Hi everyone! I have had several requests from everyone asking what are my FAVORITE things at Trader Joe’s. I honestly LOVE everything at the store so it was “hard” to pick just a few things. I decided to create a list of some of my favorite things at Trader Joe’s that you can use if you are taking a road trip or if you just can’t decide what to buy~ nothing says you have to get everything.
It’s a given that I LOVE all the CHEAP, fresh organic produce, but, there are not too many things I don’t LOVE there. I tried to keep it to Trader Joe specific things and list it based on where you would find the items in the store. This is going to be an ever-changing list as they always coming out with new products.
Please note that Trader Joe’s stores often carry what is local to your state. My list is based off of California and I now that the East Coast may not have what we do. It never hurts to ask or show them a picture though – you never know, they might just order it for you.
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Trader Joe’s Favorites List
Courtesy of Danica’s Daily
As of January 26, 2011 ~ here is what I am currently LOVING at Trader Joe’s
CONDIMENTS/SAUCES/SPREADS/SALSAS
· All Salsas ~ especially Corn, Smoky Peach and fresh salsa
· Arabiatta Pasta Sauce – spicy and good straight from the jar
· Balsamic Vinegar ~ it’s delicious and cheap ~ I use it on and in everything
· Condensed Cream of Portabella Soup
· Green olive tapenade, awesome on sandwiches or stirred in pasta
· Hot and Sweet Mustard
· Lemon Curd
· Light Coconut Milk
· Low Sugar Organic Apricot Preserves
· Low-Fat Tuscan Marinara
· Marinated Mushrooms , 0 points+ and delicious!
· Midnight Moo Chocolate Syrup ~ delicious and REAL, no HFCS
· Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar
· Organic Ketchups & Mustards (because they are made by Annie’s :D)
· Organic Roasted Red Pepper soup – awesome with grilled cheese
· Organic Unsalted Crunchy Peanut Butter
· Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
· Pink Himalayan Sea Salt ~ cheap and grinds
· Pure Vanilla and Bourbon Vanilla Extracts
· Raw honey and pure maple syrup – both are amazing and not too pricey
· Rice Wine Vinegar
· Sesame Soy ginger Dressing
· Sweet Chili Sauce ~ Yes, it’s that Spicy, Sweet Thai sauce you get at restaurants
· Toasted Sesame Oil, I love flavored oils in stir fries and salad dressings
· Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute
· Trader Joe’s Island Soyaki Sauce (super good & cheap teriyaki)
· Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread- it’s bright orange – so AMAZING on sandwiches!
· White Balsamic Vinegar
RICE/BEANS/PASTA
· 17 Bean and Barley Soup Mix
· Basmati Rice Medley
· Brown Basmati & Jasmine Rice
· Brown Rice Medley
· Canned Beans ~ all, organic & cheap
· Cuban Style Black Beans
· Harvest Grain Blend ~ awesome for THIS recipe alone!
· Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes, taste better than the real deal
· No Bake Lasagna Noodles, they are chewy and easy to use, worth it not being whole wheat
· Organic Baked Beans
· Salsa Refried Beans
· Trader Joe’s Harvest Grain Blend
CEREALS
· Steel Cut Oatmeal
· Trader Joe’s High Fiber Cereal
BAKING
· All their flours – they are cheap
· Corn Bread
· Pumpkin and/or multi-grain pancake mixes
· Triple Berry Bran Muffins, 3 points+ each
· Turtle Brownie Nix (treats are good and this one is phenomenal)
· Vanilla Cake
REFRIDGERATED SECTION
· All their premade salads ~ easy go to meal when you don’t want to cook
· Avocado’s #1 Guacamole
· Buttermilk Biscuits & Crescent Rolls (because there are no transfats & real ingredients!)
· Cranberry Orange Relish (if they still have it – awesome topper)
· Cranberry Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing
· Fresh Pizza Sauce, next to the dough
· Guaca-Hummus
· Italian Sausageless Sausage
· Organic Broccoli slaw – awesome with the spicy dressing peanut on top for a nice side or snack
· Pizza Dough ~ fresh, in the fridge section ~ all flavors are AWESOME and low in points+
· Ravioli’s – All especially the bacon cheese, butternut squash and portabella mushroom
· Soyrizo
· Spicy Asian Peanut Dressing ~ The BEST DRESSING you will ever eat
· Spicy Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
· Spicy Hummus with the salsa in the middle of it
· Spicy Jalapeno artichoke spread – delicious on sandwiches or with crackers.
