I think I pretty much love the entire store but I will show you what I REALLY love from TJ’s. There are a million pictures because pictures are way more fun than me just telling you about the items.
Both of these dressings are incredible. Don’t ask me which one is better because I cannot decide (believe me, I tried for like 20 minutes last night).
The Garlic and Herb pizza dough IS SO EASY and it tastes amazing. It takes the pizza to the next level with all of those delicious herbs mixed in with the dough.
I don’t know what it is about this prepared salad but I love it so much. (Ignore the serves 2… it is really a serves 1) I think it is the dressing and the toasted almonds. I am always trying to think of an excuse to get it.
Our absolute favorite guac. It has the perfect amount of spice and kick. I also love that it is chunky!
Not sure if this made the list just because I LOVE all Tabbouili or not but this one is real good.
The frozen sections. I need to try more things from this area but these 3 are my favorites so far. The edamame (although it is cheaper at Costco), the Orange Chicken (I think that is their most popular item) and the brown rice that only takes 3 minutes to make and is so fluffy and heavenly.
I haven’t personally bought these before (I don’t know why?) but we had them at my in-laws and they are INCREDIBLE.
I had this at the ‘healthy’ girls night last week and was surprised at how good it is. It is a new Jacobs’ family regular. 
Hard to ever eat plain tomato soup after eating this:
Both of these taste AMAZING on that herb pizza dough.
I might be biased because I love ALL brands of FMW but the maple and brown sugar ones are definitely worth buying.
This is the marinade that we use 99.989% of the time.
A.D.D.I.C.T.I.N.G.
DRUM ROLL for my absolute favorite thing that I have ever bought at TJ’s. I am outraged that they don’t sell it year round. This is my last one and I am waiting to make it for my birthday breakfast.
I might have to go get Brooke a bag of her own Sea Salt Butterscotch Caramels judging by the way she was eyeing them.
Giveaway includes:
-Chocolate Peppermint Loaf Mix, Powerberries, Pretzel Sticks, Sea Salt Butterscotch Caramels, Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate filled with Caramel Bar and Chocolate Covered Pretzels.
To enter Giveaway:
Leave a comment telling me anything your heart desires. It could be anything from your favorite food to just telling me hello! Winner will be announced on Monday!
1,578 comments
Anna
Reading your blog makes me smile even when I’m having a bad day, I mean how can Brooke’s faces not make someone laugh?! I am also a fan of TJ’S and running and I live all the way up north in new hampshire and im jealous of how warm your outdoor runs are! I think its 5 degrees here now just saying…….
Allison
Hello from Spain! Can’t wait to pick up a few of these recommended foods before we leave Las Vegas and drive back to provo. It’s not nearly as crowded as the one in Utah. Yummy! Great giveaway! Say hi to Brilly!
Melissa
Brooke is beautiful and a new TJ’s opened up not too far from my house so now I dont have to take a 40 min drive to get to the closest one!!
Emily
Hey Janae! Love your blog! Have you tried the TJs chocolate drizzled kettlecorn yet? That is SERIOUSLY addicting!
Faith
I love TJs! There is supposed to be one opening near me soon!! I cannot wait!
Also, I love your blog!
Katie E
I don’t live anywhere near a TJs!! You’ve made me drool on my keyboard this morning. :)
Erin
Have you tried the Cookie Butter from TJ’s??!!! If so and it’s not on the list, I will cry. I know you love peanut butter…. this is COOKIE BUTTER!!! Made from ground up windmill cookies! How can you go wrong?? My favorite snack right now is the honey wheat pretzel sticks dipped in Cookie Butter. I just saw last week that there is now a crunchy version I haven’t tried yet.
Princess Loredee Gabot
Those pretzels are what I want!! :D
Heather W
Hello :) I have been following your blog for a while (pre-Brooke) and have finally decided to take the plunge and comment! You are such an inspiration to this wanna be under 3:10 marathoner and future mommy! I think you’d be impressed with my treadmill setup… TV-Treadmill-portable AC-portable fan blowing on the side, haha. I’m a FL girl and am jealous of your TJ goodies! The closest one to me is 2 hours away :( no bueno! I think those yummy treats will give me the surge to run super fast!
Lindsay H
I would kill to have a TJ’s in my town! Arghh! In the mean time i’ll just lust after all your purchases :-)
kayleigh
I’d love to win!
