It’s German week again at Aldi. This is a special time of year that ranks up there in excitement with the release of the annual Advent calendars or even the arrival of a new batch of Aldi fan gear. Aldi…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Flashlights are indispensable in my household. We use them for everything from camping trips to power outages. They’re also handy for certain jobs around the house where we might be…
Once again, Aldi is a hidden gem when it comes to trying foods inspired by other countries and cultures. Whether you’re craving German food, Indian cuisine, or Mexican-inspired snacks, Aldi rotates some interesting choices into its Aldi Find freezer aisle….
This post contains affiliate links. In ancient times, humans discovered that the seeds of a mustard plant could be ground up into a paste. Over the centuries it was used in different ways, and legend has it that it was…
Sometime back in early 2019, I started noticing Aldi shoppers on Facebook using the expression “aisle of shame” when they talked about shopping at Aldi. My wife noticed it, too, and she has even used the expression from time to…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Aldi has a newer house brand called CASALUX that focuses on home goods such as light fixtures and decorations. I haven’t seen too many CASALUX products at Aldi yet, but…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. If your house is like mine, storage space can be at a premium. We look for ways to maximize our spaces through floor-to-ceiling shelving, wall shelves, storage ottomans, and one…
This post contains affiliate links. For many years, I bought the cheapest laundry detergent house brand available at Aldi. It comes in a blue bottle and is comparable to name-brand Purex, which is a budget brand. At some point during…
This post is an open thread. Aldi routinely rolls out cast iron cookware of all types: skillets and Dutch ovens, bread ovens, mini skillets, and even lightweight cast iron fry pans and Dutch ovens. Cast iron is heavy duty and…
Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, and during the back-to-school season. But what if all you want is a simple…
