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9 Rad Reasons to Raid the Trader Joe’s Holiday Gift Section Right Meow

November 21st, 2018 by Karen 12 Comments

trader joes ginger ultra moisturzing hand cream in hand
SO GOOD

It’s that time of year again! — that time when you go into Trader Joe’s intending to only get a loaf of gluten-free sliced bread (El Hub highly recommends the one in the green bag. He says the one in the pink bag tastes like sawdust.) and leave with a cart filled with snacks and holiday gifts “allegedly” for other people, but really they’re just for you.

1. Ginger Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream ($4.99)

trader joes ginger ultra moisturzing hand cream
It took every ounce of my willpower to not put all of these in my basket…

This is SO GOOD. I bought three tubes because #hoarders, and I’m going back for more. It smells exactly like Origins Ginger Souffle Lotion. If you’re unsure about ginger scents, ask someone who works at TJ’s if they can open a tube so you can test it out first! That’s what I did, and the sales clerk mentioned that he ended up getting one for himself, each of his aunties, his sisters and his mom.

Good man!

2. Lip Treatment Duo ($3.99)

trader joes lip treatment duo
Be gone, dry lips!

A lady I was chatting up in the beauty section said that she bought this duo last year, and she 100% recommended it if you have dry lips.

trader joes lip treatment duo price

3. Gingerbread Scented Candle ($3.99)

trader joes gingerbread scented candle in hand
Smells good enough to eat (but you shouldn’t because it’s just a candle)

Another recommendation from my homegirl in the beauty section. It smells just like a gingersnap!

trader joes gingerbread scented candle
What a steal!

4. Macaron Soap ($4.99)

trader joes macaron soap in hand
Looks good enough to eat? (But you shouldn’t because it’s soap.)

How cute are these little soaps? You might have to tell anyone who uses your bathroom not to eat them though!

trader joes macaron soap
An affordable stocking-stuffer

5. Face Mask Trio ($6.99)

trader joes face mask trio
Different masks for different needs

I’m so intrigued by the Rose Gel Mask! Pro tip/hack: If you see something in a gift set that you wanna keep for yourself, just break up the set and give away the things you don’t want as stocking-stuffers. 😉

6. Exfoliating Body Scrub Trio ($7.99)

trader joes exfoliating body scrub trio
Scrub-a-dub-dub

I have a full-sized exfoliating body scrub from TJ’s that I love, and I bet these minis in different scents are just as great.

7. Handwoven Recycled Newspaper Baskets ($5.99)

trader joes recycled newspaper baskets
Snazzy organizers

Each basket looks different, and they feel sturdy, too.

trader joes recycled newspaper baskets top
Pretty spacious

trader joes recycled newspaper baskets side
Just imagine all the cat treats (or makeup) you could fill this with.
trader joes recycled newspaper baskets pattern
How cool is this?

8. Olive Wood Serving and Cutting Board ($11.99)

trader joes olivewood boards price
I love the varied patterns on the grain.

These disappeared quicker than a skittish street cat at TJ’s last year.

trader joes olive wood board
Dreaming of all the cheese one could display on this board…

9. Olive Wood Bowl ($5.99)

trader joes olivewood bowls 1
Lots of different colors!

Yet another highly sought-after gift that was gone with the wind in a heartbeat last year. I’m going back on Friday to grab a few of the oblong bowls. I love how they all look so different.

trader joes olivewood bowls in hand
These oblong ones are my favorites.

Happy holiday shopping!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty and Trader Joe’s addict,

Karen

9 Rad Reasons to Raid the Trader Joe’s Holiday Gift Section Right Meow / Originally published November 21st, 2018

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  1. Stephanie Smith says

    November 21st, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    I’m down with all these recommendations! Especially the olive wood boards and bowls. And that lip kit is calling my name!

    Reply
  2. LindaLibraLoca says

    November 21st, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    I would like one of each for myself, please! And what is it about these olive boards and bowls? I already have a few, but keep coming back for more.
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  3. Ditte K. says

    November 22nd, 2018 at 6:28 am

    Be careful with the wood bowls – only use them for fruit displays or sth like that. We had a local ribhouse that used wooden plates and people got sick, because the plates couldn’t be washed properly.

    Reply
  4. Hilary says

    November 22nd, 2018 at 9:04 am

    I wish we had Trader Joes in Australia! These gifts look great.

    Reply
  5. Ewa says

    November 22nd, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Have you heard about the Trader Joe’s podcast? I heard it mentioned on NPR yesterday and thought of you, it’s called Inside Trader Joe’s, I think.

    Reply
  6. Tatiana says

    November 22nd, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Oooohhh! The olive wood bowls are calling out to me. Too bad I rarely step inside TJ’s. Curious about those newspaper baskets, too. Are they coated with something to keep the ink from rubbing off onto whatever you put inside?
    For the most part I plan to stay far away from shopping and stores on Friday.

    Reply
  7. Rachel says

    November 22nd, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    I want all of these! I’m glad to have you as a friend as well, Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  8. Suzanne C says

    November 22nd, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    I hate it when you do TJ’s posts (not really), because I immediately have to go to TJ’s to get all the things.

    I’m in line waiting for Kohl’s to open right now. The official Black Friday makeup look is basic brown eye with UD 24/7 in Rockstar and I’m trying out the Nars liquid blush in Dolce Vita that you posted about not long ago.

    Hope your dinner was amazing!

    Reply
  9. Maricar says

    November 22nd, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    I totally want the ginger lotion. In my local TJs the other day, the thrifty side of me said to wait, but now I really want to try it!!!

    Reply
  10. Dominique says

    November 23rd, 2018 at 11:07 am

    I will take one of each please!!! Good picks

    Reply
  11. Chelsea says

    November 23rd, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Those baskets are so cool, and the wood bowls and cutting boards!

    Reply
  12. moni says

    December 20th, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I’ve been trying to find that ginger hand cream to no avail! i always see the standard hand cream available, is that version as good? Thanks lady!

    Reply

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