Tracy S
mmmmm pick me!
Cate
I LOVE my TJ’s! Their Shaved Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Blend cheese is SOOO good!!
Rachel
Oh please pick me!! I always hear people talking about how great Trader Joe’s is and by living way up in Northern Michigan the closest one is 238 miles away :(
Nikki B
TJs is the best. Good law school choice, Billy. :)
Allie
OMG s’mores ice cream sandwiches?! NEED THOSE NOW!
megan w
Hope you’re having a great day with the bambino! Being a mommy is the best!
Shawna
I just found your blog today and I already am falling in love with it! Your commitment to running is so inspiring, and as a fellow TJ obsessor (I had a similar response to you when I moved to NYC 2 years ago — FINALLY have TJ near me!!), I look forward to following you regularly. And PS – your Brooke is too adorable for words. <3
Felecia
Love the snack size hummus and pita chip packs. Soo good–and just the right portion size to satisfy !!
Shannon
Great giveaway:) love reading your blog, you have such a cute family!
Alicia
Stumbled upon your blog when people responded to Runner’s World facebook post asking them about their favorite running blogs. I enjoy reading about you and your family! I’m expecting my first so I love to hear about running moms!
Janelle
Brooke is so cute! And this is a great giveaway. I love TJ!
rachel
I’m going to visit Trader Joe’s next week! :)
Alexandra
If I were to be trapped anywhere, I would want it to be a Trader Joe’s!
Mireya
My favorite food (this week) is popcorn!
Nicole N
I loveeee me some TJ’s and I love your blog :)
Betsy
I’m so jealous you have a TJ’s close to you. The closest one to me is
an hour away (oh, first world problems!). I love that place.
BrunetteRunr
Unfortunately, I don’t have a tj’s near me. I am always so jealous of all the yummy things people post after each and every trip!! :)
Courtney F.
I love Trader Joe’s! Being pregnant, my heart’s desire right now is any and ALL food!
Ally
I have never had anything from TJ’s but have always wanted to try something! I’m always intrigued by them whenever you mention the goodies from there!
Meghan
I am obsessed with trader joes! Glad you live by one now so you can share the obsession
Emily D.
Thanks Billy!! Luckily, I live right next door to TJ’s so I can wander over in my pj’s at least twice a day ;) My favorite thing from there right now is butternut squash risotto!
Kaleigh
I would die to be near a TJ’s!!! I’m in Montana and the closest is Seattle! :-( please oh please pick me!!
Jess Clark
Yummmm!!!! I just took a screen shot of everything you recommended so the next time I go I can buy it all!!!!
Karen C.
I like Trader Joe’s Tofurky slices. And I went out and got the powerberries after seeing them here…and now I’m addicted to them!! Thank you!
Kathryn
I love how I looked at every single picture and thought I was staring at my own pantry. Excellent choices! Can’t get enough kettle corn and inner peas!
Aleksa
I love the powerberries! They’re so good!
Jill P.
Omg, I love TJ’s too and am so fortunate to be able to walk to ours. I love going into the store, everyone is so cheerful and helpful. It is an amazing company, and so affordable. And they always have stickers for my toddler which she loves :) healthy, fun, yummy, and affordable food <3
Beth
Love your blog, attitude and love of all things TJs and Costco, Janae. Oh, and cutest baby ever!
TJs Powerberries are my favorite.
Angie W
Holy Crap that’s a lot of comments!! Everyone wants some treats LOL.
Meagan
Thanks for the giveaway idea, Billy!!!
Right now my heart desire (more than anything) for a TJ’s to be built somewhere near us! The closest one to us is two hours away :-( But there’s one where my Dad lives so when we go to visit him, I always stock up on some stuff.
Stephanie
Oh my goodness, if I lived near a TJ’s I’d surely be broke
Madge
I love TJ’s! I haven’t tried those items but they look so yummy.
Kalynn
I’ve never been to Trader Joe’s! I’ve gotta find one soon because all of the things you listed look awesome!
Michelle
We don’t have trader joes here I’m from.! Makes me feel like I’m missing out on so Much deliciousness lol
jen
Love TJs!