· Spicy Spinach Pizza, in the fridge section
DAIRY
· French Vanilla & Hazelnut Creamers ~ I get these for The Husband because they are made without transfats and with ingredients you can pronounce/recognize
· Fresh Mozzarella Balls
· Light Havarti and Cheddar Slices
· Marinated Mozzarella with Olive Oil
· Organic lowfat strawberry & banana yogurt cups – 6 pack – 4 oz containers – small but tasty
· Pre-cut sharp cheddar squares – kinda pricey, but, delicious – 1 square is 1 pp
· Shaved Parmesan
· Shredded Pepperjack
· Trader Joe’s Greek yogurts are so cheap – LOVE the 0% and the vanilla
· Trader Joe’s Lite String Cheese (used to be 1 point each, not sure if its 1 or 2 now)
MEAT
· Applewood, uncured REAL bacon – awesome for BLTA’s (2 pp/slice)
· Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, in the fridge section.
· Marinated Carne Asada
· Marinated Pesto Genovese Chicken
· Marinated Santa Maria Tri Tip
· Peppered Turkey Bacon, 2 slices for 1 points+ ~ the BEST Turkey Bacon I’ve ever had
· Smoked Turkey Kielbasa
· Southwestern Stuffed Chicken Breasts
· Trader Joe’s 97% Lean Turkey Bacon (1 pp a slice!)
· Trader Joe’s Mango Chicken Sausage
· Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage
FREEZER
· Apple Tart, you get 1/6 of the tart for a serving!
· Breaded Chicken Tenders, 3 points+ each and it’s “fried” chicken
· Brittany Blend Frozen Vegetables
· Channa Masala
· Chicken Egg Rolls
· Chili Lime Chicken Burgers ~ so delicious, I eat them without a bun
· Edamame soycatash
· Fire Roasted Corn, Frozen ~ smoky, sweet & a great addition to soups, casseroles, etc
· Frozen French Toast
· Frozen Steel Cut Oats
· Garden Vegetable & Spinach Lasagna
· Lemon Grass & Coconut Curry Chicken Stix ~ fun appetizers
· Marinated Chicken Chipotle Skewers ~ add to make a spicy chicken Caesar salad in minutes
· Meatless Corn Dogs, they seriously taste like the real deal
· Mini Chicken Won Tons, you get 9 for 3 points+ ~ great straight up or in soup
· Orange Chicken, chicken potstickers & Vegetable or chicken Fried Rice is an awesome Chinese food night
· Organic Brown Rice, Frozen ~ cooks in 3 minutes & doesn’t taste like instant, 4 Points+
· Shrimp Gyoza
· Soba Noodle Bowl ~ Awesome with steamed Organic Broccoli Slaw
· Vegetable Gyoza, my favorite in THIS recipe
BREADS
· Cranberry Walnut Bread, next to all the baked breads
· Fat Free Multi-Grain Bread (it has a blue, orange, red wrapper), 3 PP for 2 slices
· Focaccia, who am I kidding – all their freshly made daily breads 😀
· Organic tortillas, regular and whole wheat (they are made with flour & corn!), 4 PP each
· Pita Breads, cheap and awesome for pita pizza
· Sour Dough Walnut Wheat Bread
NUTS/CRACKERS/CHIPS
· AkMak Crackers, not unique to Trader Joe’s but I always have them on hand
· Candied Pecans & Walnuts – delicious as a snack or on salads, yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes
· Chips….um, all of them. If you see something that looks like a brand you recognize (i.e. popchips, Stacy’s Pita Chips) ~ it IS that brand, just cheaper.
· Dried Apple Rings
· Fruit wraps, I dunno, I always buy them for people but not myself
· Golden Berry Blend ~ better than just raisins or cranberries
· Honey Plantain Strips
· Honey Wheat Pretzels, do not get often but sometimes you want pretzel crunch
· Kettle Korn Lite, they have them in packs of 6 – salty, sweet, crunchy
· Nuts ~ cheap and come in small packages – I LOVE them all
· Nutty American Trek Mix (it has big chunks of chocolate!)
