I know you are interested in floral arranging. A pro tip I share with beginners is to remove the "guard petals" of roses. These are the outer petals of the rose (they are often discolored and stiffer than the rest, hence the "guarding" quality.) Once removed, they transform the look of the rose into a more delicate bloom. The rose will open beautifully. Another pro tip I share is when you buy any form of a carnation, if you pluck out the center of the carnation variety it will give the flower a looser, whimsy look - more antique. It almost gives it a rose-type of look. I should start a channel! I'm too busy as a teacher and mom! =)
Yes from another pro, people don’t realize that we leave the bruised petals on to protect the healthy petals. So when you arrange the flowers, you just need to pluck off the bad petals. Also, trim off the ends of the stems before placing the stems in fresh waters. The stem close up quickly. Make sure you store your cut flowers in cool areas in the home. Heat will make the wilt really fast.
Lauren, I see all these comments about “why haven’t you been posting?!?” & while I am an OG fan & always happy to see a video, I understand that it is a job n top of your job and most importantly your family & all that comes with it. Sometimes LIFE happens. Never feel bad when you have to take time away from social media (entertainment). 💖
Lauren, I also LOVE grocery shopping, then getting home and restocking everything. When I see everything full it makes me feel a deep sense of gratitude, abundance and peace because I am now able to feed my family ❤ I loved how you finished the video doing that beautiful vase of roses! 🌹😍 I love your organizing too!
Those fig & olive crackers are the best! One of my absolute favorites. I wish I had a Trader Joe's close to where I live, I have to travel some distance for that, but totally worth it.
Trader Joe’s really does have the best florals! I think I spent around $75 for my friend’s baby shower last August and we made sooooo many arrangements! The flowers lasted for about 2-3 weeks after the shower!
Lauren, I have missed you for so many days without any notifications 💞 so I was so happy to see this video! This video was so fun because I also love to cook, also having four son's is a ton of cooking! And I love 💖 cooking for my husband, his Mom was never into cooking so I like to spoil him!
Good to see you, I needed my Lauren Nicholson fix!😅 Your TJ Haul included many of my favorites and a few I'm looking forward to trying! Thanks for the tip on the cookbook. I didn't realize they had one, but I remember when they used to make things in the store and give you samples and recipes, I wish they still did that!
Hi Lauren, Loving this video shopping, organizing and restocking the pantry. These video r always sooo satisfying to me,there is something calming and soothing about being organized since our lives r soo crazy. Keep them coming. 💕💕 the nails so pretty against ur skin color.
Hello Lauren. What a haul. Thanks for sharing. Everything looks absolutely delicious. I do believe my favorite is all that salami and fresh cheese - and of course those baby tomatoes and that minced garlic. Thanks so much for your recommendations as to how to restock the pantry. 😊👍
Hey Mrs. Lauren…..always look forward to your videos. I’m going to go to Trader’s Joe this weekend here in Central Florida. 🥰❤️ Blessings to you & your family & Enzo ❤
There you are little mama I was looking all over RUclips for you I guess you needed a break and that's what everybody needs thanks for sharing your haul video good seeing you again
Love Trader Joe’s,so many goodies.. so true about removing those leaves from floral arrangement. Watched a video recently where a few copper pennies and a shot of vodka added to the water makes the florals in your arrangement last longer.. I haven’t tried it yet,have you ever heard? Thanks for sharing your haul… ❤
Good to see you Lauren been missing you..I wish we had a trader Joe's here in maine nesr me..I miss that store..I shopped there all the time every Fridays ehen i lived in NC..
😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤ yummy. Love me some Trader Joe's items. I saw that cookbook couple years ago I was following her on IG and then I stopped following her for a while. OMG loving the shredded cheese blend I've never tried it I've got to buy for a quesadilla... 😊😮the Italian mix too.. OMG yessssss
I have to agree with the others where have you been? I seen something on Instagram about a live and waited here for the live. Sorry but I am one of your more mature followers i.e ancient lol, and don't understand all those app thingymajigs :) - Welcome back and loved the content (as always)
Only having enough miles of in which I traveled in my time there is one food place of that which I have had visited and I might ad it is not here in the states. It is in Harrods food court in great bittian. And it is very much to my likings ang I receive cart Blanc that is due to my position in life but then again I am very satisfied and more than content with Joe's here in states and to I now reside from time to time in the USA .,.......
