Category Archives: Groceries from Aldi

Pomegranates!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by virginiaknowles

  Have you tried pomegranates yet?  They are red round fruits filled with yummy pulpy seeds.  Years ago, I found some in the local produce store run by a family from the Middle East.  Since then, we have probably bought them about … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Apple Crisp {Budget Version with Aldi Ingredients}

Posted on November 3, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Last week, on http://www.virginiaknowles.blogspot.com, I posted a recipe from my sister-in-law Dana for  Super Easy Pumpkin Apple Crisp. I noticed that two of the ingredients, pumpkin butter and cookie butter, were not standard pantry items, and that the cookie … Continue reading →

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Pigs in Blankets & Cinnamon Balls {Aldi Ingredients}

Posted on October 19, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, My 11 year old daughter and I decided to make a special breakfast for my husband recently since has was going out of town for a few days visiting family and friends.Our menu: pigs in blankets, cinnamon balls, … Continue reading →

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Autumn: A Pretty Home and Yummy Food on a Budget

Posted on October 13, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Are you ready for autumn?  I’m not quite there yet, since it’s still so warm here in Orlando, but I’m working on it. My husband is going to retrieve our autumn decoration bin from storage this weekend, but … Continue reading →

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Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do, Or Do Without

Posted on September 9, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Many years ago, I wrote a section in my book The Real Life Home School Mom about saving money.  Here is a tiny excerpt: Whatever your expenses are, you can put your stewardship, diligence, wisdom, and creativity to … Continue reading →

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Just a Simple Meal: Soup, Salad, Strawberries

Posted on August 15, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, P.S. (PreScript):  If you are looking for my post on Cherry Strawberry Drink, click here. I linked it wrong on a blog carnival!)  Now, back to our “Just a Simple Meal” post: Just a simple meal… On Sunday afternoon we … Continue reading →

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Vegan, Kosher, and Meaty Chili and Salad Buffet and Other Vegan Foods

Posted on June 27, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, This past week, we had the immense pleasure of hosting my mother and my niece for several days.  We had a blast going to Sea World for two days, celebrating my grandson’s birthday party, and more.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Aldi Product Review: Blueberry Pancakes and Syrup

Posted on May 12, 2012 by virginiaknowles

This morning I wanted to take my youngest daughter (age 6) out to breakfast at Bob Evans since she’s never been there and has asked about it, and all of the other younger kids were away from the house.  Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Coupon Sources and Links for How To Save Money on Groceries

Posted on March 30, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, I haven’t gotten too organized with my coupons and sale flyers yet… I really don’t do couponing, but I’m just about to start dabbling!  Y’all have any tips or favorite web sites for me?  Do you use a … Continue reading →

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Menu Planning Tips & Links

Posted on March 29, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, I’m trying to be more effective and efficient around the house.  One of the areas where I always need work is in menu planning. I recently compiled a list of all of the different dinner entrees that I … Continue reading →

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