24 Phenomenal Trader Joe's Gifts to Grab While Grocery Shopping
There’s no denying that Trader Joe’s is the spot for finding one-of-a-kind, affordable products. Where else can you grab Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Dip, Chicken Gyoza Potstickers, or Truffle Marcona Almonds? And if TJ’s is the place for cult-worthy finds, why not make it your last-minute gift shop too? It’s convenient, affordable, and who wouldn’t want to bust open a gift of Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoon With Mini Marshmallows or Coconut Body Butter this holiday season?
Welcome to our Trader Joe’s gift guide—a collection of special stress-free items you can pick up for loved ones while you’re stocking up on paper towels, $3 Pinot Noir, and Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken. Happy holidays, indeed! And, as always, check your favorite Trader Joe’s location for items, as availability may vary—especially for the most popular limited and seasonal goodies.
Pro tip: To see exactly what seasonal items are coming to stores near you, take a look at the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer!
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Felted Wool Garland
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These colorful garlands would make a fun gift to bring to a holiday or tree trimming party. Made from sheep’s wool from New Zealand and hand-felted and assembled in Nepal, these decorations come in three colors—white, multi-colored, and red, white, and green. Use ‘em to decorate your holiday table or even wrap gifts.
To buy: $10, traderjoes.com
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Milk Chocolate Advent Calendars
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From cute cacao nibs to semi-sweet chips, baking chocolate, and countless bars, Trader Joe’s is the spot for chocolate gifts galore. When the holidays roll around, we’re partial to the advent calendar aisle. With fun themes like adorable Christmas sloths, Gingerbread characters, and a Jolly “Joe-Cuterie” Board, kids and adults alike will love popping open daily windows to discover 24 milk chocolate treats. Best part? They’re only 99 cents.
To buy: $1, traderjoes.com
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Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoon With Mini Marshmallows
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The ultimate holiday treat for kids (and adults—let’s not kid ourselves) is a toasty mug of hot chocolate studded with marshmallows. On your next grocery run, grab a few of these hot cocoa stirring spoons: A combo of rich chocolate and salted caramel on a stick that magically melts when stirred into a warm cup of milk. There’s nothing better to sip on after playing in the snow or while singing carols by the fire.
To buy: $1, traderjoes.com
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Cinnamon Broom
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If you’re in need of a hostess gift, pick up one of Trader Joe’s sweet smelling cinnamon brooms. Each one is handmade from raw pine, and then pressed with pure cinnamon oil to give it that spicy and inviting scent.
To buy: $5, traderjoes.com
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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels Gift Card
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If you plan on passing out gifts to your pals or coworkers, consider this TJ’s option. This gift-ready item includes several individual Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Gift Card Holders. Each one contains four of its eponymous confections, which are made with rich dark chocolate, silky, buttery caramel, and topped with crunchy grains of sea salt. They also feature a convenient slot, perfectly sized for gift cards. In other words, this present allows you to give the gift of groceries along with a seasonal treat all at once.
To buy: $2, traderjoes.com
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Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts
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Spicy and sweet, meltable treats are the perfect way to mark the transition between fall and winter. Each one of the pumpkin-shaped confections is made of a Mexican-style white chocolate with a hint of spicy cinnamon. But that’s not all! When placed in a mug of hot water or milk, each orange gourd melts to reveal a secret stash of marshmallows and milk chocolate drops. Since these come in a pack of four, they would make an excellent stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift.
To buy: $5, traderjoes.com
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Instant Boba Kit
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This relatively new item has quickly become a Trader Joe’s favorite, and would make a great stocking stuffer or white elephant gift. Each kit includes four pouches of tapioca pearls flavored with rich brown sugar, which take only a minute in the microwave to heat up. From there, it’s just a matter of mixing the pearls into a glass of your preferred milk or non-dairy alternative, adding ice, and drinking up!
To buy: $5, traderjoes.com
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