8 Aldi Groceries I’m Buying to Make Back-to-School Time Easier

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Image Credit: Patty Catalano Here are eight little luxuries that are perfect for after-school snacking and lunch-box surprises, each for $5 or less! [{ "selector": ".eqfjb-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

PurAqua Italian Sparkling Mineral Water, $4.95

Image Credit: Patty Catalano A sip of chilled Italian sparkling mineral water will make you feel like you’re sitting at an Italian café. [{ "selector": ".sokpa-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 53px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".nrorc-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-535.1875px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Specially Selected Croissant Buns, $3.99

Image Credit: Patty Catalano Aldi’s bakery cannot be beat. These new-to-me buns are ideal for building bus stop-ready breakfast sandwiches during the week. [{ "selector": ".mqolm-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-344px) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0) scale(1)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Artisan Lettuce, $2.69

Image Credit: Patty Catalano These baby heads of artisan lettuce can bring any sad desk lunch back from the brink. The leaves are tender and fresh. [{ "selector": ".jeqpm-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-378px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ggimg-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Specially Selected Milk or Dark Chocolate Covered Butter Cookies, $2.50

Image Credit: Patty Catalano Are your kids having trouble deciding between a cookie or chocolate? There’s no need to choose now. [{ "selector": ".dqwac-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 18px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Southern Grove Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Dark Chocolate Tranquility Trail Mix, $4.99

Image Credit: Patty Catalano This grown-up mix will make fall walks even more enjoyable. [{ "selector": ".onxgd-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tgafm-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Park Street Deli Sweet! Snack Selects, $2.49

Image Credit: Patty Catalano These pint-sized packs come in several varieties — some savory and some sweet. They come in packs of three. [{ "selector": ".lmwag-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 420px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Little Salad Bar Lemon Cavatappi Pasta Salad, $4.29

Image Credit: Patty Catalano Treat yourself to prepared side dishes during the week instead of making them all from scratch. [{ "selector": ".fasxl-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 21px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".esbew-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-348px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Choceur Peanut Butter Cups, $3.69

Image Credit: Patty Catalano Peanut butter cups might not be a lunchroom-approved sweet, but they make the perfect after-school treat. [{ "selector": ".snwoj-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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