Never in my wildest dreams did I think the Grand Re-Opening of ALDI could give me something to look forward too! But, here I am patiently waiting for my favorite ALDI store to re-open on April 11th in Joliet, IL. I have spent so many Saturday mornings at the ALDI at 3080 Hennepin Drive through the years that these last few weekends I have been off kilter! I drive by and see the construction in progress and am excited to see the remodeled store. But, I want to go shopping at ALDI now!
When I walk down the aisles of ALDI, I reminisce to the days of a toddler in the seat of the cart and one in the basket in her baby carrier, and yet another toddler running ahead of me. My shopping trips have changed from diapers, fruit snacks, and juice boxes to avocados, Almond Milk and wine!
To say an ALDI store brings me peace may sound crazy, but it is true. My husband waits patiently to see what goodies I am going to bring home from ALDI. He likes to tell the story of when I ran over to ALDI to get the staple items of bread, milk, and eggs. When I made my way into the house with those items and a grin on my face, he knew there was more. He was speechless when I opened the trunk to reveal a weed whacker, towels and new top for me! I love the ALDI weekly specials section of the store!
With all three of the above mentioned girls now away at college, my trips have changed. My Saturday mornings start a little later, and they are a lot quieter (which I hate)! I no longer am stocking up on fruit snacks, granola bars, and cereal. It saddens me but I guess it is the circle of life!
My shopping now consists of looking at labels and buying “healthy snacks” that I have to talk myself into eating! ALDI knows that big changes start small. I'm starting small one snack at a time! Avocados are always good at ALDI and I definitely stock up on those. I have also converted to Almond Milk and I promise no one else sells it for less and it is GOOD! ALDI is helping me shop "differentli" and I love it!
My shopping now consists of looking at labels and buying “healthy snacks” that I have to talk myself into eating! ALDI knows that big changes start small. I'm starting small one snack at a time! Avocados are always good at ALDI and I definitely stock up on those. I have also converted to Almond Milk and I promise no one else sells it for less and it is GOOD! ALDI is helping me shop "differentli" and I love it!
But, if I am going to be honest my life changed a few years back when ALDI started carrying alcohol!! I just might be that middle age woman in the checkout next to you with a few bottles of wine. I see you younger moms with screaming kids and a cart full of snacks and diapers looking at me with envy. What you don’t realize is I envy you, enjoy your time with those little munchkins, they will be grown before you know it!
I have to make a confession…. fruit snacks are still in my cart every time I check out. Fruit snacks pair perfectly with a nice bottle of chardonnay and bring me back to the years of being overscheduled and stressed. It also reminds me to enjoy every moment because life is always evolving!
ALDI is evolving too and is inspiring us all to live "differentli." So, join me and come on out to the Grand Re-Opening of the ALDI at 3080 Hennepin Drive in Joliet on April 11th! I'll meet you by the avocados or the wine!
Kim
ALDI is evolving too and is inspiring us all to live "differentli." So, join me and come on out to the Grand Re-Opening of the ALDI at 3080 Hennepin Drive in Joliet on April 11th! I'll meet you by the avocados or the wine!
Kim
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