It’s always interesting to see what will pop up among the weekly fresh meat specials at Aldi. I’ve gotten everything from pork butt to grass-fed ground beef to standing rib roasts to rack of lamb. This past week, I found…
Trader Joe’s, which is a cousin to Aldi, has some fascinating, sometimes strange, and often delicious products in its freezer aisle. If you’re looking for creative ways to eat your veggies, TJ’s also offers some good options in the frozen…
This post contains affiliate links. I don’t wear makeup all the time, tending to go au naturel on days when I work from home or otherwise don’t have special plans outside the house. However, I do like putting on some…
This post contains affiliate links. For several years now, I’ve been buying grass fed ground beef and pasture-raised chicken from a family farm in my region. I like knowing that we’re getting beef that hasn’t been given growth hormones and…
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 is Valentine’s Day food and treats, assorted home goods,…
Brisket is a newer favorite in my household. Not long ago, I received a brisket in a subscription box from a local farm that I like to order meat from. I researched how to prepare it and came across a…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Most people who enjoy a daily cup, or two, of home-brewed coffee use a traditional coffee maker. But if you want to get fancy about it, you can try making…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Toasters always seem to be popping up on the shelves in the middle aisle at Aldi. I’ve seen a variety of them over the years, from 4-slice toasters to retro…
Trader Joe’s announced the winners of its 15th Annual Customer Choice Awards on January 22nd, 2024. Every year, the grocer, which is a distant cousin to Aldi, asks its customers to share what their favorite products are in a variety…
It’s a new year, and my family has made a commitment to eat healthier and be more active. We already try to limit sugar and make sure we regularly walk or hike, but there’s always room for improvement. Our goals…