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Trader Joe's Revealed Its Most Popular Products Of 2016 And There's A Lot To Talk About

We all have a lot of TJ's opinions.

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Casey Rackham
Casey Rackham
BuzzFeed Staff

Very important food announcement: In honor of Trader Joe's 8th Annual Customer Choice Awards, the grocery store has revealed its most popular products of 2016.

This is obviously vital information because almost every one has very strong Trader Joe's opinions. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF
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This is obviously vital information because almost every one has very strong Trader Joe's opinions.

So now's your chance to voice your opinion and decide if you agree with the winning products, or if you think one of the runners-up should have come in first. Choose wisely.

  1. Favorite Overall Item: Mandarin Orange Chicken

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    Yup, Mandarin Orange Chicken for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been Cookie Butter.
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    Nah, I'm going with Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese.
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    Nope, Pound Plus 72% Dark Chocolate for me.
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    Triple Ginger Snaps for life.
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Favorite Overall Item: Mandarin Orange Chicken
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    Yup, Mandarin Orange Chicken for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been Cookie Butter.
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    Nah, I'm going with Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese.
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    Nope, Pound Plus 72% Dark Chocolate for me.
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    Triple Ginger Snaps for life.
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  1. Favorite Cheese: Unexpected Cheddar

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    Yup, Unexpected Cheddar for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Triple Creme Brie.
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    Nah, I'm going with the 1000 Day Gouda.
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    Nope, Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese for me.
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    Goat Cheese Log for life.
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Favorite Cheese: Unexpected Cheddar
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    Yup, Unexpected Cheddar for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Triple Creme Brie.
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    Nah, I'm going with the 1000 Day Gouda.
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    Nope, Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese for me.
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    Goat Cheese Log for life.
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  1. Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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    Yup, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Scandinavian Swimmers.
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    Nope, it's the English Toffee for me.
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    Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels for life.
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Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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    Yup, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Scandinavian Swimmers.
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    Nope, it's the English Toffee for me.
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    Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels for life.
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  1. Favorite Bakery Item: Soft Pretzel Stick

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    Yup, Soft Pretzel Stick for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Organic French Baguette.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Almond Ring Danish.
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    Nope, the Kringle for me.
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    The Sourdough Bread for life.
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Favorite Bakery Item: Soft Pretzel Stick
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    Yup, Soft Pretzel Stick for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Organic French Baguette.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Almond Ring Danish.
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    Nope, the Kringle for me.
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    The Sourdough Bread for life.
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  1. Favorite Beverage: Spiced Cider

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    Yup, Spiced Cider for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been Triple Ginger Brew.
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    Nah, I'm going with Winter Wassail.
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    Nope, 100% Honey Crisp Unfiltered Apple Cider for me.
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    100% Cranberry Juice for life.
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Favorite Beverage: Spiced Cider
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    Yup, Spiced Cider for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been Triple Ginger Brew.
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    Nah, I'm going with Winter Wassail.
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    Nope, 100% Honey Crisp Unfiltered Apple Cider for me.
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    100% Cranberry Juice for life.
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  1. Favorite Coffee: Cold Brew Coffee

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    Yup, Cold Brew Coffee for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the French Roast Coffee.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Wintry Blend.
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    Nope, it's the Kona Coffee for me.
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    Joe's Dark for life.
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Favorite Coffee: Cold Brew Coffee
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    Yup, Cold Brew Coffee for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the French Roast Coffee.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Wintry Blend.
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    Nope, it's the Kona Coffee for me.
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    Joe's Dark for life.
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  1. Favorite Condiment: Organic Ketchup

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    Yup, Organic Ketchup for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Greed Dragon Hot Sauce.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Thai Sweet Chile Sauce.
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    Nope, Aioli Garlic Mustard for sure.
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    Hatch Valley Salsa for life.
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Favorite Condiment: Organic Ketchup
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    Yup, Organic Ketchup for sure.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been the Greed Dragon Hot Sauce.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Thai Sweet Chile Sauce.
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    Nope, Aioli Garlic Mustard for sure.
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    Hatch Valley Salsa for life.
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  1. Favorite Meat(less) Item: Soy Chorizo

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    Yup, Soy Chorizo for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Meatless Meatballs.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Ground Turkey.
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    Nope, Chicken Sausage for me.
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    Grass Fed Ground Angus Beef for life.
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Favorite Meat(less) Item: Soy Chorizo
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    Yup, Soy Chorizo for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Meatless Meatballs.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Ground Turkey.
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    Nope, Chicken Sausage for me.
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    Grass Fed Ground Angus Beef for life.
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  1. Favorite Frozen Item: Mandarin Orange Chicken

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    Yup, the Mandarin Orange Chicken is so good it deserves to win a second time.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese.
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    Nah, I'm going with the riced Cauliflower.
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    Nope, the Hatch Chile Mac 'n Cheese for me.
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    Chocolate Croissants for life.
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Favorite Frozen Item: Mandarin Orange Chicken
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    Yup, the Mandarin Orange Chicken is so good it deserves to win a second time.
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    Are you kidding me? Shoulda been Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese.
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    Nah, I'm going with the riced Cauliflower.
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    Nope, the Hatch Chile Mac 'n Cheese for me.
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    Chocolate Croissants for life.
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  1. Favorite Produce: Bananas

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    Yup, bananas for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been avocados.
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    Nah, I'm going with the brussels sprouts.
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    Nope, riced cauliflower for me.
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    Arugula for life.
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Favorite Produce: Bananas
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    Yup, bananas for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been avocados.
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    Nah, I'm going with the brussels sprouts.
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    Nope, riced cauliflower for me.
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    Arugula for life.
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  1. Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Pretzels

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    Yup, Peanut Butter Pretzels for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Organic Corn chip Dippers.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Plantain Chips.
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    Nope, World's Puffiest White Cheddar for me.
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    Kettle Corn for life.
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Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Pretzels
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    Yup, Peanut Butter Pretzels for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Organic Corn chip Dippers.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Plantain Chips.
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    Nope, World's Puffiest White Cheddar for me.
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    Kettle Corn for life.
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  1. Favorite Salad: Arugula

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    Yup, arugula for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the baby spinach.
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    Nah, I'm going with Cruciferous Crunch.
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    Nope, butter lettuce for me.
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    Healthy 8 Chopped Veggies for life.
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Favorite Salad: Arugula
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    Yup, arugula for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the baby spinach.
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    Nah, I'm going with Cruciferous Crunch.
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    Nope, butter lettuce for me.
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    Healthy 8 Chopped Veggies for life.
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  1. Favorite Pumpkin Item: Pumpkin Butter

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    Yup, Pumpkin Butter for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix.
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    Nope, the Organic Canned Pumpkin for me.
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    This Pumpkin Walks Into a Bar for life.
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Favorite Pumpkin Item: Pumpkin Butter
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    Yup, Pumpkin Butter for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix.
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    Nope, the Organic Canned Pumpkin for me.
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    This Pumpkin Walks Into a Bar for life.
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*Bonus Non-Food Round*

  1. Favorite Home/Bath Item: Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo

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    Yup, the Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Coconut Body Butter.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Pumpkin Body Butter.
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    Nope, Head to Toe Balm for me.
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    Lavender Dryer Sachets for life.
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Favorite Home/Bath Item: Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo
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    Yup, the Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo for sure.
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    Are you kidding? Shoulda been the Coconut Body Butter.
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    Nah, I'm going with the Pumpkin Body Butter.
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    Nope, Head to Toe Balm for me.
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    Lavender Dryer Sachets for life.
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