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20 Last-Minute ALDI Dinner Ideas (Spring + Summer)

June 2, 2022 by Sally

Have no clue what’s for dinner? Here’s some inspiration for easy, affordable ALDI dinner ideas. (This post is NOT sponsored. Just wanted to share some easy dinner ideas!) I’ve had a long love affair with ALDI. I love the low prices, the simplicity of the stores, and the fact that I can buy a week’s …

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All About Buying Fish and Seafood at ALDI

March 13, 2018 by Sally

New to buying fish at ALDI? Here’s what they have to offer–plus some good news about their commitment to sustainability. Thanks to ALDI for sponsoring this post! I fancy myself something of an ALDI guru, so imagine my shock when a friend reached out recently via email with a pretty simple question: “What can you …

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Meal Planning Worksheets

Free Meal Planning Worksheets

November 14, 2017 by Sally

Get organized and lose the “what’s for dinner” stress! Grab a free meal planning worksheet that puts your grocery list and menu planning all in one place. Meal planning is a gift that keeps on giving. Spending ten minutes on it at the beginning of the week means no more 5:30 “what’s-for-dinner??” angst. A crucial …

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The best healthy food to buy at ALDI

A Healthy Grocery List For ALDI (Printable!)

September 26, 2017 by Sally

New to shopping at ALDI or need some ideas of what to buy? Here’s a healthy grocery list for ALDI! Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! I have become something of an ALDI Guru in my community. People come up to me randomly on the sidelines of the youth soccer field or at …

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Surprising Products That Contain Artificial Sweeteners

10 Surprising Products With Artificial Sweeteners

May 9, 2017 by Sally

If you’re trying to eat less sugar but want to avoid artificial ingredients, steer clear of these products with artificial sweeteners–you may be surprised where fake sweeteners are hidden! Wouldn’t it be nice if food manufacturers reduced the sugar in their products by making them less sweet–instead of dumping in artificial sweeteners? Is that too much to …

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Buy Fruits and Veggies (whether they're organic or not!)

Buy Fruits & Veggies (Whether They’re Organic or Not!)

January 26, 2017 by Sally

Wondering whether it’s necessary to buy organic fruits and vegetables for your family? Here how to feel good about your choices. Sometimes emails and messages from my readers break my heart. Like when I hear from distraught moms who either don’t have access to organic fruits and vegetables or can’t afford them–and say they’re afraid …

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12 Things You Didn't Know About ALDI

12 Things You Didn’t Know about ALDI

September 15, 2016 by Sally

Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! As you know, I’m an ALDI Super Fan. I’m not only a loyal shopper, but also a member of the ALDI Advisory Council. I’m also something of an ALDI guru to my friends and family members. They ask for my personal guided store tour and use my favorite-products …

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20 of my favorite things to buy at ALDI

20 (More!) Favorite Things To Buy At ALDI

May 23, 2016 by Sally

Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! One day last January, I was at ALDI for my weekly shopping trip and decided to snap some photos for a post on this blog. I wanted to show newcomers the basics of shopping at ALDI and highlight 20 of the items that are almost always in my …

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Nutrition Advice That Drives Me Nuts -- Real Mom Nutrition

Nutrition Advice That Drives Me Nuts

June 9, 2015 by Sally

The world is full of nutrition advice–dispensed by dietitians, doctors, personal trainers, bloggers, moms at the bus stop, complete strangers in line at Whole Foods. Some of it is good (eat more green leafy vegetables!). Some of it is bad (don’t eat bananas, they’re too high in sugar!). And some pieces of advice gets passed around so …

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Clean Eating Is A Privilege, Not Just A Choice

Clean Eating Is A Privilege, Not Just A Choice.

March 31, 2015 by Sally

Talking about money makes people uncomfortable, but I’m going to do it anyway. Because money doesn’t get talked about nearly enough when we talk about healthy eating. I wrote a post for Parents magazine last week called Healthy Eating IS More Expensive. Now What? In it, I mention a 2013 study done at Harvard School of Public …

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Does grocery shopping stress you out? Real Mom Nutrition

How I Stopped Stressing Out About Grocery Shopping

February 27, 2015 by Sally

Has grocery shopping become full of stress and worry? Here’s how I learned to relax. I asked a question about grocery shopping on my Real Mom Nutrition Facebook page one day, and a friend chimed in with this woe: “I dread juggling priorities at the grocery store: locally sourced, organic, responsible packaging — not to mention …

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How to Shop at ALDI by Real Mom Nutrition

How to Shop at ALDI + My 20 Favorite Things to Buy!

January 20, 2015 by Sally

Several years ago, my friend Lisa was raving about ALDI. But I was skeptical and stubborn. I had my routine and knew my neighborhood grocery store inside and out. Luckily she persisted. One day she took me to ALDI, showed me the ropes, and pointed out all her favorite items. Then I was hooked. Now I rave …

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