It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Aldi customers: the beginning of a new month. Aldi just shared a sneak peek at its December slate of Aldi finds—those are great, Aldi-exclusive deals that drop each week—and there’s plenty to look forward to. Whether you want to treat your pet to something special or start preparing your freezer for the post-holidays grind, there’s a find for you.
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Many of the store’s holiday finds will still be around, so you can pick up some sweet treats and some basic groceries to get you through a busy month. Here are the six finds we’re most excited about this December.
1. Pure Being Candy Cane Dog Treats
There’s no reason why the non-human members of your household should be left out of the holiday festivities, especially with affordable treats like these available. These rawhide-free doggie candy canes have that classic hooked shape and pretty, swirled red and white stripes, so they’re a fun treat for your pet *and* an Instagrammable opportunity. Grab a pack of 10 starting December 6 for $2.99—and look around for Heart to Tail Gingerbread Dog Biscuits and Pure Being Antlers for more pet-friendly options.
2. Benner Holiday Tea
This sugar cookie-inspired tea is a great, low-caffeine way to wind down at the end of the day. These tea bags feature sugar cookie-flavored white tea blend with chamomile, licorice and cinnamon. Unlike your typical cup of chamomile, this white tea-based blend will have some caffeine content. Still, the chamomile in these bags can help promote digestive health and improve your sleep quality when you do head off to bed. Pick up a box of 20 tea bags for $2.39 starting December 6 and enjoy a cup by the tree at the end of a long week.
3. Specially Selected Premium Balsamic of Modena
Balsamic vinegar should be a pantry staple in your kitchen if you love salads, roasted veggies or deliciously marinated main dishes. We rely on this dark, flavorful vinegar to bring a punch to our Crispy Smashed Balsamic-Parmesan Mushrooms, Balsamic-Butter Salmon Bites and classic Balsamic Vinaigrette. Aldi’s Italian-imported option comes in a heavy glass bottle that you can repurpose, and it costs just $4.89 for 8.5 ounces. Grab a bottle beginning December 13.
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4. Specially Selected Cold Smoked Salmon Trio
If you’re planning to entertain a crowd this holiday season, this smoked salmon assortment is a fun option to have on hand, especially if you’re hosting them overnight. On a morning when the idea of making a big breakfast for everyone just feels overwhelming, pick up bagels from your favorite local place and put out a dish with cream cheese, scallions, capers, red onions and all your favorite bagel toppings. As long as there’s enough coffee to go around, you’ll be able to please everyone without making breakfast to order. Grab this pack of three flavorful smoked salmon options for $12.99 starting December 20.
5. Season’s Choice Colorful Frozen Veggies
Since December is so jam-packed with holiday parties, festive meals and once-a-year treats and goodies, it can be easy to let your veggie consumption get lost in the shuffle. But keeping a bag or two of these convenient frozen veggies on hand can help you get in those servings of vegetables that you need to get through the day at the top of your game. Aldi is offering pretty, colorful blends of cauliflower or carrots, which you could use in a soup or casserole or even roast for a convenient side dish. (We love this method for roasting frozen veggies without letting them get all soggy.) Grab a bag for $2.29 beginning December 20, and you’ll have veggies on hand whenever you need them.
6. Season’s Choice Fruit Blends
In the post-holiday haze, it can be tough to get back into the swing of things. But you can set yourself up for success by planning easy meals or on-the-go breakfast options that will have you ready to go each day. Breakfast smoothies are a great option if you want something quick and nourishing, and Aldi’s Island Medley and Paradise Fruit Blend options will help you have the main ingredient ready to go. Both bags include a variety of chopped frozen fruit that you can toss right into the blender with yogurt, almond butter, chia seeds or whatever else your heart desires. Opt for the paradise blend for mango, dragon fruit, avocado and passionfruit, or try the island medley for mango, strawberry and kiwi. Both 32-ounce bags will be available for $5.99 beginning December 27.