the ends of aisles, so grab one and carry your groceries in it as you go. It doubles nicely at the register too, since Aldi doesn’t bag for you anyway.
If your store keeps hand baskets, even better. And for a quick run where you only need three or four things, honestly just carry them. No cart, no quarter, no drama. I’ve done the box thing plenty when I forgot both my coins and my reusable bags, which happens more than I’d like to admit.
My Go-To Fix for the Aldi Quarter Problem
The best fix is boring, which is why it works. Keep one dedicated quarter in your car cupholder, glove box, or reusable bag pocket, and pretend it no longer counts as money.
If you shop Aldi often, a plastic Aldi keychain token is even better. Clip it to your keys and leave it there. Then the next