During the holidays Trader Joe’s
carries delicious seasonal chocolates, nuts, and wines. It’s
so easy to use these gourmet foods to put together a beautiful and thoughtful
gift, without spending a lot of time or money.
I put together three fabulous gifts that are great for a variety
of occasions:
1. Holiday Delicacies Gift Crate -
This is perfect for teachers, family friends, or someone else you
want to do something nice for but don’t
want to spend a ton of money! I picked some of my Trader Joe’s
favorites for this fantastic gift. Everything I’ve chosen is
delicious, but you can choose more or less expensive things depending on your
budget.
To make this beautiful gift, start with a medium-sized crate from
Michaels (or use a wide, flat basket from home). Line the bottom of your crate
with clear plastic wrap, newspaper, or recycled grocery bags. This prevents
little pieces of straw from falling out of the bottom.
Fill the crate with straw and arrange your items as you see fit.
Larger items in the back, smaller in the front. A few tips: I took the dark chocolate
orange out of the box for a better visual and I shook the pecan bag because
they had settled. I also took the Cookie Butter Cups (yum!) out of the plastic
container and sprinkled them around for a more festive look!
Add whatever ribbon you have on hand and this gift basket looks
like you spend a lot more than $40!
Items used:
-Milk Chocolate Belgium Crisps ($2.49)
-Dark Chocolate Orange Break ($2.99) - these are divine and so much to “break” open!
-Holiday Peppermint Cremes ($2.99)
-Dark Chocolate Cookie Butter Cups ($4.99)
-Holiday Chocolate Minty Mallows ($2.99)
-Pecan Halves ($4.49)
-Holiday Sea Salt Caramel Candy ($1.99)
-Sparkling Apple Cider ($2.49)
-3” Christmas Tree in a Gold Pot ($4.49)
-medium-sized crate from Michaels (reg. $9.99 but with a 40% off
coupon it is $5.99).
-straw filling ($4.99) from Michaels (this is enough for multiple
gift crates).
-ribbon (Optional or use what you have on hand; mine is from The
Container Store)
Total = $40.89 + tax
2. Beautiful Assorted Fruit and Pinecone Crate
A basket of fresh fruits is always a welcome gift! This one mixed
with pine cones smells absolutely divine. And it’s so pretty that it
can be left out on the kitchen counter for everyone to enjoy. I love this gift
for neighbors, bosses, and teachers; it’s a little more personal than a gift
card.
To get this “color blocking” look,
put the pinecones in first, then the fruit.
You can even wrap it with burlap ribbon to give it a more earthy
feel:
Items used:
-Bag of D’Anjou Organic Pears ($2.69)
-Bag Jazz Apples ($2.69)
-Bag of Tangerines ($2.99)
-Bag of Pinecones ($2.99 from Michaels)
-Medium Crate ($5.99 from Michaels after 40% off coupon)
-Straw (used leftover from first gift)
-Ribbon (Optional or use what you have on hand; mine is from The
Container Store)
Total = $14.36 + tax
3. The Perfect Hostess Gift
It is always gracious to arrive at a holiday party with a gift in
hand. This hostess gift brings a little more thoughtfulness to the standard
bottle of wine often brought to parties.
Grab your favorite Trader Joe’s spread or
tapenade and a mini baguette and add your favorite bottle of wine to create a
hostess gifts that really pops! (I used the small crate from Michaels for this
gift).
Items used:
-Laurent Dublanc Cotes du Rhone ($6.99)
-12 oz. Bruschetta Sauce ($2.49)
-Demi Baguette ($1.19)
-Small crate from Michaels ($4.80 with 40% off coupon - reg.
$7.99)
-Straw from Michaels (used leftovers from previous gifts)
-Plastic wrapping paper from Michaels (Optional - I always keep a
roll of this because I use it all the time! See link below.)
-Ribbon/Card - I used what I had on hand (mine are from The
Container Store)
Total = $15.47 + tax
The great thing about gift baskets/crates is that once you have
the standard materials (straw, ribbon, plastic wrap) they are so easy to pull
together in a just a few minutes.
What seasonal items do you love at Trader Joe’s?
Comment below and consider packaging them together for a great gift. Post on
Instagram if you do and tag @traderjoeslist and @dosaygive!
Happy Giving!
Lee @dosaygive
@dosaygive on Instagram and Twitter
Sources:
Small crate:
http://www.michaels.com/artminds-small-wood-crate-with-cutout-handles/10279611.html?productsource=Recommendations
Plastic wrap: http://www.michaels.com/celebrate-it-transparent-packaging-wrap-clear/10302775.html#q=clearphane&start=5
Glitter burlap ribbon: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/giftPackaging/ribbonsBows/wiredRibbon?productId=10036074&N=81037&Nao=60
Gift enclosure card - http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/giftPackaging/giftTagsEnclosures?productId=11000729&N=74653&Nao=60
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