Holy crap, I've been waiting for these to come back! My sister spent almost £200 on those fancy wooden climbing frames last summer, and I've been kicking myself for not grabbing the Aldi versions when they were around in October.
Good news for parents trying not to hemorrhage money on kids' stuff this year.
The Middle Aisle Magic Is Happening Again
Aldi's bringing back those wooden climbing frames next week - you know, the ones that sold out faster than concert tickets last time. They've got both the wooden cube and triangle options coming back to stores, priced at £54.99 each. Buy both together and you're looking at £109.98.
Compare that to John Lewis (aka where people with too much money shop). Their TP ToysActive Tots Wooden Climbing Cube costs a painful £89.99. And if you want teh triangle too? Another £89.99, please! That's £179.98 total - a full £70 more than Aldi's version.
Jesus. That's basically a week's grocery shopping right there.
Why are these things so popular anyway?
I watched my niece playing on one of these at a friend's house last month. The kid was obsessed. Parents can connect both pieces so children can climb across them like little monkeys. My sister-in-law texted me immediately after I mentioned Aldi might bring them back: "TELL ME WHEN. NEED THIS."
These are part of those famous Specialbuys that Aldi does - you know, the random stuff that appears in the middle aisle Thursday through Sunday. My husband calls it the "aisle of broken budgets" because I never leave without something I didn't plan to buy.
Grab 'em before they're gone (seriously)
Back in 2023, I missed out on Aldi's garden egg chair because I "thought about it overnight." Rookie mistake. These climbing frames are limited edition, which in Aldi-speak means "will probably sell out by Thursday afternoon."
Listen. If you want one, don't hesitate. Their limited edition stuff is genuinely limited.
The Dupe Kings Strike Again
This isn't Aldi's first rodeo when it comes to selling cheaper versions of expensive products. They've been on a roll lately with their dupes.
Remember that Gucci Floral Gorgeous Jasmine perfume that costs £76? Aldi's version is £6.99. I bought two bottles in January and a coworker actually asked if I was wearing the Gucci one. Felt like a smartass telling her I'd spent less than a tenner.
And thank GOD they're bringing back that Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser dupe. When they discontinued it last Spring, my skin went into actual mourning. The original costs £30, while Aldi's version is just £3.49. Though apparently it's only coming to certain stores... which is BS if you ask me.
My Aldi Savings Hacks (That Actually Work)
Unlike Tesco or Sainsbury's, Aldi doesn't do loyalty cards. But there are still ways to save.
Their special buys drop every Thursday and Sunday. I've got a calendar reminder set up because I missed out on that air fryer dupe that was £50 cheaper than the Ninja one. Still annoyed about that.
The 'super six' fruit and veg deals change weekly. Last week I got avocados for 49p each when they were £1.20 at the Tesco down the road.
And don't sleep on their meat deals. I bought enough chicken last month to fill my freezer and saved about £12 compared to my usual shop.
Shop Around (Or You'll Feel Stupid Later)
I spent £40 on a blender at Argos last year before finding it for £28 on Amazon the next day. Poor planning on my part.
Use Google Shopping to compare prices. Just type in what you're looking for and it shows you where to get it cheapest.
Price Spy is another good one - it tracks price history from over 3,000 retailers. Saved me £15 on headphones when I realized the "sale" at Currys wasn't actually a sale at all.
Anyway, I'll be at Aldi next Thursday morning, probably fighting with other parents for those climbing frames. May the odds be ever in my favor...
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