Confessions of a Trader Joe’s Addict

And 10 Items Worth All the Hype

My eldest daughter was job hunting last summer. Babysitting wasn’t paying the bills. One night while shopping at Trader Joe’s, she started bagging our groceries like a pro, and the checker noticed.

“You should apply,” he said. “It’s a great place to work. Plus, you get a discount.”

“How much?” I cut in.

Turns out, Trader Joe’s employees get 20% off everyth…