Another Way to Save: Aldi Now Open in Lebanon, OH!

Soooo....I mentioned in my weekly Let's Go Krogering! post that my Monday morning trip to Kroger was short and sweet because I finally made my first trip across the street to the Aldi that just opened in Lebanon on November 2, 2009.

I had a $5/$30 coupon (exp 11/14/09) from a Grand Opening newspaper flyer that Aldi had delivered to folks in my zipcode. Knowing from my past experiences shopping Aldi in both central Illinois and in Springfield, Ohio that their prices are already low to start, I grabbed my coupon and made a list of pantry/baking staples to stock up on.

Here's what I bought:

Spent: $28.80
Saved: $5.00, or 15%

If you've never shopped Aldi's and are wondering if it's worth your time, here's the price breakdown of what I bought.

Milk, 1 gal, $1.69 ea

Grapefruit, 5 lbs, $1.99/bag or $0.40/lb

Gala Apples, 3 lbs, $1.49, or $0.50/lb

Flour Tortillas, 10 ct, $0.99 ea

Paper Towels, 1 roll, $0.65 ea

Large Eggs, 1 doz, $0.69 ea

Flour, 5 lbs, $1.22 ea

Mushrooms, 4 oz, $0.55 ea

Ketchup, 32 oz, $1.29 ea

Bouillon Cubes, 3.25 oz, $1.29 ea

Cream of Chicken Soup/Mushroom Soup, $0.59 ea

Raisins, 6 pk, $1.19 ea

Black Beans, Kidney Beans, 15.5 oz, $0.59 ea

Marshmallows, 16 oz, $1.15 ea (I caved and got these for my little guy who was being very good!)

Large Spices, 3.75 oz, $1.09 ea

Refried Beans, 15.5 oz, $0.69 ea

Salad Dressing, 16 oz, $1.49 (Not a hot deal compared to sale + coupon prices but my older son eats salad w/Caesar dressing every night and we were running out!)

Coffee Creamer, 16 oz, $1.69 ea

To locate the Aldi closest to you, click here.

While I won't shop Aldi every week, it's nice to have another way to save here in Lebanon during the slower sale weeks at Kroger.

Looking for ways to get dinner on the table with what the smaller selection of groceries that Aldi offers? Visit their meal planner right here.

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