Let's be honest, I'm broke as a joke. Between rent, school and the occasional Target haul I can hardly afford to feed myself. Relatable, right? Groceries are so expensive!

You walk into the store with a plan in mind. Meals planned, list in hand, ready to go. But as you walk through the aisles on an empty stomach (terrible idea, btw), you get bamboozled by the catchy displays and pretty packaging.

New ideas for meals and snacks come to mind and bada-bing, bada-boom your receipt's a mile long and your bank account is sad. Not to mention, trying to eat healthily is even more expensive.

I've always been a fan of Dillon's Marketplace but it's kind of pricey and even Wal-Mart prices can be expensive! Recently, I've been switching it up, shopping at Aldi and loving it for more reasons than just a smaller grocery bill. Here are my top reasons everyone should shop at Aldi:

1. You can get in and get out.

Aldi stores are small. The store is set up so that as soon as you walk in, you're on an aisle. You weave your way through four of five aisles, skipping over some if you want, and you're done. Also, the checkout process is super speedy. You bag your own groceries which, to me, seems to go faster. A trip to Aldi is simple and easy!

2. Aldi covers the basics.

For basics like milk, eggs, bread, pasta and more, Aldi should be the go-to. These items will meet your quality standards at a low price. I purchased all of these basics for less than a dollar each. #frugal

Aldi has a great selection of healthy items and diet alternatives. Going gluten-free? Vegan? Cutting down on carbs? Strictly organic? Aldi has products for you to choose from! I've given the gluten-free pasta a try and it's fantastic!

4. Aldi practices sustainability.

Most grocery stores give you the option to use your own reusable shopping bags. At Aldi it's not an option, it's a requirement. If you don't bring reusable bags you'll have to either buy some (six cents per bag) or carry your items out on your own. There is no use of disposable, plastic bags at Aldi. It's a common practice for customers to grab empty boxes throughout the store to carry their items home in.

5. If I haven't made this clear... it's cheap.

Seriously... if for no other reason, you'll save some serious dough! My last bill at Aldi was $46 for about two weeks worth of food! This included produce, two pounds of chicken, two pounds of ground turkey, pasta, snacks (Aldi is a snack haven), oatmeal, eggs and so much more!