6 Trader Joe’s Items Parents Need To Buy Ahead of Christmas
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Josephine Nesbit
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Jenna Klaverweiden
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Trader Joe’s may not be the first store that comes to mind when you think about Christmas shopping. The American chain sells a variety of unique grocery items, but you can also find seasonal treats, stocking stuffers and other fun gifts — even for kids — without breaking your budget.
Here are six Trader Joe’s items parents need to buy ahead of Christmas.
Hot Chocolate Stirring Spoon
- Price: $0.99
For a limited time, Trader Joe’s is selling hot chocolate stirring spoons for only $0.99.
All you need is a mug of hot milk or a nondairy beverage to dunk and stir your spoon. The classic, semisweet chocolate on the spoon will melt and blend into the drink. It also includes mini vegan marshmallows, and the spoon underneath the sweetness is made entirely of wood.
Shimmering Candy Cane Body Butter
- Price: $5.99
According to Trader Joe’s, the shimmering candy cane body butter smells and looks good enough to eat. This is another limited-edition item and includes moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter and aloe.
This is the perfect gift idea for tweens or teens and will be available only while supplies last.
Chocolatey Caramel Pretzel Drumstick Decorating Kit
- Price: $4.99
Gingerbread house kits are a staple during Christmas. Try something a little different this year with the chocolatey caramel pretzel drumstick decorating kit from Trader Joe’s — available for only a limited time.
The kit includes everything you need to make 18 decorative pretzel drumsticks, including salted pretzel sticks, caramel candy, chocolate chips and sprinkles. This can be a fun activity to do with the kids before or even after the holidays.
Grump Tree
- Price: $9.99
Trader Joe’s grump tree, which looks like it came straight out of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” makes a great holiday centerpiece or a quirky Christmas decoration for your kid’s bedroom.
The tree’s base is wrapped in a red burlap bag, and a red ribbon wraps all the way around to the top. At the end of the tree is a single hanging ornament.
Teeny Tiny Pecan Pies
- Price: $4.99
If your kids like pecan sweets, then they’ll love these teeny tiny pecan pie desserts.
There are four pies per box, and each pie measures 3 inches in diameter. The pies include a sweet brown sugar and pecan filing in a flaky, buttery crust. Each pie is topped with a Junior Mammoth pecan half and baked until golden brown. You can eat these straight out of the box or heat them up in the oven, microwave or air fryer.
Lip Butter Balm Duo
- Price: $6.99
Tweens and teens will enjoy this lip butter balm duo from Trader Joe’s, which includes two lip balms — one in vanilla mint and one in brown sugar. Both are formulated with sodium hyaluronate for added moisture, rich coconut oil, shea butter and murumuru seed butter.
The duo is available for only a limited time, so make sure to stock up while supplies last.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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