Newsflash! Trader Joe’s Just Dropped Its 2023 Beauty Advent Calendar

by Kate LowethNovember 8, 2023

This Advent calendar is a top seller at Trader Joe’s for the holiday season

Run, don’t walk to your closest Trader Joe’s. The grocer’s annual 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar is back for 2023!

Our editors spied the famed Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty on Nov. 8, and it’s packed with plenty of must-have products. This coveted calendar tends to sell out before Thanksgiving, so if you’re in the market for one, act fast.

As soon as you bring this cutie into your car, the dreamy aroma of citrus will take over and you’ll be glad you nabbed it.

What will you find inside Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent calendar?

Lavender bath salts
Brazil nut hair mask
Gingerbread cookie moisturizing lip balm
Brown sugar carob lip scrub
Sweet nectarine scented ultra moisturizing hand cream
Neroli bamboo scented shave cream
Cake batter scented body butter
Orange popsicle scented exfoliating sugar scrub cube
Rice polish face cleansing powder
Vitamin C firming body butter
Yuzu bath fizzer
Daily facial sunscreen broad spectrum SPF 40

You can find the calendar in the beauty aisle of your local Trader Joe’s for $19.99—but not for long. This one is very popular!

While we were there, we also spied this year’s 12 Days of Scented Candles Advent Calendar for $29.99. We love this option along with the chocolate Advent calendars priced at just $1.99 and the Advent calendars for pets.

Keep an eye out for other holiday favorites that have been trickling in. All the elves on your list will want a bottle of Peppermint, Gingerbread, or Egg Nog Liqueur—perfect for all those holiday cocktails you’ll be mixing up. Felted wool trivets have been hitting the shelves, along with dog toys, holiday snacks, and the scented candle trio.

Cross your fingers that year’s felted wool garlands will come in the mini size again as we loved pairing them with our Elf on the Shelf along with those mini totes they sold last month. Get ready, Instagram!

Trader Joe’s Grinch-Inspired Trees Are Back

by Shahrzad WarkentinNovember 17, 2022

All the Who’s down in Whoville couldn’t possibly come up with a more adorable holiday plant than Trader Joe’s Grump Tree.

Whether you’re feeling a little Grinchy or you’re short on space to decorate, these adorable little trees are the perfect accent to warm your home and your heart. The skinny evergreen Cyprus trees are wrapped in a red ribbon and topped with a single red ornament.

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The trees are tiny now, but just like the Grinch’s heart they can easily triple in size if you plant and nurture them after the holiday season is over.

The Grump trees are now available at Trader Joe’s nationwide for $9.99 each.

Trader Joe’s Haunted House Cookie Kit Is Back for the Season

by Karly WoodSeptember 15, 2022

A spooky house has never looked so delicious

The seasonal Trader Joe’s Halloween Haunted House Cookie Kit has arrived! The ultra-popular treat has returned just in time for the spooky season and is the perfect tradition. The fan fave has been around for several years and is as tasty as it is cute. Why wait until Christmas when you can build your own cookie house for Halloween?

The $7.99 kit comes with everything you need to make a spooky and chocolatey haunted house. The box contains seven chocolate cookies to form the house, pre-made black and orange icing, and tons of candy goodies in fun shapes like bones and bats. Good luck constructing your house before eating it!

The box contains some brief instructions on assembling the house, but after that, it’s up to you to make your house as creepy crawly as you want it! You can probably find the kit on an end cap with Joe-Joes or some other Halloween-themed treats from Trader Joe’s.

Want to kick it up a notch? We love the creative take from @paperstreetparlour, who uses royal icing to completely transform this kit into an uber-spooky (and fancy) house!

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Trader Joe’s Halloween haunted house cookie kit is perfect for people who don’t love gingerbread—and also for any of us who just can’t wait to get in the festive Halloween spirit!

While you’re at your local market, be sure to check out all the fall products, including tons of pumpkin goodies. Before heading in, be sure to check out all the amazing spooky plants hanging out in the garden department, like skeleton yogis and air plant ghouls!

The Hard-to-Get Trader Joe’s Halloween Yoga Skeletons Are Back!

by Karly WoodAugust 26, 2022

The company that makes the plants for Trader Joe’s has confirmed they will be returning for 2022

Run, don’t walk to your closest Trader Joe’s––yoga skeletons have returned! The spooky yogis have been a hit for several years now, selling out whenever they were in stock and this year is bound to be the same.

LiveTrends Design Group is the creator of the cult-classic design that involves three poses with an air plant on top and has shared that they are returning exclusively to Trader Joe’s this year. Even though Halloween is still quite some time away, you’ll want to pick up the trio stat.

