Mashup Mom turns TEN today! PLUS: ALDI gift card giveaway + NEW Almost All ALDI Site
OK, I almost can't believe it myself, but: January 28, 2019 is Mashup Mom's TENTH blogging anniversary. Yes, all the way back on a cold January day much like this one in 2009... but when we were all just that much younger... I started sharing coupons and deals with some friends online. The rest, as they say: It is history. 😉
Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to...
Thanks so much to all of you for being here and helping Mashup Mom evolve into the true community it has become today -- both to those of you who have stuck around through all of the changes over the years, and those of you who are newer to the recipes and weekly meal plans here. As always, a new year of blogging marks a new opportunity for growth and possibilities, and I have some fun stuff in store for you guys over the next few months -- and an ALDI gift card giveaway for you today! Just read on for details. 🙂
And if you still enjoy the coupons and the deals, do be sure to come on over and join us in the Hot Deals Facebook group.
What's the buzz, tell me what's happening...
Speaking of fun stuff I have in store, I'm so pleased to announce the launch of Mashup Mom's brand-new sister site, Almost All ALDI!
Almost All ALDI is your new source for everything ALDI-related that doesn't necessarily fit under the "real food meets real life" Mashup Mom umbrella. So, what will you find at Almost All ALDI? How about…
- ALDI news
- ALDI finds
- ALDI reviews
- ALDI chat
- ALDI sales
- ALDI recipes
… and, really, ALL-DI things you need to know about American’s favorite discount grocery store! Check it all out at Almost All ALDI, the site.
Can’t get enough of that ALDI feeling? Be sure also to join over 18,000 other ALDI fans in chatting about all things ALDI in the Almost All ALDI Facebook group!
ALDI Gift Card Giveaway
One of you lucky people reading this today will win yourself a $50 ALDI gift card!
I want that! But how?
Here's all you have to do to enter:
- Visit the new Almost All ALDI site, and
- Come back to this post and leave a comment here letting me know what you think, or what else you'd like to see there.
That's it! One comment per household, and I’ll pick one random winner from all comments received. Comment for your chance to win through 11:59 PM Central on February 3, 2019. U.S. residents only, please. (ONLY comments on this specific blog post will count as entries, NOT comments on social media, or email comments, or comments on the new site.)
ALDI gift card giveaway fine print
Prizing and information for this giveaway has been provided by me and only me. The winner will be randomly selected from all comments received on or around 2/4/19. Winner will have 48 hours to reply to email notification; if no reply is received, a runner up will be selected. Mashup Mom is not responsible for lost or misdirected emails.
No purchase necessary. The number of eligible entries receives determines the odds of winning. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. Please allow up to six weeks for delivery of your prize. We reserve the right to cancel this promotion at any time or to substitute a prize of equal value.
I love the Meal Plan and see what is new. Thanks Mashup MOm
I had a random idea for your new site, which is SOOOOO exciting!!! So why not pick like a product a week, or bi-weekly, or even monthly. Then let your readers all purchase and try it and get like a 1-5 star rating and then do a review compiling those ratings. Would limit it to like the first 25 responses or something. Just a thought. Some people are scared to try new things so maybe this would help???? I dunno, just a thought that I had as I was reading and searching the site!!! Congrats again!!
I love it! Just discovered this site and am looking forward to the new one too! Looks great!
Wow, love you blog and the meals. Love your new site. Aldi's saves me so much money. Thank you for great ideas.
Love the blog! Thanks for all your helps and hints. Your posts are my go-to as I head to Aldi each week.
Your new site looks fantastic! Thank you !
I've been following you since 2010! Almost the whole time 😉 Love the new Aldi site as I love Aldi and I've added it to my feedly so I can follow!
Congratulations on 10 years! I love your site and the Almost Aldi Facebook group. I'll give you my honest assessment of the site.
First, I like the way you've divided up the site, into finds, recipes, and so on. I like the complementary theme to Mash Up Mom's website, similar font and color palette give it a familiar feel. I also like the use of the large images to illustrate products and recipes.
I will say that I don't care for the banner image. It's overly large and distracting and doesn't really give the first time visitor a strong sense of the website or what it's about, aside from the title. Also, the columns under the banner are a little crowded. Some more spacing (white space) might give it a cleaner look
Overall, the site is very nicely done!
Happy 10th anniversary! I really love your meal plans and have saved so much money having an organized shopping list and meal plan! I LOVE your new website because honestly I love Aldi and will enjoy ready about the Aldi finds you like!! Yay!
I am excited to see the new Aldi site. I have also wondered about the fish Rachel. It will be nice to share Aldi finds and recipes. People are suprised when I tell them I only have e-mail, it was a security measure put into place when my daughter was younger and had her first phone. Stay warm and have a great weekend.