It was definitely all hands on deck at the grand opening of the new Trader Joe’s in Libertyville {1600 S Milwaukee Ave}. Despite the brisk winds, I was able to find a parking space quickly and made my way to the sounds of live Caribbean music in the entryway.{Music provided by Todd Donnelly. Mr. Myers Band}
Once inside, rows of shiny red shopping carts and employees donned in familiar Hawaiian shirts and leis cheerfully offered directions and help. The store was busy, but the rows of brightly colored flowers, shelves of neatly stacked produce, and row after row of provisions diverted everyone’s attention from the crowd.
The sample station was stocked with mandarin orange chicken, sugar snap peas, and plenty of juice. Children waited to have their hands painted with colorful flowers or a picture of their favorite food. Eager to add to my pantry, I stocked up on my favorite coffees, snacks, and organic bread. I am delighted to have this store and its wide variety of wholesome and interesting foodstuffs available within a short drive from my house and centrally located in Lake County. I can’t wait to liven up my meal selections with new and delicious products and fresh produce.
Trader Joe’s – Libertyville
1600 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville 60048
{North of 60 across from Lowe’s and Mariano’s}
847-680-1739
Jennifer traveled to two continents as a nonprofit administrator and later helped run a small village in Lake County. But the real adventures began when she and her husband put down roots in Libertyville and started a family. Mom to a teenage boy and a tween girl, Jennifer spends her time changing radio stations in her minivan while driving to band concerts, learning new texting lingo, and keeping track of the latest trends in electronics and hairstyles.
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