lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.

lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Thanks to rising prices and two growing kids, I recently started shopping at Aldi to help cut down on grocery costs.

The budget grocer has its quirks — like requiring a quarter to use a shopping cart — but overall, I’ve been very happy with Aldi’s offerings.

Last month, I decided to buy Aldi versions of my family’s favorite grocery products, and it worked out better than I could’ve hoped.

I saved money, especially since I usually buy multiples of these items every week. Oh, and the best part: My kids only noticed one change.

Prices may vary by location.