It’s so funny because all the Italian stuff you buy from trader joes is just ordinary food in Switzerland. Available in every regular supermarket. As for bruschetta…processed paste is gross…make your own like the Italians do. Red pesto just goes on pasta…it’s a red pepper paste, not a sauce. Home made tzatziki is also nicer than pre fabricated. In Switzerland there’s no such thing as ‘Swiss cheese’. It’s just cheese. And there are so many types of cheese I can’t even imagine what sort of cheese is sold to Americans as Swiss cheese.
I received a reply to a comment I posted claiming to be from Lauren that I'd won a competition. I see a lot of commenters have received the same message. I'm sure this is a SCAM so please just delete. I'm sure Lauren will have something to say about it when she next uploads a video. X
I noticed that you passed up the truffle ketchup... meatloaf recipes with ketchup on the top I normally don't care for, but it's completely transformed with Trader Joe's truffle ketchup! It's incredible! And I can also hide tons of healthy vegetables in my meatloaf for the kids lol. And cold meatloaf sandwiches with lettuce, Mayo, and a slice of tomato on some toasted bread are pretty outstanding leftovers, so are patty melts!
I know you are interested in floral arranging. A pro tip I share with beginners is to remove the "guard petals" of roses. These are the outer petals of the rose (they are often discolored and stiffer than the rest, hence the "guarding" quality.) Once removed, they transform the look of the rose into a more delicate bloom. The rose will open beautifully. Another pro tip I share is when you buy any form of a carnation, if you pluck out the center of the carnation variety it will give the flower a looser, whimsy look - more antique. It almost gives it a rose-type of look. I should start a channel! I'm too busy as a teacher and mom! =)
I never knew this
Yes from another pro, people don’t realize that we leave the bruised petals on to protect the healthy petals. So when you arrange the flowers, you just need to pluck off the bad petals. Also, trim off the ends of the stems before placing the stems in fresh waters. The stem close up quickly. Make sure you store your cut flowers in cool areas in the home. Heat will make the wilt really fast.
Thank you for sharing this tip. I love fresh flower arrangements around our house
Thank you for the tip 😊
Agreed on their florals! Fave place to grab a pretty plant for visiting friends, and for holidays.
I only buy flowers from Trader Joe’s. They do have beautiful and exotic flowers 💐plus amazing prices
Lauren, I see all these comments about “why haven’t you been posting?!?” & while I am an OG fan & always happy to see a video, I understand that it is a job n top of your job and most importantly your family & all that comes with it. Sometimes LIFE happens. Never feel bad when you have to take time away from social media (entertainment). 💖
I expect nothing, but sometimes it's good to be missed and know that people value your content. Simples.
I love Trader Joes, you can find so many good foods, etc. And flowers. Enjoyed shopping with you. Have a blessed weekend.
Enjoyed shopping at Trader Joes with you! I wish we lived near one. Love the floral arrangement! 😊❤😊🌷🌹🌷
Lauren. Your decor is so beautiful. Your home looks so lovely. Thank you for sharing you beautiful home with us. Everything looks so nice.
Wow, sweetheart Lauren, what a beautiful haul,
thanks for sharing.
I enjoy shopping at Trader Joe’s too.
Have a nice Spring. 🙏😘❤️🌟☘️🌷👍👏🌺✝️🥰
The spinach artichoke dip is sooo good as a pasta sauce, prepared in the same way as the viral feta tomato bake!
Thank you Lauren great haul. I wish we had Trader Joe's in the UK. 🇬🇧👏Love from Rosie O from Devon x
Lauren, I also LOVE grocery shopping, then getting home and restocking everything. When I see everything full it makes me feel a deep sense of gratitude, abundance and peace because I am now able to feed my family ❤ I loved how you finished the video doing that beautiful vase of roses! 🌹😍 I love your organizing too!
