Packing is essential to a good vacation. Leave something behind, and it can throw a real hitch into your plans. Years ago, I forgot to pack overnight pull-ups for a young preschooler for a family camping trip, and it was…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. If you’re hoping to find inexpensive knockoffs of name brands, Aldi is always the store to check. The discount grocer fearlessly tries its hand at imitating everything from King’s Hawaiian…
This post contains affiliate links. About five years ago, fellow Aldi Reviewer writer Joshua reviewed some new Park Street Deli Lunch Kits we spotted in the refrigerated aisle at Aldi. They were essentially an Aldi take on name-brand Lunchables. They…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. The latest weekly Aldi ad featured an array of personal care products under the store’s Visage house brand. They include a hair dryer, a cool air dual styler for hair,…
This post contains affiliate links. Finding healthy snacks isn’t always easy. For daily snacks, my family tries to stick with whole foods and simple foods such as fruit, nuts, yogurt, and cheese. As we’re learning more about the negative health…
I eat a lot of salads, especially for lunch. They’re healthy, with lots of fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. They’re also versatile. I can put together any combination of lettuce and greens, fresh veggies, nuts and seeds, dressing, and proteins such…
Each week we highlight 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 technology, assorted home goods and dorm room gear and decorations, bedding,…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. You might not always think of Aldi as a home improvement store, but you might be surprised at what you find in the middle aisle. Over the years, I’ve spotted…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. It’s mid summer, and at Aldi, that means it’s time for school supplies to start showing up on the shelves in the middle aisle. I’m not just talking about backpacks…
Chicken salad is a quintessential summer food. It’s cool and refreshing on a hot day, making it perfect for lunch or dinner when you pair it with crackers, bread, or croissants, or even spoon it on top of a lettuce…