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Tis the Season: Trader Joe’s

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Hello and happy Thursday!

I wanted to go to Trader Joe’s a couple of weeks ago, but I didn’t want to do a big grocery run right before leaving to go out of town for Thanksgiving. So, once we got back in town, going to Trader Joe’s was at the top of my “to do” list.

Today, I’m sharing a few seasonal faves as well as a couple of new finds.

First of all, how cute is the bag?! Precious.

I always pick up a Frosty Fern to put on the tray on my kitchen island. I just need to remember to occasionally water it.

My friend knows I love the little gingerbread people, and she dropped off a box for me before we left for KC. Well, those are long gone….they were a great road trip snack for all of us…but of course I picked up a couple of boxes on my TJ run.

The gingerbread sandwich cookies are also a fave…but they don’t stay fresh very long.

This is the first time I’ve picked up the chocolate peppermint mix. I make Shay’s Peppermint Mocha Bundt Cake every year for Christmas, so I’m excited to try this mix. Maybe I’ll make some cupcakes?

These chocolate covered peppermint Joe Joe’s are also a fave.

I’ve seen the “hold the cone” ice cream, but this is my first time buying them. The cones are mini, so having one doesn’t make me feel too guilty.

I know that was a lot of sweets, and we’ll pace ourselves, but I have to pick up the seasonal items while they are out.

Last year, I bought a similar body butter trio, and I loved them. These would be great stocking stuffers. I’ve used these when I’ve run out of my bigger tub of body butter, and they are perfect for travel.

These scents are different than the ones from last year, but I decided to give them a try this year. I’m bummed that I didn’t see the candy cane body butter that I buy every year. I will try again next time I go!

I’m also a sucker for seasonal candles…especially the little trio!

The meatloaf is a new find. Has anyone had it? I just thought it would be a good option for something quick.

I’m also trying this ranch cottage cheese dip for the first time. One of my friends always buys a creamy whipped cottage cheese (but I can’t remember the brand), and then she adds a Ranch seasoning packet…it’s so good.

I had a bit of this for lunch the other day with some baby carrots, and it’s good!

I also picked up a few of my Trader Joe’s staples like buffalo chicken dip, jasmine rice, Honeycrisp apples, and Barebelles protein bars.

It was a successful trip to Trader Joe’s, and I especially love shopping during the holiday season.

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Trader Joe’s Tuesday

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Hello and happy Tuesday!

I didn’t mean to take a little blogging break, but life has been busy and the world has felt heavy.

I spent the weekend in Tennessee with Hadley and the volleyball team for a tournament. It was a nice little getaway, but then I spent Sunday getting my life together a bit. One of the things I did on Sunday was go to Trader Joe’s, and I hadn’t been in quite a few weeks.

I’m sharing some of my favorite seasonal finds as well as other staples.

This pumpkin muffin mix is definitely a “go to” in the fall. The kids eat these for breakfast, and I will take one for my afternoon snack.

Hadley’s favorite type of breakfast: pumpkin bagels…and pumpkin cream cheese.

I just ran out of my Brazilian body butter that I picked up this summer, and now I’m using the pumpkin one! ‘Tis the season!

Did I need to buy more candles? No. But, how could I resist this cute three pack? The scents are spiced pear, falling leaves, and vanilla woods.

I guess I didn’t look closely because I wasn’t expecting the cute little glass jars. It’s “giving” mini Yankee candles…I’ve already started to burn this one, and it’s perfect.

I did not buy them, but these “tear drop” grapes stopped me in my tracks. What will they think of next? Has anyone tried these? Those are some big ‘ol tears!

A few other things I bought that tend to be family favorites:

  • Corn dippers – I knew I was making taco soup for dinner last night, and these are the perfect topping.
  • Buffalo chicken dip -The corn dippers are also perfect with the dip which is a great snack.
  • Rosemary Marcona almonds- I love a handful of these!
  • Barebells protein bars – These are my “go to” snack, but I usually eat half one day and the other half the next.
  • Cheddar chicken sausage – I take one of these for lunch pretty often.
  • Honeycrisp apples – Do you know what makes me decide to go to Trader Joe’s? When I run out of my favorite apples. These are the perfect size, and I like to cut one up and dip it in a little peanut butter.