Those fig & olive crackers are the best! One of my absolute favorites. I wish I had a Trader Joe's close to where I live, I have to travel some distance for that, but totally worth it.
I did find flowers at Trader Joe's, had no clue they were so pretty and cheap! They have unique things for sure....😇
Oh wow you are picking out all the goods!!!👍👍👍
Put some lemon juice into your flowers and I had them for 20 days every 4 days cut the ends off and put them in clean water with fresh lemons juice.
Trader Joe’s really does have the best florals! I think I spent around $75 for my friend’s baby shower last August and we made sooooo many arrangements! The flowers lasted for about 2-3 weeks after the shower!
Lauren, I have missed you for so many days without any notifications 💞 so I was so happy to see this video! This video was so fun because I also love to cook, also having four son's is a ton of cooking! And I love 💖 cooking for my husband, his Mom was never into cooking so I like to spoil him!
Good to see you, I needed my Lauren Nicholson fix!😅
Your TJ Haul included many of my favorites and a few I'm looking forward to trying! Thanks for the tip on the cookbook. I didn't realize they had one, but I remember when they used to make things in the store and give you samples and recipes, I wish they still did that!
Love what you got at Trader Joe’s,my Husband and I buy a lot of Organic Vegetables, Fruit, Grass Fed Beef.
We try and eat Clean ingredients
Love TJ and your right they do have beautiful florals.😊
Hi Lauren, Loving this video shopping, organizing and restocking the pantry. These video r always sooo satisfying to me,there is something calming and soothing about being organized since our lives r soo crazy. Keep them coming. 💕💕 the nails so pretty against ur skin color.
i noticed her nails alsp pretty i need a new nail color
Loved shopping with you! This was a great video 😊
Hello Lauren. What a haul. Thanks for sharing. Everything looks absolutely delicious. I do believe my favorite is all that salami and fresh cheese - and of course those baby tomatoes and that minced garlic. Thanks so much for your recommendations as to how to restock the pantry. 😊👍
I was so happy to see this video. Hope you enjoyed your vacation. Welcome back!
I’d love to see some recipes using TJ’s stuff! I don’t get there as often as I’d like but when I do I never what to get!
Great haul! Some items I’ve either haven’t seen or tried. Can’t wait. Thank you Lauren🤩 BTW, getting book😉
Wow! What a haul! I LOVE Trader Joe’s❤️
Loved this video. Thanks Lauren!
So glad to see your haul..but more than that..just to see you!! been missing your videos!! Take care!
Yes the grape vines!! 😊
Enjoyed seeing all the deliciousness from TJ's, and the beautiful flowers......thanks Lauren!
Gosh I wish we had Trader Joe’s in Australia! 🇦🇺 This all looks so cool and different to anything we can get here. Love your videos Lauren 💕
I use the Everything Bagel for my avocado toast. It's the best!
We’ve missed you Lauren. I love TJ.
Hey Mrs. Lauren…..always look forward to your videos. I’m going to go to Trader’s Joe this weekend here in Central Florida. 🥰❤️ Blessings to you & your family & Enzo ❤
Wow, beautiful haul. I agree, Trader Joe's has the best flowers! 💐 Friendly reminder: Bruschetta is pronounced "bru-ske-ta".
We missed you hope all is well... I love Trader Joe's
You are so organized….thanks for sharing
Was so glad to see a video. I love your channel.
There you are little mama I was looking all over RUclips for you I guess you needed a break and that's what everybody needs thanks for sharing your haul video good seeing you again
Good morning have a wonderful Saturday
Glad to see the post. I thought you forgot abouy us since it was almost 2 weeks!
Also the garlic spread is amazing on a grilled cheese with a good crusty bread and cabots seriously sharp cheddar
Love Trader Joe’s,so many goodies.. so true about removing those leaves from floral arrangement. Watched a video recently where a few copper pennies and a shot of vodka added to the water makes the florals in your arrangement last longer.. I haven’t tried it yet,have you ever heard? Thanks for sharing your haul… ❤
I never know what to buy there
This is our Trader Joe’s too!! ☺️ I thought I recognized it! 😊 Great video!
The roses are beautiful ❤
This was so helpful!!!! Thank you!!
