Trader Joe’s is well known as a quirky, eclectic grocery store. From the South Pacific-inspired design to the checkout workers who apparently double as therapists, TJ’s enjoys a cult following. The grocer is also a distant cousin to Aldi US…
From time to time, we’ll get comments or emails from people asking when Aldi is going to come to their area. In many cases, it’s clear the people think we’re Aldi (we’re not), but it highlights a common problem for…
A few of my family members are “meat and potatoes” kinds of people. Give them a beef roast and some potatoes cooked long and low in the Crock Pot, or a baked potato and some roasted chicken, or a burger…
Sometime in early April of 2024, we started seeing rumors on Aldi fan social media pages claiming that Aldi is discontinuing its private label Lacura facial care products, or possibly all of its Lacura personal care products. Aldi is known…
This post contains affiliate links. For years, I’ve never seen pizza sauce in my local Aldi stores. So while I could buy everything else to make pizza at Aldi, from crusts or flour and yeast to cheese, pepperoni, and other…
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 kitchen items, home goods, cut flowers and plants,…
This post is an open thread. The Choceur chocolate line at Aldi is a good one. This Aldi private label features a variety of treats, including peanut butter cups, chocolate bars with hazelnut paste (my favorite for making s’mores), and…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Camping is one of my family’s favorite pastimes. Not only do we enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, but camping — especially if done in a tent — can…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Extra storage is something we can all use. I’ve got camping supplies, holiday decorations, luggage, and infrequently used small kitchen appliances and cookware that all get stored on shelving in…
This post contains affiliate links. It’s that time of year when people start cleaning up their yards and tackling garden chores. Maybe you’re cleaning out last year’s dead foliage in your garden, raking up leftover leaf piles, building a raised…