Photos show how much grocery shopping has changed since the first supermarkets opened a century ago

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A child browses at an unknown grocery store in the 1940s.

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I went to Aldi for the first time in 40 years. I was impressed by how far my money could go.

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I recently started shopping at Aldi, and it's become my go-to grocery store thanks to great savings.

Trisha Daab

I'm a busy mom of 2 toddlers. Here are 11 items from Trader Joe's that always make it into their lunch boxes.

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I buy my kids their favorite lunches at Trader Joe's.

Michelle Parmigiani

I'm a recipe developer, mom, and Aldi devotee. There are 13 products I buy on every shopping trip.

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Queso fresco and Alaskan sockeye salmon from Aldi.
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Kate Morgan

I spend $200 a week on groceries for my family of 5. Staying on budget is difficult, so I swear by these cost-saving strategies.

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The author (not pictured) uses coupons to save money on grocery shopping.

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I took my family's grocery list to Walmart and Aldi. The latter saved me more money, but I'm not sold on going back.

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My family of four usually spends about $150 a week on groceries. I took the same list to popular chains Aldi and Walmart.

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4 mistakes you should never make at the grocery store, according to an etiquette expert

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According to an etiquette expert, there are a few things you shouldn't do at the grocery store.

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I follow the Mediterranean diet. Here are 16 groceries I love to buy at Aldi and how I use them.

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goat cheese and pesto from aldi
I stock up on Mediterranean-diet staples, like goat cheese and pesto, at Aldi.

Kristina Lopez

I'm a dietitian who shops at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 of the best things I got there this year.

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As a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee, the store is my go-to for tasty, satisfying ingredients.

Leah Kern

Aldi isn't my family's primary grocery store, but I'll always make a special trip there for these 8 things

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Aldi has a great selection of snacks and other fun items.

Anne James

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