Valentines Meal with Aldi

I have recently been asked by the lovely people at Aldi to create a recipe using Aldi only items for Valentines day and so I headed off to my local Aldi to see what I could buy and come up with a yummy meal that would be perfect for Valentines at home this year. 

I chose to do a Garlic and herb chicken with potato dauphinoise and some yummy and healthy vegetables. All items were purchased from Aldi including the garlic, tarragon, potatoes , double cream and cheese which I forgot to photograph (oops).

You will need for the chicken: 

2 skinned chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp tarragon
Salt & pepper

For the Potato Dauphinoise:
500g potatoes (thinly sliced)
250ml double cream

100g grated chedder cheese


Method:
1. Cut up your choice of vegetables and pop them into a steamer for 25 mins
2. Slice up the potatoes and parboil for 15 minutes

3. while the potatoes are parboiling: 
- Preheat oven to 190°C
- Crush the garlic and then add tarragon and salt and pepper 
-Rub all ingredients onto the chicken
 - Pop in the oven for 25-30 minutes 

4.. Mix cheese and cream together
5. layer the potatoes into an oven proof dish adding the cream/cheese mixture between each layer. Bake for 25 mins

6. Serve and enjoy.

I also chose to make a vegetable soup for starter: 

All you need is the Vegetable soup mix from Aldi, water and a vegetable stock cube. 

The dessert was also easy to do too all that was needed was:

A pack of 4 apples

Crumble mix

Optional: Sugar/Sweetener to taste. 

Method: 

1. Peel and slice the apples 

2. Put into a oven proof dish top with the crumble mix and sweetener/sugar

3. Pop in the oven for 25 minuites a 190°C.

Will you be having a Valentines meal at home this year? 

*In collaboration with Aldi 

I was gifted a voucher for the purpose of this post. 

Aldi Toy Event

I'm very excited about today's Aldi Special Buys as today (Thursday 27th October) is there toy event. The event has a wide range of toys which will make great gifts for Christmas. 

The special buys toy range boasts everything from great value, FSC certified wooden toys to super sporting equipment and treats for tiny tots. 

One of the items I'm really hoping to get my hands on is the large wooden kitchen for£29.99.It features a microwave, oven, hobs, chalk board and sink. You can also purchase a wide range of wooden kitchen accessories such as the pots and pans below for £9.99.

 Another fab item is the Wooden rail way set for £14.99 which is ideal for Blake who absolutely loves trains. The set comes complete with array of wooden vehicles.

There is also a great selection of sound books at £2.99 each, Blake loves the fire engine to the rescue one and it is now his favorite at the moment. Its a fun interactive book that all little ones will love. 

Another great item is the Little Town 150 piece Dominoe's set which comes in a handy tub for storage. 

There are also others toys such as puzzles,doodlepeid's, soft Disney toys, football tables, rocking caterpillar etc. 

Will you be heading to see what your local Aldi store has in there toy event?

Aldi's kitchen helpers range

On Thursday 20th of October Aldi will be releasing their kitchen helpers range which includes on-trend Marble Effect Pans and Kitchen Accessories. The products will be sold in store and online while stocks last.

 Stay on trend with Aldi’s marble-effect cookware featuring large, medium and small pans (ranging from £6.99 to £12.99) as well as a Bread Bin (see below,£9.99) and Tea/Coffee/Sugar Canisters (£9.99). These attractive essentials are the ultimate style update for any kitchen.

The range is released on the same day as the Aldi Christmas baking range so head to Aldi to get your bake on! and update your kitchen essentials in time for the festive period. 

Aldi Mothers Day Special Buys

With it being 11 days away til Mothers Day I am sharing with you a range of gifts that 

Aldi have in their Mothers Day special buys which came out on Sunday 21st February. 

I feel that this year Mothers Day has come around a lot quicker than usual. 

Am I the only one that thinks this?

Anyway Aldi have got a fab range of items that are suitable for Mothers/grandmothers 

with a range of interests.        

