This Week at Aldi: The Ad for March 17, 2021

Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as today, Sunday.

This week’s theme is Easter food such as ham and desserts, Easter basket toys and gifts, kids’ bedding and room décor, outdoor gear for spring weather, items for pets, and workshop or garage accessories.

While you’re here, you can also read our post about Easter food at Aldi here, and our post about Easter gifts and decorations at Aldi is here.

The Most Interesting Thing We Saw:

Appleton Farms Carving Ham

 

Aldi Finds (Special Buy) Highlights:

Other Easter food includes:

  • Kirkwood Bone-In Turkey Breast, $1.39 per lb. Sold frozen. Read our full review here.
  • Specially Selected Lamb Leg Roast, $5.99 per lb. Choose Rosemary & Garlic or Plain. Sold frozen.
  • Main Street Bistro Roasted Potatoes, $4.39 for 17 oz. Choose Salt & Pepper or Garlic & Rosemary.
  • Season’s Choice Colorful Carrots or Cauliflower, $1.99 for 12 oz. Sold frozen.
  • Specially Selected Artisan Crackers, $2.99 for 6 oz. Choose Cracked Pepper or Roasted Garlic.
  • Emporium Selection Easter Truckle Assortment, $3.99 for 5.3 oz. These cheeses are shaped like eggs or chicks. Flavors include Aged English Cheddar, Wensleydale Cheese with Raspberries and White Chocolate, or Wensleydale with Lemon and Honey. You can read more about these cheeses here.
  • Nabisco Party Size Ritz, $4.55 for 27.4 oz.
  • Benton’s Spring Vanilla Wafers, $2.49 for 7 oz. Choose White or Milk Fudge.
  • Benton’s Puff Pastry Squares, $1.99 for 4.4 oz.
  • Benton’s Easter Cookies, $2.49 for 10.6 oz. These cookies include Belgian chocolate and are shaped liked eggs and bunnies.
  • Specially Selected Vanilla Bean or Mocha Mascarpone Cheesecake, $8.99 28 oz. Sold frozen.
  • Belmont Plant-Based Cake, $7.49 for 14-15.5 oz. Assorted varieties available, including a dairy-free chocolate cake with a cream cheese alternative icing. Sold frozen.
  • Pillsbury Bunny-Shaped Cookie Dough, $2.49 for 9.1 oz.
  • Crayola Easter Egg Cookie Kit, $4.99 for 12.87 oz.

Easter gifts and toys include:

  • Mattel Toddler Toys, $4.99 each. Choose a Little People Princess Float, Vehicles, Arctic or Farm Animals, or Matching toys.
  • Mattel Basket Toys, $3.99 each. Themes include Barbie, Polly Pocket, Matchbox Hitch ‘N Haul, or Breakout Beasts.
  • Mega Bloks Animal Bucket, Lil’ Vehicle, or Safari Friends, $7.99 each.
  • Mattel Family Games, $8.99. Choices include Apples to Apples Picture Time! and Whac-A-Mole Match-A-Mole.
  • Aquabeads Character Activity Set, $8.99 each. Includes beads, tray, sprayer, templates, and instructions. Make, spray, and they stay. Choose Frozen 2, Trolls World Tour, Disney Princess, Mickey & Minnie Mouse, or Toy Story 4.
  • Hot Wheels Cars, $2.99 each. Choose Monster Trucks, HW Studio, Animation Characters, or Color Shifters all in 1:64 scale.
  • Megatoys Easter Basket Gift Set, $12.99 each. Includes toys, accessories, and candy. Choose Rainbow Pony, Bee Happy Doll, Mega Racers, Crayola, Hello Kitty, L.O.L. Surprise!, Batman, or Justice League. An all-in-one complete and ready Easter basket for gifting!
  • Phidal Storybook & Magnetic Drawing Pad, $6.99 each. Includes reusable pen and magnetic drawing pad. Read a page, draw a picture, slide the tab across the bottom to erase it, then start all over again! Portable and reusable with 22 pages. Choose Paw Patrol Boys or Girls, Eric Carle, Disney Princess, Mickey Mouse, Disney Princess ABC, or Hot Wheels.
  • Igloo Books My Storybook Library, $6.99 each. Includes 24 books. Stand on a table or hang using hang holes. Includes 20 stickers and 6 sticker sheets, and there are 24 pages per book. Library measures 17.28″ x 10.66″.
  • Jumbo Squishmallow, $8.99 each. Sixteen inches tall and available in Alicorn, Narwhal, Elephant, Alien, or Puppy Astronaut. Made of 100% Polyester and spot clean only.

