I saw a meme recently that said something like, "I used to fill my entire trunk with groceries for $200. Now that amount only fills three little bags in my back seat."

 

I get it that some prices have increased. But my meme writers... WHAT are you buying if $200 only fills three bags and WHERE are you shopping?

 

I fully recognize how blessed I am to live in an area where I can easily shop at stores that give me great prices (yes, some raised prices from a few years ago, but great prices nonetheless). But no matter where I shop - even if I were to go to a more expensive store in town - I can fill many bags for $200.

 

I went to Aldi on Friday and filled a cart for $145. In response the the above meme quote: this food filled my trunk and it included packages of chicken (you can't see that in this photo because it was on the bottom of the cart), sausage, salami, milk, pasta, sauce, fruit, yogurt, granola, asparagus, potatoes, plus a few treat items.
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