If your Mum has green fingers and loves spending time in the garden, sorting out the

flower beds than you can pick her up a new garden set. 

This garden set comes with a hand trowel and fork and is a gorgeous vibrant red.

£6.99

With it still being a little chilly outside why not pick

up these leather gloves that have fleece lining inside to keep hands toasty warm. 

£9.99

Then there is this stylish jacquard scarf which you can get in either 

red and cream like the one below or in black and cream. 

£5.99

Slippers are a gift that most women love. 

These cute ballerina slippers are so comfy and 

come in a beautiful organza bag. 

I feel that these slippers would also be a fab gift for a mum to be,

to go in her hospital bag as they are easy to slip on and off. 

£2.99 each

This watercolor weekly organiser is fab!

 I love stationary bits and they make great gifts. 

They have a fab selection of stationary bits this year so I'm going to head

there later this week to have a look at what my local store has got in. 

£2.99

Another stationary item I got and love this little gift set which 

comes with 3 different sized notebooks and a pen.

£2.99 

Will be purchasing anything in the Aldi Mothers Day Special Buys?

Aldi special buys baby event

 It's that time of year again when Aldi hold their baby and toddler event. 

The baby and toddler event for 2016 starts tomorrow Thursday 28th January. 

I love the baby and toddler special buys as its a great time to stock up on 

items such as nappies and wipes as you can get jumbo boxes for £5.99. 

Tea time favorites

This Alpha wooden high chair  (£39.99) will keep your child safe with its stable build, integrated safety bar and adjustable panels, meaning that the chair can grow with the child. 

Also available for meal times is a selection of bowls, cups, spoons and cutlery. 

Out and about

The Hauck Sport Buggy (£22.99) is a light weight and agile stroller which is ideal for 

a quick trip to the shops or long walks in the park. 

What I love about this buggy is the extra large basket which is always handy. 

Nursery needs

 For your little ones nursery look no further than Aldi's special buys in this event where

you can find Aldi's Moses Basket (£19.99),  Moses Basket Stand (£10.99),

Fitted Moses Basket Sheets (£3.99), Mamia by Hush Comfort Digital Baby Monitor (£16.99) and many more items for your bundle of joy. 

Toys

Aldi have a fab selection on offer in their event with 

 Teething Toys for £2.99,Bath Toys (£2.89) and Story Books (£0.99 each).

I was sent some of the books that are on offer at the event which I am looking forward to 

reading to Blake as we are big readers and I love reading to Blake everyday.

There are a great range of baby and toddler products in the event and 

I will be heading their myself to see what there is. 

I know that Bambinio Mio are collaborating with Aldi and releasing some new prints 

in their all in one cloth nappies for £7.99 

So I'll be definitely checking them out!

If you go to the event I'd love to know what you get! 

comment below and let me know.

Aldi's Home, Bedroom and Bathroom range

Autumn is here! 

Thanks to Aldi you can now bring  a dash of autumn excitement into your home. 

Aldi's home, bedroom and bathroom special buys will arrive in store on the 4th and 8th of October so some items should already be in store, whilst others will be available from Thursday. 

The bathroom range consists of a family toilet seat at £19.99 

and other little bits such as towels starting at £2.99 in a range of colors  and bath mats and towel warmers too.

 

For the bedroom there are a range of duvets, duvet sets, heated throws, twig lights

and photo print cushions. The one I have seen is a gorgeous stag one which my sister will

love since she adores stags. 

For the home you will be able purchase large items such as dehumidifier's, flame effect heater, air beds, shoe tidy and smaller items such as cushions, LED Bulb candles, wall art etc. 

If you are thinking of giving your home an autumn update than I would recommend having a look at Aldi's special buys range and see what you can find. 

Will you be adding autumnal touches to your home?   

Summer Garden Products

The long summer days are here at last and Aldi can help you to make the most out of your garden

with the special buys summer range. 

