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10 Fall Aldi Finds You Didn’t Know You Needed
Spice up the fall with these non-food items
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It’s that time of year again to stock up on pumpkin spice cereal and apple cider, but those aren’t the only fall items you’ll find gracing the shelves at Aldi, the discount supermarket chain with more than 2,400 stores across the country. The supermarket operator is also known for its Aldi Finds, an array of assorted goods that are popular with hardcore shoppers looking for unique buys beyond food.
After all, who doesn’t want to go grocery shopping and also pick up a sweater for their pet or an inflatable skeleton for their front lawn this Halloween?
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Aldi Finds are cheap, roll out on Wednesdays and are available while supplies last. There’s something for everyone, including these 10 items for fall.
1. Metallic pumpkin candle
Price: $7
Metallic Pumpkin Candle
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Nothing says fall more than the smell of pumpkin-infused scents emanating from your home. That can be achieved with these inexpensive 14-ounce metallic pumpkin candles. They come in three scents: pumpkin honeycrisp, pecan streusel or autumn pumpkin and, according to Aldi, are exclusive to the grocer.
2. Cinnamon broom
Price: $1
Cinnamon Broom
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Not the candle type but still want your house to smell like fall? Consider this 6-inch cinnamon broom. Perfect for any room in the house, this decorative broom is scented with cinnamon oil. At just $1 apiece, you can stock up for the future or gift them to friends.
3. Pet sweater
Pet Sweater
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Price: $5
Keeping your dog warm when the temperature drops is made easier with this pet sweater that’s available in an assortment of styles and colors, including taupe/cream, navy/red, forest green and pink. Made from a stretch material that Aldi says makes for an easy on-and-off design, this pet sweater is available in sizes from extra small to large.
4. Halloween inflatable lawn decoration
Halloween Inflatable Lawn Decorations
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Price: $13
Decorating your front yard this Halloween season doesn’t have to break the bank with these spooky 4-foot inflatables that light up with energy-efficient LEDs. Measuring 28 inches long, 21 inches wide and 48 inches high, these decorations self-inflate in seconds and are weather-resistant, according to Aldi. Shoppers can choose from a skeleton, dog, pumpkin tower or pumpkin gnome. Ground stakes are included.
5. Fall wreath
Price: $15
Fall Wreath
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This decorative wreath can be hung on your front door or used inside your home. They come with a hook for easy hanging and are available in three designs: golden tone eucalyptus with gold velvet ribbon accent, fall pumpkin and green eucalyptus with ivory pumpkins.
6. Fall tea sampler
Price: $7
This 12-pack of assorted teas checks off all the quintessential fall flavors, from apple caramel to cinnamon vanilla and more. The packs are compatible with Keurig 2.0 and most single-style brewers.
7. Fall coffee sampler
Fall Coffee Sampler
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Price: $7
Coffee lovers are also represented in Aldi Finds with this 12-pack of assorted fall-themed coffees. Like the tea sampler, these packs of coffee — with flavors like cinnamon sticky bun, southern pecan and pumpkin pie — are compatible with Keurig 2.0 and most single-style brewers.
8. Pumpkin carving and stencil kit
Pumpkin Carving And Stencil Kit
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Price: $3
What’s Halloween without pumpkin carving? With several scary to spooky stencils to choose from, this pumpkin carving and stencil kit set promises to make the job easier. Shoppers can choose between a carving kit for adults, which includes three saws, one scoop, one pattern book and eight stencils, or a kid’s carving kit, which includes a safety saw, scoop, crayon, pattern book and four stencils.
9. Not-so-Scary Halloween doll
Not-so-Scary Halloween Doll
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Price: $8
If you have grandchildren you like to spoil around Halloween but don’t want to fill them up with sweets, these not-so-spooky dolls may do the trick. Add water and press the head of one of these 9-inch tall dolls and you’ll see the doll cry tears. They’re available in six different Halloween themes. Each doll comes with a pacifier.
10. Halloween Pet Toy
Halloween Pet Toy
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Price: $5
Don’t forget your dog this fall with this Halloween-themed pet toy. Whether your pooch likes to chase balls, tug on a rope or chew on a plush toy, this Aldi Find fits the bill. You can choose between a three-piece rope toy, a three-pack of tennis balls, a Frankenstein plush toy or a skeleton rope toy. Each toy has a squeaker.
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