Jenny
I love Trader Joe’s but I never know what to buy when I am there! This would be perfect for me to “experiment” with! :)
Brittany
I LOVE TJ’s but the nearest one to me is 100 miles away :(
Whitney
Hello! I love TJ’s too! And thanks to Billy for this great giveaway! My favorite thing from TJ’s is all of their different kinds of hummus!
Happy Friday :)
Stacey
Love TJ’s! I live 130 miles away from one..:(
Amanda
I’m actually headed to TJ’s right now. I absolutely love the Jumbo Raisin Mix.
Cate
What? We don’t get Brooke if we win the giveaway??? I think their dark chocolate covered caramels are my favorite item. It’s the first thing I had from TJ’s (out in San Diego!), so they hold a special place in my heart.
Sarah Hirsch
i love trader joes – they have a lot of great food!
Lauren Acre
I have always heard amazing things about TJs but we don’t have any nearby. I would loveee to win this and give their products a try! Although, I may have to move closer to one if I like them too much :)
Jackie
TJ’s is the best!
Kate
I wish I had a Trader Joe’s…the closest one is 250 miles away.
Dominique
I can’t help it but Brooke reminds me so but so much your MIL! sometimes she looks like Curly but most of the time especially last 2 months all i can see when look at hers sweet little face is your amazing MIL looking at me from screen. am I the only one who notice it? something with Brookes eyes and smile..
Em
Trader Joe’s is THE BEST! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
Kassidy
I love your blog, you’re always so upbeat and positive. Good luck on your trail half marathon tomorrow!
Cassandra
I love the dried fruit strips from TJ!!
Kelly
I love TJ’s trek mixes – sweet and nutty with the peanut brittle and monkey business are soooo good!
Lauren
My heart desires both the Powerberries and Sea Salt Butterscotch!
Abby
Hi Janae!
I’m friends with Lindsay Cotter, and I’ve been stalking your adorable blog for awhile
Now. I must say Brooke is THE cutest child!! My hubby and I used to live in Napa, And I MISS TJ’s TERRIBLY!! It seems Austin will be the last city in Texas to get one :( womp. That pizza dough was made at our house seriously like, weekly ;) xoxo!
Olivia Vickers
I want to try that chocolate peppermint loaf soooo bad!
Erica
This is such an awesome giveaway!! I would love try TJ products. I don’t have one close to me and this would be such an awesome prize.
Annie@afterwork5k
I would love to win TJ’s giveaway!
Anne
This makes me want to go to Trader Joe’s right now! My husband is such a fan of chocolate covered pretzels and now I’m seriously craving some peanut butter cups, too.
Tiffany
I don’t live near a TJ’s so all of these items would be amazing to try.. I want to explore Trader Joes so bad! Hopefully soon ;)
Emily Gossett
If I won, im pretty sure i would FLIP OUT!!! I LOOOVEEE all of those things and lets be honest…poor college student over here could use some free food! HOLLA! SO SO SO SO SO excited to hear about your trail race tomorrow! Sending good vibes and encouragement your way! Youre gonna kill it!
Natalie
Those powerberries from TJs are where it’s at! They always tend to end up in my basket even if those weren’t my intentions!…
Krit
I don’t have kids but your Brooke makes me want to have a baby!!! Shhhh don’t tell anyone :)
Erica
HELLO! and I love peanut butter!
:)
Megan
Hmm narrowing it down to one favorite food is tough! Those smore’s ice cream sandwiches made me think of Dreyers limited edition Smore’s ice cream so I will go with that :)
Denae
It all looks so good! Colorado is getting one soon!
Thanks
Amy
Trader Joe’s is a great store! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Tonia
OH MY GOODNESS I LOVE TRADER JOE’S. I can’t wait to try out some of your favorite items :) I would say my absolute favorite item is their sunflower seed butter, try it out! Oh and of course their amazing selection of chocolate covered items….
Alison B
We do not have a TJ’s down here in SoFla so when we visit my brother in college, that is our first stop!! I am in love and wish I could go every day.
Lindsay
I love TJs and would love this give away! I’m also a resident physician working 60 hrs a week w a 3.5 month old so awesome food at my doorstep would be the BEST thing ever!! :)
Missy
Right now my heart is desiring pizza lol I haven’t had any in forever!
shellene hawkins
Would love to win all those yummy treats:)!!!! Goodluck tomorrow
Robyn
Hi Janae!!! I love your blog…and TJ’s :)
Jennifer
I am at work (working extrememly hard obviously) and I would do jus tabout anything for a diet coke and some TJs chocolate covered pretzels!