· Salty, Sweet, Nutty Trek Mix (the title says it all)
· Social Crackers (8 for 3 pp) ~ the BEST crackers I’ve ever had, they melt in your mouth
TREATS
· If you have self-control ~ section
o Almond Windmill Cookies
o Caramel Cashew Cookies
o Chocolate nibs – up front in a little orange/yellow container
o Coffee Ice Cream
o Dark Chocolate – 3 in one pack – all red wrappers
o Dark Chocolate Almonds
o Dark Chocolate Blueberries
o Dark Chocolate Cranberries
o French Vanilla Ice Cream, the best ice cream you will ever eat
o Maple Cookies
o Milk & Dark Chocolate Crisps – they look like pringles
o Mini recess peanut butter cups
o Organic Lollipops
o Peanut Butter stuffed, chocolate covered pretzels
WINE
· 2 Buck Chuck ~ all their wines are tasty and $2 a bottle! I use it for cooking & drinking.
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Q’s
What is your FAVORITE thing at Trader Joe’s? If you don’t have a favorite yet, what is ONE thing you want to try the most.
I am always looking for new things to try and I am sure I missed a bunch of things that I LOVE….share away so we all can add it to our lists.
If you are wondering about a certain product, feel free to leave a comment or email me and I’ll gladly share my thoughts. The things I do not LOVE or you can get anywhere, I have left off the list.
Night everyone!
Would you believe that I was thinking about asking you for this the other day? You’re amazing 🙂
One favorite! My list is like yours!! I don’t have just one…but my hubby and kids LOVE the frozen Orange Chicken, micro carnitas and pot roast…. I LOVE everything at TJ’s!
Mighty fine list you got there. My favorite is the frozen garlic naan.
Thanks Danica, Great List! I love everything but a few of my favs are Salsa Verde, Brown Rice Pastas, Very Mini Meringue Cookies, TJ’s Teeny Tiny Potatoes, Frozen Balsamic Glazed Grilled Sweet Onions, Masala Simmer Sauce. I am lucky in that I have 2 TJ’s near. For those that may take a road trip, plan ahead with Danica’s great list and also traderjoes.com has food lists.
Once again, you are the best thing I have found on the web! I love Trader Joe’s but don’t always know what to buy, this list if awesome. Thanks Danica!!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU Danica! Our closest TJs is 2 hours away and now I can make that road trip with a plan!
Wow – you’re list is *AWESOME*! Thanks for putting this together! I really like the dark chocolate covered soybeans but I can’t buy them or I will eat the entire container in one sitting. 😉 Just bought the Island Soyaki Sauce the other night so I’m looking forward to trying that.
Thanks a million, Danica. I love the red pepper spread! It’s just too good and I sometimes eat it out of the jar. Looking forward to trying your favorite salad dressing. And everyone who loves bacon should try the pepper turkey bacon you write about.
We just moved from Boston To Denver and I am seriously missing the Spicy Peanut Dressing and the Champagne Pear Vinaigrette.
I just moved from Denver area to So Cal, but have heard that TJ’s is opening in Boulder soon. Yea for Denver!
Thanks so much for the list! I am so excited, we currently don’t have a Trader Joe’s where I live but we are getting one within a year right down the street from my house. I’m drooling over the thought of everything cool I’m going to buy!
Roasted Vegetable Multi-Grain Lasagna.
One container serves four, 7 PP per serving.
I can’t thank you enough for posting a picture of the TJ bread on your website. So sad, they don’t seem to carry it in my VA store. Thankfully, I’m coming out to Newport Beach next month. Need to find a local TJ’s, stock up and fill my suitcase full!
Thanks for the list Danica!! My daughter and I love the orange chicken in the freezer section, and I love that peppered bacon too – need to do a TJ run this weekend I think!
Phooey…we need a trader joes in canada…
We need one in Utah, too!
