Aldi Has a Stylish Wooden Tray Dupe for Under $13 That Target Is Selling for $40

One of the most affordable and convenient ways to glow up your home on a budget is by shopping the weekly Aldi Finds.

This week highlights the simple elegance of acacia wood, which offers deep hues and beautiful grain variations. It's easy to add one or two home good upgrades to your shopping cart each week without having to find new ways to stretch your Aldi budget when each piece is under $15.

See the gorgeous acacia wood finds you'll rush to add to your weekly shopping this week.

Aldi Secrets: 7 genius hacks all Aldi shoppers should know

Curved Acacia Tray

Courtesy of Aldi

Price: $12.99

This 19-inch by 14-inch serving tray is made from 100% acacia wood, with 2.5 inches of depth and cutout handles. The price point on this is really spectacular because an exact identical tray is $40 from Target .

Acacia Lazy Susan

Courtesy of Aldi

Price: $14.99

There is nothing better than a lazy Susan to make hard-to-reach corners accessible for storage, and upgrading your plastic number to the deep wooden tones of acacia wood adds a subtle elegance to your home's recesses. The surface is 100% acacia wood and measures 18 inches in diameter.

Acacia and Marble Utensil Holder

Courtesy of Aldi

Price: $9.99

With an acacia wood holder, your cooking utensils are within easy yet stylish reach. The marble base protects the wood from accidental water spillage while adding an elegant embellishment. A matching paper towel holder is also available.

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Scalloped Wood Bowl

Courtesy of Aldi

Price: $14.99

This decorative bowl is made from 100% acacia wood and offers a diameter of 12 inches and a depth of 4.5 inches. This is the perfect piece to hold your seasonal decorations for autumn and winter.

Bottom line

Acacia wood is favored for its versatility, rich tones, enticing grain patterns, durability, and growth sustainability. It's used in furniture and a variety of kitchenware, and Aldi offers gorgeous wood crafts at a fraction of the price of competitors.

Knowing the qualities of different natural woods can help shoppers avoid pitfalls from subpar materials and locate the best value options for the price.

Using smart shopping hacks can help stretch your budgets a little further so you can upgrade your home goods to solid wood — and steer away from cheap plastic.

Money tips that can work for everyone

No matter what your bank account balance is, there's always an opportunity to optimize and improve your finances. Here's a quick checklist of things you can look at today.

Focus on paying off your debt . Debt can hold you back from making progress with your overall financial well-being. Aside from cutting expenses, there are tools that can help you pay off debt faster like balance transfer credit cards and debt counseling.

Earning extra income can give you breathing room. If finances are tight, earning some extra money to supplement your income can make a huge difference. A new job is one option to consider, but if you're not ready to make a big change or already retired, a part-time side job could be a better choice.

Cut your expenses. It sounds painful and so not fun, but it doesn't have to be. Take a look at your biggest expenses because that's where you'll probably find the biggest savings. For example, auto insurance rates have been soaring so shopping around for a new insurance company can be the fastest way to cut your bill. Also, look for ways to cut your grocery bill (despite rising inflation).