https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:55:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes/page/2#post-777541 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:28:30 +0000 T-Mom 777541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@duckduckkristen: you are awesome, thanks!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-777517 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:20:37 +0000 duckduckkristen 777517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: the ficelle bread is with all the other French bread, not refrigerated or anything. I love that stuff!</p> <p>Peanut butter cups<br /> Almond chocolate spread<br /> Frozen veggies<br /> Wild berry Applesauce (sugar free for LO)<br /> Potstickers<br /> Fruit freezy bars<br /> Fire roasted salsa<br /> Chocolate<br /> Greek yogurt<br /> Hash browns<br /> Garlic &amp; herb butter<br /> Veggies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-777419 Mon, 13 May 2013 09:57:07 +0000 LinzR 777419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds lame but I'm always stocked up on their frozen brown rice. Perfection. 3 minutes in the microwave and its better than most restaurant brown rice. </p> <p>I also like their frozen veggies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-773507 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:09:34 +0000 KayKay 773507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They have a ton of stuff that is convenient but still minimally processed. Especially now that I am back to work FT and LO is eating all solids, we rely on a fair amount of TJs frozen foods for nights when we don't have time/motivation to do much cooking.</p> <p>Also, the TJ's almond milk/etc doesn't have carrageenan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-773480 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:55:16 +0000 MrsRoo 773480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg, this makes me so excited. They are building a Trader Joes in my neighborhood next year and I can't wait! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-773426 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:33:22 +0000 HLK208 773426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lol I just walked through TJ's with this thread open on my phone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-772209 Thu, 09 May 2013 22:01:38 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 772209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Trader Joe's. My favorite things are their frozen potstickers, dark chocolate covered raisins, Dunkers chocolate chip cookies, most of their single serving, pre made salads, the frozen pre cooked brown rice. I could go on and on. Oh and they always have such pretty bouquets of flowers that seem to last a decent amount of time. My only complaint is that their produce is sometimes his or miss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-772113 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:30:11 +0000 citymouse 772113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do all of our shopping there! Except for specialty items like worscheshire sauce. All fruits, meats, dairy, snacks. Everything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-772093 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:25:00 +0000 Tidybee 772093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The frozen chocolate covered banana slices<br /> kettle corn ("cracK" in our house)<br /> frozen butternut squash ravioli<br /> reusable kitchen cloths - you can thank me for never having a stinky sponge every again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771885 Thu, 09 May 2013 20:12:01 +0000 Smurfette 771885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wine<br /> Animal crackers-DH loves them<br /> Salami<br /> Cheese<br /> More wine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771800 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:53:37 +0000 mrs. 64 771800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The nearest one is a bit of a drive so I very rarely go, but when I do I buy produce and their Unexpected Cheddar cheese. It's really good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771761 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:48:07 +0000 SLR 771761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Their asiago peppercorn sourdough is the best! Great for toast or paninis. Also love the roasted red pepper tomato soup and the frozen steel cut oatmeal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771754 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:47:09 +0000 T-Mom 771754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Latest obsessions are:<br /> Meyer lemon thin cookies<br /> Chicken fried rice<br /> Bolognese stuffed ravioli (DS loooooves these)<br /> Three cheese marinara<br /> Pizza dough and sauce<br /> Honey goat cheese log<br /> Frozen Carrot, pea, cauliflower medley<br /> 100% fruit leathers<br /> Pesto<br /> I read that their par cooked "ficelle" bread is really good (according to Dinner A Love Story) but when I went, no one could find it for me... Anyone know what section it's in? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771678 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:34:08 +0000 shopaholic 771678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: A bag doesn't last a day opened in our house!</p> <p>@brownie: freeze dried grapes?! Gotta look for those! