For the longest time, I had some major Trader Joe’s envy every time I saw someone mention or post a picture of their coveted Trader Joe’s finds. Our area finally got one a couple years ago and I finally get what they hype is about – it’s a cool store! I love the unique selection, the quality of the ingredients, the people that work there and the prices. My Trader Joe’s isn’t around the corner from me so I don’t shop there regularly, but I like to take little field trips there every now and then to pick up some favorites. (You can read about my first trip to Trader Joe’s right here!)

One of my favorite sections to check out at TJ’s is their spice section. I’m a bit of a spice junkie so I’m always bringing home something to try. I know not everyone has a Trader Joe’s nearby so I wanted to host a fun giveaway today to share some of my favorites with you!

Here are the details:

• There will be TWO winners.
• Each winner will receive 4 jars of spices – 1 Chile Lime Seasoning Blend, 1 Onion Salt, 1 Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, 1 Lemon Pepper Grinder
• This giveaway is sponsored by me.
• Enter below! (Sorry, giveaway open to U.S. only)

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So I finally got myself to Trader Joe’s. I have my sister-in-law Paula (and my father-in-law, pictured above walking in – isn’t he cute?) to thank for getting me there, not sure what’s taken me so long. Our TJ’s opened up in our area last summer and I just haven’t gotten around to stopping in, primarily because it’s a little out of my way. Now that I know what’s inside those doors, I will definitely make the time to get myself there a little more often.

I have to admit, I was a little overwhelmed by all the hype of Trader Joe’s and did not know what to expect at all with my first shopping there. All I know is after asking what I should buy on my Facebook page, I find that people are pretty passionate about their cookie butter. I hate to disappoint (and am almost afraid to admit out loud), but I went home without cookie butter (totally by choice – I seriously DO NOT need it in my house!). I did come home with an incredible haul thanks to great suggestions by my sister-in-law as well as a ton of responses on Facebook.

Check out what I got:

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