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Save $100’s or even $1000’s on your groceries every year with these Aldi shopping tips!

Trader Joe’s brother store, Aldi, is a discount grocery store chain founded in Germany that’s quickly gaining some serious popularity in the U.S. for its super cheap, high-quality food, alcohol, and more.

If you want to lower your grocery bill by as much as 50%, you need these 20 Tips to Save Loads of Money at Aldi to help you keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. 

Just make sure to bring a quarter – you’ll need it to use a cart – but don’t worry, you’ll get it back when you put it in the cart return 🙂

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Top 20 Ways to Save Big Money at Aldi

1. Check their weekly ads.

Aldi has weekly sales advertised in their weekly ad. You can find it in your local newspaper, on their website, or on the Aldi app.

2. Get the app.

Download the Aldi app onto your phone for the latest Aldi news and deals at your fingertips!  

The Aldi app offers awesome features like Weekly Ads, ALDI Finds, Shopping List Creator, Store Locator, QR Code Reader, and more!  

Don’t want to download the app?  You can find their weekly ads and other deals online.

Aldi app for Android

Aldi app for iOS

3. Shop sales wisely.

I try to shop at Aldi on Wednesdays when the weekly sales start. Their merchandise tends to go quickly, so shop early to ensure you don’t miss out.

4. Be an Aldi insider.

Subscribe to their email list to get a weekly newsletter full of exclusive deals and discounts.  It’s totally free!

5. Follow social media.

Follow their social media accounts for even more deals!

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• Twitter

6. Shop seasonal sales.

Keep your eye out for special buys on seasonal, non-food items, and be sure to check back at the end of the season when they slash prices way low to make room for new items.

7. Check bargain bins.

If you’re looking for the best deals, never pass by the bargain bins located at the front of the store. 

Most grocery stores carry impulse buys in the front, but not at Aldi. 

You never know what you’ll find in these bins, and these will be necessary items – not frivolous impulse buys – offered at seriously steep discounts!

8. Don’t forget theme weeks.

Aldi has theme weeks where they offer deals on themes like fitness, ethnic cuisine, holidays, and more.

9. Look for discount stickers.

In addition to their weekly ads and other great buys, keep an eye out for random discount stickers in-store.

10. Buy store brands.

Just like other grocery stores, Aldi offers their own brands of products that are cheaper than national brands. 

They have nearly two dozen store brands, which can save you up to 50% of your grocery bill!! 

Plus, the brands are tested to ensure they meet or beat the quality of national brands!

11. Shop healthy foods.

If you’re into eating healthy foods, buy organic and gluten free foods at Aldi for the best prices anywhere! 

Simply Nature is their organic product line, and their gluten free products are called Living Gfree.

12. Grab 50% off deals.

The bakery marks down baked goods 50% off two days before they expire.

They’re still tasty and fresh. You just need to make sure to consume them quickly.

13. Use the Aldi double back guarantee.

If you’re not satisfied with a food purchase, return it to replace it with an equal item and get your money back! 

That’s the best return policy anywhere! Please note that you’ll need your receipt, and the Double Guarantee doesn’t apply to non-food items, alcohol, and national brands.

14. Stock up on canned goods.

You really can’t beat their prices on canned goods – they cost about 50% less than national brands and even less than other store brands!

Be sure to stock up on your favorite soups, fruits, vegetables, and more to fill your pantry with little money.

15. Enjoy low prices on dairy products.

Aldi also offers great prices on dairy products, so if you like to include milk, cheese, and more in your diet, be sure to stock up on these items here for much better prices than in regular grocery stores. 

Their milk prices just might be the lowest anywhere – as low as $1.99 a gallon – as long as your state doesn’t have limits on milk prices.

17. Satisfy your sweet tooth.

If you get a lot of trick-or-treaters at your house, you know that candy has gotten ridiculously expensive in regular stores. 

Aldi has much better prices, so stock up on loads of candy for Halloween or just to satisfy your own sweet cravings.

17. Try cash back apps.

Aldi doesn’t take manufacturers coupons, but you can still use cash back apps to save even more off their already rock bottom prices! 

Get the apps free on your cell phone at Google Play or the App Store to earn cash back.

Ibotta

With Ibotta, you’ll get cash back on everyday purchases like groceries, apparel, travel, and online shopping wherever you shop!

Earn up to $20 in welcome bonuses once you complete your welcome bonuses from your computer or phone.

Checkout 51

Checkout 51 updates their list of items every Thursday. 

Most of these products are national brands, but you can find some great deals on other items with their “Pick Your Own Offers” feature. 

Checkout 51 will send you a check in the mail once you reach $20 in rewards.

ReceiptHog

ReceiptHog is even easier because you don’t have to buy specific items to get cash back.  

You just upload your receipt to earn coins, and each receipt will earn you up to 20 coins depending on how much money you spend.  

Once you have 500 coins, you can redeem them for a $5 Amazon or PayPal gift card.

18. Get awesome buys on meat.

Since Aldi is a discount grocer, you may be surprised to learn they actually carry some great quality meats! 

Some stores even offer bacon wrapped filet mignon and other great cuts like brisket, pork shoulder, and whole chickens at great prices. 

The best day to shop for meat at Aldi is on Wednesdays. They offer a fresh meat special every Wednesday – and it’s often top cuts of meat at really low prices.

PRO TIP:  Plan on shopping early on Wednesdays if you can to ensure you don’t miss out. The meat specials are often in limited quantities, and it’s first come, first serve.

19. Bring your own bags.

Aldi doesn’t provide bags like other grocery stores do. 

You can either buy their plastic bags – if the store even stocks them – or you can save money by bringing your own reusable bags and boxes to pack your groceries.

20. Look for empty boxes.

Even if you forget your bags at home, you may not have to buy bags if you use this simple hack. 

Keep your eyes open for empty boxes in the aisles of the store, and use those to pack your groceries!

Even if you’re not on a super tight budget, groceries purchased at regular grocery stores can really add up.

Lower your grocery bill by as much as 50% by shopping at Aldi and using these Genius Ways to Save Money at Aldi, so you can keep more of your hard-earned money to save for a rainy day or spend on something way more fun!

Do you like to shop at Aldi? What do you think of this list of Aldi Money Saving Hacks? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

For more ways to save on your next grocery bill, check out 30 Brilliant Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget.

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