Nothing like twenty minutes in Trader Joe’s to help me feel like I’m getting my life back on track. Sunday, I also had a few groceries delivered, and then I picked up the rest of what I needed for the week via Kroger Clicklist yesterday after school. Kroger is also the MVP of my life right now.

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Trader Joe’s Lately

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Hello!

I hope your week is off to a great start! I had every intention of sharing a post yesterday, but our weekend was non-stop, and I just ran out of time!

I will share more later in the week, but my dad was visiting, the kids had activities, and Hadley went to the Homecoming dance on Saturday.

Anyway, it’s been a while since I’ve shared a Trader Joe’s post, and after a stop there last week, I’m sharing a few items I picked up.

This isn’t a full haul, but I’m sharing a few faves, some of which are staples, and others are more seasonal.

Well, the first time I stopped in Trader Joe’s a couple of weeks ago, they were sold out of one of my favorite fall items…apple cider donuts! When I went last week, they had some! I don’t often eat breakfast, but these have been a nice indulgence.

I did pick up some pumpkins this weekend. The front porch is almost finished.

I love French toast and Brioche bread, and these slices are a winner!

I always buy egg bites when I go to Trader Joe’s, but this is a new flavor. The cheddar cheese and turkey sausage egg white bites were perfect for my lunch last week.

Hadley loves macarons, and I’ve seen these many times at Trader Joe’s. I picked up a box for us to try, and they are delish.

Tis the season for pumpkin cream cheese. This cream cheese on a bagel is a great snack or breakfast idea.

We all love cheesecake, and I’ve bought this one before, so it was Sunday night dessert last week.

These waffle fries caught my eye since they are seasoned. I added them as a side last week for dinner, and I liked them but the kid didn’t. I think the issue was that they weren’t very crispy which was probably my fault (or the air fryer’s fault!)

I only bought one box of the pumpkin bread mix, and I should have purchased more! I always make the muffins, and Hayden took care of most of those on Sunday! Nothing says “fall” to me more than pumpkin bread and muffins.

I buy white cheddar mac and cheese almost every time I go to Trader Joe’s as it’s Hadley’s fave. In the fall and winter, I sometimes use this mac and cheese as a side dish for dinner. It’s a great comfort food.

Speaking of comfort food, another fall item I love is this tomato soup. Sometimes for dinner in the fall and winter, we have this with grilled cheese for dinner.

This “apple”wine cocktail was an impulse buy. I like the rose’ ones, so I thought I would try the apple since it’s seasonal. They are actually pretty good if you like apple flavor, but they are kind of sweet.

So, those are a few of the items I picked up recently from my favorite store! What have you gotten at Trader Joe’s lately?

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Trader Joe’s Lately

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello!

I haven’t shared a Trader Joe’s run in a while, and of course they have lots of fall goodies out.

After school on Friday, Hadley and I made a quick trip to Trader Joe’s, and here’s what we picked up.

Hadley’s Faves:

The real reason Hadley went with me…so she could pick up some of her faves: Shells and White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter cups, Chili and Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, and burritos.

Hayden’s Fave:

Hayden will eat quite a few things from Trader Joe’s, but this favorite is this thinly sliced sourdough bread. He uses it for his grilled cheeses and his peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

He started being picky about his bread after I started buying this. It’s his favorite.

For me:

Shay shared about these egg bites, and I wanted to give them a try. I took one of each flavor for lunch yesterday, and they are DELISH. I will probably stock up on these when I go to Trader Joe’s.

I soooo badly want to be an overnight oats girlie…but I have trouble finding flavors I like…and I struggle with the texture. I haven’t tried this vanilla flavor yet…have you?

Seasonal:

Trader Joe’s continues to have my favorite seasonal candles. The Honeycrisp Apple and Vanilla Pumpkin are soooo good.

The Apple Cider hand soap is fun too!

I picked up one of these pumpkin cheesecakes last year, and we all loved it. When Hadley saw it, she persuaded me to pick another one up.

The Pumpkin Brioche Twist bread is so good. Hadley usually has a slice for breakfast, and I have a slice as an after school snack. We toast it and put butter or pumpkin cream cheese on it.

Has anyone tried the Pumpkin Overnight Oats? Asking for a friend! haha

Apple Cider Donuts…my absolute favorite fall find. These don’t last long around my house… They are Hayden’s favorite too. Hadley prefers the ones from the orchard where we get our pumpkins, but I think these hit the spot too.

