I hear often from readers who say they don’t want to spend time looking for coupons and watching sale cycles. I understand what they’re saying (even though I still think couponing is the best way to save money on groceries!), we all want the fastest solution to every problem.

For the folks that don’t want to follow sales, the next cheapest place to shop is Aldi.   From their weekly special Aldi finds to low prices on pantry staples, there are lots of ways to keep a frugal grocery budget without using coupons. Here are some of the best ways to save money at Aldi.

To see how Aldi stacks up against Sam’s Club, check out this post.

How to Save Money at Aldi

Use mobile apps for extra savings

Some apps, like Fetch Rewards, Receipt Hog, and Checkout51, don’t require you to shop at a certain store, so you can still rack up rewards.

Check the Fresh Meat special deal 

Each week there are a few fresh meat items at a special price. These prices are usually about as low as you will find these items at any store, so it’s worth grabbing these.

Bring your quarter for the cart

This might be the most important tip! You’ll get your quarter back when you return the cart. But this is also a money saving tip because if you don’t have anywhere to put your purchases, you won’t be able to save all that money by shopping there!

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