Hitting up Trader Joe's on any occasion is joyful (who doesn't love a good bargain on groceries?), but during the holiday season, it's important to note just how good its offerings are. The prices, the fine foods, the plant selection, the beauty products — a gift basket filled with Trader Joe's sounds like a dream come true! Whether it's for kiddos or adults (or even yourself), the store always stocks its aisles with enticing holiday goods, so the real question is: why shop anywhere else this holiday season when you can go to Trader Joe's? Ahead, see our favorite seasonal items that should be hitting shelves any day now.
Zebra plants are already an adorable accent on their own, but complete with a candy cane and red or white pot? They're the cheer we need this holiday season.
Charlie Brown and The Grinch vibes all in one make this a top holiday gift contender. A pint-size cypress with a single droopy ornament is a fun gift that can be turned into a year-round plant sans ornament. Seems like a holiday win here.
Um, yeah . . . talk about delicious. The buttery cookies are stuffed with ginger and coated in powdered sugar for an irresistible taste.
Complete with scents of cranberry pine, fresh currant, and nutmeg, this is a gift that'll keep on giving.
This full-bodied ale is filled with toasted coconut, vanilla beans, and other mouth-watering flavors that make it the perfect dessert beer . . . and gift!
With hints of cocoa and peppermint, an average cup of coffee will go from good to great with this creamer in it. Add it to a gift basket with a few other TJ's items for the ultimate holiday win.
These are a holiday must! You'll want to lick up every last bit of the cream filling once you have a taste. Do yourself a favor and stock up on them — we hear they're a hot commodity.
Hot chocolate packets? Who needs 'em! These hot chocolate sticks will melt directly into hot milk to create the tastiest hot cocoa.
The decorative packaging is adorable, but the snack flavors, which are chocolate almond, macadamia caramel, and pecan praline, are the best part.
Soft, chocolaty, and the best after-dinner treat, these gluten-free peppermint brownie bites are the perfect dessert to bring to a dinner party.
You had us at the name. The holidays are for getting a little fancy, and these fruit fancies are the ideal accessory to any party table. Adorn a plain old block of cheese with some of these bad boys, and bam: classiness achieved. See? You fancy.
For your crafty recipients out there, this decorate-your-own real miniature tree is creative gifting on point. Great for kids (or adults who like to channel their inner child), this delightful seedling comes with embellishments to decorate a mini masterpiece.
You can't go wrong with a wreath! Any item that smells like the holidays is an item that should be gifted for the holidays, and this winter greenery is a decorative gift that will be popular. And at 10 inches, it's cute to boot.
The only complaint anyone will have about this adorable bag of dark chocolate-coated popcorn is that it's too small!
An olive oil trifecta is an easy favorite because who doesn't love the Mediterranean? Visit the culinary side of Italy, Greece, and Spain via this boxed set of extra virgin olive oils that'll pair well with most anything.
Adorably packaged mistletoe? Yes, please. A flirtatiously cute gift loaded with tradition and meaning . . . who says you can't give love for cheap?
Speaking of hot cocoa, these cocoa-ready spoons are the stocking stuffer or party favors we wish we had thought of! Also, let's take a moment to appreciate the double chocolate feature. Like we said, TJ's just gets us.
Little gingerbread men coated in fudge icing? It's very possible this whole box will be gone in one sitting.
Because nostalgia. This li'l fern brings us back to the days of watching Frosty the Snowman on loop with hot cocoa in hand. Plants are always a good idea, especially ones inspired by our favorite childhood holiday movies.
A TJ's classic, that jinglin' and janglin' tin of cheery smorgasbord snack goodness is a holiday staple. These are a fan favorite for a reason, so do yourself a favor and stock up once you see them.
The bright red wrapping on this extra-festive celebratory cactus just screams "holiday!" And when you hand it over, the empty space in your hand will likely be filled with an equally as festive holiday cocktail as a thank you, so there's that.