I’m hoping the next time I go that they have all their cute pumpkins out front! I always love decorating my front porch….and Hadley’s hoping they will have pumpkin bagels and pumpkin cream cheese!

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Friday Favorites {#164}

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Hello and happy Friday!

I can’t believe tomorrow is July 1st! Where did June go?

I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

After many days of rain last week, the sun finally came out on Saturday, and I enjoyed some time at the pool. I finished a book and started a new one. I was also able to hang and chat with some mom friends while Hadley ran around with her friends as well.

Not a favorite! I’m glad we got the pool time in because the past few days have provided hazy skies due to the smoke from wildfires in Canada!

I’ve had some one on one time with Hadley this week because Hayden has been in South Carolina all week with his friend’s family. I’ve really missed him, so I’ve loved getting the updates.

When meal planning for the week, I let Hadley choose a couple of dinners. I’m sure Hayden would eat both, but we’ve had salmon and chicken alfredo for dinner. She was a happy camper.

Apparently, Hayden got one of his favorite meals on vacation…oysters!

On Sunday night, Hadley watched a movie with Travis and me. We watched Flamin’ Hot on Disney +. It was about the guy who was a janitor at Frito Lay and later came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. It was a cute and funny movie with a great message.

On Wednesday, after Hadley’s eye doctor appointment, she and I went to see The Little Mermaid at the theater. It was sooo good.

Favorite Clothes:

I have this Shop Style Your Senses dress in two colors. I was excited to wear it for date night last Friday.

I bought this romper earlier this summer, and I’ve been wearing it quite a bit. It’s cute and comfy! I wore it to school one day this week.

After the eye doctor, Hadley and I ran to Walmart. Since I don’t go there often, I looked or a few things that I’d saved on the app…including these athletic shorts…that are only $7! They are buttery soft, and I got them in pink and gray.

Funny story about my black t-shirt. Travis picked it up at Kohls recently…he put it on, and asked if I liked it. I said, “Uhh…I think it’s a women’s shirt!” hahaha…He gave it to me!

Favorite Foods:

For our anniversary, we went to Jeff Ruby’s…while Travis ordered steak, I ordered some sushi. It was so good.

Hadley and I have continued baking once a month, and on Sunday, she made these Oven Baked S’mores. Let me just say it won’t be the last time we make them. Delish!

I went to Trader Joe’s to pick up a few things. I saw these Key Lime Tea Cookies, and oh my word…if you like key lime, you’ll love these.

Favorite Mom Meme(s):

I have bad news for those of you with little ones…lol

…and this one made me chuckle.

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

Something about the 4th of July that always has me in my feelings a bit. I love this sweet memory…

Weekly Recap:

I found my blogging groove a bit this week.

Monday Memes
Tuesday Talk: Jobs
June Books
Monthly Musings

What are your weekend plans? We don’t have a ton on tap, and I’m happy about that. I’m officially finished with summer school, and Hayden comes home tomorrow…so my weekend is already off to a great start.

I’ll be back on Monday to share my Amazon purchases from the month.

Thanks for reading!

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Friday Favorites {#161}

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday.

Why do the summer weeks already feel like they are flying by? Probably because these first couple of weeks of summer have been busy.

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

At the end of last week, Travis and Hayden traveled to St. Louis for a race that Hoka put on. Hayden ran in the middle school mile, and ran a great race. The winner of the middle school race that Hayden was in ran 4:22! There were some of the best runners in the nation there, and it was good for Hayden to end his outdoor season on a “high” note.

I think Travis and Hayden were most excited about watching the professional races, and then Hayden got autographs and met some runners that he follows on social media.

It was a good “guys” trip, and I was glad to see Hayden smiling.

Last weekend was busy around Lexington/UK with the Railbird festival along with high school state track meet, and Kentucky was hosting the Super Regional for baseball.

On Saturday, Travis and the kids went to the high school state track meet. Hayden wanted to see the mile, and Hadley wanted to see the 400m race.

Then, Hayden went with friends to the UK baseball game Saturday night. Then a group of them went to both Sunday games with a trip to the pool in between. After the loss Saturday night, UK won both games on Sunday and then on Monday night too. Travis and Hayden went to the Monday night game.

On Sunday, Hadley had pool time with her friends and then went to the UK volleyball serving camp on Tuesday. They all had lots of fun as well.

