5 Best Aldi Non-Food Finds for Under $15 This September
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Aldi is a special kind of place for shoppers who like a unique grocery experience. The international food store has in-house brands that are always available at a great price, as well as weekly deals on plenty of items that you’ll want to have around the house.
But Aldi is not just a place where you can go to pick up the food you’ll be cooking and eating throughout the week. In fact, Aldi has plenty of items that are available in September that you do not eat, but can still buy at a great price.
“While Aldi is my go-to for groceries, you can also score big on non-food items,” said Ashley Schuering, a food blogger and freelance writer at Confessions of a Grocery Addict.
Schuering was asked by GOBankingRates to list some of her go-to items this September that you can add to your list of “not-to-eat-yet-be-sure-to-pick-up” the next time you are at Aldi. With every item being under $15, here are the five best Aldi non-food finds on a budget.
Food Storage
With the kids going back to school and family meals in the works, you are sure to have leftovers. Luckily, Aldi makes it so you do not throw food away or let it spoil.
“You can find basics like foil, plastic wrap, zip-top bags, and tupperware in the cleaning/home stuff aisle, but the Aldi finds aisle also has fun seasonal items,” Schering said.
This includes cute lunch boxes and other food organization tools — such as bins, crocks, reusable zip-top bags — that Schuering said can be used throughout the year. And these items aren’t expensive. For example, these two-compartment storage bins are $9.99.
Kids Stuff
School is back in session, but Aldi is not only about hitting the books. At its stores, you can find fun and games for the little ones in your household.
“There’s always a bunch of cute gift options for kiddos,” Schuering said, “books, school supplies, sheets, furniture, sticker books, toys — stuffed, fidget, you name it — mini fans, stocking stuffers, advent calendars, clothes, silly straws, slip and slides, pool floats.”
And September is definitely not too early to start shopping for holiday gifts (wink, wink). You can score different Plush toys for just $7.99.
Seasonal and Home Goods
“The Aldi Finds aisle is always packed with tons of fun items, so we always take a stroll through it before checking out,” Schuering said.
According to Schuering, rugs, furniture, wall decor, essential oil diffusers, cable management tools, home and pantry organization are all available for under $15 this September.
Pet Supplies
“We have two big 70-pound doggies, so we usually hit Costco for food since they go through so much,” Schuering said. “However, when we’re running low and I need a stopgap till our next Costco run, Aldi is great.”
According to Schuering, Aldi has premium grain-free dog food that is on par with Costco prices (about $1.50/pound).
“Plus they also have regular dog food, puppy food, multiple cat foods (including wet), and dog and cat treats,” Schuering said.
In the Aldi Finds section, Schuering said “you can usually find some kind of pet toys, during the winter they have pet advent calendars, and we’ve found fun scratching towers for my husband’s family’s cat there, too.”
Personal Care
September is the start of fall, which means it is time for seasonal allergies to rear their ugly head and for cold season to officially kick off. Luckily, Aldi has you covered for anything that ails you.
Schuering stated that Aldi has a generic brand of Benadryl for just $1.99 for 150, as well as another non-name brand version of knock-off Zyrtec for the same price.
“Q-tips are $1.39 for 500,” Schuering added. “My hubby can usually find his preferred Old Spice body wash and deodorant for $1-$2 cheaper than other stores.
Schuering said that Aldi also offers advent calendars, face masks, lotions, candles and other products that are great for the upcoming holiday season.
“You can find fun one-offs in the Aldi finds aisle,” said Schuering, “I just bought sheet masks for $0.50 apiece, but they’re usually $1-$2 elsewhere.”
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