I buy these staples every year to make Thanksgiving easier and more delicious.

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Getting ready for Thanksgiving can be nerve-wracking.

I know this because it’s the primary grocery where I shop for my family.

The outside view of an ALDI grocery store

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Here are five of my favorite holiday finds that will make your holiday preparations a lot easier.

If it were summer, Id call this a patio pounder because it goes down so smoothly.

Its bright, has lots of juicy, fruity aromas, and pairs nicely with turkey.

An ALDI pumpkin pie on an illustrated background

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it’s possible for you to even add a few glugs tothe gravy, too.

Intermingle Dark Red Blend

2.

Bake Shop Pumpkin Pie

3.

A bag of Pecan halves on an illustrated background

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And right now, egg nog is back in season at ALDI.

Friendly Farms Holiday Egg Nog

4.

I dont think you might find any nuts cheaper at other grocery stores.

An eight-ounce bag ofSouthern Grove Chopped Pecansonly costs $4.19, and thats a steal.

Southern Grove Chopped Pecans

5.

Theres just something about that crunch and oniony goodness that makes a green bean casserole perfect.

However, my favorite isSimply Nature’s Organic French Fried Onions, which sell for $3.39.

ALDI also sells a gluten-free version of the latter.

Simply Nature Organic French Fried Onions