I finished another Bodi program…Sweat and Sculpt. This was one of my favorites that I’ve completed in a while. I’ve mentioned it before that it’s probably not one that I would do in a class, but I loved being able to do these workouts in the comfort of my basement.

I have a couple of Trader Joe’s favorites from the week. This candle and body wash both smell so good. I’m bummed that I missed out on the body butter. I think my store put out what they had, and it was gone by the time I got to it.

These Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites are a sweet little treat. I’ve shared this recipe before, and they remind me of those….without the butterscotch flavor.

The weather has been really great this week. I’ve eaten most of my lunches on the patio, and we’ve eaten a few dinners out there too.

Hadley and Homer had patio time as well. she was listening to some music and said they were having their own “mini Railbird” festival. haha

Speaking of Homer, his 4th “gotcha” day was yesterday. So, of course, he got a scoop of ice cream and a picture in his birthday bandana.

Hadley had recital pics yesterday, and of course her least favorite costume is my favorite.

Favorite clothing item:

We had a little bit of pool time this week, so I was able to wear my new favorite cover up from Shop Style Your Senses.

Favorite Mom Meme:

Bahaha…this one made me laugh and is very relatable.

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

Since we are celebrating our “Homerversary,” I’ve always loved this pic of him with the kids in 2019 after we first got him.

Weekly Recap:

Here are my posts from the week:

Prime Purchases
Summer This or That
Blog Challenge #13
Summer Staples

Not Just a Mom

On Monday, we have our monthly Not Just a Mom link up.

We’d love for you to link up with us. I can’t wait to read everyone’s posts about how they became a mom.

What are your weekend plans? We have some family things going on and Hadley’s dance recital….but first ortho/dentist appointments for the kids this morning. Why do I always think early morning appointments are a good idea when I schedule them?

I hope you have a great weekend.

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Ten Minutes in Trader Joe’s

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello!

Well, I’m tired of going to the grocery store. I “pride” myself on the fact that I use Clicklist/Kroger pick up, and if I have to go in the store, I’m in there for 10 minutes or less.

Well, like I mentioned yesterday, I’ve had to restock our fridge + meal plan for lunches and dinners, so I’ve been in the grocery store more times than I’d like over the past week.

One of my grocery trips included going to Trader Joe’s for a few “staples” that needed replenished, and I thought I’d share with you what I picked up in only a few minutes in the store. Most of these things are items I get almost every time I go to TJ, so they are our “tried and true” must haves.

Well, flowers are typically something I pick up most times I go to Trader Joe’s in the spring and summer. I just love that they have quite the variety, and flowers are an easy way to freshen up the house.

These are two of our favorite chips to buy. The kids especially love the blue corn tortillas chips. I love the “dippers” with the buffalo chicken dip.

Hadley loves the cinnamon raisin bagels for breakfast. While I don’t eat breakfast, I love these “everything” bagels for a snack.

The bag of Honeycrisp apples are one of the main reasons that I went to Trader Joe’s this trip. Then, I went ahead and picked us up some strawberries and then a couple of avocados for my avocado toast that I like to make.

The Jasmine rice is probably the second most bought thing I get at TJ (besides the apples). Even though I don’t eat it as frequently, I usually have a box of the organic brown rice on hand as well. Hadley loves the white cheddar mac and cheese, so I always pick up a couple of boxes when I go. The buffalo dip is so good with veggies, crackers, or the “dipper” chips.

These “pickled pups” stopped me in my tracks, so I decided to give them a try. Newsflash: I had some for lunch on Sunday, and they were soooo good. I dipped them in some yellow mustard. The only negative is there were only nine in the bag! Travis wanted some too, so we split this pack. I will definitely buy them again.

St. Patrick’s Day:

While I’m talking about food…St. Patrick’s Day is on Friday which means I will be making corned beef, cabbage, and Irish soda bread this weekend. Here’s my recipe for both:

We actually don’t have school on Friday, so I think I will treat the kids to some fun green pancakes topped with Lucky Charms like I have the past couple of years.

What are your “staple” items you pick up when you go to Trader Joe’s?

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Fall at Trader Joe’s

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello!

Last week, Hadley mentioned the pumpkin bagels at Trader Joe’s. I usually go there about once a week, but I realized I probably hadn’t been in three weeks or so.

She remembered last year that the pumpkin bagels weren’t in stock past September, so I decided to head there after school on Friday.