Last year, each plant retailed for $6.99 so we’re assuming the price would be similar (though perfectly possible it would be more given how expensive everything is right now). You can find them in the garden section or perhaps with other seasonal goodies.

The yoga skeletons come with air plants as hair and in the lotus, lotus with hands to heart and lotus with hands above head poses. We didn’t know skeletons could be cute but we stand corrected!

Since it’s still August, it may take time for the planters to roll out to every Trader Joe’s store. Plus, let’s be honest, not everyone lives within driving distance to one of the famed neighborhood markets.

If that’s the case, there are other retailers that do their best to mimic the design. We found a five-pack of two-inch yogis from Amazon for $29 that are arranged in the camel pose, pigeon pose, easy pose, twist pose, and king pigeon pose. While they don’t have the air plant element, they are pretty spooktacular.

If you prefer the darker side of Halloween, Joann sells a black skeleton that sits almost five inches high in the lotus pose for just $12. Since the Halloween season hasn’t even technically started, we are just getting started with all the creepy and crawly decor. Boo!

Spread the Love with These Heart-Shaped Macarons from Costco

by Erica LoopJanuary 26, 2022

Valentine’s Day just got sweeter—at Costco! The warehouse club has Le Chic Patissier’s heart-shaped macarons back in stock, just in time for the holiday.

The fab French-inspired foodie find was already spotted by Instagram user @costcosisters as early as Jan. 8 and we’re about ready to head to the warehouse ourselves to grab a box or two.

photo: Red Tricycle

Fans of the petite treats may remember Le Chic Patissier’s strawberry-vanilla and raspberry macarons from year’s past. These Valentine’s Day goodies feature vanilla and raspberry flavors. Le Chic Patissier’s website describes the delish delights as, “Using 100% natural ingredients, we source high-quality vanilla from Madagascar and fresh seasonal fruits for the puree.”

Nab a box of 25 for $12.99 at select Costco retailers while these limited-time sweets are still on store shelves.

—Erica Loop

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Replenish with Rainbow Light*

by Katie LinebergerSeptember 24, 2021

Sponsored by Rainbow Light

Busy, much? Moms have a knack for putting their own needs on the backburner when managing everyone else’s wellbeing. Good news: All it takes is one minute and one tablet to help nourish your body and get the day started off on the right foot. (Sure, you may not be able to find a matching pair of socks or your car keys… but we can’t win ‘em all.) Founded by women in Santa Cruz 40 years ago, Rainbow Light is a trusted brand of multivitamins (and more) for the whole family. But back to you, mama…

Red Tricycle readers can save 25% on their Rainbow Light order—just use code TINYBEANS25 at checkout!

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Nope, not that kind of cleaning up—the laundry can wait! You can feel extra good about the quality ingredients in your multivitamin. Rainbow Light’s Women’s One multivitamin is made with fruits and veggies, it’s non-GMO and vegetarian. And the bottles are made from 100% recycled material, excluding colorant.

Red Tricycle readers can save 25% on their Rainbow Light order—just use code TINYBEANS25 at checkout!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

—Katie Lineberger

Come Work with Us! Hiring Savvy Writers in San Diego

by Kate LowethSeptember 22, 2021

It’s been a year, and we need savvy parents like you to help local families navigate the ups and downs of life in San Diego, CA!

Do you love exploring your city with your family, uncovering local hidden gems, and then dishing to your friends about your awesome weekend? Are you a parent or caregiver living in San Diego with kids between the ages of 0-10? Are you active in the digital writing/blogging community? If you answered yes to these questions, then Red Tricycle & Tinybeans wants you!

Red Tricycle/Tinybeans is looking for talented San Diego-based writers to join our team and contribute stories to our San Diego metro market. Ideal candidates must:

• Have a firm grasp of the English language, excellent grammar and punctuation skills.

• Be active in the writing and blogging community with published work (either print or online).

• Possess an intense curiosity and excitement to explore the city and dig deep (both online and in the real world) to find off-the-beaten-path story ideas and insider tips.

Our mission is simple: to help busy parents have more fun with their kids!

Good luck!

To apply Email Us at aimee.dellabitta (at) tinybeans.com your cover letter, resume, and writing sample with “San Diego Writer” in the subject line.

We’re Extra Thankful This Year: The Macy’s Parade Is Returning!

by Karly WoodSeptember 8, 2021

It’s official: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back! After a hiatus, one of the world’s most iconic celebrations is returning to the streets of NYC.

The 95th edition of the parade will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 25. It will also air on NBC in all time zones for optimal viewing pleasure for those of us not brave enough to weather the, well weather.

photo: Mimi O’Conners for Red Tricycle

More details are expected to come, but it can be assumed guests may be limited as the world still navigates the pandemic. As of now, Macy’s has also stated its volunteers and staff will be vaccinated,

To stay tuned on the event that’s only 77 days away, be sure to check the Macy’s Parade website.