Aldi's Summer Garden Special Buys are on sale from 18th June and available whilst stocks last. 

Aldi have a whole range of items in store from big items such as the stylish Rattan Garden Furniture Sets  to small items such as this bronze outdoor wall clock.

The wall clock comes in two colors Bronze and Cream. 

I have found with the clock that the position of the battery pack makes it more harder to hang. 

But also as the hands of clock are quiet dark it's quiet tricky to be able to see the time. 

Aldi sent me a wide range of items from the Summer Garden Special Buys.

Since we live in a flat I have passed these on to my Mother in law. 

One of the items which I think would look fab in your garden or on 

your balcony (if you have one) is the Outdoor lantern.

 If we were ever to get our own place with a garden

I would love to own a garden lantern. 

I am a huge fan of candles so love the idea of being able to have candles outside in the garden safely.

Will you be popping into Aldi to have a look at the Summer Garden Special Buys? 

Mothers Day with Aldi

This year is my first Mothers Day, I am really looking forward to it as Stuart got to have a Fathers Day card from the bump last year, which I never got the chance for Mothers Day. 

When it comes to special occasions such as Mothers Day Aldi is the place to go to find some fab 

budget gift ideas.

This year Aldi has a fab range of Mothers Day special buys at a range of fab prices no matter what yours or your little ones budget is. 

The Mothers Day special buys are in store whilst stocks last as of 1st March so you will need

to get there fast if there is something you have your eye on. 

They have a fab range of cards which are about £1.99 each, below is an example of one of the many designs

available. 

Aldi also have a 3 piece make up bag set in a range of different color's and designs

so that you are sure to find one that is perfect as an ideal gift for make-up mad mummy's. 

£4.99

Aldi also has a range of comfy Ballerina slippers in a range of colors so that Mum 

can sit back and relax in comfort this Mothers Day. 

£2.99

A women can't have too many bags so ensure this Mothers Day your Mum's latest is this

Ladies Patch Leather Handbag. A stylish yet practical bag that is made from real leather. 

Other Mothers Day items available: 

- Square Mothers Day Card and Bottle Bags 79p 

- Large Mothers Day Card and Medium gift bags £1.29

- Handbag Pocket Puzzles £1.49

- Gift Books £1.99 

- Easy World Craft Books £2.99

- Ladies Printed scarf £3.49

- Ladies Umbrella with Frill £3.99 

- Mothers Day Tea Time gifts £4.99

- Ladies sleep tee 2 pack £7.99 

- Ladies fashion Watch £9.99 

- Sherpa Fleece £12.99

- Ionic Hairdryer £15.99

- Premium Travel Case £17.99

Remmington Sleek and Smooth Straightener £19.99 

Aldi Baby and Toddler Event

It's that time of year again Aldi's Baby and Toddler event is now on as of 

29th of January you will be able to buy a wide range of baby and toddler items at great prices. 

Items included in the Baby and Toddler event include : 

Mamia comfort baby monitor £19.99 

Very Hungry Caterpillar gift set £14.99

A range of lovely soft blankets and towels

Baby clothing essentials 

and more. 

I was sent some lovely items to show you on my blog. 

Unfortunately they sent me items suitable for a girl rather than for a boy

but I will be passing them on to someone I know that is having a girl in February. 

As you can see above I was sent these lovely 3 pack of muslin cloths.

They are great quality and would be fab at mopping up baby sick which

is a perfect feeding essential. 

The butterfly pattern is adorable. 

Below we have a fab fleece blanket which will be great in this cold 

weather. I love fleece blankets and have quiet a few neutral colored ones for Blake

so I will have a look in my local Aldi to see what the one for boys is like. 

Last of all we have some neutral babygrows I was sent tiny baby size which 

would have been ideal a few weeks ago but Blake has now grown out of that size. 

They look like fab quality and I love the elephant design. 

Will you be having a look at Aldi's baby and toddler event?

Or have you already? if so I'd love to know what you have brought.