Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as today, Sunday.
This week’s theme is dorm furniture and decor, laundry supplies, bedding (including extra-long sheets for dorm beds), Asian-inspired kitchen items, and an array of healthier foods.
The Most Interesting Thing We Saw:
- Welby Ultrasonic Diffuser, $14.99. Aldi occasionally wades into the essential oils market. You also can purchase various Welby Essential Oils for $4.99. You can read our thoughts on both here.
Special Buy (ALDI Finds) Highlights:
Dorm furniture, decor, and accessories include:
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SOHL Furniture Folding Computer Desk, $29.99. Measures 33.74″ x 17.64″ x 29.1″. Read our review of this computer desk here.
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SOHL Furniture 11″ 6-Cube Organizer, $24.99. Measures 24.2″ x 11.6″.
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Easy Home 2-Pack Collapsible Cubes, $4.99.
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SOHL Furniture Butterfly Chair, $29.99. It measures 36.1″ x 31.1″ x 36″ and has a 225-pound weight capacity.
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Huntington Home Over-the-Door Mirror, $12.99.
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SOHL Furniture Folding 4-Tier Bookshelf, $39.99. Measures 21.73″ x 8.94″ x 0.59″.
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Bauhn Alarm Clock with USB Charging, $16.99. Includes power adapter and batteries.
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Huntington Home 5′ x 7′ Plush or Berber Area Rug, $19.99. Also available: 2′ x 4′ Plush or Berber Rug for $5.99.
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Easy Home 8″ Air Circulator Fan, $9.99. Features three speed settings.
Laundry supplies include:
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Easy Home 3-Tier Wire Cart, $9.99. I own this cart and have been happy with it. I use it as a house plant stand.
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Easy Home Over-the-Door Iron and Ironing Board Holder, $3.99.
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Easy Home Steam Iron and Garment Steamer, $14.99.
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Easy Home Ultra Hiphold Laundry Basket, $4.99.
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Easy Home 10-Pack Velvet Touch Hangers, $3.99.
Bedding includes:
- Huntington Home Twin/Twin XL or Full/Queen Reversible Comforter, $14.99. Read our review of some of Aldi’s comforters and blankets here.
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Huntington Home 20″ x 28″ Jumbo Density Pillow, $5.99. We’ve used a few of Aldi’s pillows over the years, and they’re decent, if not always the longest-lasting, but they’re also really inexpensive.
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Huntington Home Twin, Twin XL, or Full Sheet Set, $7.99.
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Huntington Home Twin/Twin XL or Full/Queen Royal Plush Blanket, $9.99. Again, you can read our thoughts on one of Aldi’s plush blankets here.
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Huntington Home Plush Bolster Pillow, $9.99.
Kitchen items include:
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Ambiano 14″ Electric Grill, $19.99.
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Crofton Stir-Fry Wok Pan, $9.99.
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Crofton Bamboo Utensils with Silicone Handles, $1.99 each.
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Crofton Bamboo Steamer, $9.99.
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Easy Home Bamboo Kitchen Organizers, $7.99 each. Choose a Cutlery Tray, Expandable Cutlery Tray, or Expandable Spice Rack.
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Crofton 3-Piece Bamboo Cutting Boards, $9.99.
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Crofton Bamboo Kitchen Assortment, $4.99. Choose from items such as coasters.
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Huntington Home 2-Pack Bamboo Kitchen Towels or 6-Pack Bamboo Dishcloths, $4.99 per pack.
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Huntington Home 2-Pack Bamboo Placemats, $2.99 per pack.
Healthy foods include:
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Simply Nature Goat Cheese Macaroni & Cheese, $1.49 for 6 oz.
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LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Organic Popcorn, $2.49 for 5 oz.
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Earthly Grains Cheese & Spinach, Mediterranean or Pesto Flavored Grains, $1.99 for 5 oz.
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Simply Nature Knock Your Sprouts Off Sprouted 7 Grain Wraps, $2.99 for 9 oz.
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Simply Nature Brown Rice Crackers, $1.99 for 4.25 oz. Assorted varieties available.
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GT’s Strawberry Serenity or Lemonade Kombucha, $2.89 for 16 oz.
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Simply Nature Mango or Wild Berry Fruit Strips, $4.99 for 10.5 oz.
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Simply Nature Kettle or White Cheddar Popcorn Chips, $1.99 for 7 oz.
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Simply Nature Tortilla Dippers with Ancient Grains, $2.29 for 8 oz.
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Nature’s Nectar Cranberry 100% Juice, $2.69 for 64 oz. Assorted varieties available.
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Tuscan Garden Greek Yogurt Dressing, $1.99 for 16 oz.
Fresh Meat Special Highlights:
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Never Any! Fresh Ground Bison, $7.99 for 16 oz. Read our review of some of Aldi’s other ground bison here.
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Fresh Sweet Bourbon Atlantic Salmon on a Cedar Plank, $9.99 per lb.
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Hatfield Fresh Garlic Parmesan Marinated Pork Chops, $2.99 per lb. Sold in a 1.5-lb. package for $4.48.
Alcohol Highlights:
(Not available in all locations.)
- Wicked Grove Green Apple Hard Cider Cans, see price in store. Includes four 16-oz. cans, from the U.S. Aldi states: “Bright and fresh, a little tart and wicked good. Pairs with poultry and grilled vegetables.”
- Velata White Wine and Sake, see price in store. 375 mL, from Spain. Aldi states: “Fuses the freshness of a premium European white wine with the exquisiteness of an authentic Asian rice wine. This blending of grape and rice wines creates a unique balance of flavors and delightful finish. Perfect with Asian cuisine.”
- Coco Bay Coconut Specialty, see price in store. 750 mL, from the U.S. Aldi states: “Enjoy the refreshing taste of the tropics with aromas and flavors of coconut with a smooth finish. Enjoy over ice, mixed with your favorite soda or juice, or on its own.”
