- These are the top 10 things you should be buying
at Aldi this December, 2021.
And this gift list is supersized,
jam packed with amazing products.
In the first spot,
it's a shoe boot and glove dryer,
and this thing is $19.99
It handles one pair at a time.
I wanted to buy and try this
before I made any recommendations.
It does have these easy to use controls
where you can set the timer,
and it's a great way to stop mold, mildew
and all sorts of fun odors that creep up
when our boots and shoes get wet.
Well, this would come in handy for gloves or mitts.
I was able to dry both my wife's Uggs and my boots
with great success.
The portable patio heater you see right here
at 70 bucks caught my eye.
It has this nice, unique, modern design,
and according to the manufacturer is energy efficient.
So I wanted to bring it home, give it a shot.
It works both indoors and out.
I brought this to my back deck to test an area that was cold
around 400 square feet was heated up in just minutes.
I would definitely now recommend this product as well.
The Easy Home Steam Mop under 40 bucks looked amazing
in the package.
So of course I wanted to see how it performed
before I made any recommendations.
Our house has a lot of hardwood floor,
and while I often use a stick vac,
I don't always get around to mopping.
That's now going to change.
You just have to hold the button down
to get it all heated up, which takes around one minute.
And it does perform very well at a surprisingly good price.
Perhaps the most popular of all the products
as part of point one is this portable gas fire pit with lid.
$70 Only one left at my local store.
They were flying off store shelves.
And I should mention, I was lined up at my local Aldi
before they opened.
Yes, I am sometimes one of those people,
and this was almost sold out in under 15 minutes,
54,000 BTU, two year warranty.
In the number two spot,
I'll tackle some entertainment options
before we head to your kitchen.
The full-size table tennis with racket and ball set
for a hundred bucks is actually an incredible price
given that this is a free standing table.
It's not one of those things that sits on top of a table.
It's an actual table tennis set up.
It also includes a setup if you are just using it
as one player.
Check out the portable roll and score game setup
you see right here for under 70 bucks.
This is lightweight, it's easily transportable,
and it has a digital scoreboard.
And speaking of digital scoreboards,
and very nice to see this well-equipped two player,
over the door, basketball setup, $29.99.
In the number three spot, cast iron greatness.
And I was so impressed by all of the cast iron options,
which I will go through quickly.
Available at Aldi new this December,
the cast iron grill available in white or black,
$19.99 perfectly timed with Christmas dinners
and all of the prep those meals entail.
I was also surprised by the cast iron selection,
which includes all of these many cast iron
cookware varieties at $5.99 per piece.
There's a fry pan, a griddle all the way down
to a mini casserole dish.
Many of you have been asking for Dutch ovens
and this two quart mini cast iron Dutch oven for $19
is a great way to transport soups or side dishes
for the holidays.
And speaking of the holidays,
if you are roasting up a storm this Christmas,
the roasting pan with rack $12.99
a very competitive price.
For the bakers, the three-piece cookie tray set,
you see right here, $9.99
This would also be a nice gift.
And to pair with this a silicone pastry mat,
which features all of the measurement conversions
right on top of it.
I don't think I've ever seen anything like this before.
It allows you to protect your countertops.
You can use your rolling pin and measure it all up
simultaneously for $6.99.
If you have a growing collection of cooking ladles,
spoons, or spatulas that are all accumulating in drawers,
I am intrigued by the utensil holder jug
you see right here for 10 bucks as a storage option.
And finally ceramic serving platters
with all sorts of really nice holiday themes
are all $9.99 this December at Aldi.
In the number four spot where one of these upcoming products
kind of misses the mark.
I am pleased to show you what I consume
from the trunk of my car,
beginning with the snowflake ice cream cones.
They're flavored raspberry and cream desserts,
which kind of threw me off with the color
because I was hearing raspberry and thinking
it should be red and not this color,
but it's meant to be reminiscent of a snowflake.
So now I kind of understand it,
but I am more importantly, really onboard with the taste.
Delicious yet subtle taste
and the cone is really nice and crispy,
not one of those soggy messes
I actually sampled from another retailer.
The cheesecake sampler at $9.99,
is a must buy in December at Aldi,
I tried the chocolate marble cheesecake,
and it was fantastic.
It had a nice light texture, not too rich or overpowering.
So also good for that group of people
I refer to as cheesecake cowards.
Those are people who are generally unwilling
to embrace cheesecake.
Like my aunt Ellen.
She may really appreciate this.
I also found a six pack of mini lava cakes for $3.99.
These bad boys needed a microwaving.
So I drove home as fast as I could without breaking any laws
due to my overall excitement toward lava cakes as a whole.
I put them into the microwave.
I was expecting to be blown away and I really wasn't.
A word to the wise,
maybe go a few seconds short of the heating instructions
and don't expect the best lava cake you've ever had.
If you go in with tempered expectations, maybe for $4,
it's something to consider.
In the number five spot, it's all about tech.
And by the way, if it's not clear,
this video is in no way sponsored by Aldi.
The LED HD projector you see right here for $130
is a solid HD projector.
Great for both in-home and outside viewing.
And while you could find a projector,
that's similar for $10 less on Amazon,
this one has a strong speaker and it spares you
any concern over shipping delays
as we countdown to Christmas.
As the perfect pairing for the projector,
or if you already have a projector
check out this inflatable outdoor movie screen,
a 100 bucks and 114 inches.
That's less than a dollar per inch.
If you have the indoor space or a basement
where you could accommodate this,
or if you do wanna save this for warmer seasons ahead,
this is a solid price
and also includes an electric pump blower.
If you are in the market for a Smart Plug,
these very well rated and now selling
for a much cheaper price than Amazon
at the time I'm uploading this video.
