This post contains affiliate links. On a camping trip years ago, I viewed the moon through a friend’s telescope. It was amazing to see the moon’s craters and geography up close, and I felt like I couldn’t stare long enough…
Aldi has really gotten into the Advent calendar game over the last few years. The grocer has sold traditional chocolate Advent calendars for a long time, but within the last three to four years, they’ve added wine calendars, beer calendars,…
Years ago, I visited a highly rated Mexican place in my hometown, ordering a beef chimichanga off the menu. I was underwhelmed, and my feelings were confirmed later when I patronized another Mexican place up the street and found their…
My kids enjoy making gingerbread houses with kits from Aldi each year. After many years creating houses during the holidays — and even a Halloween haunted house earlier this year — we decided to try something different from Aldi and…
This post contains affiliate links. The pastime known as table tennis traces its origins to the 19th century in England. Originally an after-dinner sport for rich people, in 1901 a British company trademarked the name ping-pong, eventually selling the rights…
This post contains affiliate links. Aldi can be a great place to go for coffee you can make at home. The grocer sells everything from fair trade single-origin organic coffee to donut store blend ground coffee to classic decaf, and…
This post contains affiliate links. When I think of Advent candles, I think of tall taper candles arranged in a group around a central large candle nestled in a pine wreath, and the religious tradition of lighting one candle during…
Not only does Aldi sell gifts that are perfect for everyone in the family — with a vast selection of toys, personal care products, games, electronics, and clothing — but the discount grocer also sells everything you need to wrap…
The holidays are upon us, and with the prospect of big meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas, many people are also facing the prospect of unhealthy eating, overeating, and larger waistlines. As a way to control the damage, some people will…
Welcome to our running post on Christmas food at Aldi. From Advent calendars to gingerbread house kits to specialty coffee, Aldi sells everything to help you celebrate the season at your table. We will update this post with new…
