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TJ’s & PJ’s Party Ideas - including Trader Joe’s Snack & Drink Recs
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items I’ve loved this party idea floating around! Finally made it a reality and hosted a gathering with friends wearing our pajamas and sharing our favorite Trader Joe’s snacks. Disclaimer: This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission ...
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Highly Rated Items
My Favorite Gluten Free Trader Joe’s Finds
Trader Joe’s Simple Food Pairings
My Favorite Drinks at Trader Joe’s
Additional Trader Joe’s Favorites
Highly Rated Items
Full transparency, when I hosted a TJ’s & PJ’s party, I thankfully either had a lot of items already or was able to borrow them from family. The items I did purchase, I wasn’t able to connect by links here so I researched alternatives. I don’t ha...
Most drinks were already canned so didn’t need too many cups, but I was glad to have some on hand. These cups are rated just under 5 stars at Target so wanted to add them to this list!
Disposable Red Plastic Cups - 18oz - 72ct - up&up™
I was already using lots of dishes for food, so I opted for paper plates. These rate over 4.5 stars at Target!
20ct 8.75" Dinner Paper Plates Red - Spritz™
If you want to embrace a gingham theme, I thought these looked cute and rate close to 5 stars at Walmart!
MEKBOK 96Pcs Red & White Gingham Picnic Party Plates Disposable Paper Tableware Set for Picnic Birthday Party Family Dinner BBQ .
I think this would be cute for decor - maybe a ribbon garland or bow garland. I tied similar ribbon (slightly thinner and smaller pattern) between some Trader Joe’s bags I hung up, which was cute!
7/8'' x 5yd. Gingham Ribbon by Celebrate It®
I thought this embraces the Trader Joe’s vibe since they always have chalkboards with announcements or fun recipe ideas! Could be cute as a little welcome sign on an entryway table or a cute sign by all the Trader Joe’s snacks! I put a little chalkbo...
Wood Chalkboard Easel by Make Market®, Size
A couple options here… these could be used for decor, placing little arrangements of Trader Joe’s flowers all over the party. Or we enjoyed crafting at my party! Everyone got to arrange and bring home their own bud vase of Trader Joe’s flowers!
24 Pack Glass Vase, Clear Flower Vases for Wedding Decorations, Vase for Centerpiece Table Decorations, Wedding Decor, Mother's Day, Party, Office
A few options here as well… I used similar buckets to hold craft supplies and flowers for bud vase arrangement making! I didn’t have time but also thought of making paper flowers out of the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer/paper grocery bags for some deco...
6.3" Galvanized Pail by Ashland®
*Not rated yet on Target, but I thought this was cute. Might be good for putting taller snack boxes or items.
Vintiquewise Small Rectangular Picnic Basket Lined with Gingham Lining
My Favorite Gluten Free Trader Joe’s Finds
I’ve had trouble locating gluten free ravioli options so was excited when I found this!
Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli
These are great by themselves but even better with some butter spread on a muffin that has been warmed up slightly!
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
These offer a nice crunch with a spicy flavor. I can eat the whole bag in one sitting if I’m not careful.
Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
If you like the crunch of the chili & lime flavored rolled corn tortilla chips but want a milder flavor, these are great!
Ranch Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
This is fun for making my own pizza or pizza related recipes! Don’t forget to follow the directions for how long the dough should sit out before use and that oil should be used for rolling it out.
Gluten Free Pizza Dough
When I want some pizza that’s a little easier, this is my go-to!
Gluten Free Cheese Pizza
This has been a great quick lunch/dinner option! We had enough food at the party, but I would have heated this up if we needed some additional snacks!
Gluten Free Mac & Cheese
I like how crunchy and flavorful these are!
Gluten Free Cranberry Raisin Toasts
Another great quick lunch/dinner option!
Chicken Tikka Masala
I enjoy trying the different gluten free pastas! This is one of my favorite!
Chickpea Fusilli Pasta
I like to use these for dips and nachos!
Organic Corn Chip Dippers
Makes a great snack option when I want something savory and crunchy!
Organic Cacio e Pepe Puffs
Trader Joe’s Simple Food Pairings
Quick lunch or dinner side dish option to pair with orange chicken!
Vegetable Fried Rice
Pairs well with the fried rice!
Mandarin Orange Chicken
I love caprese salad so these are great for a version a friend introduced me to at the party! Includes a couple of the following items too.
Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
I really liked the mini heirloom tomatoes, but they might be seasonal so I included these tiny tomatoes for the salad version!
Teeny Tiny Tomatoes
I think this might be seasonal too, but I was excited Walmart has it listed! It was a great twist for the caprese salad! Don’t forget fresh basil and some oil too for the salad - I like avocado oil!
Trader Joe's Italian Style Soffritto Seasoning Blend 2.7 oz
Easy simple dip option by itself or mixed with bruschetta sauce! The dip is great for chips, crackers, or, as I found out at the party, good for mixing with the caprese salad!
Steamed Lentils
Mixes well with the lentils to make a yummy dip!
Bruschetta Sauce
My friend introduced me to adding this to the lentil and bruschetta dip - delicious!
Crumbled Feta
My Favorite Drinks at Trader Joe’s
One of my top Trader Joe’s brand teas!
Organic Ginger Turmeric Herbal Tea
Refreshing sparkling water option! I like to add a bit of lime juice too for a little bit of flavor!
Italian Sparkling Mineral Water
I’m not much of a cold tea drinker but this one changed my mind!
Sparkling White Tea with Pomegranate Juice
Additional Trader Joe’s Favorites
Great to use with the chickpea pasta, gluten free ravioli, or pairing with the gluten free pizza dough!
Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce
My friends loved this one saying it reminds them of Souplantation’s pizza bread that they miss so much!
Detroit Style Uncured Pepperoni Pizza
Great for charcuterie! I cut them into smaller pieces so they were easier to share with all the other snacks.
Deli Duo