My Pumpkin Ice Cream Addiction...

One of my favorite reasons for the fall and winter seasons is the overabundance of pumpkin!!  After all the pumpkins have been harvested for Halloween, it is time to roll out the pumpkin-based foods for Thanksgiving and will continue to linger for Christmas.  All the pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin mousse, pumpkin cake, pumpkin tortes....now, how about a pumpkin-induced coma?  I will be in one of those after these seasons are over with.

My favorite pumpkin product of this year has been Trader Joe's...or should I say "Pilgrim Joe" Pumpkin Ice Cream!!  If you like pumpkin, you will love this ice cream!  Now, if I had completely no self control over what I ate, that entire container of ice cream would have been gone the first night.  Luckily, I like to savor the rich flavors of pumpkin more often than once, so what fun is it to consume the entire container all in one sitting...no fun for me?!?!

I am thinking that this may be a seasonal item (will not be around after the holidays), so if you are looking for some amazing pumpkin goodness...then go grab some "Pilgrim Joe's" Pumpkin Ice Cream and delight in the joys of this flavorful dessert!!

This is what to look for in their ice cream section.  After you try it, please let me know how you like it!! Leave a comment!  Also, if you are a Trader Joe's Shopaholic or just share in that common love for this awesome store, subscribe to my blog and share what you like from Trader Joe's!  I occasionally have contests on here for special occasions!!  In fact, there is one coming up for Christmas!  Enjoy!!

When I am not shopping and finding great deals at Trader Joe's, I am shopping and seeking great deals from Vitacost (an Internet retailer of health foods, beauty products & supplements).  Click the Vitacost image below to view their site and their amazing product prices (40-70% less than specialty food and vitamin retail stores)!



Happy Holidays,

~ Trader Joe’s Shopaholic ~  

Trader Joe's = Awesome Prices

The one thing I have constantly heard, since Trader Joe's opened in my area is that the prices on food have been great compared to other area food retailers.  Being a Trader Joe's shopper most of my life, I agree with that a 110%.  Their prices are awesome and it has always been a pleasant shopping experience for me and my husband.  If you have never been to a Trader Joe's, get ready for an amazingly unique shopping experience.  Friends who have never been asked me what Trader Joe's is all about.  I cannot explain it...you just need to go and experience it for yourself.  It truly is a store not like any other.  The store is not huge, but you will find something that you like or will find something you have never tried and will want to try.  

Why shop at Trader Joe's for your family?  You can get nutritious, delicious and unique foods for your family at the fraction of the cost.  This has been the first time I have shopped at Trader Joe's as a family of three; it always used to be my husband and I that shopped there before our little girl was born.  Before I go into sharing any of my food finds, I want to share with you that I was able to shop for my family of three for $115.00 for 2-weeks worth of food.  From fresh produce, meats, poultry, frozen fruits/veggies, dairy and some fun foods...we are set for the next 2-weeks.  I will still go into the store during the week to look for some fun finds or re-stock on some things like kale and spinach that go quickly in my household.  

Here is a photo from my recent family shopping trip...

 













When I am not shopping at Trader Joe's, I am shopping at Vitacost for more great deals.



Happy Shopping!


Trader Joe’s Shopaholic