Eeeeeeks! You guys, it’s SHAY’S ULTIMATE TRADER JOE’S CHRISTMAS POST!
This morning, I woke up on Nantucket SO EXCITED to celebrate Stroll this weekend! I flew up here yesterday by myself and then today, most of my peeps and my parents are joining me. We are R-E-A-D-Y to celebrate Christmas on our favorite little island 🙂 .
Before I left this week, I visited my local Trader Joe’s and it was DECKED for the holidays with so many of my favorite Christmas goodies. If you are gearing up to go, now is the time. If you’ve never been before, NOW IS THE TIME! I love Trader Joe’s all year long, but right now is when it SHINES!
Grab a coffee and settle in for my ULTIMATE TRADER JOE’S CHRISTMAS POST! You will want to head there straight away when we’re done.
As a reminder, we have a g-free house, so I am very limited to what I can put in my cart, but I’m including both “regular” and “g-free” here for a complete guide.
Okay, make a list, check it twice and go grocery shopping. Here are my favorite finds just in time for the holidays…
Just a bite of this after dinner is the perfect dessert! If you like the Williams-Sonoma version, you will love this too (and the price!). It’s also in a really cute tin so it makes an excellent holiday gift.
Yes, yes! You need these to stir your…
…hot cocoa! The directions say to add with water, but we’ve been adding it with warm milk. Speaking of which…
…grab you some peppermint hot chocolate and peppermint mini marshmallows too!
Nothing goes better with cocoa than…
…these chocolate covered minty marshmallows! Again, one little bite is decadent enough to be the perfect after dinner treat!
Sheaffer told me to…and I did!! She suggested putting it on a cracker with some cheese. Let me say, a cracker with cheese, some of this amazing goodness and a bit of chopped green onion will make you SO HAPPY!!! It really could do a billion things for you this holiday season!
STOCK. UP. This is a seasonal mix and my VERY FAVORITE Trader Joe’s sells! It’s the perfect little afternoon treat and/or bar mix for happy hour. You’ll love it! But don’t forget…
…they have SPICY too!! It’s not super, super spicy, it’s just really nice and flavorful.
Perfect on your Christmas charcuterie board or with dip!
Well, they swapped out the leaf chips for festive stockings and trees. If you buy these chips, make sure you make this…
…my Sausage Migas Breakfast Casserole 🙂 . Yours will be fun because it will be all Christmas-y!
This right here, in my opinion,…
…is their BEST holiday item. Jingle Jangle. So, this is not gluten-free and therefore, for years, I didn’t buy it. But I promise you when I say, IT’S THE MOST SUGGESTED TRADER JOE’S ITEM FROM YOU TO ME EVER. Seriously, I’ll post on here or Instagram in like July and say “what should I buy from Trader Joe’s” and a dozen of you will comment back and say “well, it’s not in season, but when it is, make sure you buy Jingle Jangle”. It’s like they took every cookie, popcorn, cracker, candy they make all year long, poured chocolate over it and stuck it in the tin. It is amazing. This week, I bought EIGHT TINS! I bought some for us and some to gift. It’s delicious and festive and oh so amazing.
It has their Unexpected Cheddar in it. YUM!!!!
You should buy both the Black Pepper Toscano Cheese and…
…the Toscano dusted with cinnamon. YUM! We also bought this to go on our board…
…the White Truffle Popcorn! We’ve already enjoyed the entire bag!
These Candy Cane Chocolate Covered Almonds! They’re so delish!! They would be super cute as a little gift or easy just to put out and make any evening a little more festive. These were not out yet when I stopped by on Tuesday, but I was told they *should* be out next week.
Just do it. Trust me. Do. It.
So festive, right?! AND GLUTEN-FREE!! It’s an individual portion size too, so if you’re looking for just one g-free dessert/breakfast to have on hand for someone, here you go! Speaking of which…
Whether you buy the g-free version or the “normal” version, buy them. Just buy them.
Kensington says these tasted like “eating the North Pole”. We all loved these so much, but our g-free girl especially loved them!! She even gave them as gifts to a few friends!
Okay, a few holiday finds I saw but didn’t buy…
…tons of holiday inspired beverages, both with and without alcohol.
Yummy cookie mixes! They even have jars to gift of pre-poured ingredients in adorable mason jars!
YUM!!
English toffee…my absolute favorite candy!!
How cute are these tins of Danish butter cookies?!
Dark chocolate covered Peppermint Joe Joes?! Yes, please!
These little cookie mug hangers are ADORABLE!!! I so wish they had been g-free! My kids would have loved these!
Speaking of which, their gingerbread houses are so cute too!!!
They have cookie kits for decorating…
…and mini dark chocolate stars too.
My happy place 🙂 .
Look at these cute mini gingerbread people!
And seasonal baked goods galore!
Needless to say, friends, get yourselves to Trader Joe’s. STAT!!
Now, if this is your first time to shop…
…make sure you first check out my FIRST TIMERS GUIDE TO TRADER JOE’S which includes a printable shopping list!
