Good and bad buys from Aldi and Lidl

Feral_Moon

ScarletMarble wrote: »

For the shoebox, do you have a pound shop, B&M, Poundstretcher? Better off to get things in there as most of the specials in Aldi are Christmas related. As you are not permitted to put things of a religious theme in the boxes.

In pound shops, you can get those 'magic' gloves which fit most hands Loads of basic toys like yo-yos, play jewelry sets pencil crayons with book, depending on what age group you have decided.

There's a Poundshop in a nearby town but I wasn't planning to visit this week and need to fill the shoebox this week. I might have to revise my plans though if I can't get what I need in Aldi.

I'm thinking sweets (not chocolate) and basic toiletries plus hat/gloves/scarf and toys/colouring books etc but this is what I'm not sure about as I've been in Aldi for over a month so no idea what recent specials have been. Hence asking here

VfM4meplse

Feral_Moon wrote: »

There's a Poundshop in a nearby town but I wasn't planning to visit this week and need to fill the shoebox this week. I might have to revise my plans though if I can't get what I need in Aldi.

See Loulou's latest post on the Poundland thread - £2 off a £12 spend when you spend £5.

Feral_Moon

VfM4meplse wrote: »

See Loulou's latest post on the Poundland thread - £2 off a £12 spend when you spend £5.

And where might I find this thread please

Doc_N

Feral_Moon wrote: »

And where might I find this thread please

Is it this one: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/69536666#Comment_69536666

Happygreen

PLRFD wrote: »

Why would you make anything with a gin that tastes "truly awful" ?

Sorry,but however much Gin costs it does not taste good to me unless I do something with it - but I don't like any unadulterated (by me) spirits. Shame I can't gift you some to prove it

dlusman

sunshine81 wrote: »

The Lidl version of a twix is nice and a good size.

All the Lidl chocolate bar look-a-likes - Twix , Mars , Snickers etc are great and far cheaper

Brightspark87

Stompa wrote: »

Out of curiousity, which app?

Hi all

Its one that came with my scales (bluetooth ones) called mynetdiary on IOS.

Seems pretty accurate for everything I have used it for so far - as you scan the items.

maman

Feral_Moon wrote: »

I'm popping into Aldi this week in search of items to fill shoe boxes for the Samaritan's Purse appeal, plus I need to select chocolates and wine for a gift, so any specific recommendations?

I'd recommend the Cremant du Jura sparkling chardonnay. It's not cheap (I think £7.49) but it's delicious.

squinz

Aldi - We like the Toronto Loco red wine. 3.69 a bottle and just as nice as something twice the price in tesco!

Feral_Moon

squinz wrote: »

Aldi - We like the Toronto Loco red wine. 3.69 a bottle and just as nice as something twice the price in tesco!

It's a red wine I'm really wanting so can you can tell me which grape/country this wine is please? Thanks