Hey Danica! I’m good buddies with Janetha, and she recommended I come over here, so hi! 🙂 I unfortunately do not live around a TJ’s, but I stock up when I go visit my sister in WA and I also just did a foodie swap with another blogger where she sent me TJ’s stuff and I sent her some Austin, TX goodies… I have to say my favorite thing right now is the red pepper/eggplant sauce/dip… I have claimed that as my new crack! 😀
Danica–thanks so much for posting this list! I don’t get to go to TJ’s very often, but when I do, I’m always afraid I’m “missing something” because there is just too much amazing stuff to look AT. Now I’ll know what to look FOR! I love their crunchy almond flax seed butter and the little cookie cats–they have ginger, chocolate and cinna flavors, I think. So good!
I don’t think we have a TJ’s here,but the list is amazing. It gives me some really good idea.
Thanks for posting it, you are amazing!!!
Well, I certainly wish we had a TJ’s here (Louisiana), but alas, we don’t. However, I sent my sis-in-law some skin care products and instead of having her pay me for those, I’m sending her a list of things I’d like from TJ’s to send me for payment!!! Yay – I’m going down your list now & making my list (unfortunately, no frozen or fresh goodies, but at least I can get the other stuff). 🙂
I thought it before, but this confirms it- YOU ARE AMAZING! What a great resource!
This must have taken a lot of time and effort.
I was so delighted to get this list that I printed it out and decided to go shopping on my lunch break. So now my fridge is well-stocked with peppered turkey bacon and chili lime turkey burgers and Spicy Asian Peanut Dressing and dozens of other goodies. Truly! Normally, when I go to T.J.’s I have no idea what to get and wind up just sticking to things that remind me of things I alread eat. You’ve inspired me to try things I never would have picked up on my own. I really appreciate your taking the time to do this. (Honestly, Trader Joe’s oughta give you a big ole thanks just for the haul that I carried away with me today!). Big big huge thanks!!
This was perfect timing!! I’ve never been to TJ’s before since the nearest one to me if 40 minutes away. I just so happened to have a meeting near it this morning and had been planning all week to stop in. I got a few of the goodies you mentioned and can’t wait to try them.
Okay, that’s it … I’m driving 2 1/2 hours to NC to do another TJ’s shop. I try to wait until I’m already near Richmond visiting family, but alas …
Just wanted to add .. their white bean hummus is the best thing EVER!
Thanks for this, Danica. Gave me lots of great ideas. I love following your blog!
Thanks for the list! I’m planning a spring shopping trip there’s two TJ’s about 40 minutes away.
Can not wait to go to Trader Joe’s this weekend and see what goods I can find. Thank you for the list. Are most of these low points? My trouble is keeping myself full between Lunch and dinner. I am always starving between that time.
I just logged in to check today’s posting with the thought that I had to look around and see if there a list of of your favorite TJ’s products… and bam! There it is! Like you read my mind! Awesome! Thanks!!!!
Thanks so much for the list. Our favorites are the Mandarin Orange Chicken and the breaded cod filets in the freezer section. Both are fantastic.
Thanks for the list!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE (did I mention LOVE) your blog – it’s absolutely fantastic. By the way I love your “dirty” latte but not paying attention when I ordered a dirty latte the entire Starbucks crew started laughing. At least I made their day!!
Wow! Great list! My favorite thing is their Honey Sesame Cashews.
Danica that is an awesome list! I love, love, love the eggplant hummus and haven’t seen anything like it anywhere else.
Like you I like most everything at Trader Joes. There have been a few frozen prepared foods I don’t care for but I like homemade everything the best!
Love you list, I was lovin’ Traders today! I love how things are affordable and oh so fresh!
The cinnamon rolls in the fridge section are the best ever hands down!! also their jalapeno and cheddar pub cheese!!
You hit most of my favorites too! I also like the teriyaki chicken in the freezer section and the haricot verte beans too…. I just wish there was one closer to my house!
Thanks for this awesome list, such a nice thing for you to do! I will REALLY look forward to my next TJ’s trip 🙂 Thanks again!
You forgot the meringue cookies — super low point treat for WW people! I really love the sushi rolls too – the ones with avacado in the middle are fantastic!!
Can’t wait to take this list with me and check out some of the new suggestions!
Holy time consuming project! Thanks for this Danica!!
