Aldi Carries Gluten Free & Organic Foods

“I was an Aldi’s skeptic, too, but  we have been shopping at Aldi a lot lately and found the organic line to be amazing and the price savings are wonderful!    I LOVE Aldi.” (This comes from someone who claims to have formerly been a  Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods addict.)

The Aldi  today,  with all their  organic & gluten free choices is much different from the Aldi of 10 years ago.  Concerned about partially hydrogenated oils, synthetic colors and added MSG?  They’ve removed all artificial ingredients from their products.  (ALDI’s Fresh Commitment: By the end of 2015, all ALDI store brand products  have NO MSG, NO SYNTHETIC COLORS, and NO TRANS FATS.)  Yet, Aldi still has low prices.

GLUTEN FREE

Aldi has added gluten free to their stores recently (their own  liveGfree brand ), and their prices seem very reasonable. Look for the items marked GLUTEN FREE such as these:

• vanilla ice cream
• frozen entrees -frozen Turkey Meatballs, chicken nuggets
• Southwest Veggie stuffed sandwich
• cereals such as corn “chex” and rice “chex”
• breads, cookies, crackers, pretzels
• pasta, such as spaghetti….brown rice pasta
• chips (even Dill Pickle potato chips but they haven ‘t had them in her store, lately.)   Simply Nature Exotic Vegetable Chips are also preservative  free.
• tortillas – good to make quesadillas or sandwich wraps
• cornbread mix, cake mix , baking mix, flour, banana muffin mix
• wraps
•  pizza dough
• gummies

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ORGANIC

Aldi offers a nice selection of USDA Certified Organic items which by definition are GMO free and  at very reasonable prices! To name a few:

• grass fed  organic beef
• organic milk-  hormone-free, no antibiotics or steroids; doesn’t contain artificial growth hormones.
• organic almond milk
• organic soymilk
• organic granola
• organic apples and carrots,  bananas,  and  tomatoes (not all produce is organic but many stores do carry some organic produce)
• organic spaghetti sauce
• organic apple juice
• organic spring lettuce salad mix
• organic and natural cereals (Their Shredded Wheat has just one ingredient)
• unrefined Coconut Oil – for only $4.99, you can’t beat this price anywhere!
• Almond Butter –  1/2 the price of the other found in health-food stores!
• Frozen Organic Strawberries and Blueberries – perfect for smoothies! However, be sure to look that the ones at your store aren’t from China.
• Chicken Legs – no antibiotics or additives
• Organic chicken tenders
• boxed soups
• organic chicken stock/broth (in regular and low-sodium versions).
• nitrate/nitrite free bacon
• pasta sauces
• whole grain pasta
• Organic Salsa
• organic Corn Chips
• organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• organic yogurt
•  organic cheese
• tortilla organic chips and organic blue corn tortilla chips
• Organic Greens- Pre-packaged organic kale and spinach,  organic mixed greens, arugula,  and baby spinach
•  organic wildflower honey
• organic agave
• organic quinoa -at a great price
• organic grape tomatoes
• organic ketchup in some stores
• organic “K-cup” coffee (even have a light blend)   Best price ever!
• host of organic can goods, such as canned beans
• organic lentils and split peas
• WILD caught salmon
• cheese is non-GMO (imported cheeses are from countries who have outlawed GMOs and do not use hormones on their cows or goats for milk production. By the USDA standards that would make them better than organic. Not so pricey when you realize that.)
• SimplyNature  popular items include lettuce, spinach, frozen berries, milk, and grain-fed beef. These items are free of additives, most are organic, and they come in much lower prices than a health food store or Whole Foods.

 

 

 

NOTE:  We have been told that  true organic will not last as long as other produce before it goes bad.

“ALDI provides nearly 70 varieties of fresh produce, including several organic options. To provide the freshest produce possible, ALDI teams up with top growers throughout the United States, including local growers. ALDI will sell some produce that is grown locally in the region and also offers seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, ensuring that its produce is at the peak of freshness and at a great value. All ALDI food products – including fresh produce – are back by its Double Guarantee: If for any reason, a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with any ALDI food product, the retailer will gladly replace the product or refund the purchase price.

Also, if you ever experience inferior produce, contact ALDI Customer Service (http://bit.ly/aldicustserv) ALDI appreciates hearing about shopper experiences so that they can take appropriate action.”

Archie Bunker Malapropisms ~ Hilarious!

Archie Mangles Names & Terms

He reminds us of the late  Harlan Jordan  as “Earl”, when he would upset Edna when he’d say things like Furniture Factory Outhouse.

 

 

 

 

Have You Seen Random Acts of Kindness This Week?

On the other side of the counter, from where I waited in line to pay for my gas purchase,  was a lady with a couple of kids.

