Trust me, I have tried.
But I can’t hop on board the Trader Joe’s hype train.
I’m sure some of you already vehemently disagree, but hear me out.
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I give a shot to avoid it when I can for a few reasons that I think are valid.
Read on for why I am not aboard the Trader Joe’s hype train.
I am not perfect, but at TJ’s it can get a little out of hand.
However, some of these improvements are still being implemented and I’m not totally convinced.
For now, I will be bringing myself and my reusable bags and containers somewhere else.
Trader Joe’s Processed Snacks Are Still Processed Snacks
I don’t care how cute they are.
Buying whole food snacks can actually be cheaper.
you might usually find apples at a grocery store for less than $3 per pound.
Add a jar of peanut butter for around $3.
Am I the only person who is looking to do something else with zucchini than turn it into noodles?
It isn’t magic, it’s in the label.
Ever seen fair trade bananas at Trader Joe’s?
And, at our local store in particular, the parking lot gives me major anxiety.
(Yes,grocery shopping anxietyis real).
Trust me, I already have plenty of plants.
Also are there people who actually like when they ring the bells at the register?
May I ask whose idea that was?
If you might handle the Trader Joe’s chaos, more power to you.
You are stronger than me.
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