We have Aldi's here in the UK, but never been to one!
Hey you guys, you think living is expensive in America?
You should try the UK for a while!
It is better now than ever before but still very expensive.
When we were in the U.S two years ago we bought so much we didnt think they would let us on the plane!
Petrol is £4 a gallon which is $8 almost.
A pair of Levi jeans are £60 about $120
Barbie dolls etc which you may pay $19.95 or similar they directly translate to pounds so we would pay £19.95 or almost $40.
Trainers or sneakers whatever you call them for Nike or Reebok they go up from £65 or $130 .
Mcdonalds regular meal is £3.69 or just over $7.
So be blessed that at least things that you have to have are cheaper there.
Even my rent is close on £100 a week.
Our American friends that recently moved here, are so shocked at the prices of everything!
As for frugal,
I hang out washing when dry enough, I buy in bulk, it is always cheaper, I use boot sales (same as your garage sales) for some things, and I ususally buy kids clothes etc in the half price sales!
Just letting off steam!