18 Best Items To Buy at Aldi for the Second Half of 2025 To Save Big Money

The rest of 2025, filled with back-to-school start dates and the upcoming holiday season, will fly by before you know it. Luckily, shoppers can find everything they need to navigate the second half and save money at Aldi. 

After some careful price matching, GOBankingRates selected 18 cheap items households need to buy to cover the remainder of the year. Keep reading to find out what made our Aldi shopping list.

Fill up lunch boxes with affordable sides that kiddos and adults alike will enjoy. In the fruits and veggies department, the baby peeled carrots ($1.35) are among the cheapest we’ve seen sold anywhere and the Mandarin oranges are an excellent deal at $3.59 for three pounds. 

Grab a bag of Clancy’s mini pretzel twists ($2.19 for one pound) and a 12-count pack of individually wrapped mozzarella sticks for $3.49. (That’s only 30 cents for each mozzarella stick, FYI.) 

Need cool drinks? Add a box of Nature’s Nectar juice pouches ($2.95) to your shopping cart. Aldi carries a variety of flavors, including fruit punch and kiwi strawberry, and the prices are cheaper than similar name-brand juices sold at big-box retailers.

There’s no need to skip out on the most important meal of the day thanks to Aldi’s selection of inexpensive breakfast items. 

Busy families will want to shop the Millville brand corn flakes ($2.45 for 18-ounce boxes) and crispy rice cereal ($2.15 for 12-ounce boxes) for extra savings since their name-brand counterparts cost way more. 

Not a cereal household? Try a 12-count bag of cinnamon raisin mini bagels ($3.95) and Happy Farms cream cheese ($1.49) to get the most bang for your buck.

Keep some snacks handy on commutes to and from after school extracurricular activities. 

Our top three budget-friendly buys include Savoritz turtle-shaped cheddar crackers ($4.05 for this Aldi fan favorite), an applesauce squeezes variety pack ($6.95 for 12) and an eight-pack of apple juice boxes ($3.19). 

Aldi carries plenty of dormitory must-haves, from bedding to organizational tools, but we were most drawn to their selection of small kitchen appliances. The two-cup rice cooker ($14.99) and compact air fryer ($29.99) cost much less to buy from the Ambiano brand than they would with popular name brands.

If you’re moving into a dorm that doesn’t have a kitchen or want to save money cooking as much as possible during college, shop one (or both) while supplies last.

Thinking ahead to your Thanksgiving feast or holiday dinners? Don’t forget to factor in a budget for cleaning materials to tidy up before and after these gatherings.

For household cleaning supplies, your shopping list will need Boulder drawstring kitchen bags ($6.39 for an impressive 45-count box) and a three-count pack of heavy-duty scrub sponges ($1.75). 

Don’t forget to add an antibacterial soap refill ($3.29) to your shopping cart. Clean hands are essential for combatting germs during cold and flu season; with 56 fluid ounces, you’ll save time and money not shopping for hand soap on a regular basis.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 23, 2025, and are subject to change.