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What You Need To Know About The Trader Joe’s Pastel Mini Totes Restock

Trader Joe’s spring-inspired pastel mini tote collection has become the holy grail for many shoppers. These totes flew off shelves in the blink of an eye, and since then, the totes’ popularity has not ceased one inch. 

Those who missed the collection’s drop turned to dupes or even bit the bullet by purchasing a resold tote for $1 million online. According to Instagram user and Trader Joe’s enthusiast Shannon Fong (@traderjoesobsessed), who has shared news of restocks and upcoming new products in the past, fans of the pastel totes are in luck. Fong heard a rumor from a trusted source that Trader Joe’s will be restocking the pastel totes sometime between May 5 and May 7. With a rumored Trader Joe’s pastel mini totes restock set for next week, here’s how to score one before they disappear again.

What is the Trader Joe’s pastel mini tote collection?

Trader Joe’s is known for their totes that come in many fun colors. In early April, Trader Joe’s released spring-themed tote bags just in time for the season to begin. The collection featured mini tote bags in the traditional pastel color palette of lavender, baby blue, delicate pink, and mint green. Easter was fast approaching, and with the weather getting warmer, some customers felt the affordable bag went perfectly with the change of season. 

Why are these pastel totes flying off the shelves?

Admirers of these totes seem to love the fact that they are simple, adorable, and a coveted Trader Joe’s bag. The pastel collection’s rarity and tendency to sell out quickly have added to its popularity, and the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the pastel mini totes across the internet has only fueled the hype. 

These totes have been decorated and personalized with stickers, stuffed animals, ribbons, and Sonny Angels. Some customers who were able to purchase a bag, like TikTok user @angelalleema, love the bag because of its multi-use factor, whether it be as a cute lunch tote or an everyday bag.

@angelalleema

Pack my Trader Joe’s pastel mini tote bag with me! I have been wanting a pink one for the longest time and I’m so happy they created it 🍬🌼🩷✨ @Trader Joe’s #traderjoestotebag #louisecarmen #traderjoes #traderjoesminitotebag #packmybag #whatsinmybag

♬ original sound – Angel Alleema

How can I purchase a Trader Joe’s pastel mini tote when it restocks?

The best place to purchase these pastel mini totes for their original price of $3 is at a Trader Joe’s location. Be prepared to visit the store as soon as the open from May 5 through May 7, as these will sell out fast. Some Trader Joe’s stores also do multiple drops to ensure that as many customers as possible are able to purchase a tote. If you’re worried about whether a store near you has the bags in stock, calling in to a Trader Joe’s store to speak with an associate or crew member about the amount of bags, how many bags one person can buy, and when a drop might be could help with the scavenge for these popular bags.

Faith Harper is a content writer for Howard University's Her Campus chapter, where she covers various topics including on-campus life, entertainment, culture, television, movies, and wellness.

In addition to her role at Her Campus, Faith serves as the supervising producer for the News Department at Spotlight Network at Howard University. In this capacity, she oversees team members within the news sector, guiding them in the process of identifying and crafting stories, managing pre and post-production tasks, and communicating necessary resources to the executive producer. Faith has also contributed as a writer for Cover2Cover Magazine, a publication affiliated with Howard University. She is presently a junior at Howard University, pursuing a major in Journalism with a minor in Criminology.

During her leisure time, Faith loves revisiting classic movies and TV shows from the early 1990s and 2000s. Additionally, she enjoys baking new recipes with her friends and eating at her favorite pizza spot in her home city, Chicago, Leona’s. As a former Girl Scout, she takes pride in her dedication to inspiring young girls, emphasizing that the world offers boundless opportunities and wrongs for them to right.