Pretty and tasty. This nuts and fruits and honey jar is SO pretty in fact, that it'll be a little heartbreaking to crack into it. But when you do, your taste buds will rejoice in a holiday dance thanks to peanuts, dried figs, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, currants, walnuts, coconut, sesame seeds, and honey and bee pollen. Yeah, seriously. Yum.
Top notch chocolates that are pre-wrapped? Um, done. For under $4, you can give a deliciously elegant holiday gift. Plus, Belgians do chocolate like no other, so you know these are legit.
How perfect is this popcorn tin for all your holiday movie-watching needs? The holidays are for gathering, and so is this giant popcorn tin. For that, we are grateful.
The cutest little succulents that ever were make a great gift for almost anyone. These little guys look perfect at home on a desk, windowsill, shelf, and well, anywhere really. We're a big fan of the succulent trio, because succulents need buddies, too.
The candy cane-striped gargannelli is a true work of art that can be appreciated for just a couple dollars. And its pasta cousin, the winter snowflake, can turn your purchase into the perfect pasta pair. Buon appetito!
Everyone loves a little air of mystery, right? This mystery pack contains a trio of reusable bags from all over the country. You may not know what you're gonna get, but you know it's gonna be good. Help the environment one Trader Joe's mystery pack at a time.
For cheap, you can snatch up one of TJ's cheerfully decorated chocolate-filled advent calendars for a classic Christmas countdown. A chocolate a day is the best way to keep track, obviously.
These adorable lil' bowls are so attractive, you're going to want a whole stack. They come in two shapes: classic round and a boat shape. So a million of each, yeah?
Trader Joe's really is a magical land, complete with rainbows . . . of honey. Yup, you can score an eye-pleasing assortment of flavored honey for the holidays. Now if we can just get some unicorns in stock, we'd be all set.
These are some magic beans all right. TJ's combines two amazing things — alcohol and chocolate — in bean nugget form for after-dinner-treat-popping enjoyment. Best get two boxes.
A crisp duo is waiting to adorn bathroom or kitchen sinks for the holiday season. A gift that will be appreciated by anyone and everyone hosting a party this winter. Bye, germs, bye.
Activate nostalgia again. Even the packaging is fun (no surprise there) in a roof-shaped box filled with a favorite childhood activity that could easily be turned into an adult activity with some mulled wine. Just throwin' that out there!
You can't go wrong with a classic. With its solid design, this box of goodness doesn't even need to be wrapped. Around the world in chocolate? Um, definitely. You don't need to be a world traveler to appreciate this one.
Trader Joe's understands that putting anything in a mason jar is a good idea. This epic cookie mix is no exception, and neither is the clever name. Props, T-Joe.
Cheer in a bottle? You'll be a hit when gifting this holiday beverage. Since it's a limited edition we can't guarantee it will be back in stock, but we'll see!
Spirited, indeed. These fruit spreads with a kick will jazz up your holiday toast this season. They pair perfectly with mimosas — just sayin'!
For less than $2, you've got a treat and an activity all in one with this chocolate reindeer and sled kit. The only issue we see is eating most of the scene before building it, but that's a sweet, sweet risk we're willing to take.
Stocking stuffer alert! For those of us who endure a chilly winter, it's also dry-hand season, making this moisturizing trio a useful and thoughtful holiday gift.
You'll do a double take with this one . . . is it dessert or is it soap? With three pastel-colored flavors, you can get your French fix with lavender honey, mint, and raspberry suds. A parfait gift for the spa-lovers in your life.
These delectable pretzel twists combine sweet and salty for one epic treat. We're definitely on the nice list, so we deserve multiple boxes.
You had us at "boozy." This elegant-looking box of boozy chocolates is a holiday dream, basically.
Adorably packaged, this choco-bar quintet is proof that things are sweeter in fives. This one is especially versatile since you can either dole them out as five individual tiny giftlets (if you will) or give the whole damn thing to someone you really like.
