Sometimes when I am planning to write about a pearl, I hesitate. Do I want to share my treasure? Will spilling the beans mean less in my bowl? How generous am I really? Well, if you believe in the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis (see previous post), you must give to receive! Plus, I am only kidding. I gladly share this.
My favorite store is TJ Maxx. When they went to online retail, https://tjmaxx.tjx.com, my heart soared! Here are a few of my tricks when you shop TJ Maxx online.
- You get free shipping at $89. However, if you sign up for e-mails, you will find that one day a month is free shipping with no minimum.
- You can return free at the store, OR ship back. The receipt already has the return label. Use the same shipping box. Voila! Free of charge.
- Place things in your on-line shopping cart that you are considering. When a free shipping day comes, you will not have to search again.
I hear skeptics say that they do not enjoy the hunt. Who are you, and are you low in testosterone? The hunt is the best part! OK, do not go the night before a gala event and expect to find your gown. Other than that, you will find amazing deals. More than that, you will find some brands that top stores or boutiques carry for so much cheaper.
Here is an example of how TJ Maxx carries top brands. I love NYDJ jeans. They are quality. They are made in the USA. They tuck you in places that need tucking and somehow lift your rear end. Ha! Neiman Marcus has them on sale for $100. TJ Maxx price is $39.99 – without waiting for a sale.
Besides clothing, I love their Home Department. I see products from Le Creuset, KitchenAid, All Clad, and other top brands. I don’t need many things these days, but once in a while, I jump on a gadget, a decoration, or a pillow that I find unique and incredibly priced. “It was a deal!” Words my husband has come to loathe.
Oh Lord, I have not even brought you up to speed on purses, jewelry, shoes, sunglasses, men’s clothes, or beauty products! But, I think you are getting the picture. Let’s just say, I find going to the TJ Maxx store, either in person or online – FUN! Maybe even therapeutic. No expectation, just surprises.
Did I put you in the mood for a pearl hunt?