 21, 2011 at 10:02 AM: I like to get my cereals and dairy products at Aldi’s.
297 Stephanie Metcalf December 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM: I love the Aldi’s brand soda in the pink cans. It tastes like heart shaped Runts candy :)
298 Cathy December 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM: Love Aldi’s. We shop there every week. My three labadores love the dog food! They won’t eat anything else!!
299 Tabathia B December 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM: the produce section
300 Tabathia B December 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM: tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/149507869266558976
301 Tabathia B December 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM: email subscriber
302 Tabathia B December 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM: shared on fb
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303 Christine C. December 21, 2011 at 10:44 AM: I’ve never been to Aldi but they are opening one up really close to my house and I would love to try some cheese from there – cheese can be really expensive, so I’d love to save on that item.
304 Christine C. December 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM: I subscribed. :)
305 Tara December 21, 2011 at 10:55 AM: I like the produce at Aldi’s! (also, bags are .05c for paper and .10c for plastic at my aldi’s ;) )
306 Teri Dubinsky December 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM: We have been shopping at Aldi’s for a couple of years now. There are some items that I have to shop at a name brand store for, but most of my other stuff I purchase at Aldi’s. I think that their products are better than some of the name brand stuff. We particulary like their Clancy ruffle potato chips and they are only $1.29 in my area…what a deal! Also, we always look forward to the holidays when we can purchase an Appleton swirl ham….just delicious and only $1.49 per pound. Everyone always asks me where I bought my ham.
307 Jill P December 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM: I love getting my produce from Aldi’s. There prices are the best.
308 Barb C December 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM: I really like Aldi’s price on all the items. I shop there alot for their produce.
309 Charla McCracken December 21, 2011 at 11:27 AM: I love the produce from Aldi. It is always in great condition and last longer than produce you can get from anywhere else.
310 Charla McCracken December 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM: Shared on facebook.
311 Jill P December 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM: I love the prices they have on their produce. And its so fresh and tasty.
312 Charla McCracken December 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM: Signed up for you email newsletter.
313 Ashley S December 21, 2011 at 11:42 AM: I want to try the salsa!!
314 Danielle December 21, 2011 at 11:56 AM: They have a wonderful Oriental Stir Fry that is the reason I keep going back. Also, the best and cheapest maple syrup I’ve found anywhere!
315 Kendra December 21, 2011 at 12:29 PM: I love the chocolate!!
316 Barb Jolly December 21, 2011 at 12:29 PM: My favorite is their ready to bake cookies!
317 celeste s December 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM: My favorite Aldi item is the Welch’s sparking grape juice.
318 Rhonda December 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM: I love Aldi’s Olive oil and ranch dressing. I am headed there now. I will definitely be able to use the $25.00 gift card if i were to win.
319 Morgan December 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM: I like to by my fruits and vegetable from Aldi, very pocket friendly. I save alot.
320 Melissa Moser December 21, 2011 at 3:06 PM: Love Aldi’s popcorn!
321 Renee M. December 21, 2011 at 7:07 PM: ALDI has the best inexpensive produce in town – planning on going there tomorrow to get mushrooms for Christmas Eve and Christmas day
322 Renee M. December 21, 2011 at 7:08 PM: shared on facebook!