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Post by elaine on Apr 13, 2020 18:03:53 GMT
After an awful experience with Walmart grocery delivery and then, when on Saturday evening (I had finally snagged a curbside pick-up slot for the local Giant), I received less than 1/3rd of the groceries I ordered, we decided to just have me brave the grocery store once per week. The anxiety over having the store “shop” for me, along with having no idea what will actually be fulfilled and what won’t and the problems that causes with meal planning, just isn’t worth it. So, today I got up and out the door to go to my local TJs when they open to the general public (they have a senior and disabled hour before that). Since it was raining, people apparently didn’t come out, because normally the line stretches around the strip mall (with everyone 6 feet apart), but I was able to go straight in - NO WAITING! The store was well stocked and I was able to get a couple of bags of my favorite salad, along with two bags of flour. I didn’t need them, but they had bags of rice available. The workers are all so nice and helpful. They made my day. I really love love love Trader Joe’s. It would be a perfect relationship if they only sold Caffeine-free Diet Coke, so I didn’t have to hit another store too.
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casii
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Post by casii on Apr 13, 2020 18:09:53 GMT
Man, if only I didn't have to drive 30 minutes to get to the nearest Trader Joe's. I miss them.
But yeah for your happy trip!
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anniebeth24
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Post by anniebeth24 on Apr 13, 2020 19:16:08 GMT
A family member works at their location in NYC. He said their prices are the same at that location as they are all across the country. That is impressive.
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QueenoftheSloths
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Jun 26, 2014 0:29:24 GMT
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Apr 13, 2020 19:22:07 GMT
I really want to go to Trader Joe's, but they are an hour away and I only buy certain special things there so it wouldn't take the place of a trip to my regular store. Plus there is an awesome cupcake store nearby and I don't want to be tempted into takeout cupcakes!
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Post by hop2 on Apr 13, 2020 19:23:08 GMT
I also finally just went to the grocery store today. And there was a couple of bags both bread flour & all purpose flour and a stood there a LONG time thinking about it. But I’m the end I did not buy it, I have half a bag of each and I haven’t been baking so I chose not to buy more and left it for someone who really wants to bake.
They did not have my fudge ingredients but oh well not a necessity
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scrappinmama
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Post by scrappinmama on Apr 13, 2020 19:40:13 GMT
I have been a regular Trader Joe's shopper for years. They offer the best customer service and really do go above and beyond. One year it started to pour down rain just as the kids and I wheeled out of the store. We stood off to the side, but the rain just kept coming. An employee came running out with an umbrella and got us to the car, told us to get inside and he loaded our groceries for us! I was so thankful!
I haven't been to Trader Joe's in 3 weeks and really miss them! I have avoided them because the store is so small. Maybe I'll give it a try this week.
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