That wraps up Trader Joe’s Thursday! What did I miss? If I missed something for our holiday shopping guide, please comment and share!
I’ll see you tomorrow from Nantucket! xx
Erika Slaughter says
So much yummy finds! I should get myself to Trader Joe’s! Hope you guys have a great weekend!!
Elspeth says
I wish I had a Trader Joe’s by me! Everything looks so good!
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Laura says
I will definitely have to make a trip to Trader Joe’s asap! Thanks for all the suggestions. Is the picture of the Harvest Salad Kit an older one since the expiration date is from 2020? Hope you have a wonderful time this weekend!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh yes! This is my round up of seasonal faves. I add to it over and over again as I find new things.
Kristin says
I’m just here to say our Trader Joe’s hasn’t gotten the Snack Bar Mix in yet and I’m not happy about it.
Mix and Match Mama says
It hasn’t? Ours has! I bought three tins…and already feel like that wasn’t enough. It’s SO good!!
Eliza says
This has nothing to do w TJ but thank you for mentioning the Christmas Stroll! I’ve been reading about it in a few Christmas chic-lit books wondering if it was a real thing.
Mix and Match Mama says
It is! It’s the first Saturday of December on Nantucket. This is the 49th year!
Kristen says
Oooh can’t wait to see all your Stroll pics!
Just bought the Gingerbread house this week from Trader Joe’s and it was an epic fail, not the best one out there. The icing really didn’t work and was a horrible consistency , boo!!!!
Mary says
Nothing better than a shopping trip to Trader Joe’s during the holidays!! Love these!! Their little set of balsam hand soap and lotion is another favorite of ours. 🎄
Thanks Shay!!
Kari Anne Maddox says
I just got the Carmel tasting stick. It’s $5.99 and has 12 mystery carmels and they suggest you cut and share at a party and have people guess the flavors. The flavors are on the bottom! My fave was fig and honey and the spicy pepper one 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Well that is so much fun!!
Kay says
They have the BEST coffee cake mix! It’s one of our family favorites. I can’t remember if it’s g-free, but it comes in a very cute pink and white striped box and eliminates the need to make homemade in my opinion!
Martha Patricof says
I am here in Nantucket with my sisters and friends and hope I’ll get the chance to wave to you. Happy Stroll!
Mix and Match Mama says
Please, please, please say hi if you see me!!!
Jennifer says
The almond Kringle is heavenly. Since they freeze perfectly I always have multiples in the freezer
Dustie Day says
Oh my gosh, agree -we are obsessed. I wish I wouldn’t have ever tried it because now I cannot stop!
Sarah says
The gingerbread sandwich cookies are amazing! I know they are not g-free but you must try them. We served them at a party last year and everyone raved about them.
Alexa says
Try the frozen mashed sweet potatoes! The only ingredient is sweet potatoes, and they have been perfect for so many recipes.
Mix and Match Mama says
I am going to grab those next week! Thank YOU!!
Reese says
The Mini Gingerbread People are MY ALL TIME TRADER JOE’S FIND!! They are SO good.
Ramona Puckett says
Thank you so much! I’m heading for Trader Joe’s right now!! Have a great weekend ❤️
Kelly Kirkland says
I hope you’ll blog about Stroll!!!!!! Have a great weekend!
Alison says
Shay, I could not agree more with your list!! I went to TJs last weekend and only got one tin of Jingle Jangle! What am I doing to myself? Our whole family has pretty much eaten the whole thing… I need to go back and buy like 10 more. Haha! Hope you’re having a festive day!
Amy St. Hilaire says
Would you consider doing a post on balancing two homes? I’d love to hear more about how you keep your fridge stocked, if you have someone help with errands before your trips to Nantucket, what you keep the heat at when you aren’t there, if someone comes to clean periodically, etc. All those fun details!
Mix and Match Mama says
Of course! I think that’s a great idea! I’m going to add it to my list now!
Leah says
I don’t care at all about pumpkin spice, but give me all the peppermint things!! Those dark chocolate covered peppermint Joe-Joe’s are amazing. I buy several boxes and eat one cookie every afternoon as a little treat. Our son is allergic to regular Oreos, so we stock up on the regular peppermint Joe-Joe’s for him! He loves all the seasonal flavors!
Karen in Virginia says
They have the most delicious onion dip! We get it every single time! It’s in the cold section. Goes great with their corn chips!
Katie Swan says
Trader Joes Christmas stuff is my favorite!
Kelly Stauff says
What type of cheese do you use for the crackers and cranberry orange relish?
Mix and Match Mama says
I love a sharp white cheddar or parmesan!
Sheaffer says
The cranberry relish! YES!!!!
Robin says
I love the Harvest Apple Salad kit. Unfortunately, I live over an hour away from the nearest store. I have been desperately searching online for a recipe to recreate the vinaigrette.
Jodi says
Sometime can you show us the inside of the Jingle Jangle tin?
Mix and Match Mama says
Of course!!! When I get back to McKinney, I will put it on Stories! I can totally do that!!
Haley Powell says
Have you tried their Blue cheese roasted pecan dip? It’s so good!!