Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestPosted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Photos: Aldi opens in Brown Deer There is some great news for parents - Aldi has launched a massive baby event to make essentials more affordable.The discount supermarket chain has launched a sale on a range of baby products from moses baskets to blankets.Products are only available while stocks last, and the sale runs until January 19.The Aldi Specialbuys baby range has everything to keep little ones entertained, from a range of books and stickers (99p) to pre-school games (4.99). The range includes everything from a Gamma Wooden Adjustable High Chair (£39.99) to smiley faced Kids' Cutlery Sets (£4.99) and Bamboo Tablewear (£4.99) – available in cute animal designs including pigs and penguins.Parents can make bath times even more fun with Aldi's colourful Bath Toys (£2.99 each) including splish splash stacking cups, a squeaking bath book, colourful toy boat and shampoo rinse cup.
What are the best deals?Gamma Wooden Highchair £39.99Hauck Sport Buggy £25.99Moses Basket £19.99Feeding Bottles 4 Pack £6.49Baby Sleepsuits 3 Pack £4.99Cellular Blanket £2.99Fitted Moses Basket Sheet Pair £3.99Muslin Cloths 3 Pack £2.99Teething Toy £2.99Hooded Baby Towel with Wash Mitt £2.99Flip it Cup/Straw Cup and Pop up Cup £1.99Sticker & Activity Book 99pRead more: Asda baby event - what parents need to know A terrifying new game is coming to Escape Plan LIVE in Chatham Tunbridge Wells roads are closed for today's half marathon -... A newspaper says these 3 Kent pubs are the best in the country... Send me jobs by email FULL TIME TELEPHONE SALES EXECUTIVE (MATERNITY COVER) Schools' Mental Health Trainer Earn up to £300 working from home or on the move Weekend Warden / Support Manager / Care Supervisor - Weekends PCV Drivers PHV/PCO Drivers/Carers SEN Learning Support Assistant Charity Fundraiser - Great Pay - Free Accommodation
Chef Manager- East London- 30 hours- 630am-12.30pm Upload your pictures and share with the community!I'm not always a budget-minded person. I can easily find a way to justify an $80 sweater at J.Crew (It's so soft! I'll wear it all the time! I'll totally sleep in it when I inevitably ruin it!). And I'll pay an arm and a leg for a quarter-pound of the newest, stinkiest wedge at my local cheese shop. But when it comes to random snacks and groceries, I have a confession: I love me some Aldi. Haven't paid one a visit? Not sure what all the hype is about? Here's what you need to know before you step foot in an Aldi. (Image credit: Lisa Freedman) If you're looking for a hoity-toity grocery store, Aldi is not your shop. Aldi is a discount grocery chain and it does all sorts of things to keep the costs down. For starters, Aldi doesn't mess around when stocking its shelves. Some aisles don't even have shelves! Most items are put on display in the boxes they were shipped in.
And those boxes are up for the taking to be used by customers as makeshift shopping baskets and bags. (Note: Aldi does not give away bags, so bring your own or be willing to pay for them. Or just use empty boxes!) Stores are only open during the most popular shopping hours, which means they spend less on labor and keep prices lower for shoppers. And while a typical supermarket carries about 30,000 items, Aldi offers a much smaller inventory, translating to lower rent and overhead. Again, more savings for shoppers. Although the stores aren't much to look at, they're all very smart. Pick up an Aldi brand item and you might notice it's covered with UPC codes. Some codes are crazy long, spanning the entire back of the package. And some items have a UPC on every side of a box. It's so that cashiers can slide items over the scanner at lightning-fast speed. The faster you get in and out, the faster more customers can be served. You might not recognize some of the brands in the store, but it's totally worth giving everything a shot.
And you don't have to worry because their return policy is pretty sweet. If you're not happy with, say, a box of cereal, you can bring it back for a replacement and a refund. The Aldi grocery empire is a little confusing: It involves two brothers who parted ways and split the company into Aldi Sud and Aldi Nord. The latter one is the parent company of Trader Joe's. This doesn't really mean much for the U.S. stores, but it's a fun fact and I thought you should know! If you ever come to my house and I serve you coffee, you will think it's the most amazing, fanciest cup of joe you've ever had. You'll compliment me on the brew and then you'll ask what high-end website I used to import it. Then, I'll tell you it's from Aldi and you'll be amazed. At least, that's what usually happens. A few years ago, my husband and I tried Aldi's German Roasted Regular Ground Coffee and it changed our mornings. We've been loyal buyers ever since. Try it — you won't be disappointed. Aldi made the news last year for removing artificial colors, hydrogenated oils, and MSG. Huzzah!
It's also worth noting that the stores offer organic items including milk, beef, produce, and more. Stores also have a fair amount of gluten-free products. In fact, Aldi doesn't even accept manufacturer's coupons. It's not as crazy as it sounds: Most of their products are exclusive and already offered at deeply discounted prices. Once in a while, they do have regional promotions and coupons for an event (like a store opening), so be on the lookout for those. Just like your mainstream supermarket, Aldi carries a random assortment of non-food items. I went this weekend and my local store was selling desk chairs, Halloween decorations, and a laminator. And I know someone who once got a giant computer monitor for less than $50. Why wait until Sunday or whatever day your grocery store comes out with its weekly circular? Aldi publishes a circular for the week, which is available online and when you enter the store, as well as a circular for the following week, also available online and when you exit the store.