This meme feels relateable:

Here’s what I picked up on Friday:

Well, actually, I’m starting with something I didn’t buy: pumpkins. I showed great restraint when I arrived and didn’t add about seven on these to my cart. Maybe this weekend?

Because I didn’t want to disappoint Hadley, my first pick up was for the bagels and cream cheese. I actually picked up two packs of bagels and three tubs of cream cheese. Again, Hadley was so disappointed last year when she couldn’t snack on her two faves much past September.

I always pick up a couple of boxes of pumpkin muffin mix. I’ve used it to make muffins and/or a loaf of pumpkin bread.

These maple leaf cookies are so good. They are actually a pretty big bite, and you can smell the maple as soon as you open the box.

My kids love waffles. Hayden eats them plain. I thought these pumpkin ones would be good to try!

These chips are my fave. They are the perfect mix of sweet and salty.

Of course, I couldn’t resist the seasonal candles. Last year, I know I picked up the apple one, but I don’t remember them having the vanilla pumpkin scent. I’d also forgotten about the apple hand soap. It’s so good!

I didn’t buy this face mask or body butter, but I’m intrigued. I may give them a try next time.

While at Trader Joe’s, I picked up a few other things like produce, Havarti cheese, Chili & Lime rolled tortilla chips (Hadley loves them…she says they are better than Takis), mac & cheese and more. It was a good grocery haul of both seasonal items and a few other things we needed.

What did I miss? What other seasonal items do I need to try at Trader Joe’s?

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Twenty Minutes in Trader Joe’s

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Y’all know that my love for Trader Joe’s runs deep. I used to go every few weeks and then every other week, and now I’m to the point that I pop in there once a week.

I’ve shared Trader Joe’s hauls before, but this is a peek at what I grabbed during a quick pit stop at my favorite place.

Tortillas:

  • These Carb Savvy tortillas are the perfect size for my lunches. I use them for shrimp tacos..
  • or sandwich rollups with a slice of cheese, turkey, arugula, red pepper, and some mustard.

Those are two of my favorite lunches.

In the frozen section:

  • We all love the Chicken Fried Rice, but that’s usually Hadley’s #1 request (besides a box of the White Cheddar Shells mac and cheese)
  • Amy suggested these Mini French Baguettes, and oh my word…they are great! I put them in the air fryer and served them with our pasta dinner the other night.

*I typically buy so many things from the freezer section, but we were stocked up on mini tacos, taquitos, nuggets, and more.

Leafy greens:

  • I usually buy a bagged salad or two, but this time, I picked up arugula (for my sandwich roll ups and quick salads), chopped lettuce for tacos, and then one of my favorite bagged salads: Southwestern Chopped Salad. (This bag provides 2-3 lunches)

Meats and (and sometimes cheese):

  • I don’t always buy Prosciutto, but I thought that it sounded good on some arugula with shaved Parm and a squeeze of lemon. That’s a “go to” dinner salad for me sometimes.
  • Hayden loves Chomps, so I always pick up a few each week for him to snack on.
  • I also, love the Havarti Dill Cheese. I am trying to be better about limiting dairy, so I didn’t pick any up this time.

Produce:

I’ve shared many times how much I rely on Kroger’s Clicklist, and also that I’ve never minded them picking out my produce. That being said, once I started going to Trader Joe’s almost weekly, I decided to do Clicklist for 80% of my groceries, and then just pick up most of my produce on my own while at TJ’s. This has worked out really well, so I will continue doing this if I know I will be visiting Trader Joe’s during the week. So, I typically pick up:

  • strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and English cucumbers (Hadley and I love those). I also love the bags of small Honeycrisp apples that Trader Joe’s has, so I usually pick those up each week, but didn’t need any this time.

Dips and chips:

  • Trader Joe’s has an awesome chip and cracker selection, but this time I only picked up the Corn Chip Dippers. I got two bags because the kids love them, and I need one bag for an upcoming dinner.
  • The Vegan Tzatsiki Dip and the Buffalo Chicken Dip are two faves. The Tzatsiki Dip is perfect with crackers, and the Buffalo Chicken Dip is a hit with the corn chips. That being said, I’m using both to eat with veggies.