HI Denise,
My list is all inclusive ~ things that are low in points+ with things that are not as low in points+. I will say though that each of the items I have listed I have fit into the Weight Watchers program with no problem at all.
Have you ever thought of having a snack between lunch and dinner? I always plan to have a snack right in the middle, usually a piece of fruit with nuts, cheese or something like that so I am not starving when I walk in the door.
Danica
thank you thank you thank you for this list! trader joes is about 30 minutes away for me, so i love to go in with a plan in mind. one of my favorites is the spicy black bean dip.. awesome stats and goes GREAT with veggies!
I was going to ask for you Trader Joe’s list and then you posted one! My favorite things are the tiny organic blueberries (frozen), just chicken & their egg salad. I’m anxious to try some of your favorites. Thanks so much for the list. Lois in Tucson, AZ
What a great list Danica!!! For some reason your feed wasn’t working for a few days so i’m catching up on posts! eek!
So for the longest time I didn’t live near a Trader Joes… actually up until 2 weeks ago I didn’t… but now that I live in West Hollywood there is one on every corner and I am so thankful! I eat spinach like a cow eats grass and I used to feel so guilty about this habit because I’d go through a pound of it in about 1.5 days! Now… I can buy tons of 12 oz packs of spinach at TJs and… they’re only $1.99 each! Some might still think my habit is expensive but at EVERY other store out there 10 to 16 oz boxes/packets of spinach come in at $5.99 – $6.99! So WOO WOO for TJs!
Another point for TJs goes to their grilled/marinated zucchini & eggplant in the freezer section… no sugar added, just deliciousness when broiled (to reheat)… totally scope it out!
I would have to add their Olive Oil Pocorn, Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (so much more vanilla-ey than Almond Breeze, and the frozen Hodge Podge (asian veggie blend) to your list! Oh, and their turkey jerky.. so flavorful!
Loved your list! Went to TJ yesterday and looked for the Spicy Peanut dressing but could not find it! Did not see the bread either. This was Danbury, CT. Bought the Ezekial bread though and lots of other stuff. Thanks for the list!
I had their Reduced Mac & Cheese for lunch and it was fabulous! Give it a try!
Edamame Hummus is the BEST!!!
I also love their Brown Rice Pastas for $1.99 per package!
Going to try the Asian dressing next time!
If you like fish, their stuffed flounder filets (freezer section) is TO DIE FOR!!!! It is flounder stuffed with crab meat and cheese … yes, you read that right … crab and cheese!!!! You just bake for 20 minutes and it’s better than a restaurant !! It’s 8 PP per (large) serving, so it’s a great meal with some roasted veggies (onions, peppers, cauliflower and broccoli are my fave!) or some ‘mock’ potatoes (puree cauliflower). At less than $5 per serving, you will not regret giving this a try!!
Danica, I just tried something new to me that you must try. Rosemary Pecans Cranberries. Nutritionals are for 1/4 cup but I put it on my salad and 2T did it – for 1/4C 170 C, 10G fat, 1g sat, 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 19g carb, 15 g sugars, 1g protein — SOOOOOO tasty. The rosemary flavor really comes through and added to a somewhat bland salad!
Danica,
I love Trader Joe’s too! Thank you so much for this list! I was wondering if you can add the points to all of the foods on the list? It would be very helpful for us Newbies!
Hi Gina,
I am working on hopefully one day having a full list that includes the points+ values. I will keep you posted when I get it all done.
Thanks,
Danica
New to your web site..LOVE IT Awesome list…. got off of work early one day and went straight to TJ with your list in hand. I was there for at least 1 1/2 hours. It was FUN… Thanks looking forward to having the list with the points+ Great site love the recipes too made the Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup…. AWESOME
Oh heavens…I went to TJ’s last night and spent a ton. Of course not everything I bought was WW friendly…but it was delicious. 🙂 I bought some lemon curd. Not sure what I’ll do with it but it’s so amazing, I’m pretty sure I could just stick a straw in it and be okay. It reminds me of a key lime pie filling. Mmmm. I also got your fav dressing…which I do like. But…I got the champaigne pear vinegrette…which is awesome!!! It’s a good thing there isn’t a TJ’s closer…because I’d be in trouble!!!
