Mexican-inspired food is part of the regular meal rotation in my house. We love tacos, taco salad, and loaded nachos. A great part of these meals is tortilla chips and dip. The dip might be a good restaurant-style salsa, homemade…
A few days ago, a major food publication put out a story with the following headline: “Aldi is Getting Rid of Scanners, Cashiers, and Checkout Lines with the Help of AI.” This story has since made the rounds on social…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in most areas, the ad takes effect on Wednesday. This week’s theme includes a variety of foods for Cinco de Mayo,…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. If you have kids or grandkids, you might be familiar with Rody, the inflatable bouncy horse toy that children can ride on. A name-brand Rody can be pricey, with some…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Mother’s Day falls on May 12th this year, and Aldi has been stocking a variety of cards and potential gifts in time for the Hallmark holiday. Lately I’ve seen candles,…
My wife is an avid gardener. She enjoys working the raised beds that we keep in the backyard, tending to native plants and a handful of edible plants, including tomatoes. She also plants a variety of flora in our front…
Whenever I go to Trader Joe’s, I make a point to take a look at their small personal care products aisle. Some of the products there feel a bit luxurious or are simply really novel. I’ve found all kinds of…
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve owned a few grills over the years. One of my first grills — from a brand that I will not name — was a 3-burner model that was heavy on looks and features but…
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you’re wondering if Aldi is getting rid of all scanners, cashiers, and checkout lanes, visit our fact check post here. For years, we have argued that a checkout-free experience was a natural fit with Aldi’s corporate philosophy….
Aldi stands by a fair number of its products. With many of its private label Regular Buys, the grocer offers its “Twice as Nice Guarantee,” where the grocer offers to refund and replace a product in the event that a…