It’s no secret that Trader Joe’s products are seriously unmatched. The Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are to die for, and the frozen Trader Joe’s Soup Dumplings are the ultimate comfort food. However, food is not the only thing that TJ’s has mastered. Last week, the grocery chain dropped the newest iteration of the Trader Joe’s pastel mini totes in gorgeous spring shades, but the TikTok-viral product and customer-favorite accessory flew off the shelves a little too fast. Luckily, there are Hobby Lobby Trader Joe’s mini tote dupes in almost identical colors if you, like me, missed the opportunity to score one of the four new TJ’s pastel mini tote bags.
While the spring line officially dropped in stores last week, the bags’ popularity and limited quantity means that they are difficult to snag if you missed the original drop or live too far from a store. Plus, Trader Joe’s only sells merchandise in-store, so the only online buying option for the viral mini totes is resale on eBay, where a single bag can cost up to $3,800 for a set of four bags.
What is the Hobby Lobby Trader Joe’s pastel mini tote dupe?
Like most products that blow up on TikTok, the Trader Joe’s mini pastel tote sold out quickly and has become difficult to track down. If you’re facing the empty shelf dilemma at your local store or you don’t have a Trader Joe’s location nearby, you’re not totally out of luck if you’re still wondering how to get a Trader Joe’s pastel mini tote. Luckily, Hobby Lobby jumped on the spring pastel trend with adorable mini totes that are the perfect alternative to the limited Trader Joe’s bags.
These Hobby Lobby mini totes sell for $6 and they’re available in bright pink, mint , and purple. Plus, the Hobby Lobby dupes are a great way to show off your unique style and personality because the plain canvas makes them easy to decorate and customize with iron on patches, glitter, and even paint.
Plus, unlike the Trader Joe’s mini totes, the Hobby Lobby dupes have zippers for an extra layer of protection. And, while the mini bags are cute enough as is, Hobby Lobby even has a keychain-size tiny tote bag, too, which retails for $8 and comes in pink.
How can I get the Hobby Lobby mini pastel tote?
Unlike the Trader Joe’s tote bag, Hobby Lobby has their product available online as well as in store. While you wait for a restock of the viral mini totes at TJ’s, you can visit your local Hobby Lobby and check out the pastel mini tote dupes, or shop online.
What is the Trader Joe’s mini tote bag?
Just over a year ago, Trader Joe’s took the accessory world by storm with the introduction of the mini canvas tote bags in red, green, yellow, and blue. Measuring at only 13 inches long, 11 inches tall, and 6 inches wide, these bags are the same design as the iconic TJ’s reusable canvas bags, but the mini size means that they are perfect for a last minute grocery run, picking up some snacks, or packing a lunch for work or school. The cute accessory went viral almost instantly, with fans using the Trader Joe’s mini bag to carry books, makeup, and other essentials you’d typically have in a purse or crossbody bag.
After the wild success of the original Trader Joe’s mini tote bags in March of 2024, TJ’s is back with a brand new mini canvas tote bag collection for 2025. The bags come in four different colors (including baby blue, mint green, delicate pink, and lavender), and retail for just $3 — an absolute steal for an adorable tote bag.