Indoor outdoor Smart Plug offerings at Aldi
are 17 bucks for two indoor Smart Plugs
or the same price for one setup that works outside.
In the number six spot,
before I get to some crazy gift ideas,
take a look at these holiday charger
and plate sets for $9.99
Great for a more formal meal or a festive hosting.
And to pair with the holiday charger and plate sets,
the four-piece holiday napkin rings at $8.99
might be worth a look.
And so are these serving utensils
available in the same pattern at that same price.
The holiday wood cutting boards you see right here
for 10 bucks or great for charcuterie displays.
Marble and wood texture options are available.
I happen to love this wood one with three trees on it.
And if you have a tradition of leaving milk and cookies out
for Santa on Christmas Eve,
this cookie plates and milk mug set for 10 bucks
is something you could enjoy for Christmas
and then use well after the fact.
Also new at Aldi this December is the 24 inch metal lantern
for both indoor and outdoor use $19.99.
And alternatively mini sized and smaller in price.
The holiday metal lanterns you see right here for 7.99
are available in silver and white
with this whole textured festive thing going on.
Giant in size, but not really in price
are the 72 inch reversible porch signs, $19.99
with sayings like Merry Christmas, believe and hello,
a much higher quality than what you might find
at a dollar store.
In the number seven spot and on the food front.
As you all know, I like to do my desserts before dinner.
Let's move on to the cheddar broccoli
or Lorraine quiche offerings for $7.99.
Sizable for family dinners or for bringing over
to someone's house for dinner.
The cold smoked salmon trio for $11.99
had some really cool flavor options
that I'd never actually considered.
These Thai chicken skewers at 6.99 also looked really nice.
I haven't had a chance to try these yet.
And the particularly popular this time of year
bacon wrapped scallops are $6.99 per package.
The Mama Cozzi's tree pizzas at $4.99
in the shape of a tree are extremely fun.
And if you are a frequent Aldi shopper like I am,
you love your Mama Cozzi's.
And if you're in the mood for something more traditional,
not holiday traditional, but pizza traditional,
the authentic stone baked Italian pizzas on the frozen aisle
are just $3.99.
In the number eight spot crazy gift ideas under 15 bucks.
Beginning with the ladies blanket poncho for $12.99.
If you wanna look as stylish as this woman on the package
who honestly looks like she's posing
for a Paris fashion show runway, you have my full support.
The 50 by 60 velvet holiday throw you see right here
for $9.99 was something I decided to buy on my list
because while we have a lot of throws in our house,
not many of them are holiday themed.
So this is a reddish velvet on one side,
Sherpa on the other,
and potentially a great grab for your next Aldi haul
at under 10 bucks.
As another great gift idea under 15 bucks,
you're gonna find these cable knit throws,
which all look like they're very well-made
for a great spa slash beauty holiday gift,
this advent calendar of bath fizzers is $13.99.
And again, that's for 12 different bath fizzers.
Even as a dad,
I don't think I'm too familiar with Squishmallowss,
but I am told they are hugely popular as a phenomenon
that is sweeping across the country right now,
just not really in our household yet.
They're apparently very hard to find in stock.
This is the new it toy and these Aldi exclusive
Squishmallows holiday sets with books, $14.99.
You get three Squishmallows plushes and the book.
As another Aldi exclusive,
you'll also find the Squishmallows children's slippers
at $8.99 available in different sizes and patterns.
And at varying prices,
if you can get past the fact that Aldi
is your grocery store, they could also be your toy store.
All sorts of highly popular toys,
including the Harry Potter toy train set
are available right now at Aldi.
Speaking of trains, and as part of my next point,
gingerbread train sets are $7.85.
And the more traditional gingerbread houses
are available at the same price as part of these Aldi kits.
I love these really neat gingerbread mug toppers,
$1.99 for a pack of these.
These are designed to sit on the rim
of your favorite holiday mugs or beverages,
and it looks really nice, plus it melts right on in,
and it's delicious.
The assorted jumbo cookie kits at $4.99 also look delicious.
Reindeer crunch, Santa's Sugar and Spice,
and Peanut Butter are all available options.
Holiday Nog, and Peppermint Mocha.
Also back for a limited time of $5.46.
Before I get to gift ideas
for your four legged family members,
the holiday decorative gnomes available at Aldi
are not only very high quality,
but you get a variety of sizes for $8.99.
These are getting a lot of attention at my local store.
There's also a huge selection of a flocked
LED Christmas trees at varying Heights from 30 to 40 bucks.
Now these are decorative not full-sized trees.
If it's unclear from how I'm positioning my camera
in the store.
You know this is an Aldi video
when I get to randomly discussed candles.
New this month, the festive bowl candles at Aldi,
$7 with fun sayings like,
don't get your tinsel in a tangle.
And finally, as a great gift idea,
under six bucks the candle gift box set $5.99.
I decided to give this to myself after a slightly disgusting
cooking incident with my air fryer
that permeated into our household breathing air.
With just a few minutes of this candle lit,
I can tell you it sure smells a lot better around here.
I chose peppermint bark versus the burnt garlic odor
in our home, which we can discuss another time.
Now for the bonus buys on my list
for the person in your life who loves New Years.
These sparkling wine countdown to New Year's gift set
for 29.99 has seven different wines.
Aldi also has some great pet gift ideas
from this holiday cat scratch playhouse only $8.99.
You'll find other great pet treats
like the dog rawhide treats stocking stuffers for $5.99.
And finally as another great gift idea
for someone who you like, but don't necessarily love,
the seven-piece hand cream gift set for $5.29
has a nice presentation and it looks like it cost more
than it did.
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