Things to look out for in Lidl and Aldi

[iona]

Not bought the boots but their other workwear has been good. at £15 might be worth a punt.

I don't think they're selling a small enough size for me but I was thinking of getting a few pairs to take out to Calais. Just don't want to if they're going to fall apart within a week!

 

[Greebo]

Are £15 boots from Lidl likely to be cold and leaky and fall apart or should they be ok? Anyone ever bought them?

I've bought walking boots from them before now and, as long as they fitted me, they were okayish for light-medium use. The same goes for their walking shoes and trainers.

 

[MrSki]

As mentioned above, their Dickies work socks are longer lasting than most & are good value & warm. Do you know the make of the boots?

 

[iona]

Not sure, I was in a rush. Will go back and have a proper look at them tomorrow.

 

[existentialist]

Are £15 boots from Lidl likely to be cold and leaky and fall apart or should they be ok? Anyone ever bought them?

I've never bought Lidl boots, because the bastards never do anything above a size 11.

 

[Tankus]

Woodgate dry cider ...brewed by Magners in Shepton Mallet apparently....

5.3%..,..4x440ml @£1.49

a glugger fridge filler .....

 

[May Kasahara]

Cheap Barbies and Hot Wheels in Lidl this week too, plus colouring and activity books. I got some puzzle books for the kids as stocking fillers, they look good.

 

[gaijingirl]

ooh - that's useful - thanks!

I've just sent gaijinboy out to get some activity and colouring books as it happens... gonna call him.

eta - thanks... he's gonna go there now.

 

[gaijingirl]

Thanks again May Kasahara - we got exactly what I was after plus a bunch of other kids' stuff. Plus he bought a shit load of fireworks - actually he just bought one box but was given 2 more for free (he claims... )

 

[Ms T]

I wish Lidl wouldn't sell fireworks tbh. The carnage has started round here now and it's properly shit, and dangerous. Rubbish for pets too, although our cats don't seem to be bothered as they're proper South London mogs.

 

[MrSki]

Woodgate dry cider ...brewed by Magners in Shepton Mallet apparently....

5.3%..,..4x440ml @£1.49

a glugger fridge filler .....

@ £1.49 it is well worth the price. Tastes okay too.

 

[gaijingirl]

I wish Lidl wouldn't sell fireworks tbh. The carnage has started round here now and it's properly shit, and dangerous. Rubbish for pets too, although our cats don't seem to be bothered as they're proper South London mogs.

yeah - having been shot at twice whilst cycling down Tulse Hill I agree it's rubbish. Our cats aren't fussed either though.

 

[friendofdorothy]

yeah - having been shot at twice whilst cycling down Tulse Hill I agree it's rubbish. Our cats aren't fussed either though.

 

[Ms T]

yeah - having been shot at twice whilst cycling down Tulse Hill I agree it's rubbish. Our cats aren't fussed either though.

I think dogs are more affected. Poor Acorn hates fireworks.

 

[Ms T]

Last year I saw a big group of 14-year-olds on Lidl on their phones, who were clearly getting older siblings/friends to come and buy fireworks for them.

 

[Cid]

Aldi Cromwell Gin.

 

[nogojones]

The pumpkins they have in Lidl are eaters (rather than decoration/cutters) and at 89p for a pretty big one I don't think they can be beat. Rissoto tonight and I'll do a BIG soup with whats left later in the week.

 

[Shirl]

This is lovely and alcohol free.

 

[friendofdorothy]

This is lovely and alcohol free.

whats in it then?

 

[Shirl]

whats in it then?

Blackcurrant and carrot juice with lemon and thistle. It tastes like campari a soda though

 

[Greebo]

Blackcurrant and carrot juice with lemon and thistle. It tastes like campari a soda though

It looks like an adult drink too, instead of "this is a child's drink, but adults can drink it too"

 

[Teenage Cthulhu]

According to my partner the ginger wine in Aldi is not very fiery.

 

[High Voltage]

Greenvale spreadable butter - available in Aldi - 500g tub "around" 90p

Lurpak "similar" same size tub - also from Aldi - £3.20'odd

Now the Greenvale spread, probably, looks not the best of colours, but taste is excellent, you'll never mistake it for real butter, but for sandwiches and general "stuff" and ONLY 90p - it's well worth a punt

BASTARDS - now up to around £1.50'odd for the same tub

 

[May Kasahara]

Heads up for anyone with small children to buy for this Christmas - Lidl wooden toys are coming back in on Monday 16th

 

[Chz]

Blackcurrant and carrot juice with lemon and thistle. It tastes like campari a soda though

It is quite lovely. Since I like to mix my campari with vodka, I prefer a bitter drink that's not already alcoholic. And as a bonus, you've got a drink for anyone who drove over.

 

[Biddlybee]

Heads up for anyone with small children to buy for this Christmas - Lidl wooden toys are coming back in on Monday 16th

I saw that this morning. I must not buy anything

 

[Teenage Cthulhu]

What is the toothpaste like in Aldi???

 

[Mation]

Lidl have got some yummy-looking Indian ready meals. Sachet in the microwave for 2 minutes or can heat on the hob. They've got tadka dahl, chana massala, saag aloo and butter paneer for 99p each. I'm having the tadka dahl right now and it's delicious Not tried the others yet.

On the shelves, not in the fridge, btw.

 

[two sheds]

I got a couple of the Aldi ones in the oven at the moment, really nice sauce on them yum.

 

[dynamicbaddog]

the marmite coated peanuts are back in Lidl!