Finding the perfect gift for family gatherings can be a delightful challenge, especially when we want to bring our grandchildren and loved ones extra joy.
Sometimes, traditional gift ideas just don’t feel right. However, on better days, you might discover the best options in unexpected places.
And speaking of unexpected places, popular items from overseas have recently arrived in ALDI stores, and they can solve your gift-giving dilemma.
The Bluey Plush Chair, a highly sought-after item that sparked a shopping rush in the United Kingdom (UK) and took social media by storm, has arrived in ALDI stores.
ALDI will introduce it in its first-ever Bluey Special Buys, with prices starting at $7.99. The range is set to include a delightful array of toys that will allow kids (and, let’s be honest, adults, too) to recreate cherished moments from the beloved TV series.
Among the new toys are the Bluey’s Fishing with Grandad Play Set for $9.99 and the Bluey Boombox for $14.99. The latter features a ‘dance mode’ for sing-along sessions to the show’s iconic tunes.
ALDI also offers escape packages for families to immerse themselves in Bluey’s World in Brisbane. For $699, valued at up to $1600, it’s an opportunity for a family adventure that’s too good to pass up.
Bluey is an Australian animated television series that follows the adventures of Bluey, an imaginative and energetic Blue Heeler puppy, and her younger sister, Bingo.
Since its debut on October 1, 2018, the series has gained popularity among families worldwide. Bluey has won over Australian viewers and emerged as one of the country’s most beloved TV shows, making it ABC’s most successful program ever.
Its audience continues to expand globally, with the show ranking as one of the 10 most-streamed programs in the United States, surpassing well-known titles like Seinfeld and Gilmore Girls in 2022.
But the Bluey Plush Chair isn’t the only product to watch out for. ALDI has also brought back its cast-iron cookware range. The Crofton cookware collection, which includes a 24cm frypan for $9.99 and a 40cm frypan for $12.99, among other kitchen essentials, returned to the Special Buys aisle on March 12. But shoppers nationwide are still spotting it in their stores!
The affordable cookware has been praised for its resemblance in look and quality to the high-end French brand Le Creuset, which can cost hundreds of dollars.
ALDI’s $4.99 mini pan is a perfect alternative to the $410 Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Saucepan, and the $9.99 frypan could easily be mistaken for the $320 Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Frying Pan.
Available in red, green, and blue, the cookware range includes dishwasher-safe containers, utensils, and a non-stick interior coating on the pans and pots.
The Aldi Special Buys range features a weekly selection of new products released every Wednesday and Saturday, aligning with the company’s commitment to ‘smarter shopping’.
Are you planning to snag one of these Bluey chairs for your grandkids? Or are you eyeing the cookware to add a splash of colour to your culinary space? Share your thoughts and strategies for navigating the Special Buys aisle below.
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