––Karly Wood

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That’s a Wrap: 11 Mummy-Themed Treats for Halloween

by Lauren HillSeptember 7, 2021

Hauntingly yummy, these mummified interpretations of everyday dishes will quickly become your little monster’s favorite Halloween fare. A delicious mix of spooky and sweet, from apple pie to quesadillas, click through to check out 10 recipes that are simply to die for!

Mummy Madeleines

These Madeleine Mummies and Minions look like you slaved away in the kitchen, but they're actually fuss free. Just put some white frosting in a piping bag with a cross-hatch tip, then make lines or zigzags before popping on some candy eyes and sprinkles. We tend to love these soft and fluffy traditional or pumpkin spice Madeleines from Sugar Bowl Bakery!

Mummy Pouches

Check out the dressed up GoGo squeeZ pouches from The Nerd’s Wife for an on-the-go Halloween snack. Add them to your little monster’s lunchbox or keep handy while out trick-or-treating. Find the how to at The Nerd's Wife.

Mummy Bark

Jenny at Bloom Designs used candy eyes to transform classic bark into a hauntingly sweet treat perfect for Halloween. Find the recipe here.

Apple Mummies

An apple a day won’t keep these mummies away. Serve the kids nature’s candy, and learn how to make this healthy haunted treat plus some delicious dips at Two Healthy Kitchens.

Mummified Oreos

How Does She serves up a spook-tacular assortment of haunted treats, including to-die-for Mummy Oreo Suckers. Find the recipe and assembly instructions here.

Mini Mummy Apple Pies

Laying the lattice in a haphazard pattern transforms a classic mini apple pie into a frightfully delicious dessert. Create your own mini mummy pies with the recipe and how-to from Jillian Harris.

Mummy Chocolate Bars

Bloom Design gave everyday chocolate bars a mummy makeover for her lucky trick-or-treaters. Head over to the blog to find the how-to and a free mummy printable.

Yummy Mummies

These mummy dogs are the perfect Halloween dish to make with your little monsters. Let the kids lend a hand wrapping bandages to transform this ballpark staple into an eerie entrée. Check out the how-to video from Red Tricycle’s Bay Area Editor, Erin Feher.

Mummy Pretzels

This salty, sweet, and spooky treat is scarily simple to make. The most difficult step according to Simply Being Mommy is waiting for the chocolate to cool and harden before eating!

Halloweeño Jalapeño Popper Mummies

If you’re a fan of spice, this hot idea from The Hopeless Housewife is sure to startle your taste buds. Terrifyingly simple to bake, these Jalapeño Popper Mummies make a great savory appetizer for your Halloween bash. Find the recipe here.

Not-So-Scary Mummy

These not-so-scary mummy cupcakes baked up by our Bay Area editor are uber-easy to make and monstrously yummy. Find the how-to and other haunted cupcake ideas here.

—Lauren Hill & Karly Wood

“B is for Bagel” Will Be Your New Favorite ABC Book

by Kate LowethAugust 28, 2021

At Red Tricycle, there’s nothing that we love more than sharing fun finds with our readers, especially when they are the creative product of our former SF Bay Area Editor! Rachel Teichman has taken her skills honed at Red Tricycle to the bookshelves. Combining her love of writing and bagels, she has written B is for Bagel, an ABC book, and we know you are going to love it.

From Asiago to Za’atar, and “Everything” in between, B is for Bagel teaches the whole alphabet, while introducing children to traditional and innovative bagel flavors. Vibrant photographs of each life-size bagel make turning pages so much fun!

Shake, splash and roll your way through this book, where unicorns and rainbows take their bagel form, and cream cheese knows no limits! Kids will love finding a new favorite bagel, while deciding if they like lox, whitefish salad or maybe just extra schmear.

You can cover the whole alphabet while learning about a popular breakfast food. From A to Z, there is definitely a bagel for you! And there are even two recipes to try together!

Rachel is working with partner publisher The Collective Book Studio, and is financing the project through her Kickstarter campaign which ends Thursday, September 2, at 9:59pm PDT. You can receive an early signed copy of the book starting with a $25 contribution. There are also many other fabulous rewards available including photo prints, bagel confetti and even rainbow bagel chips.

Rachel lives in Houston and shares this about supporting Easter Seals there: “We are so proud to announce our partnership with The Caroline School at Easter Seals Greater Houston. We have added a new $75 reward level which gives you one book, and lets you donate one book to The Caroline School.”

Grab your bagel and coffee and let’s support this literary mama!

Online: kickstarter.com/projects/bisforbagel/b-is-for-bagel-book

—Kate Loweth

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