Kids’ bedding and bedroom décor include:

SOHL Furniture Kids' Character Stool

  • SOHL Furniture Kids’ Character Stool, $19.99 each. Measures 13.4″ x 13.4″ x 12.4″. Choose Unicorn, Caticorn, Rocket Ship, or Dinosaur. Pairs well with kids’ comforters.
  • Huntington Home Comforter Set, $14.99. Twin Set with 1 sham or Full with 2 shams. Made of 100% Polyester Microfiber. Choose Rainbow, Unicorns, or Space. Machine washable and OEKO-TEX certified. Read our review of a comforter set we purchased from Aldi a few years ago here.
  • Huntington Home Twin or Full Sheet Set, $7.99. Made of 100% Polyester Microfiber. Twin includes flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcase. Twin available in Rainbow Unicorn, Space, Gray, or Purple. Full includes flat sheet, fitted sheet, and 2 pillowcases. Full available in Gray or Purple. Machine washable and OEKO-TEX certified.
  • Huntington Home Royal Plush Blanket, $12.99 each. Made of 100% Polyester. Twin available in Ombre, Rainbow, Space, or Gray. Full size available in Rainbow or Gray. Machine washable and OEKO-TEX certified.
  • Huntington Home 31″ x 48″ Eyelash Shag Rug, $14.99 each. Choose Gray, Tan, Pink, or Blue. Made of Polyester with multiple yarns for added dimension with a nonskid latex backing. Machine washable and OEKO-TEX certified.
  • Huntington Home 2-Pack Energy-Efficient Window Panels, $7.99 each. Curtains measure either 27″ x 63″ or 27″ x 84″. Energy saving with rod pocket style panels. Fits rods up to 1″ diameter. Choose Rainbow Ombre, Vertical Stripes, or Horizontal Stripes.
  • Crane Inflatable Soccer or Basketball Chair, $12.99 each. Includes repair patch kit.
    Inflated size: 43″ x 43″ x 27″.

Spring outdoor gear includes:

  • Serra Ladies’ Fashion Umbrella, $6.99 each. Features a 47″ canopy with steel shaft and ribs and auto open. Designs include Daisy, Floral, Dot, or Clear Bell.
  • Serra Ladies’ Rain Boots, $14.99 each. Size 7 in Floral or Black/White Daisy; Size 8 in Floral, Lavender or Black/White Daisy; Size 9 in Floral or Lavender; and Size 10 in Black/White Daisy. Water resistant with a cushioned EVA insole and a 100% rubber upper and outsole. There is a 13″ shaft height on Daisy and Purple styles and a 9.25″ shaft height on Midi Floral style.

Items for pets include:

  • Heart to Tail Pet Storage Bin, $8.99 each. Made of poly Canvas with screen-printed designs. Great for toys and pet accessories. Designs include Fetch, Reserved for Dog, Home is Where The Paw Prints Are, or Be Nice, My Cat Is Judging You.
  • Heart to Tail Pet Treat Dispensing Toy, $4.99 each. Choose a Blinking Lights Cat Treat Dispenser, Toss and Chew Dog Toy, or Tug and Chew Dog Toy.
  • Heart to Tail Cat Scratcher with Catnip, $4.99 each. Choose a Curved or Flat Scratcher with Catnip in assorted Prints. Double sided for longer use and helps reduce furniture and carpet scratching. The Curved Scratcher measures 8.25″ x 15″ x 3.3″ and the Flat Scratcher measures 10″ x 18.5″ x 2″.

Workshop or garage accessories include:

  • WORKZONE Compartment Organizer, $12.99 each. Choose a 7-Drawer Compartment Organizer or 33-Drawer Compartment Organizer. Clear drawers allow for easy identification
    and these can be hung on a wall. The 17-Drawer Compartment Organizer measures 16.34″ x 12″ x 6.5″. The 33-Drawer Compartment Organizer measures 16.34″ x 12″ x 3.15″.
  • WORKZONE 3′ x 4′ All-Purpose Mat, $14.99. Also available: WORKZONE 18″ x 30″ All-Purpose Mat for $5.99. Both sizes of mats come in assorted Styles in Black Onyx or Walnut Brown.

And one miscellaneous item:

  • Easy Home Personal Table, $13.99. Black tabletop with black frame with adjustable height
    measures 18″ x 26″. For indoor or outdoor use with a weight limit up to 30 lbs.

Fresh Meat Special Highlight:

  • Simply Nature Fresh 100% Organic Grass-Fed Beef Stew Meat, $6.99 per lb.

Alcohol Highlights:

(Not available at all locations.)

  • Pineapple Mimosa, see price in store. 750 mL, from the U.S. The Aldi ad states: “Fresh pineapple juice with premium, dry white wine. Pairs with white cheddar, Gruyere and pesto grilled cheese on sourdough and pesto pastas.”
  • Brecken Hefeweizen, see price in store. Sold in a pack with six 12-oz. bottles, from the U.S. This is “a mild beer, with notes of banana and clove. Pairs well with seafood, salads, breakfast and lighter fare.”
  • Wind Song Rosé, see price in store. 750 mL, from Australia. This has “aromas of raspberries, strawberries and cherries with a hint of savory spice. Pairs well with light salads, seafood dishes, grilled chicken, goat cheese or simply on its own. Best when served chilled.”

About Rachael

Rachael is the Co-founder of Aldi Reviewer. When she isn't busy shopping at Aldi, she enjoys cooking, gardening, writing gothic romance, and collecting more houseplants than she probably should. You can learn more about her at rachaelsjohnston.com.

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