I don't know about you guys, but I have some serious willpower issues when it comes to the grocery store, and even more so when it concerns that amazing wonderland with the big red bullseye. I can go into Target to buy $5 worth of things I actually need, then come out with $150 worth of stuff I didn't even know I needed! haha.
That being said, I've been really good about not going at all recently - and sticking to a list (for the most part) when I do.
Yesterday's grocery trip was pretty successful, all things considered. Went to the local market and stuck to the list:
- Milk (the non-homogenized delicious stuff where I trade in the big glass jugs to get money off). $2.80 after the jug trade-ins (it's ridiculously expensive, no lie).
- Sundried tomatoes for a recipe I'm making. $1.80
- Yams. 5 for $1.75
- Fresh sliced bacon. $5.50
Last stop was the glorious Target. And you guys, I did pretty good. I only got a few extras: a can of butternut squash soup for lunch, a pack of gum, and a bag of pizza flavored goldifsh crackers. Left only spending $67.66 - and $35 of that was the straightener. And $20 of that was a pack of underwear for the fiance. Since when are mens underwear so expensive?? I say that, but of course I spend like $5 for a pair of mine. haha.
Last stop was Aldi. I am what you would call an Aldi evangelist. I freaking love that place and everything it stands for. When I went to Germany over the summer, my German friends thought I was pathologically unstable because I was so excited to visit an authentic German Aldi. Best part? Things are even better priced there! Can you imagine?! I found brie for a DOLLAR there. And they have this fancy bread machine that the little girls were so excited to play with 
I digress.
But really, if you live near one of these places, you have to give it a try. I die a little inside every time I go to Giant Eagle for groceries because I pay twice as much for half as much food.
Yesterday's total was $60.85. $24 of that was champagne for my brunch this weekend.
Grocery Total: $84.89
Generic Shopping Total: $55.47
Still a little higher than I would have liked, but hosting an event comes with a cost as well. I spent about $40 on just the items for brunch. Thankfully, I think we'll have plenty of leftovers
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VS_ozgirl: They really are! I've found, too, that our selection of non-staples has improved drastically over the last few years as well.
FrugalTexan75: It's definitely a different experience compared to most other US grocery stores!
@LittleMissSplendid: Oh, I have the same exact feelings about IKEA. haha. Thankfully, the closest store is 2.5 hours away. I still end up going at least 3 times a year, but when I used to live in Pittsburgh it was a much more frequent (and costly) affair! It's hard not to get sucked into buying things when the prices are so amazing. You're not alone