- Aldi’s advent calendars include wine, cheese, coffee and hot sauce options.
- Holiday-ready scones, coffee and mini puff pastries hit shelves this month.
- Gift-worthy tumblers and glass storage sets round out November’s top finds.
It’s November, and you know what that means: It’s time to get a head start on your holiday planning and shopping. Aldi has some new finds, some of which are perfect for family gatherings, gifts or other holiday-adjacent uses. Plus, there’s plenty of everyday-use items, too, which you might end up using all year long.
The sheer variety of advent calendars means you can offer options to everyone and still have plenty of variety of your own. Many of these advent calendars are perfect for the grown-ups on your nice list. There’s also a few nifty, Stanley-like tumblers that could make perfect gifts—even for yourself, because you, too, deserve the gift of hydration.
In stores this month, you’ll also find staples for cooking a cozy meal, storage solutions for putting away your leftovers and some fun pantry items to shake up your breakfast routine. Whether you’re bringing holiday cheer to others or yourself, Aldi has so many options for gifting and hosting.
Aldi Advent Calendars
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99
Advent calendars drop November 5 and they aren’t just kids’ chocolate. Aldi has advent calendars for the adults on your list (and yourself, too). First up in the beverage category is the 12 Days of Beer calendar. Plus, they have single-serve coffee pods and tea advent calendars so you can try out a new warm beverage every day or give guests a fun variety. There are a couple of wine advent calendars, which, during hosting and party season, will come in handy and help you unwind at the end of a long day of celebration or preparation.
For your foodies, there is a cheese option which can make for an epic charcuterie board. There’s also a hot sauce calendar, which would be a fun gift, or you could host your own Hot Ones-style competition with your friends.
Specially Selected Premium Scones
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
$4.99 per 13.6-ounce box
You can also get Speciality Selected Premium Scones starting November 5. Made with gingerbread spices, these cozy tea pastries are great on a cold morning or served along with brunch. With a lightly frosted top, these scones heat up from frozen so you can use them to feed a crowd or just enjoy them one at a time.
Barissimo Winter Coffee Blends
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
$4.95 per 11-ounce bag
Aldi’s Barissimo label is offering three seasonal coffee blends starting November 5. Flavors include the holiday blend, peppermint mocha and caramel brulee flavors—hello, Starbucks dupe! This Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee is made from 100% Arabica coffee beans. Mix up your usual morning with the cozy flavors of winter.
Berryhill Lemon Curd
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
$3.49 per 9.9-ounce jar
Starting November 12, you can grab some Berryhill Lemon Curd along with your groceries. Great in lemon bars and other baked goods, lemon curd also tastes great served with scones or mixed into plain yogurt for a tart twist on breakfast or snack. Flavored with lemon essential oil, this jarred curd packs a strong citrus punch.
Merry Moments 2-Quart Holiday Dutch Oven or Braiser
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
$22.99 per piece of cookware
For all your holiday cooking needs, there’s the Merry Moments 2-Quart Holiday Dutch Oven or Braiser, both of which are available starting November 12. The Dutch oven comes in a bright cherry red, and the braiser is a lovely leaf green. Both are great for cooking holiday meals and also look adorable on the table along with other servingware. And keep your eye out—more Crofton enameled cast iron is coming to stores the next week.
Crofton 20-Piece Glass Storage Set
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
$19.99 per set
Starting November 19, the Crofton 20-Piece Glass Storage Set is available for less than $20. While it’s nice to have extra containers for storing leftovers and prepared food to take to potlucks and parties, this storage set is something you can use year-round for food storage or to take lunch to work. There are three sizes in the set, which is highly convenient for sauces, salads and desserts of all sizes.
Appetitos Mini Puff Pastries
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
$4.99 per 8.2-ounce box
Just in time for Thanksgiving and other holiday events, Appetitos Mini Puff Pastries are available starting November 26. These caramelized onion and Gouda mini puff pastries are perfect for a pre-dinner appetizer or a delicate hors d’oeuvre to pass around a holiday party. You’ll also find them available in a festive cranberry-feta flavor that will look holiday-ready on your kitchen counter or dinner table. Mix and match with other favorite small bites—frozen or not—to create an exciting and delicious spread.
Adventuridge 30-Ounce Thirst Crusher Tumbler
Design elements: Aldi. EatingWell design.
$8.99 per tumbler
For your gift-giving consideration—or just to keep yourself hydrated—the Adventuridge 30-Ounce Thirst Crusher Tumbler is available starting November 26. With five different colors and prints, you have options for everyone on your list. There’s also an 18-ounce option for smaller sips.