Sweet treats:

I usually pick up a sweet treat for Hadley’s lunchbox or dessert at home. Trader Joe’s has (too) many wonderful options. My kids love the Molasses Cookies, Peanut Butter Cups, S’mashing S’mores, and more. These Honey Grahams with Sea Salt are what I picked up this time, and they are wonderful as well.

Flowers and Greenery:

In the spring and summer months, I don’t leave Trader Joe’s without some flowers, and I will occasionally pick up a plant.

I picked up these three on my last Trader Joe’s visit:

…of note: I don’t know most plant and flowers names…I just go with what I like! (Although, when Trader Joe’s briefly has peonies in the summer months, I stock up! I love peonies)

  • The small flower is perfect for my kitchen island tray.
  • The roses were perfect for February, and…
  • I knew I wanted a plant for the new stool that I purchased.

…but then I couldn’t decide which one looked better on the stool.

I settled on the plant, and put the roses on the tray on my coffee table. I like to move things around, so I may mix it up.

So, those were the items I got from my quick stop into Trader Joe’s. Honestly, this was more like Ten Minutes in Trader Joe’s, but I didn’t want to brag! 😉

What are some of your favorite Trader Joe’s items?

See you back here tomorrow for Friday Favorites!

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Trader Joe’s Haul

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Well, it’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Trader Joe’s. I do my regular grocery shopping every week at Kroger, but then I got to TJ every other week or so to buy some of our favorites. It’s been a while since I’ve shared my purchases, so I’m sharing some items from my recent Trader Joe’s trip.

  • Pretzel Bagels: These are Hadley’s fave (I love them too) She often has half of one for breakfast with peanut butter on it.
  • Marcona Almonds with Rosemary: I love these almonds. I usually buy two bags every time I go. They are a perfect snack!
  • Chomps: Speaking of snacks, Hayden loves Chomps and often packs them in his lunch box.
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip: I love this dip! I typically eat it as is (cold) with mini peppers or corn chips. One time, the TJ cashier mentioned I should try it heated up…DUH! I actually have a buffalo chicken dip recipe that bakes in the oven, so I should have realized this dip heated up would be good. It is!
  • Black Bean Burrito: Hadley and I both love these burritos, and often split one.
  • Corn Chip Dippers: We all love these corn chips…perfect for dipping.
  • EBB Kettle Chips: Again, theses were a new purchase for me, and if you like the EBB seasoning, you’ll love these.
  • Wraps: I usually try a different wrap each time, and this Cubano was so good!
  • Salads: Like the wraps, I usually pick up a different salad each time, and I loved this Crunch Slaw salad.
  • Brussel Sprouts: I know Kroger has packaged brussel sprouts, but a few months ago, I picked these up from Trader Joe’s that come with garlic and seasoning, and do so every time I go there now. Even Hayden loves them when I saute them and serve them as a side dish for dinner.
wrap and EBB chips for lunch
  • Pizza: This flatbread pizza was a new find for me. I haven’t tried it yet, but I love prosciutto and arugula, so I figured this has to be a winner.
  • Turkey Corn Dogs: A couple blogging friends (Hi! Amy and Sarah) mentioned how good the turkey corn dogs are, and they are delish! Of my family of four, I’m the one who loves a corn dog the most! I served these for dinner one night with baked beans and fruit, and it was a great little meal. (The TJ employee who helped me find them in the freezer section suggested putting them in the Air Fryer, and that’s exactly what I did…they turned out perfectly when I used the “frozen” setting on the AF)
  • Biscuits: Shay shared these biscuits in one of her Trader Joe’s posts, and they are often out of stock when I’ve been in my TJ. They were finally in stock, so I picked them up. Hayden has been having one for breakfast all week!
  • Lemon Cake: I love Trader Joe’s boxed mixes. Hadley does too! I especially love the seasonal ones, and I couldn’t pass up the lemon cake. Most Sundays, Hadley will make a dessert, and often times, she uses whatever mix I’ve picked up from Trader Joe’s.

  • I try to pass up these cookies every time I go, but I can’t. We all love them. Remember when Homer ate half an unattended box last summer? 😆 Even Homer loves them!
  • Of course, you know I love flowers from Trader Joe’s. I just feel like they always have such a great variety, and I love to pick up whatever is in season…mums in the fall, tulips in the spring, and my favorite…peonies in early summer.

What about you? What are some of your favorite Trader Joe’s items? Let me know; I love trying some thing new every time I make a Trader Joe’s run.

I hope you have a great day.