The 8 best things to buy at Trader Joe's that aren't food

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Trader Joe's: Not just for groceries!

When you think "Trader Joe's," a few things probably come right to mind: wine; discounts; generally pretty awesome (is that one just me?).

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But some of the best things to buy at the discount grocery chain aren't even groceries.

For instance, I've written before that the store's 99-cent greeting cards are a great deal - better than the local drugstore, and even better than the dollar store. Stylish, fun cards for 99 cents each? Yes please.

Buoyed by my love of store-brand stationery, I started asking around and quickly realized that I'm not the only one in the office with a crush on a non-food item at Trader Joe's. Below, find seven more things my coworkers say are the best non-food products at Trader Joe's - plus another I couldn't resist.