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beachgirl
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sara
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Trader joe's Virgin!!
So the curiosity is getting the better of me and I think I am ready for my FIRST trip to Trader Joes!!
The nearest one to me is the one in Lake Grove - has anyone ever been there?
My main shopping list items will be healthy snacks for my kids for school...dinner solutions - one vegetarian, one meat eater (and loves asian food), two kids - one who doesn't eat meat and one who eats a little.
Is it worth it?
TIA
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Posted 9/1/16 11:06 PM  |
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queensgal
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
We love trader joes. Go for it.
What's the hesitation?
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| Posted 9/2/16 6:53 AM |
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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
Member since 7/10 9264 total posts
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
POP THAT CHERRY!
Yes, it's completely worth it. They will have a lot for the specifics you listed.
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| Posted 9/2/16 6:57 AM |
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Chinarican
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Trader joe's Virgin!!
I think the best part about trader joes for your will be the portion sizes. If you needed to make four different meals it will be so easy.
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| Posted 9/2/16 7:11 AM |
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Lauren82
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
I love Trader Joe's...they have good frozen veggies that I can't get easily other places, like frozen artichoke hearts. They also have frozen cauliflower rice that we eat on nights when we are rushed. I like their snacks and prepared sauces. My kids eat a lot of dried fruit and nuts and I buy it from there. We also like the fruit leathers for special treats.
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| Posted 9/2/16 7:52 AM |
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MissJones
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Trader joe's Virgin!!
Get the before and chicken wontons. I put them on a plate with a very wet paper total and microwave for 1:20 then toys in non stick on med high heat. Serve with the vegetable fried rice and scallion pancakes and dinner is served.
Great chips!!!! Love their cookies, cheesecake is amazing,
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| Posted 9/2/16 8:04 AM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Trader joe's Virgin!!
My favorites are:
Unexpected cheddar cheese
Frozen Mac and cheese
Frozen pork buns
Apple straws (chip aisle)
Mini ice cream cones
Frozen mini pizzas
Cauliflower rice
Frozen soup dumplings
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| Posted 9/2/16 8:16 AM |
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Leb
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Member since 12/09 4166 total posts
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Trader joe's Virgin!!
I buy all condiments. Most are organic and don't have corn syrup and nasty things in them. Also the applesauce cups and squeeze pouches. All orangic and nothing added to it. Coconut oil, olive oil, olive oil spray, mustard. Anything canned like beans especially. Artichoke hearts (canned or frozen) heart of palm for salads! I can just keep going.
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| Posted 9/2/16 8:36 AM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
Love Trader Joe's! Our kids love the mac n cheese balls there. It is my go to when I host play dates.
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| Posted 9/2/16 9:48 AM |
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MC09
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Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
Definitely go! They have a great selection of frozen foods, frozen veg like artichoke hearts, and fruits for smoothies, brown rice, gyoza, ready-made meals, etc. They have a good selection of condiments, nut butters, bread, etc. Grass fed ground beef, yogurts, different cheeses. Their olive oil popcorn is delicious and a good snack. You have nothing to lose by going.
They also have a great return policy if you don't like something after you've opened it.
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| Posted 9/2/16 12:23 PM |
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MrsQ0520
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/11 589 total posts
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L
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
Don't feel bad - I have never been there either! haha I have always heard good things though!
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| Posted 9/2/16 12:49 PM |
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Sweet
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Trader joe's Virgin!!
I like it but buy very little there. Almond milk, hummus sometimes. nut mix, cereal, love plantain chips. Chocolate chips. Chicken sometimes. I just bought veggie burgers to try and a veterinarian balls ?? Indian style thing.
Too $$ for me to do all my shopping
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| Posted 9/2/16 10:03 PM |
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Jacksmommy
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
I'm not really in love but I know I'm an anomaly. There are a few things I buy there and enjoy, but I think the things are so small. In addition, while the food may be organic, it doesn't mean it's healthy. That being said, I like their rices cauliflower, egg rolls, frozen chicken fried rice and a few other things.
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| Posted 9/3/16 10:31 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
Posted by Jacksmommy
I'm not really in love but I know I'm an anomaly. There are a few things I buy there and enjoy, but I think the things are so small. In addition, while the food may be organic, it doesn't mean it's healthy. That being said, I like their rices cauliflower, egg rolls, frozen chicken fried rice and a few other things.
I agree. It's ok but I go like once a year, walk around and end up buying stuff I don't really need just for the sake of getting something because I am there.
It's a ton of frozen, prepackaged, processed food IMO. Tons of frozen stuff.
And the Lake Grove one is so small you can barely walk in there.
I do enjoy the cookie butter though.
Message edited 9/3/2016 11:00:13 AM.
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| Posted 9/3/16 10:58 AM |
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backfor3
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
I go there weekly.
I buy
-their shampoo and conditioner
- most of their organic dairy products, milk, yogurt,squeeze yogurts, eggs, sour cream, half and half, cheese sticks alon with non organic parmesan, gorgenzola, mozzarella balls
-their spinach tortellini and ravioli are good too
-applegate ham and hot dogs
- organic salad, organic carrots, organic beets
- frozen organic veggeis, broccoli, corn, peas
- snacks for the kids, peanut butter crackers, their pirates booty, chips,
- their salsas are good
- their organic ground beef and organic chicken
- organic chicken and veggie stock
- organic beans
- their lemon pepper parpadelle pasta is very good
- only processed foods i get there are their ravioli in red sauce for a quick dinner for the kids when im pressed for time and their frozen pizzas.
- i also get their brand of rice krispies, organic corn flakes, organic grollia munch for the kids too.
- their k cups
- their organic applesauce in the jar and cups for school
i really dont get much fruit as I find it goes bad soo quickly,,,,but i do most of the my other shopping here.
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| Posted 9/3/16 2:16 PM |
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M514
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Re: Trader joe's Virgin!!
Posted by Jacksmommy
I'm not really in love but I know I'm an anomaly. There are a few things I buy there and enjoy, but I think the things are so small. In addition, while the food may be organic, it doesn't mean it's healthy. That being said, I like their rices cauliflower, egg rolls, frozen chicken fried rice and a few other things.
I agree. I don't think their fresh produce is that good, everything spoils very fast. If I go, I just pick up a few snacks but I won't do a full shopping trip there. And there always seems to be a lot of recalls on their items.
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| Posted 9/3/16 3:07 PM |
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Trader joe's Virgin!!
I don't do a full shopping there but I do think $1.99 for their frozen green beans (the skinny kind) is a great deal and stock up every time I go! Love having that in the freezer as a quick side to make with garlic and oil. Also like their coconut oil and olive oil. Love their cereal bars for the kids and their kid yogurts. Mini pizzas I buy often to have as a back up for kids as well. Their frozen mini pancakes too!
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