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16 Trader Joe’s Items to Make the Best Valentine’s Day Gift Box

Put together a unique gift box for your Valentine with special treats from Trader Joe’s.

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Updated May 28, 2024
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If you’re trying to find something special and unique for Valentine’s Day, consider making a gift box with treats from Trader Joe’s.

The retailer has plenty of Valentine’s Day favorites on its shelves that are perfect to pull together for a gift that is personalized just for your favorite Valentine while saving money.

So get your list together and head to your local Trader Joe’s for these Valentine’s Day buys.

Rose Water Facial Toner

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Add a good facial fix to your gift box with Trader Joe’s Rose Water Facial Toner.

The four-ounce bottle of toner includes rose oil and witch hazel to moisturize and tone with rose notes to make it smell extra sweet.

Price: $3.99

Raspberry Hearts Cookies

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No gift box is complete for Valentine’s Day without some sweet cookie treats.

The Trader Joe’s Raspberry Hearts Cookies 16-ounce box includes raspberry jam sandwiched between two crumbly shortbread cookies that are sure to be delicious for your favorite Valentine.

Price: $5.49

Dark Chocolate Caramel Hearts

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Do you have a chocolate lover in your life? Then get them a 2.5-ounce bag of Dark Chocolate Caramel Hearts to satisfy their sweet tooth.

These hearts have a dark chocolate heart-shaped shell with a sweet and chewy caramel center that’s sure to be a hit with chocolate lovers.

Price: $1.99

Peanut Butter Caramel Coated Popcorn

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Take your popcorn to the next level with a six-ounce bag of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Caramel Coated Popcorn.

The retailer takes delicious popcorn and coats it with a crunchy salty and sweet mix of peanut butter and caramel that is a perfect addition to any gift box.

Price: $3.79

Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer

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It can get dry in the winter months so help out your favorite sweetie with the Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer.

The moisturizer comes in a 2.5-ounce jar with aloe and green tea extracts inside to help your skin stay hydrated in even the driest months.

Price: $8.99

Organic Dark Chocolate Half-Coated Rice Cake Thins

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Do you have a Valentine that likes to stick with healthier sweets? Then check out Trader Joe’s 3.42-ounce pack of Organic Dark Chocolate Half-Coated Rice Cake Thins.

The thin rice cakes have a layer of dark chocolate that give their crispiness a bit of a chocolate sweetness in a unique combo that is sure to excite your Valentine.

Price: $1.99

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Seasonal bouquet

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Trader Joe’s is known for its distinctive products that you can’t find anywhere else. But sometimes you just need a bouquet of flowers to wow your Valentine.

Check out your local Trader Joe’s for seasonal bouquets, including festive flowers for Valentine’s Day that are sure to impress your sweetie.

Price: $9.99

Coconut Body Butter

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There’s a reason Trader Joe’s has carried its Coconut Body Butter for so many years. Customers just like it, and your Valentine may as well.

The creamy body butter comes in an eight-ounce container that includes aloe vera, shea butter, and coconut oil to give it a refreshing feel on your skin.

Price: $5.99

Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups

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Peanut butter isn’t for everyone, so why not try a different twist on a confectionary staple?

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups start with a thick layer of sunflower seed butter encased in a delicious dark chocolate cup for that perfect mix of salty and sweet.

Each 1.4-ounce pack contains two Sunflower Seed Butter Cups so you can share one with your Valentine.

Price: $0.99

Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask

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Trader Joe’s Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask helps moisturize and revitalize dry or damaged hair.

This 5.1-ounce jar includes shea butter and coconut oil for extra moisture to give your hair softness without any oily residue left behind.

Price: $3.99

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Organic Charles Shaw Pinot Grigio

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Add a nice bottle of wine to your gift box with Trader Joe’s famous Charles Shaw brand.

This organic white wine is perfect to drink on its own or pair with shrimp or pasta as part of a romantic dinner for two.

Price: $3.99

Everything but the Bagel Seasoned Crackers

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Not everything in your gift box has to be sweet, so add some Everything but the Bagel Seasoned Crackers to round out your choices.

This 10-ounce box of crackers includes garlic, onion, caraway, sesame, and poppy seeds to give it a good bit of everything in every bite.

Price: $2.99

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Everyone loves cookies so add a few classics to your box with the Trader Joe’s Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies.

The cookies come in a two-ounce bag so they won’t take up much room in your gift box while still providing enough to make any Valentine happy.

Price: $0.99

Peppermint and Tea Tree Shampoo Bar

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Try something different and unique with Trader Joe’s Peppermint and Tea Tree Shampoo Bar in your gift box.

This four-ounce shampoo bar includes peppermint and tea tree oils as well as coconut, olive, and jojoba oils perfect for keeping your hair soft and shiny.

Price: $3.99

Gone Bananas!

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You may have to set this one aside in the freezer until you’re ready to give your gift box, but Trader Joe’s Gone Bananas! is worth it.

An eight-ounce box of this favorite frozen treat features slices of banana covered in dark chocolate that’s sure to amaze your Valentine.

Price: $2.49

Cinnamon Bun Inspired Joe-Joe's Sandwich Creme Cookies

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There’s nothing quite like combining cinnamon buns with cookies for this awe-inspiring treat from Trader Joe’s.

This 10.5-ounce box of cookies combines vanilla cream inside with sandwich cookies outside with hints of cinnamon and sugar to form the perfect combination.

Price: $3.49

Bottom line

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Remember to grab your favorite reusable bags before you head to Trader Joe’s because you’re sure to stock them up with your shopping.

It’s also a good idea to double-check your wallet for the best credit cards for groceries to help you save even more when you’re shopping for your favorite Valentine.

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Jenny Cohen

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