Every once in a while, we spot someone on either a message board or on social media claiming that Aldi is closing. Not just one store, mind you: these people think the entire company is shutting down. They may cite…
By most measures, Aldi is a better store than it was in the 1980s and 1990s. Gone are the days when the German grocer was a “stock-up store,” with bland boxes of average food lining the aisles. In its place…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated for 2023. This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. If you’re looking for ways to spruce up or add interest to your indoor or outdoor space, Aldi is a great place to shop. The…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Compared to sedans, SUVS are nice to drive for a few reasons. First, they usually sit higher off the ground, allowing the driver to have a better view of surroundings….
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated for 2023. When my family recently camped on the southern shores of Lake Michigan, we made daily walks from our campsite down a wooded trail that led…
Guacamole is one of my favorite dips. When I was younger, my mom used to make it using fresh avocados and those little envelopes of guacamole seasoning from the grocery store, and she’d serve it with Fritos for dipping. These…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as Sunday….
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Wicker is the world’s oldest known furniture method. Humans have been using wicker furniture and accessories for at least 5,000 years, from chairs to baskets. Made originally out of plant…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated for 2023. The main purpose of tables and chairs is practical. Tables make for a place to set your drink, or put down your phone. Chairs offer…
EDITOR’S NOTE: For information about the October 2022 Aldi falafel recall, click here. A few years ago, my children attended school with children from a family that operates a local restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. They serve…