HI Sarah,
Yeah!! So glad you enjoyed your shopping trip and stocked up on some good eats. I LOVE having the lemon curd top of plain greek yogurt alone or with crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers. It tastes just like lemon meringue pie like that. It is delicious straight off the spoon too 🙂
Danica
Hi,
If I was to buy all of the above items on your list what would be the cost for one trip????
Thanks,
Shane
Hi Shane,
You know I am not sure how much it would cost, but, I imagine it would easily be a few hundred dollars. I think the best approach might be to pick/choose 1/3 of the list you want to try and then work your way through it. Plus, half the fun is finding new things when you visit there too.
Danica
Hi Danica,
You are so right about the meatless corn dogs! They taste exactly like the real thing. I love them and everything at Trader Joe’s. Especially like the frozen Indian meals – the butter chicken and the chicken tikka masala are my two faves.
Amy
My old favorite treat was T.J.’s Mango Chile Fruit Floes. Fabulous, sweet, spicy hot and big, 3 points each. But since they have been discontinued, I have switched to something new and yummy from the freezer section…Raspberry cream bars. They are tiny, but only 2 points plus each. They come 8 in a box for $3.49. If you liked 50/50 bars, you’ll love these…In fact, they’re way better!
You are singing my song! If TJ’s moved into the abandoned grocery store near my house in Chantilly, VA I would be in hog heaven. So I trek up to Reston and down to Centreville to my favorite grocery store. My two favorite things about TJ’s:
1) Great place for Paleo diet: lots of coconut in all forms, raw nuts, organic meats, etc.
2) Small packages of vegetables, so you can have a wide variety in the fridge.
I had been shopping mostly at Costco, but the packages are so large you have to eat brussel sprouts, or whatever till they are coming out your ears!
Came across your website and just wanted to share a little bit of information. Trader Joe’s is by no means a health store. They have healthy things but read the labels. Many of their foods have corn syrup in them. As well they carry vegetarian items, especially in the frozen section, from companies that are not organic and do not have good practices with their food. Please explore labels and read more about ingredients. I do appreciate your wonderful list and Trader Joe’s has an endless supply of things that taste very very good. But, unfortunately, they are not all healthy. Please read the labels. I have a lot of health issues and must be very very careful but even if you are 100% healthy it is important for you to stay that way. Many blessings to you, Laura
taking trip today try new things, chicken egg rolls, spinach or veggie lasagnas.corn dogs i like all different ones.and stuff of for cat etc. Love this list didnt see it before just in flyers i get there.
Do you carry nosugar yogurt? If not, could you consider carrying it? I’m prediabetic, and on a sugarfree diet, and nosugar yogurt is extremely difficult to find!!!
Hi Kathy,
All of the plain yogurt and plain greek yogurts do not have added sugars – only the naturally occurring sugars that appear in the yogurt itself. I have not seen any sugar free yogurts at Trader Joe’s though.
Danica
Hello…just read your Trader Joes review and some of the comments. I am currenty a consumer of the well known shopping markets here on the east coast of Stop and Shop and Shoprite..waldbaums…pretty standard stores here. However, as of tomorrow i am looking to change my lifestyle a bit in regards to eating better and increasing my excersice. Anyway, i just had a dinner date with my husband and three small children at a friends home and they are trader joes junkies. I felt like i was watching a commercial for trader joes. We had a yummy trader joes dinner and in talking with my friend who shops there, she informed me that four things she does not want in her kids bodies are, High frusctose corn syrup, articfical food coloring, high salt, and a few other things i can not remember but she said shopping there she does not have to worry about that. Is that true? I mean obviously i would read labels. I am also weight watcher paricipant, however i fell off wagon. so, through all this rambling, do you think this would be a benefical change for me and my family? My friend also said its pretty comparable to supermarket prices of not cheaper…
Thanks-
Melissa
Hi Melissa,
I am a huge fan of Trader Joe’s and definitely stand by majority of their products. You can recognize every ingredient in their products, even the ones that are not as calorie friendly. On several things their prices are definitely cheaper than the market and I do majority of my shopping there.
I think the best way to find out if it is a place you will love is to go wander around the store, pick up a few things to try and go from there.
Good luck,
Danica