Liz
I just bought the tomato and red pepper soup the other day and I’m OBSESSED!!! So good !
Throuthehaze
I’ve never shopped there before. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jade O.
I just got sick with the flu, and then got pneumonia right after that…. I just want to be able to run again!!
Karla
ah! I love TJ’s! I brought my husband for the first time last Sunday and the place was INSANE. I keep telling him he will learn to love it :-)
Caitlin
I love TJ’s… and your blog!
Aly
One of the saddest things about moving last summer was learning that the closest Trader Joe’s is an hour and a half away. :( That doesn’t stop me though! So many yums.
elizabeth
I just moved to Seattle, so I’m also a new TJ’s shopper! it’s the best :)
Jodie
My heart desires a Trader Joe’s close to where I live :-( I live in Iowa and the closest one is in Des Moines which is 2 hrs away!! I just sent my best friend a list from your blog for her to bring me when she comes to visit. Thanks for the inspiration & great food ideas!
niki
Trader joes is thee bomb
waheeda
I love all your favorite items!You have good taste. I wish I had a TJs near me!
Lauren
You must try the garlic marinated mushrooms at Trader Joe’s! I PROMISE I LOVE SWEETS, but these mushrooms in a jar are the BEST FOOD at TJs!
Also, I am a teacher.. and I recall when I started reading your blog you were as well, so you’ll probably relate, but my heart desires for the grading to be over… it never ends! (I teach English.)
Linda
I am so excited! I get to go to Trader Joes for the first time tomorrow!!! My heart’s desire is to be all that God made me to be.
Elle
I’m like you! When I moved to Las Vegas one of the best things is that TJ is only 10 minutes away! I spend so much time there just wandering around :) My heart desires TJ now!
Kate
Avocados are my FAVORITE food, AND I have never tried anything from Trader Joe’s, but I would LOVE to!!
sarah r.
LOVE trader joe’s. that’s whats my heart desires right now. specifically cocoa almond butter. mmmmm.
Angie
ME WANT!
Lauren
I love TJ’s guac too!! So yummy!
Kay
I love this post!! TJ is awesome, I always find something new to try every time I go. I would love to try that chunky spicy guacamole!
Rebecca Mcmann
I live over an hr away from a TJ’s so I rarely get there and would love to win this giveaway! BTW thanks for doing it!
Emily
TJ’s Pumpkin bread is my favorite!! Even better if you add some chocolate chips to the mix :)
Blair
Those items look great. So sad I don’t have a TJ’s near me.
McKayla P.
If I had a Trader Joes near me, I’m pretty sure all my money would be spent there! Those items look Ahhh-mazing!!
Good luck on your trail race tomorrow! Rooting for ya! :)
Gina
I’ve only been to Trader Joe’s once in my entire life! But I’m excited that the 1st CO store will be opening soon!
Hannah MacLean
Yumm!!
Ali
We just recently got hooked on TJ’s! I look at the powerberries every time we are there, but have never bought any yet…
Janelle
It is way too hard to pick a favorite TJ’s item, but dark chocolate almonds are a favorite. They carry so much goodness that I always go home with something new every time I leave!
Run Jilly Bean
Me and the kiddo could eat our weight in pretzel sticks, and last weekend, we hooked a friend’s four year old with them. He wouldn’t let the container go, so I left it with him.
CaligirlSM
Long time reader, first time poster! I don’t shop at Trader Joe’s too often, but all of your favorite things make we want to start going there regularly. Just want to say that I love your blog and Brooke is adorable!
Mackenzie
I love the picture of Brooke with all the goodies!
Brooke
I think you did a fabulous job naming your daughter just saying… :)
Katya
YOU AND BILLY ARE THE SWEETEST! I love HRG and TJ’s, that is what my heart desires to comment about. :)
lucy
Hopefully this is open to NZ readers! Those caramels sound yum – i’ve seen other bloggers talking about them
Andrea
I have heard fabulous things from everyone wo has ever stepped foot in a Trader Joe’s! Wish there was one close to me.