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771614 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:18:07 +0000 brownie 771614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Green bean chips. Oh they are delicious and my little dude loves them. </p> <p>The freeze dried grapes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771588 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:10:04 +0000 autumnlove 771588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yum, I need to go to TJs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771389 Thu, 09 May 2013 18:11:52 +0000 DigAPony 771389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We buy flour tortillas there. My husband also likes the frozen egg rolls and potstickers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771356 Thu, 09 May 2013 18:02:51 +0000 mrskc 771356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I love their choc covered pretzel slims. I can't buy it b/c I'll eat half the bag in one sitting. </p> <p>I love so much from TJ's some things I like to buy:<br /> Sprouted wheat bread<br /> Teriyaki baked tofu (DH loves it)<br /> Hummus<br /> Peanut butter truffles<br /> Frozen orange chicken<br /> Nuts </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771188 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:59:49 +0000 shopaholic 771188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I almost exclusively shop TJs and Costco, so I buy lots of TJ stuff. For their packaged stuff here are a few things I love you don't really find anywhere else:<br /> Chocolate covered pretzel thins<br /> Pretzel thins regular and hummus<br /> Thai Red Curry Sauce<br /> Brownie mix (make the fudge cookies!)<br /> Frozen Veggies (all sorts)<br /> Mango Ice Cream bars<br /> Coconut oil<br /> Trail mixes<br /> Kefir milk<br /> Oh the list could go on and on... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771049 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:06:54 +0000 HLK208 771049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Veggie panang curry (frozen)<br /> Pizza dough<br /> Quesadillas (frozen)<br /> Bananas and cream yogurt<br /> Hamburger buns</p> <p>There's so much more! I just can't think of all that I buy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-771006 Thu, 09 May 2013 15:52:17 +0000 nana87 771006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>lemon pepper papardelle!</p> <p>also they have the best frozen food. in terms of frozen veggies, they used to have green chickpeas that were amazing but I haven't seen those in ages. we like their roasted corn too. otherwise their frozen meals are generally delicious. </p> <p>also, fat free honey greek yogurt--yum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770964 Thu, 09 May 2013 15:40:09 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 770964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we don't live anywhere near one! but when we did, I had to have their chai powder. I add it to cookies and quick breads in the fall! It isn't healthy though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770578 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:31:09 +0000 mrs. bird 770578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i loooove trader joe's! i don't buy much produce there though, it doesn't seem to last very long, but maybe that's just our TJs. we like:<br /> turkey meatballs- frozen, so good!<br /> pita crackers<br /> hummus<br /> pasta sauce<br /> grilled chicken strips (not the frozen ones, the refrigerated ones)<br /> reduced fat fish sticks<br /> orange chicken<br /> challah (makes the best french toast!)<br /> reduced fat cheese puffs<br /> eggs<br /> jarred peaches in white grape juice </p> <p>and now i'm hungry! =D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770564 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:28:36 +0000 MamaJ 770564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kale chips<br /> Organic chicken<br /> Peanut butter and oat bars<br /> Wine<br /> Chocolate<br /> Caramel sauce<br /> Ice cream sandwiches (the ones with chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream. Amazing)<br /> French vanilla ice cream<br /> Pre made salads<br /> Goat cheese medallions </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770546 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:24:22 +0000 oahujeni 770546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AprilK: no clue but the ladies in my breastfeeding group swear by them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770544 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:23:45 +0000 teamjse 770544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Trader Joes I buy a lot of stuff there. I go there a few times a week. It's walking distance from my house and a min car ride. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770508 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:15:22 +0000 AprilK 770508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oahujeni: Do you know what in them increases breast milk production?? I've never heard that before and it made me wonder. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770475 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:09:03 +0000 oahujeni 770475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: We love their orange chicken (frozen.) DH and I both think its better than Chinese take-out. I also love their Mochi ice cream balls (mango flavor all the way). They are super yummy and help increase breastmilk production too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770457 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:06:00 +0000 sunny 770457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg I love Trader Joe's nearly as much as I love Costco... haha.</p> <p>Some favorites:<br /> -sweet chicken and apple sausage (apparently these are popular b/c they are sold out half the time I go!)<br /> -frozen chocolate croissants -- these are as good as the ones from the bakery. Don't look at the nutritional info though :-)<br /> -frozen tri-color bell pepper strips<br /> -frozen gnocci w/ sauce (this makes for a super easy 15 min meal)<br /> -french sparkling berry lemonade<br /> -CHEESE!!!! Their cheese selection is amazing and so much cheaper than Whole Foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-buy-at-trader-joes#post-770455 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:05:43 +0000 oahujeni 770455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: oh man I just discovered Cookie Butter this weekend and am addicted! Going to make Cookie Butter fudge this weekend... Google it! </p>