Super awesome good to see you back always enjoying the content have a great weekend!!💯🤙
Eucaliptos!! To put in your shower area, restroom it does work!!
🎉 yes!!! You got all the good stuff!! Traders is the best!
HAPPY FRIDAY Lauren, family, and fur babies. GOLLY GEE YUM...STTB
Good to see you Lauren been missing you..I wish we had a trader Joe's here in maine nesr me..I miss that store..I shopped there all the time every Fridays ehen i lived in NC..
Can you link or direct me to where you purchased the spice racks used in the kitchen drawers? I think that is the neatest idea.
Yes! I am interested in that too!!
Oooh nice haul!
Those candied pecans are literally the best snack ever!!
Welcome back Lauren!!! Where were you girl? Mexico 🇲🇽?
😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤ yummy. Love me some Trader Joe's items. I saw that cookbook couple years ago I was following her on IG and then I stopped following her for a while. OMG loving the shredded cheese blend I've never tried it I've got to buy for a quesadilla... 😊😮the Italian mix too.. OMG yessssss
Great video Lauren. Nice to see you buying Kerrygold butter made in Ireland!!!! Love your nails by the way. Very classy colour. X
Hi Lauren, I just got your message. Did I win something?!!! I'm not on Telegram so can only contact u through ur channel. X
Everything looks so good
I have to agree with the others where have you been? I seen something on Instagram about a live and waited here for the live. Sorry but I am one of your more mature followers i.e ancient lol, and don't understand all those app thingymajigs :) - Welcome back and loved the content (as always)
Love this content!❤
We don't have a trader Joe's around us 😢 otherwise I would want to shop there!!! The food from there looks amazing!!!
Everything looks good !!!🙂
You got me hooked on the oatmeal brown sugar creamer…..not high calorie too….cheers from California 😎
What is the name of the creamer?
i love your style of cooking anchovie in caesar salad here they just laden on the ranch in trying this italian way
T.j. green goddess seasoning is outstanding
yes i love my cast iron!
Lauren hai comprato cibo italiano😊r anche del buon vino🍷😋👍🙋♀️😘
I wish you were my neighbor!😊❤🎉
I love this type of video please make more ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Only having enough miles of in which I traveled in my time there is one food place of that which I have had visited and I might ad it is not here in the states. It is in Harrods food court in great bittian. And it is very much to my likings ang I receive cart Blanc that is due to my position in life but then again I am very satisfied and more than content with Joe's here in states and to I now reside from time to time in the USA .,.......
do you have a link for your containers?
Nice $1000 haul!
Your nails look great.😊
Lauren!!!! Where have you been? Miss your videos!!
I love that length of nails you are wearing now.!
Is anyone else dying to know how much this Trader Joe's haul cost? Under or Over $500?
Never been to trader joe. Don't habe one around my area
Hello 🎉
where r u coming in from im in ND
🌞
❤Ana
Please come to my house and organize for me 😊😅
🥰💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Trader Joe's is exspensive ....I like real food....
It’s so funny because all the Italian stuff you buy from trader joes is just ordinary food in Switzerland. Available in every regular supermarket. As for bruschetta…processed paste is gross…make your own like the Italians do. Red pesto just goes on pasta…it’s a red pepper paste, not a sauce. Home made tzatziki is also nicer than pre fabricated. In Switzerland there’s no such thing as ‘Swiss cheese’. It’s just cheese. And there are so many types of cheese I can’t even imagine what sort of cheese is sold to Americans as Swiss cheese.
I received a reply to a comment I posted claiming to be from Lauren that I'd won a competition. I see a lot of commenters have received the same message. I'm sure this is a SCAM so please just delete. I'm sure Lauren will have something to say about it when she next uploads a video. X
I noticed that you passed up the truffle ketchup... meatloaf recipes with ketchup on the top I normally don't care for, but it's completely transformed with Trader Joe's truffle ketchup! It's incredible! And I can also hide tons of healthy vegetables in my meatloaf for the kids lol. And cold meatloaf sandwiches with lettuce, Mayo, and a slice of tomato on some toasted bread are pretty outstanding leftovers, so are patty melts!