The clerk turned to the woman and told her that her items had already been paid for. The lady looked confused until the clerk nodded toward the lady in front of me and said she had paid for them.

The benefactor said softly that she didn’t have a Valentine so she wanted to do something for someone. She had wanted to get out of here before they saw her.

She gave us all a smile. We left there with thoughts of what we could do to help others.

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Tulsa World Letter to the Editor (after Valentine’s Day 2016)

There are a lot of people in Tulsa who care about others.
My wife died Sept 17. We always went out for Valentine’s Day dinner. I decided to go out alone on this Valentine’s Day, because I knew my wife would have wanted me to.
We were married for nearly 48 years. We always liked Charlestons so I decided to go there. I was sitting at a small table by myself feeling very sad being without my wife. After I finished my meal,  the waiter said someone else paid my check and said to add some dessert to it.
I was overcome with emotion that someone would be so kind. I guess the person, it being Valentine’s Day, just felt sorry for me.
I would like to thank this person for being so thoughtful.

Kenneth Jennings, Tulsa

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A lovely, thoughtful friend and her “Hubbs” dropped off a wonderful surprise at my doorstep, to be found after they slipped away. (Love you, Mary!)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. (Ephesians 6:8 KJV)

Leave a comment below with something you have seen (or done yourself) this week.

A HEART FOR THE WIDOWED….Veterans continue to serve others

When McWhorter-Weston VFW Post 1118 (Cushing, OK)  was recently presented a check by Oklahoma American Veterans News  the post chose to use the money toward hosting a special Valentines lunch, inviting the widowed in the community as guests of honor.
 
All widows, widowers and pastors from the area are cordially invited to a special Valentines Day lunch at the VFW Post  at 6600 E Main, in Cushing,  on Sunday February 14, 2016.  Doors will open at 12:00.

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Research shows that acts of kindness are often passed on, when we realize how much others care,  creating a domino effect that can ignite a community.   

Valentines Day also coincides with the first day of Random Acts of Kindness Week which
runs February 14-20, 2016.

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Few things are as clear in scripture as the biblical imperative to care for widows.

Widows often feel left out on Valentines Day as they no longer have their sweetheart with them.

Encouragement and reassurance from others provides hope and comfort. When
one realizes that they are not alone, afterall, they can look to the future, with a deepened faith and a renewed sense of enthusiasm.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~                The Governor of Oklahoma and the Cushing, OK City Council have issued proclamations honoring the widowed on Valentines Day.

State of Oklahoma proclamation

City of Cushing Proclamation

The Board of Commissioners of the  City of Cushing, proclaimed  February 14, 2016 as  “A HEART FOR THE WIDOWED DAY”  in the City of Cushing and encourage all citizens to reach out in love to the widowed on this special day.

WHEREAS, the death of a spouse can be one of the most stressful events a person will face in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, one doesn’t know what is needed when friends first ask  yet, as weeks pass, support from friends and family drops off significantly; and
WHEREAS, grief, which can affect memory, making simple tasks difficult, is often misunderstood by those who have not suffered the loss of a spouse; and
WHEREAS, imprudent decisions made while in shock, can be impossible to undo later; and
WHEREAS, grief can be compounded by financial decline; and
WHEREAS, simple acts of kindness can provide hope and encouragement.

 

WILL YOU SPEAK UP FOR THE WIDOW?

  Facebook: A Heart for the Widowed

Acts of Kindness Can Create a Domino Effect in Your Community!

Research shows that those who perform acts of kindness become kinder, more
grateful and happier, which can spill over, creating a domino effect that can ignite a community.

Secret acts of kindness can restore hope and bring fresh strength to those who are desperate to believe that someone cares.  Few things are as clear in scripture as the
biblical imperative to care for widows. Valentines Day provides a chance to show compassion and kindness to the widowed.

How do we change the world? One act of kindness after another. Hold a door, make eye contact and give a cheerful good morning. Give a compliment, a kind word,  a pat on the shoulder or if you know them, a hug.

Some like to  do an act of kindness, in secret, to honor the memory of a loved one.

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Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. (Ephesians 6:8 KJV)

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WILL YOU SPEAK UP FOR THE WIDOWED?

• WHY AREN’T CHURCHES CARING FOR THE WIDOWED?
• Secrets the widowed won’t tell you, but wish you knew to help you understand why they act as they do. 
• Facebook: A Heart for the Widowed
• IDENTIFYING THE WIDOWED IN A COMMUNITY
• IDEAS FOR VALENTINES GIFTS FOR “A HEART FOR THE WIDOWED” DAY 2016

Governor Mary Fallin’s Proclamation to recognize our widowed on Valentines  Day coincides with the first day of Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 14, 2016.