Welcome Trader Joe’s!

Something new is coming to Dallas – have you heard? If you’ve ever had friends or family from the West Coast, or any other city where this very special store has a location you’ll know what I’m talking about, and if not – then listen close: Trader Joe’s is coming to Dallas!

* First things first – where will Trader Joe’s be? (or where is it already):

Plano – 2400 Preston Road, Plano – opening September 7th!
(located in Preston/Park shopping center by the R.E.I.)

Dallas – 2001 Greenville Avenue, Dallas – opening early 2013

Ft. Worth – 2701 S. Hulen Street, Ft. Worth – already open!

* Next: What in the world is Trader Joe’s and why is everyone making such a fuss about one very small store?

Trader Joe’s describes themselves as a store full of innovative, hard-to find, and great tasting food. And from the stores I’ve been inside of, that description is spot-on. Picture Whole Foods [the $100/2 bags of groceries store], a store I love, and add fantastic prices and a much smaller, cozier, atmosphere. Need the bargain sweetened? In addition to amazing prices on the freshest produce, Trader Joe’s has an extensive line of their own products which don’t break the pocket-book. Feeling green? Trader Joe’s sources their own products from non-GMO sources. Need a quick serving of garlic for something you’re cooking? Pick up the frozen packages of 1 clove minced servings of garlic. Trader Joe’s is a dream for any mother who needs convenient, inexpensive, healthy foods for both them and their family.

And don’t forget the Question Person! Any questions you have can be directed to the friendly person continuously walking the aisles of the store holding up a large sign with a question mark.

Be warned, however, that due to it’s very – ahem- small size, Trader Joe’s does not carry extraneous items or items that don’t “move”. An example? A search for powdered sugar and a conversation with a clerk revealed that this common grocery store staple is something they only carry seasonally towards the end of the year.

Full of organics, boutique items, fantastic food finds, and amazingly short and healthy ingredient lists on their food, and Trader Joe’s is a must-stop store for any Dallas mom!

See you there on September 7th!