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Halloween & Fall Are In the Air At Trader Joes

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Home Stager with Innovative Artistry

I wish we had a Trader Joes down in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  I actually wrote to the headquarters last year inquiring as to franchise investment opportunities, or a corporate location to be added to a specific lot in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, of which a lower end grocer was competing for & fortunately the neighborhood stalled the installation.  Unfortunately their response was that they did not have adequate distribution at this point, but they were looking in to it.

So, what I did first thing when I arrived in Redondo Beach was to look up my favorite Trader Joes.  They indeed had the Halloween Spirit that I had hoped with fresh pumpkins, colorful & bright flowers.

pumpkin patch Trader Joes Redondo BeachWhite Squash Pumpkins Trader Joes Redondo Beach©Innovative Artistry

They had a delicious Cinnamon Pear Cider I sampled, plus yummy soups & exclusive wines only carried by Trader Joes.  Trader Joes is also famous for its "two buck chuck" selection which are samples of a lesser known variety in years past.  This trip they had a selection that was Trader Joes "select" label.

I always love their "freshness" in everything they do!!  They are primarily an organic grocery, comparable to your local farmers grocer.

Brilliant Flowers Trader Joes Redondo Beach

White Squash Pumpkins

They have a really cool set up that children & adults (that wish to remember their youth can pose for memorable & cute photo opportunities.

Brilliant Flowers Trader JoesBrilliant Flowers!!

Halloween Spirit Trader Joes

 I have to leave today to go back to Florida after this brief two day visit, but I hope that Trader Joes comes to Miami and Fort Lauderdale soon!!  :)  I am a big Fan of Trader Joes.  I think any Stager or Realtor looking to get fresh flowers, appetizer or dip items for your open houses, or pumpkins for decor would easily benefit from visiting Trader Joes!  Very "healthy" experience & you have to try the Cinnamon Pear Cider! (yum, yum)

Comments (8)

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Pam,

I love Trader Joe's too. I have one right in my city but it took my daughter to tell me all the good thinks about it as she is a real health nut. So I went inside and found this wonderful new store and I love the flowers too.  Maybe they will put one in your city eventually when the market improves. Keep writing to them as I believe the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Happy Halloween.

www.kristinhamiltonblog.com

Oct 28, 2011 04:49 AM
Pam Hills
Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL
ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Kristine -  That is wonderful that you have one near you!!  Thank you so much for the Halloween Pumpkin!!  LOVE it!!  Have a wonderful week & thank you for stopping by!!

Oct 28, 2011 05:45 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Love Trader's Joe. I can walk to mine and I do so, often. BTW, I don't know if that's a new name for your blog or I'm just noticing it, but I really like that too.

Oct 28, 2011 09:35 AM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

trader joes is one of my very favorite stores... that and whole foods are the best!!

Oct 28, 2011 03:14 PM
Pam Hills
Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL
ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Jill - Oh how I would love it if I could walk to a Trader Joes here...so you know how cool they are & the nicest employees!!  I hear they treat their employees really well also.  An artist friend of mine works for one in Sante Fe & another was laid off & recently recalled back to her other job, but she loved the time there.  She said that they even paid for one of her co-worker's funerals to help the family.  I have nothing but good things about them...refreshing to hear.  Thanks so much for visiting & no the blog name is the same :)  Thank you.  Have a wonderful weekend!  Happy Halloween!

Dear Sheila - yes they are...I like whole foods also...most definitely.  I think there is just a little more charm or quaintness that comes with Trader Joes (like a little neighborhood grocer) Whole Foods a bit larger chain.  I agree both are wonderful & full of GREAT things.  Have a great weekend & Happy Halloween!  Thanks for taking time to visit.

 

Oct 28, 2011 04:42 PM
Pam Hills
Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL
ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Kristine - I just got home to show my daughter the photos.  She LOVES whole foods & is also telling me about all the things, as your daughter.  It is funny how later in life they educate us! :)  Happy Halloween

Oct 28, 2011 04:46 PM
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Pam sounds like you had a great time in SoCal which is very easy to do.

Did you know there is a TJ’s coming soon near you!!!

Trader Joe's Naples (762) - Coming Soon!
10600 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34108

Oct 29, 2011 09:17 AM
Pam Hills
Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL
ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear David - Hey there.  Thank you.  Yes, I did know about the one in Naples....it is still a few hours drive to get to on the other coast...but inch by inch may be they will arrive here :)!  I am actually on the other coast today...wondering if it is going to be snow & there is one 4 blocks from where I am :).  A double dose of TJs  :)))!  Happy Halloween!

Oct 29, 2011 09:35 AM