From summer must-haves like cool drinks and meats for the grill, to surprising finds like patio furniture and camping equipment, ALDI has all the essentials for an enjoyable summer, at prices up to 50 percent* less than traditional grocers.   My mother loves shopping at ALDI.  And not just because she lives right up the road from one which makes it very convient, but because she loves what she saves and is very happy with the products they sell.  She’s made me an ALDI shopper as well but I wish I was just up the street from one too.

There are some products that are part of the ALDI name that I actually prefer over the brand I was using.  No they don’t accept coupons but their everyday prices on some items are way below what you’d even save with coupons.

Summer is coming which means more entertaining, at least for us it does.  So I wanted to share these simple tips and recipes  that ALDI sent me to help you have a carefree and affordable summer:

• Beat the Heat: ALDI carries a selection of ice cream and frozen treats, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on hot summer days. ALDIstyle tip: Build your own parfait by layering brownie, ice cream and crumbled chocolate in a glass. Finish it off with your favorite ice cream toppings.
• Summer Essentials: Now you can be party perfect or summer ready at any time by stocking your pantry, fridge and freezer with a variety of essentials available at ALDI. ALDIstyle tip: Keep a variety of burger patties – from beef to salmon to turkey – in your freezer to keep your grill busy all season.
• Cheers to Summer: What better way to celebrate summer than with a variety of seasonal beverages – for both kids and adults – available exclusively at ALDI. ALDIstyle tip: Brighten up your ice cubes for fun summer drinks by freezing anything from Maraschino cherries to fresh berries in ice cube trays
• Entertain with Ease: ALDI carries everything you need for easy summer entertaining, from food and drinks to outdoor furniture and grills. ALDIstyle tip: Take advantage of pre-made items in the store like prepared dips. Create mini crudités by filling glasses with a dollop of ranch dip and add carrots, celery and cherry tomatoes on a stick for a quick and easy appetizer.
• Summer Escape: Get out of the house and enjoy the warmer weather with ALDI products, whether it’s a family camping adventure or a quick picnic in the park. ALDIstyle tip: Add a twist to your s’mores this summer with out-of-the-box ingredients such as hazelnut spread, crushed cookies or sprinkles.

The ALDI Summer Seasonal catalog is available online at www.aldi.us now through August and features a wide variety of Summer Seasonal items such as Parkview Griller Sausages, Sangriana Sangria and Benton’s Waffle Bowls, available exclusively during the summer months. Each week, amazing deals on Special Buy items like the Gardenline Grill Gazebo and Adventuridge Portable Hammock with Stand are also offered. These items will only be available for a limited time while supplies last. Look for the Special Buy and Summer Seasonal logos in-store and in the catalog to easily find on-sale dates.

Smart shoppers have found that switching from national brands to ALDI exclusive brands can save them up to 50 percent* on more than 1,400 of the most commonly purchased grocery items.

ALDI believes that great quality shouldn’t come at a high price; rather, great quality should come with everyday low prices. ALDI stands behind the quality of its exclusive food products with a Double Guarantee. If for any reason a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with any ALDI food product, ALDI will gladly replace the product AND refund the purchase price.  I love that!!!  It really shows that they stand behind their product.

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