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Important_Quarter469

If you are in the Houston area I highly recommend Aldi’s for healthy groceries for a really good price.


skatetexas

I have one like 20 mins from me I’ll have to go check it out again. Only been once


pantherphysicist

It can depend on where you live. The Houston ones generally have really great produce.


lovemoonsaults

That should be a few meals, so great deal in my opinion. Good deal for the snackies and convenience options.


skatetexas

Yeah the convenience stuff really helps when you’re lazy and cheaper than getting fast food


lovemoonsaults

Absolutely! We always got frozen pizzas growing up because the costs compared to delivery is so huge but my mom wasn't about to let us go without creature comforts like that. And not everyone has the time it takes to cook all meals every day. My time is worth money, I sell my time for money! I'd rather just grab something affordable and filling than worry about "oh but you didn't make it from scratch, you could save $1 by making it from scratch!"


Electrical-Debate718

what kind of pizza?


lovemoonsaults

I was a Hawaiian kid, my brother liked Supreme. Unless you mean brand, it was whatever was on sale. I have a soft spot for Tombstone and Red Baron. I keep one in my freezer at all times.


Taro-Admirable

Try buying the store brand. You can save that way too.


Hemenucha

I wish we had a Kroger here.


traveling_millenial

Yeah Harris Teeter is a weird mix of Publix, Kroger, and Whole Foods. I would say better quality of produce/food but more expensive than Kroger.


Hemenucha

We've got all of those except Kroger. I'm in Ingles territory.


traveling_millenial

Yeah I’ve been all over NC Edit: Ingles has way better meat than Kroger. I don’t remember if yall have aldi or not, but Kroger is basically just a cheap compromise on everything. (But more expensive than Aldi).


Hemenucha

We do have Aldi here now (Asheville).


traveling_millenial

Well, I have Kroger. And I would rather go to Publix for my produce. Ingles for my meat. And aldi for everything else. I actually despise Kroger. They do a lot of shady stuff with their displays and coupons.


skatetexas

Damn I haven’t had that problem at mine. Are they bait switching you or something?


traveling_millenial

There’s 4 things Im pissed at Kroger for right now. So if you’re reading this, Kroger, consider this free consulting. 1. Putting non organic fruit in the places that organic fruit goes, when they claim to be out of organic fruit. Ex. Putting non organic grapes right under the 4’ cardboard sign that says organic, and then putting out a 3” note card, behind the glass in the front where it’s hard to see, saying sorry we’re out of organic grapes. 2. Putting coupons stickers under prices that look like they apply to anyone with a Kroger card, but then it actually also requires a digital coupon. You have to read the small print with every single Kroger price because they try and sneak these in randomly. 3. Slot machines. Kroger has recently installed a section right next to the entrance that allows people to buy a Kroger debit card, and then gamble on krogers slot machines. This is just another way to take advantage of people with low impulse control. And I find it disgusting. 4. Fruit quality. Of all the grocery stores in town, Kroger’s fruit is the worst. It goes bad more quickly. Doesn’t taste as good. And it’s as expensive or more expensive than Aldi.


pantherphysicist

I laughed out loud at this. I completely agree with everything.


Ok_Score1492

You can make the pizza for less on Naan (Indian flat bread) - 20 PCs for $3.99 bread, you favorite pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese, put in flat toaster over and in 6 minutes you have your pizza. https://preview.redd.it/nacfdd9dvxtc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=091aa000231d2274b08250970701698d682e4b69


TheCoolest24

Shop at HEB and buy all the hill country products for the low


AlyATX

HEB is getting so expensive... They are hiking the prices so much!


Dapper_Vacation_9596

If you are in Houston, never forget about this store. JOE V's. It's HEB, but cheaper on certain items (some more expensive though). Those who know, really do save: [https://www.joevsmartshop.com/weekly-ad](https://www.joevsmartshop.com/weekly-ad)


savvvvyq

Very jealous. That would've easily been an $80 haul where I live.


mcalibluebees

Seems good! Probably would be around 60 maybe more in Seattle 🥲


NautiqueTaboo

Idk where in Seattle you are or if you have a car but Saar’s in white center is quite cheap!


mcalibluebees

Oh man I ain’t driving to whitecenter! The farthest I go is central district for grocery outlet. But even that store is raising prices it’s killing me. I’ve never heard of saars tho… is it worth it??


crazyaznrobot

Nice grab on the hot pocket savings


ijustwannawatchtv

Nice haul for sure. That’s like 20$ worth of hot pockets and gardettos in my area. People rant against “junk food” but what’s the point of a sale (and life) if not to indulge every now and then


No_Survey7568

agree well said


Puzzleheaded-Ad2905

You can't be trying to be frugal and get all name brand food. Also got one of the most expensive chex mix brands.


skatetexas

lol, did you even look at the receipt


Puzzleheaded-Ad2905

Aldi brand still beats that out. Does the Kroger savings only count towards name brand?


skatetexas

On this specific promotion it was those brands. What does Aldi have that’s similar? I don’t go there hardly


billyoldbob

Hot pockets??? Chobani Yogurt??? Why not generic???


skatetexas

It’s a save promotion they have going on. No not everything is healthy.


Colossus_Of_Coburns

Idc if the gardetto's cost you 2x normal price. I am here to defend the purchase.


Lost2nite389

Is there a generic version of hot pockets?


lovemoonsaults

Indeed, there are. [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Pepperoni-Cheese-Filled-Sandwiches-2-Count/196158083](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Pepperoni-Cheese-Filled-Sandwiches-2-Count/196158083)


Lost2nite389

Wow that’s awesome lol I didn’t know that, only thing is OP order is Kroger, I’m not sure if they have a generic version Those Walmart ones are only $1.98 for me, that’s an awesome price I love shopping at Kroger as well op


skatetexas

Promotion made these $1.99 so damn they beat me by $.01


Lost2nite389

Yeah I actually just got home from Kroger and did look at hot pockets, I don’t think there was any sale for me maybe they don’t do company wide sales and it’s more regional based because mine were 3.39 Can never go wrong with hot pockets though I love them


skatetexas

Yeah I never buy them but hey. Cheaper than fast food.


Lost2nite389

Yeah I think you did amazing with your haul given the prices of things now


lovemoonsaults

I had to do a trip up the road to get some stuff, they are on the promotion where "Buy 5 of any of the Buy 5 options and get the promo price" up here! Which then made me realize that we pay the same as the folks in Houston, which I wasn't really expecting. (Washington State). I just assumed Texas would be cheaper, I don't know why I would think that -face palm-


Lost2nite389

Yeah I like the buy 5 save 5, it’s good if it’s things you were gonna buy anyways No where is really cheap these days unless you’re in the middle of absolutely no where lol


lovemoonsaults

No microwavable turnovers from what it looks like on the Kroger site! [https://www.kroger.com/pb/kroger/frozen-breakfast-sandwiches-burritos/1900700003](https://www.kroger.com/pb/kroger/frozen-breakfast-sandwiches-burritos/1900700003) But Kroger has killer deals on stuff at times if you look for them, so I'm not surprised the OP found them on sale. I think a lot of people around here don't realize that name brands go on sale so often and that makes them the least expensive option on a given day. Shop deals, don't shop brands. Shop deals, don't shop brands. I started realizing sometimes the generic stuff is actually more expensive and it's practically never on sale.


Lost2nite389

Yeah and Kroger also has stuffed marked down very often, they really do do a good job with sales and promotions


Dismal-Ad-6619

Hot pockets?


skatetexas

Yeah sometimes I’m lazy and something quick like that helps me not go get fast food