5 Little Luxuries Even Responsible Retirees Buy from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe's somehow manages to make "budget-friendly" and "genuinely exciting" coexist on the same shelf, which is exactly the kind of math retirees appreciate.
After all, you didn't spend decades saving diligently just to eat the culinary equivalent of beige. A well-managed nest egg should still leave room for the kind of small purchases that make a Tuesday dinner feel a little more special without denting next month's budget.
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From staples with a spin to items that make life a little more enjoyable, check out these items that you can purchase without regret.
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Unexpected Cheddar Cheese
Price: $3.99
Retirees who don't usually consider paying for specialty cheese will take a second look at Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese. It has the creamy flavor of aged cheddar along with the tangy taste and slightly crumbly texture of Parmesan. One might say it’s a step up from an everyday block of cheddar. Try shaving a little over scrambled eggs, tomato soup or use it to make an elevated grilled cheese.
Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste
Price: $4.99
Trader Joe's Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste is a small luxury for retirees who enjoy baking but don’t want to buy whole vanilla beans. The paste gives puddings and frostings a deeper, full-bodied vanilla flavor, plus the tiny black flecks you’d get from using whole beans, but at a much lower cost.
You can also substitute the paste for vanilla extract in the same amount, which makes it practical. And because you only need a small amount at a time, one jar can last quite a while.
Butter with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb
Price: $2.99
Trader Joe’s Butter with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb is butter with a few delicious extras. TJ’s packs about 25% Parmesan into each roll, along with garlic and parsley. So, instead of buying several ingredients, you get them all in one. Melt a pat over a baked potato, spread it on warm bread or let it finish a steak just before serving.
Peppermint Multi-Purpose Castile Soap
Price: $5.99
Trader Joe’s Peppermint Multi-Purpose Castile Soap lets you upgrade a bathroom or kitchen without the cost of luxury hand soaps. It’s made with organic olive, coconut, hemp and jojoba oils in addition to the refreshing scent from the organic peppermint oil. And because this soap is multi-purpose, you can use it for a number of things in your home, including as a body wash or household cleaner.
Dark Chocolate Thins On the Go!
Price: $2.99
You can have quality chocolate without the high prices. Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Thins On the Go! satisfy dark chocolate cravings without spending more on full-size bars. Colombian cocoa, roasted cocoa nibs and a sprinkling of sea salt make for the perfect after-dinner bite.
The thins also come individually wrapped, which makes it easier to take one or two on the go (and avoid eating the whole bag at once).
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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