This gingerbread candle is a holiday favorite, and comes in a lovely tin to boot. Perfect for a stocking stuffer, grab bag, or even a treat-yo-self present, this one is a crowd-pleaser.
Because after you exfoliate, you hydrate. It's true that this body butter trio is the ideal accompaniment to the body scrub trio, but it shines bright as a stand-alone gift, too. Made up of coconut oil, shea butter, and aloe vera, the moisture will likely go all winter long.
Three flavors of scrumptious-smelling salt scrubs means you can't go wrong when giving this trio. Brown sugar, citrus, and green tea scents are all rolled up into a neat little package for holiday giving.
Because the tree shouldn't have all the fun, deck your mouth with these generously sized chocolate ornaments. Need we say more?
When in doubt, give a poinsettia, as it's the brilliant holiday plant we all know and love. The plant and flower selection at Trader Joe's is impressive with an actual poinsettia family of four (perfect for holiday gift-giving in a pinch). There's one for every occasion . . . small to large.
TJ's calls this a "seasonal favorite," and who are we to argue? This nonalcoholic holiday refreshment comes in vintage holiday bottles with an extra ginger kick. Mix and match with other ingredients to create fun holiday beverages or drink a glass on its own. Either way, delicious.
'Tis the season for all things peppermint! These candy cane-esque treats are so poppable you might as well grab more than one box when you see them. Hell, grab 10.
If you don't have peppermint bark on hand at all times, is it even the holiday season? Sling a tin under your arm and march into that holiday gathering like the peppermint boss that you are.
Thinking about creating a Trader Joe's gift basket? These cardboard baskets are practically made for it.
The more seasoning, the better! Give this gift to someone who loves their spices.
Winter is known for its dry air, and this Trader Joe's Moisturizing Lip Balm Set will give cracked lips some relief.
Who doesn't love the smell of peppermint throughout the holidays? This foaming soap will make hands smell minty fresh.
Trader Joe's Light-Up Cactus may be the coolest Trader Joe's plant ever. Each cactus comes with lights, so they fit the festive theme.
Trader Joe's Wintry Blend Coffee is the perfect way to start the day.
No home is in the Christmas spirit without a decorative wreath, and Trader Joe's Seasonal Wreaths are here to save the day.
What's in Trader Joe's Beauty Advent Calendar, you ask? Face scrub, lip balm, and a whole lot more that you'll have to find out for yourself!
What makes Trader Joe's Handmade Candy Cane so good is its cocoa créme-filled center.
Prepare for buttery deliciousness! Even if you're giving these cookies as a gift, they're worth trying out.
This sweet and salty mix is perfect for a gift basket.
Cute, edible, and festive, you can't go wrong with these fun Trader Joe's Cookie Mug Hangers.
Although cats may not look excited, they'll be delighted with the treats inside the Trader Joe's Advent Calendar For Cats.
Dogs will be so excited to try out the treats inside this Trader Joe's Advent Calendar For Dogs that they'll do all the tricks.
The more of the Trader Joe's Ginger Bread Cream Liqueur, the merrier.
Trade Joe's Cocoa Chile Spiced Pecans have about five servings per container, and we're ready to eat all five.
Trader Joe's Sugar Plum Sparkling Beverage is the perfect holiday drink.
How delicious does a rolled wafer cookie with hazelnut, chocolaty orange, cocoa, and a cookies-and-cream filling sound to you?
Think peppermint bark, but with almonds.
All you need are an egg and butter to bake up a batch of these pfeffernüsse cookies.
Throw a bowl of Trader Joe's Sweet & Salty Snack Mix on the table and watch your family go to town.
If you like dark chocolate and Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe-Joe's, this bar is a mashup of both.
Count down to the holidays with the help of Trader Joe's The Cocktail Hour Chocolate Truffles.