A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

I had a mother ask me today what are some of the things that I  would suggest from Trader Joe's that could help her in making some really healthy and yummy "kid friendly" foods.  Well, there were so many to name that I thought it would be great to type some of them up on the blog.  For any readers that I may have (which I don't think are many) who have any suggestions for things they LOVE at TJ's please write them in the comments.  I am always looking for some new ideas.  Also I would like to give an additional shout out to Trader Joe's for heeding some of the advice of us desperate mother's who would like them to carry more ORGANIC  items.  Now instead of the usual three grocery stores that we all go to every week with out rambunctious toddlers running down the aisles and in my case screaming this is sooo FUN, we can go to two grocery stores instead.   YIPPEEE!!! I will include both snack items and items I use to make meals.  Hope this helps!

SNACKS

Trader Joe's Trek Mix (with Cranberries, almonds, and cashews and NO CHOCOLATE, comes in indiv. packs)  

Lara Bars (no sugar added, just fruit and nuts. )

Zen Bakery muffins or cookies (no sugar added, entirely fruit sweetened and DELICIOUS)

Hummus (all kinds)

Sweet Potato Chips

Cheddar Popcorn  (Not so healthy but sooo yummy)

Pita Chips

Parmesean and Artichoke Dip (Refrigerated Section)

Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Not as healthy and in the frozen food section but great for getting kids to dip veggies)

GROCERIES

Flax Spaghetti pasta (with added omega)

Trader Joe's Rustico Southern Italian Pasta Sauce 

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Sprouted Bread

Sprouted Bagels

Individual Brown Rice Bowls (fast and EASY)

Risotto (in a box)

Veggie Rice (in frozen section, has an Indian name)

Gnocchi a la Sorrentina

Organic frozen fruit (for smoothies)

Ricotta stuffed Chicken

Brussel Sprouts in a bag

Baby Zuchinnis

Organic Fruit

Organic Veggies

European Artichokes

Organic Apple Sauce (no sugar added)

Cacciatore Sauce

Pinapple Salsa

Sundried Tomato Pesto

Sweet Potato Fries (frozen)

Almond Milk (unsweetened)

Fage Greek Yogurt

Spinach and cheese Ravioli (refrigerated)

Organic frozen corn

These are just some of our faves.  Most of our grocery shopping these days happens at TJs.  I will add a few recipes soon that we use that are very simple and yummy.