Karen
I absolutely love Trader Joe’s! They have the most awesome selection and I find that I get more for my money. I could spend hours shopping at Trader Joe’s except that it’s always crowded when I go there.
Daphne
What a great idea for a give away! I also love Trader Joe’s. I am very lucky to have a store nearby to load up on all their goodies. Have you tried their spinach and artichoke dip? Delish!
Libby
All of the food sounds so YUMMY!!!!! Love your BLOG and the pictures of your daughter.
Losing Lindy
Ack…no mention of their fresh brushetta? It is hands down the best! I also love their Dark Roast coffee, so much cheaper than Starbucks and pretty good.
And thanks to Billy!
Lynsey
The closest TJ’s is 2 hours away. Sad face. When we do make the trip, we stock up.
Nikki @ run+breathe+be
I was just at TJ’s yesterday and I am sorely disappointed that I did not see the champagne pear vinaigrette, it would have gone nicely with our pizza and salad dinner!!!
My heart is very much desiring those sea salted butterscotch caramels….another item I missed yesterday. Was I shopping with my eyes closed??!!
Karen
27 weeks pregnant now – and I think I NEED all that delicious-looking food! We don’t have a TJ’s near where I live. Maybe it’s a good think I don’t know how much I’m missing out? :-)
Katie
My favorite food is anything from TJ’s. Especially their kettle corn….yum!
Brenna
I’ve always wanted to go to a trader joes!!! When my fiance and I will be in Chicago this summer for our honeymoon I think we’ll be close to one :) A little package to get us excited to visit would be good ;)
Jamie
I love the dark chocolate and sea salt covered almonds!
Stephanie @ Steph's Miles
I wish there was a Trader Joe’s near me but there will be one day! I would love a pasta salad from there right now!
Brynne
Love Trader Joe’s!! Thanks for the giveaway!
audrey
Ah! Tjs is the greatest place on earth!!!!!!!
alisen
I literally just bookmarked this post on my phone so I can pull it up the next time I am at TJ. Also, I’m ashamed cookie butter didn’t make the list :(
dina
the closest tj’s is 4 hours away :(
Courtney Tucker
We just got a TJs in November and I LOVE that Champagne Pear Vinaigrette. Gotta go back for some of the others!
Awesome giveaway!
monman
:) hello.
Katy
I had never been to Trader Joe’s before but I read all about it on your blog so when we moved to Minnesota and I saw that they had a Trader Joe’s I HAD to go! My first TJ’s purchase was dried mangoes…really good. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Mary H.
My mouth is watering! TJ’s frozen food aisle is the BOMB.
Crystal
yummy! LOVE TJs!
Laura
I love TJ’s!!!!
Ashley
I am moving into a new apartment next Friday, and I will be even closer to a Trader Joe’s! I’m pretty excited about this.
Kimberly
I wish there was a Trader Joe’s by me!!!
Brittany
I am so amazed at your “easy” runs! I’ve recently gone from a 10:30 mile to an 8:30 mile. Maybe one day 9 miles at 8 mph will be easy :)
ps – TJs is delish. Don’t buy the cookie butter, you’ll be hooked for life!
Kim
TJs is awesome. I love their edamame hummus and the power berries!
Tyly
I don’t have access to a TJ, so I’d love to try this stuff out! Thank you and Billy for the giveaway!
Eliza
I grew up near a Trader Joes and now live in a state that doesn’t have one, it is extremely sad and makes me want to move to a different state soon!
Amy
I love Trader Joes! I love their honey wheat pretzels. They taste so good wrapped in string cheese!
Laura
OMG that all looks amazing. I live in po dunk town and no where near a Trader Joes. Awesome job on your Trail race, you are amazing :-)
Kristen
YUMMMMMMY!!! Janae- I love that we both LOVE food!! My body just holds onto it a little more thank yours!! lol
Grace
I love trader joe’s dark chocolate mini peanut butter cups.
Amber Wilson
My heart desires anything chocolate or caramel-ish. They all sound so good! :)
Kate
Love Trader Joes, it’s the only errand my son likes to do with me (gotta love the samples!)
Ashlee
I love trying new things, maybe I’ll get to with this giveaway!
Jeri
I always feel a bit overwhelmed in TJs…too many delicious things! So excited to try some of your faves next time I’m there :)