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| How to Survive Aldi’s Tempting Aisle of Shame |
Some people shop at local stores using handwritten lists to help them decide what to buy. But people who want to avoid buying things on impulse will find it hard to walk through one aisle at Aldi: the "aisle of shame," which is usually in the middle of the store and has a bunch of random items. This one-of-a-kind collection of goods, which is officially called Aldi Finds, includes snacks for backyard parties as well as home decor and other items for everyday life.
People love calling it the "hectic collection" because it has so many great deals on things you probably didn't need until you saw them. But that doesn't mean the items in this part of the store aren't good. In fact, the aisle's image comes from the deals that are there. You can stay on budget while shopping if you set a limit on how much you can spend and read through Aldi's Aisle of Shame Facebook group first. When you go down the shame lane, the displays of goods are always changing. Items related to food and decorations are often put together by season or theme. Aldi also puts new goods on these shelves to see how well they do before putting them on more traditional shelves. Find out what's for sale and write down what you want and what you can afford. This will help you stick to your plan.
When there are good deals around, good goals don't always hold true.
The Aldi's Aisle of Shame Facebook group has 3 million members as of the time this story was written. The group's goal is to share recipes, goods, and new things they've found in the busy but loved aisle. Plan your trip to the store by using the group as a guide to figure out exactly what you need so you can get in and out quickly. When things like Taco Bell Dinner Kits, Oreo Mini Muffins, decorative plants, and essential oils are all priced at less than $4, it's easy to forget even the best laid-out shopping lists. The aisle of shame can turn into a walk of shame as you leave the store with way more than you planned. "When my friends come to my house they don't even ask me anymore where I've got some new things," a buyer told CNN. "They know it's Aldi."
If you're stuck on a tight shopping budget, you might want to stay away from the variety aisle. It is thought that about 20% of Aldi's sales come from this odd lane. Prices for the rest of the goods stay cheaper than at other supermarkets because Aldi doesn't stock a huge range of different kinds of goods; instead, it focuses on basics like meats and other food items that everyone needs. Don't let your curiosity get the best of you; stick to your plan and your budget.
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