A Trader Joe’s opened up by my house and…I’m in danger.
It has actually been both a bad and good thing (but mostly good).
We’ve now reduced our Costco trips. For us, Costco shopping can often lead to overspending and food waste.
Now, instead of one massive haul every couple of weeks, we are popping into Trader Joe’s several times a week.
I would normally hate going to a grocery store that often, but it is genuinely a joy to shop there.
Elaine is obsessed with the little kid carts and the staff treat us with loving kindness — the opposite of most South Florida shopping experiences (or experiences in general), tbh.
There are also so many delightful treats.
This week, I discovered the vanilla bean mini sheet cake and, once again…I’m in danger.
I’m venturing into the body products too, and I fear I might be a Goodwill + Trader Joe’s girlie head to toe these days.
My favorite thing about having TJ’s next door though is that it greatly enhances my hosting offerings.
I had friends over last weekend and supplied quite a spread of TJ goodies in various thrifted serving plates scattered amid thrifted table decor.
I love that I can throw together a spread without making a huge production of it with TJ’s help.
So, yes, I might be spending too much money there, but I’m spending it on friends and vanilla bean sheet cake.
The math works for me.
Styled in South Florida Season 2 launches on Sunday, August 16th!
I can’t wait to introduce you to this season’s tour hosts and their gorgeous homes.
Keep your eyes peeled for five more home tour episodes!
Last week’s thrifted ‘fits:
This is my hobby. 