(not me, but a baby who shops with my same level of fervor as she fills her cart)
i love the adventure of shopping at t.j. maxx
walking in, not knowing what kind of treasure i’ll find
one can never enter
looking for a particular thing or size
you have to keep an open mind
be willing to discover as you go
i don’t enjoy regular shopping
but this
is almost a sport
a discovery scavenger hunt
going up and down the aisles
filling my cart
with all kinds of things i didn’t know that i needed
or that they even existed
like the stuffed duck with four legs
the vintage style pink baby reindeer with white snow glitter
and a pinecone falling off of it
a very soft blanket with woodland creatures and plants
a sweater that is my exact favorite shade of green
the thai chili and lime bath soap
i cannot believe that no one bought these treasures before i arrived
it’s all a matter of luck and timing!
—
“a discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.”
-albert szent gyorgyi
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Training the future consumers from a very young age. Great idea for the shop to have tiny trolleys. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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this baby is a random google pic, used to illustrate my style of shopping but I think it is brilliant of stores to do this, I agree. )
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how wonderful, Beth and wonderfully narrated: I love the ‘little’ treasures you found 🙂 first cab 🙂
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thanks, John –
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I think we are going to need a bigger cart!
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yes, it happens )
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That’s how I feel when I go through Winner’s. Same style of store where sooooo many things I didn’t know I needed!
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that’s it!)
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It took me a while to catch on when we moved to England. But it’s TK Maxx here, luckily with the same happily inexplicable mix of wow and WTH.
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It’s a winning combo
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That’s what I’ll can fun shopping
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it is for me, but many would hate it )
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It needs a certain way of seeing things
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Yeah, TJ Maxx is one of those stores that you always walk out with something you weren’t expecting
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exactly!
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I fully concur with that quote!
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I thought you would
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👍
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When my husband and I go grocery shopping we each push a cart. He pushes the one to collect the goodies. I push an empty one just to hold on to. 😦
And no, it is not a fun outing.
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yes, grocery shopping is not as fun
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I never understand my husband’s obsession with T.J. Max until now.
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it’s a certain mindset )
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Aww sweet! 😍🌈
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❤️
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There are 2 discount chains in my area that I love because they offer foodstuff not available in mainstream stores. I’ve tried many tasty items at a reduced price. Just discovered a brand of hummus that is now my favorite.
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Excellent!
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When I go shopping, the first mistake I make is that I grab a trolley … “what! a trolley for only 3 items?”
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Right!
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I wouldn’t mind shopping so much if it didn’t include other people.
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There’s that -)
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You got some nice stuff! I love shopping for hidden treasures!
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You never know what you’ll find
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I’ve never lived near a TJ Maxx. For me, it’s Big Lots.
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I’m sure it’s much the same )
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My favorite store! You describe it perfectly!!
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Thanks!
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It’s like embracing a tree as it falls. Timing is everything.
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So right-
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Hi Beth,
So many treasures at TJMaxx and Marshalls! Impossible to walk out empty handed.
Blessings!
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Right!)
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I’ve never shopped at a TJ Maxx. We have them here, but they’re on the north side of the city, and I’m not a good shopper to begin with, so I’ve never gone. Now, I’ll have to check one out.
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Just go to check it out, without expecting to find any particular thing
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I’ll just browse:)
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perfect )
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A great store and this is so cute! Love the quote!
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Thanks!
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One of the pleasures of actually shopping in a store – any store – is to wander the halls and see all of the new and unique items to buy…just can’t be replicated online!
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Exactly!
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This little child was shopping 🛍. Anita
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Wow, “a discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind” Exactly. TJ Maxx is fun. I haven’t been there in an eternity but I remember many times looking at something and thinking, “Huh? WTF? I think I need this.”
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yes, that’s exactly how it happens )
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My daughter recently texted a pic of my 4-year-old grandson grocery shopping. His cart held only English muffins. Such fun to see these littles shopping for food. It’s good for them to learn the art at an early age.
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how cute, and I so agree!
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I’ve always avoided T.J. Maxx because I’m a world class discoverer of things I didn’t know I needed. Unfortunately, computers plus Amazon and Etsy are even worse since I don’t have to overcome any initial inertia to get started. That quote is a classic!
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oh, I get that, and thanks!
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Atta way to shop! That’s how I look for street art. Treasures can be found.
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they’re all out there, patiently waiting to be discovered
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Fun post and may the surprise treasures you weren’t seeking, find their way to you.
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thank you so much
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You just can’t do it online.
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Very true!
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We have a T.J. Maxx and Home Goods combined. My experience is just like yours.😀
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ooh, I especially love the combo stores experience ! glad you’ve had this experience too –
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I try to resist going into TK Maxx (as it’s called here) because I know I walk out having bought things I don’t really need!
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yes, you have to be ready for that to happen or don’t enter )
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I love shopping, and love shopping discoveries even more.
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I’m not a huge fan of shopping or ally, but this –
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I love this, Beth. Yard Sales come in a variety of settings!
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that’s so true –
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