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What Do Kids Get If They Find the Stuffed Animal?<\/h2>\r\nAs TikTok creator @_mariaroberts<\/a> confirms, the Trader Joe's stuffed animals aren't a rumor. At most stores, the employees hide a stuffed animal somewhere among the shelves and stacks in the store. It's the perfect way to distract kids during a shopping trip.\r\n\r\nIf your kiddo finds the stuffed animal, bring it to one of the employees for a special reward. The stores usually offer a sweet piece of candy!\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@_mariaroberts\/video\/7252315960495934763?embed_source=121355058%2C121351166%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_name&refer=embed&referer_url=www.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ftrader-joes-secret-game-37277304&referer_video_id=7252315960495934763\r\n\r\nThere are hundreds of Trader Joe's stores around the country, but not all of them participate in this fun game. Next time you go to Trader Joe's, ask one of the employees if there's a stuffed animal to find.\r\n\r\nThis is why employees ring the bell at Trader Joe's<\/a>.\r\n

When Did the Trader Joe's Stuffed Animal Scavenger Hunt Begin?<\/h2>\r\n\"Trader\r\n\r\nThis scavenger hunt is making the rounds on TikTok now, but it's long been a staple at Trader Joe's. In fact, the Trader Joe's stuffed animal has been a thing for over 10 years! And clearly, kids (and parents) can't get enough.\r\n

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