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My Favorite ALDI Products $50 Giveaway #ALDIRaves

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I am participating in a sponsored brand ambassadorship with ALDI. All opinions stated are my own.

The cost of living here in Maryland is NOT one of the benefits of living here. And with a family of seven, things like the grocery bill can be pretty hefty. I look for savings wherever I can get them.

I discovered ALDI a few years ago when a store opened up near us and I’ve been a loyal ALDI shopper ever since. Last month I talked about how ALDI saves us a ton on our food budget. But I’m a firm believer in QUALITY foods and household products, too. It doesn’t do anyone any good to save a bunch of money if the products stink, right?

ALDIraves #1: Cereal

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Just last month, I was having a conversation with some of my family members about cereals. We were running low (I can’t keep up with the cereal demand here!) and people were weighing in on what I should buy. My husband always wants some of his favorite high fiber cereal, and he’s currently hooked on ALDI’s Get Balance and Get Balance Crunch (which are JUST like Kashi’s more expensive Go Lean variety…except the ALDI Get Balance cereals are only $2.69 a box. Everyday). Get Balance Crunch just happens to be one of my favorite cereals, as well.

Then someone mentioned Frosted Mini Wheats. CandyMan said, “Don’t get that flat kind. Get the good stuff.” He reached for the half-empty box in the cabinet to show me which one was “the good stuff.” We had a good laugh when he realized that “he good stuff” was our box of ALDI Frosted Shredded Wheat. And, at $1.99 a box everyday, it can’t be beat. I can hardly find major brand cereals at that price on sale. Some of ALDI’s cereals are even less, like the Frosted Flakes and Cocoa Rice for $1.79.

ALDIraves #2: Lunch snacks

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Packing lunches for 5 kids 5 days a week is a chore. I won’t lie. I have to buy SO MUCH ready-to-grab food to keep up with the needs of all of these kids in school. Luckily, ALDI has a ton of snack foods at amazing prices. Some of our favorite snacks for lunch, beyond a sandwich, a drink, and fruits and carrots sticks (which I also buy at ALDI), are fig bars (89 cents everyday!!), Fit and Active 100 Calorie cookie packs ($1.99), and pretzel tubs ($3.49).

ALDIraves #3: Water enhancers

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Like most moms, I’m sure, I encourage my kids (and myself) to drink more water. They don’t seem to have trouble drinking water at home, but when they’re at school they like to pack something with a little more flavor. We LOVE the Fit & Active liquid water enhancers. They’re $2.39 and make 24 servings (but they tend to last longer at my house). Even better? They have 0 calories, 0 fat, 0 sugars, and 0 sodium.

ALDIraves #4: Peanut butter and bagels

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We go through a LOT of peanut butter and bagels at our house (sometimes together, sometimes separate) and peanut butter at the stores can be so expensive, especially when you go through a jar as fast as we do. I get a 2 1/2 pound jar of peanut butter at ALDI for $3.99. The mini bagels are $1.99 for a bag of 12. Other related faves: honey and loaves of wheat bread.

ALDIraves #5: Spices!!

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Spices are another thing that we use every single day but can be so expensive at the grocery store. ALDI has a limited selection of spices, but they have everything that I use on a regular basis for a much lower price, including a new favorite: a sea grinder!

ALDIraves #6: Cooking essentials

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I use things like olive oil and chicken broth and canned beans and veggies for 95% of of meals, and so I like to keep my shelves stocked with them all the time. It’s easier to buy a bunch at once and not have to worry about heading to the store for every recipe, especially if I know I’m going to need it again for dinner tomorrow. ALDI has all of those dinner essentials and more.

ALDIraves #7: Hummus and pita chips

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I love hummus and pita chips…just because! They are a great afternoon snack or even a lunch when I grab a few carrots to go with the hummus. My kids prefer eating their hummus with pretzels, but I’m not a pretzel fan. The hummus tastes great, comes in a variety of flavors, and is only $1.99 a tub. Love

A few of my other family essentials that I love buying at ALDI are milk (which is ALWAYS nearly a dollar cheaper than anywhere else), eggs (again, you can’t beat a dozen eggs for just barely over a dollar), toilet paper, cheese, produce, and meats. I love that the prices are stable and I know that I’ll always get a great deal. I also enjoy all of ALDI’s seasonal products – and even picked up some name brand Halloween candy and treats last week while I was doing my normal shopping.

ALDI_NewLogoHave you shopped at ALDI? Now that you’ve seen my favorites, what are your family’s favorite products, or what ALDI products do you think your family would love the most from ALDI?

Be sure to check out ALDI’s website to find a location near you. Follow them at twitter.com/AldiUSA and on Facebook/ALDI.USA 

$50 ALDI GIVEAWAY

This week – for one week only! – I’m giving away a $50 ALDI gift certificate to one lucky Better in Bulk reader. This giveaway is available to USA residents only. Check to see where you can find the ALDI store nearest you. The giveaway will end on midnight ET 11/13/13 and a winner will be chosen at random and notified via email.

Good luck!

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

Comments

  22. I love all of Aldi’s dairy products. Milk, butter sour cream, cheese, etc. They’re better than the name brands and they’re hormone free!

  37. I love everything at Aldi! There risotto is our family’s favorite side dish. All of Aldi’s products are just as good as their name brand counterparts – at amazing prices!

  53. My husband loves the Clancy’s Salt and Pepper Xhips and I love the Sundae Shoppe Ice Cream Cones that Aldi’s sells.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  64. I have never been to Aldi’s before, we have a fairly new one close by and really should try it !! I would love to try the Bremer Selects French Onion Soup! Oh that looks so good!

  78. I would like to try the extra virgin olive oil and organic chicken broth. I use a lot of both of these products and they can be expensive.

  80. I love Aldi’s selection of cheeses from goat cheese to shredded mozzarella. Also I keep their frozen meatballs always on hand. I’m stocking up right now on their frozen lemonade, its a seasonal item and we love it!

  84. I love Aldi’s, the food is cheap and the same as all the other stuff you can buy. My favorite item there are the devil’s food cake cookies!

  87. I LOVE shopping at Aldi’s! I had never heard of them until my mother-in-law took me there about 6 months ago. I won’t shop anywhere else in Niagara Falls, New York for groceries now!

    My favorite Aldi’s brand items to buy are the cereals! My kids eat massive amounts of cereal (like you, we have a hard time keeping it stocked in the cupboards!) Their Sugar Puffs (aka Sugar Crisp) is amazing! You wouldn’t even know you were eating a store brand & I find all of their store brand products are like that!

  90. The Aldi store is being built by me and will be opening in December. I cannot wait to be able to shop at Aldis and save some serious money.

  97. I love buying their garlic powder. We go through a lot!

    Entered the rafflecopter as “Wild orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  101. They carry Kerrygold cheeses, which is a miracle! They have great breads, especially the ones you pop in the oven for a few minutes. Their refried beans are the best. Also their pasta and sauces, which are sorta fancy-pants. And their chocolates? Amazing. They are from the right part of the world for chocolate. :)

  110. I have bought their version of Baked potato chips and they are quite tasty.
    I also buy their flour and sugar and powdered sugar and vanilla and many other baking needs.

  115. I love the Aldi’s deals you’ve mentioned. I also love their whole wheat bread for $1.29 a loaf and their great produce sales. I bought 3 pounds of yellow onions for 59 cents this week. You can bet I bought 4 bags of onions at that super price!

  116. I’d like to win for my daughter who has an Aldi by her and she loves it. I don’t have one and in a different state so not sure of her favorite but I think the Soft-Baked Pretzels with Bavarian Cheese Spread looks great

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