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July 17th, 2025
Note: I’m based in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Aldi finds can vary by location. Availability, prices, and stock may be different at your store!
Whew. It has been a summer over here—with three busy boys home, I’ve basically been running a full-time snack bar, summer camp, and referee service. Let’s just say my blog posts have been… well, non-existent. But when I popped into Aldi this week and saw the cutest back-to-school finds, I knew I had to hop back on here and share them with you all!
Whether you have littles heading to kindergarten or big kids gearing up for middle school, Aldi has some seriously adorable and practical finds to get everyone excited about the new school year.
My favorite purchase is the School Years Keepsake Journal! (#10)
Here’s a look at what I spotted:
Packed with Love: Aldi's Lunch Essentials
Aldi seriously delivered in the lunch department this week—and as a mom who packs three lunches a day, I couldn’t be more excited. These items are both practical and adorable, and they make the whole process feel just a little more fun.
1. L&D Insulated Lunch Bag – $8.99
These insulated lunch boxes coordinate with the backpacks at the end of this post and best of all, the back straps attach to the backpack!
2. Crofton Children’s Bento Box – $9.99
3. Penbrook Lunch Notes – $3.99
4. Crofton Kids Stainless Steel Food Jar – $7.99
5. Crofton Kids Stainless Steel Water Bottle – $5.99
From Bedtime to Big Dreams – Kids’ Room Favorites
6. Kirkton House Reversible Comforter (Twin or Full) – $14.99
7. Kirkton House Sheet Sets (Twin or Full) – $8.99
8. Bauhn Galaxy Night Light Projector – $14.99
9. Kirkton House Ceramic Coin Bank – $7.99
Little Moments, Big Memories - Thoughtful Keepsakes & Paper Goods
10. Hinkler My School Years Journal – $9.99
(Psst…If you want a closer look at these, here they are on Amazon on sale for $23! 
Definitely can’t beat that $10 Aldi price tag!)
I bought three of these school journals for my boys last year and I love them! It’s a school memory journal that covers kindergarten through 12th grade. Each year has:
“All About Me” questions
A space to answer “Looking forward” prompts
A spot for school pictures
A “Reflections” page to fill out at the end of the year
A little folder pocket to tuck away keepsakes like class pictures, report cards, or those funny scribbled notes they bring home.
It’s such a thoughtful way to capture each school year without needing to be super crafty or overwhelmed.
11. Academic Planners – $8.99
12. Notebook Sets (3-packs) – $8.99
13. Charm or Squish Notebooks – $4.99
Bonus Find
14. L&D Premium Kids Backpack – $14.99
So if your summer’s been a blur like mine, let this be your sign to carve out a little solo Aldi trip. Stroll those middle aisles, grab a few lattes for the week, and stock up on back-to-school finds that are packed with love, practicality, and charm. 💛
Let me know what you find—I’d love to hear what ends up in your cart!
