8 Aldi Back-to-School Finds You’ll Want Before They Sell Out

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Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it's time to stock up on lunchbox essentials and backpack supplies. Luckily, Aldi offers a wide selection of kid-approved school stuff, including desk accessories, on-the-go snacks, and convenient pre-packaged lunch options. Consider adding these products to your cart during your next shopping trip.

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Portable Lap Desk

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Perfect for students of all ages, this portable lap desk allows them to comfortably work from their laptop or write in a notebook. There's a slot to hold tablets firmly in place and a grip pad to ensure phones and laptops don't slip. Plus, the cushioned pad adds a layer of softness. It's available in navy, beige, gray, and pink.

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Iridescent Magazine Holder

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This colorful desk accessory helps kids keep their notebooks, papers, and books organized. There's also a clear option, as well as a matching iridescent pen holder and letter tray.

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Frito-Lay Flavor Mix Variety Pack Chips

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Take some of the guesswork out of packing your kid's lunches with this assortment of Frito-Lay chips. The 18-count box features six different flavors, including Sour Cream & Onion and Barbecue Lays, Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese Doritos, Chili Cheese Fritos, and classic Crunchy Cheetos.

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Organic Apple Juice Boxes

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Add these kid-friendly apple juice boxes to any lunch bag. Loaded with vitamin C, the juice comes in 8-packs and contains no high-fructose corn syrup, plus the containers are the perfect size for little hands.

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Smoked Turkey & Cheese Lunch Kit

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This pre-packaged lunch kit features sliced smoked turkey, Colby cheese slices, crackers, and chocolate-flavored bear-shaped cookies. Ideal for a quick lunch or an after-school snack, this pack is an easy option for busy lives.

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Diced Pears Fruit Bowl

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Another convenient addition to school lunches, these diced pears are an easy way to include fruit in your child's mid-day meal. Each cup is packed with pears immersed in fruit juice and comes in four-packs.

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Sweet & Salty Trail Mix

This trail mix features a delicious blend of peanuts, raisins, sunflower kernels, and chocolate candies packaged in individual bags for a convenient on-the-go snack option. They come in an 8-count box.

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Blueberry Mini Muffins

Grab these muffins on the way out the door in the morning for a quick breakfast option. Each snack pack includes four soft and fluffy miniature muffins loaded with blueberries. The treats contain no artificial colors or high-fructose corn syrup, and make for the perfect snack any time of day.