Festive cheese, Christmas Cactus, fleece lined leggings, and more ALDI Finds
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ALDI’s holiday cheeses are always so adorable, and this year’s batch of Emporium Selection festive Christmas cheese shapes is no exception, at $3.99 each. Also $3.99, Emporium Selection Gouda holiday trees.
Speaking of festive holiday shaped food, that same $3.99 price point will get you a Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen holiday themed pizza. These are available in holiday star or Christmas tree shapes this year.
My favorite ALDI Finds
Here are just a few more of my favorite Finds this week.
- Check out the “ALDI Finds” and current weekly ad tabs (or mobile menu choices) on the ALDI site to window shop from home.
- If you’re planning an in-store shopping trip, use their online ad to help determine what you’ll grab and purchase if you do see it in the store.
As always, prices may vary by store and by region.
ALDI Food Finds this week
Specially Selected Arrabiata sauce, anyone? This looks like it’s competing with Rao’s, at $2.89 a jar. Also look for roasted garlic sauce, $2.95. While you’re in the pantry section, Racine Danish Kringles will be available at some location for $4.99, Specially Selected premium horseradish sauce is $2.49, and Specially Selected premium wine vinegars are $2.99 — while El Sabroso holiday tortilla chips are running $1.99 per 12 oz bag.
Fun in the freezer section now, with Season’s Choice steamable creamed spinach or Brussels sprouts with butter, $2.49 per 16 oz bag. Other sides & appetizers include Specially Selected garlic cheese flatbread, $2.29, or Season’s Choice veggie pilaf with ginger or teriyaki riced cauliflower, $2.79. Lastly, Casa Mamita carne asada or chicken taco cups are $4.99 a box.
On the more dessert-ish frozen front, Specially Selected Italian marscapone or blueberry torta are listed in this week’s at at $7.49 per 36 oz box — while Specially Selected butter or chocolate croissants are $3.49.
On the fancier frozen front:
- Specially Selected lobster mac & cheese or shrimp & lobster bake, $5.99
- Specially Selected bacon wrapped scallops, $6.99
- Specially Selected eggplant rollatini, $7.99
- Specially Selected lamb leg roast, $5.99
- Maple Leaf Farms roasted half duck with orange sauce, $8.99
And, don’t forget your cute holiday shaped frozen pizza while you’re there!
In the refrigerated/deli section, beyond those holiday cheeses, look for wood fired deli pizzas. Mama Cozzi’s wood fired spinach pesto is $4.79, while this week’s ad also features a 12″ wood fired margherita deli pizza for $3.99. Oh, and Appleton Farms maple brown sugar or cherrywood smoked thick cut bacon 24 oz packs are back — see price in store on these.
Don’t miss seasonal food Finds this week: Stonemill holiday baking spices are back in this week’s ad, at $1.69 each. 12 oz Reggano oven ready lasagna noodles are also back on the shelf for the season, at $1.39.
As far as meat & produce deals in many areas of the country — which, as always, may vary by region — look for possible sales on blueberries, mandarins, blackberries, gala apples, and kiwi this week. You might also find boneless skinless chicken thighs, organic grass-fed beef stew meat, ground bison, and chicken drumsticks as your meat specials of the week.
ALDI stores that sell alcohol may also be stocking special buys such as: A Sparkling Wine countdown to the New Year, Flora & Stone Riesling, Grandi Mori Prosecco, and more this week. See price in store on these — and also look for seasonal wines, beers, and more special Finds for the holidays. Also look for Zing Zang bloody Mary or margarita mix, $7.98 each.
ALDI non-Food Finds this week
Look for your Christmas cactus this week at ALDI. See price in store; last year they were $3.99, so we’ll have to see this year.
My store had this nice gift wrap endcap set up this week, which is super helpful in that you don’t have to wade through the whole Aisle of Shame to Find things this year. Other holiday Finds this week include:
- Huntington Home holiday tree candle, $4.99
- Crofton holiday tins, $4.99
- Crofton disposable gifting containers, $2.99
- Merry Moments premium reversible gift wrap, $5.99
- Merry Moments jumbo or 2 pack extra large gift bags, $2.99
- Merry Moments tree collar, $14.99
- Merry Moments holiday decorative pillow, $6.99
- Huntington Home decorative felt basket, $9.99
And look for Merry Moments children’s 3-pack holiday socks ($1.99), Serra Ladies’ holiday cabin socks ($3.99), or holiday men’s sleep sets ($12.99), to deck yourself and your family out as well.
Don’t miss seasonal ALDI Finds, too: $1.49 is a fantastic price for 4 packs of slow cooker liners, if you’re a fan. They’re only in stores during the holiday season, so stock up now. Other household Finds this week include 12 double rolls of Willow 3 ply bath tissue, $4.99.
You’ll also find a Home Goods section this week, with Finds including an Easy Home folding step stool for $6.99 — and these are SO handy! Also look for an Easy Home ultrasonic cool mist humidifier for $29.99 or ultrasonic sound aroma diffuser gift set for $24.99, and a Visage silicone facial cleanser for $12.99 or all-in-one grooming kit or rotary shaver for $16.99.
Dentiguard is back this week too: Pick up an aqua flosser ($24.99) or rechargeable oscillating toothbrush ($19.99).
And on the tools front, a Ferrex 20V cordless drill or power inflator runs $39.99. A Workzone multi-tool gift box, $12.99. Or a Singer 32 stitch sewing machine, $79.99.
Serra fleece lined leggings are super cozy, and will run you $7.99 this week. Also look for Serra Ladies’ lambskin boots for $19.99, Lily & Dan children’s holiday boots for $12.99, and Adventuridge men’s suede slip-on shoes, $17.99. Oh, and Crane adult hybrid gloves are on sale for $8.99.
Gifts for the foodies are so nice this week! For instance: $6.99 will get you anything from a Crofton giant cookie cutter to stainless steel mixing bowls to a Huntington Home 3-piece apron, oven mitt, & pot holder set. $79.99 will get you an Ambiano espresso maker, or $89.99 a power air fryer oven with rotisserie.
Lastly, for the kids — pick up toys and games ranging from a Bee Happy 12″ squishmallow, $7.99, to Crane full-sized table tennis with paddles & balls, $89.99. Some name brand toys, too — Fisher-Price Little People babies, Hot Wheels track set, Mattel Barbie, and more. And, look for these family-friendly magnetic dartboards at $9.99 apiece.
What’s up with ALDI Finds?
ALDI Finds are limited time special buy items that are available in stores only while supplies last. So if you spot something you like, be sure to pick it up while you can! What caught your eye among this week’s ALDI Finds?
- How to tell if something is a limited time special buy ALDI Find (from their in-store signage).
- See also: What is the ALDI Aisle of Shame?
Products mentioned in this post were either spotted in store or from the ad starting 12/2/20 in Wednesday ad markets; 11/29/20 in Sunday ad markets.