I was recently asked to “pay it forward” to people I might not usually purchase a gift for. Homegoods/TJMaxx/Marshalls are my favorite stores, so when they asked me to shop at their stores, it was an easy decision.
Another easy decision was deciding who to purchase gifts for. I tried to choose items that truly captured my recipients’ character and spirit. My first stop was TJMaxx…My aunt recently lost her husband and moved back home to be with family. It was such a great decision for the rest of the family (we missed her horribly), but I know she gets lonely and misses the life she had.
If there’s anyone who can “embrace the quiet”, it’s her. She appreciates every moment, and I thought this beautiful Noel teacup with some Christmas tea would be just the thing to reflect her appreciation of just being still and taking in her surroundings.
My grandmother is one of those people who just doesn’t need anything. However, she deserves to open presents too, right? I wanted something shiny, sparkly, and beautiful for her to open. Because she’s shiny, sparkly, and beautiful too! Since she’s older and more forgetful, I purchased this and a battery operated candle at Marshalls to put inside. This way, she won’t accidentally forget about the candle, and she can enjoy it without worry.
And finally, my girlfriend is a single mom who never buys anything for herself. I have some white bowls that are similar to these, and she just loves them. Do you think Santa placed them in Homegoods just so I could find them for her? Perhaps. Regardless, she’s going to love them, and that’s what matters!
I could seriously do 90% of my Christmas shopping at Homegoods, Marshalls, and TJMaxx. They have such a variation of items that I never struggle to find something special for that someone special. And because they are so cool (and generous!), Homegoods/Marshalls/TJMaxx is offering a $100 gift card to one lucky winner!
Just share your #BestGiftEver with me on Instagram! Show off all those great items you’ve found, and be sure to tag Homegoods, Marshalls, and TJMaxx too! Happy Shopping!
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Those gifts are so cute!
GREAT IDEAS
Liked the first one for a teacher!
I have found too many fun decor items at Marshalls to name just one. One that is coming to mind is a musical nutcracker I bought a few years ago that my son just loves.
homegoods just keeps feeding my throw pillows addiction, lol. thanks and happy holidays!
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I bought 4 of the coziest throws from TJ Maxx as gifts this year…now need to get one for myself!
My aunt was born on Christmas Eve, so her middle name is Noel. That teacup might make a great gift for her. My middle name is Joy, so I have several pieces which say that.
I love the unique-ness of what you can find at HomeGoods and TJ MAXX.
Love the pillow selections at these stores!
found an amazing dog bed at TJ Maxx, stylish and comfy for our old girl!
I love all of their kitchen stuff! From their bakeware to plates and table cloths…love it all!
I found a holiday pillow that I just love and the price was to love even more!
Three of my favorite stores. You just never know the treasures you will leave with. My best gift this season was a driftwood tree…. I had to restrain from keeping it myself. Merry Christmas!
Favorite find? It would be hard to say. . . I have one of each of the stores within 10 minutes of my house. But I think perhaps I’d choose some of the great mercury glass pieces I’ve found there as my favorites. Beautiful and timeless.
Thank you for the giveaway!
I found a white serving platter I can use any time of the year. Most of the platters I have are seasonal so this was a great find…
love the store
My favorite find at TJMaxx was a ha-uge mirror with a beautiful thick frame and the price was a score. Love those stores!
My favorite find was Home Goods itself just one year ago. I don’t know how long it’s been around but I immediately fell in love. From that point I found TJMax and then Marshalls. It’s been one cool ride. Thank you for letting me in on the “secret” 🙂
This is tough…..the best gift ever? I love TJMaxx, Marshalls and Home Goods and have been shopping them for years and have bought many a gift there, not to mention lots of stuff for me too! Lamps and rugs are probably my favorite gift. Many times whoever is the host for Bunco gets all the prizes there! Everybody loves TJMaxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls! What a great giveaway!
I got a winter jacket at TJ Maxx for under $30!!
I love the baskets & organization items!
Love those bowls you are giving to your friend, the color is gorgeous. Home Goods is a favorite store for sure…lots of lovely items for great prices. I have not always been close to a Marshalls but when I have been or TJ Maxx I usually find some really great deals.
Very clever and thoughtful gifts.
I agree that there are so many things to enjoy at all three of these stores. I especially enjoy their linens of all things.
I love TJ’s home decor and linens and kitchenware and clothes and even their clothing!
love HomeGoods!
I found a wonderful pair of Steve Madden shoes from Marshalls! I love them!
Love Home Goods! I found these agate bookends that are gorgeous which went great on my bookshelf in my home office.
I found the softest and most comfortable suede boots at TJMAXX.
I LOVE all 3 of these stores, and would shop them daily if budget would allow, LOL!! I am lucky that I have a Marshall’s right around the corner, and the other 2 are only a short 15 minute drive… These are seriously my 3 favorite stores!!! I have purchased SO many lovely items from Marshalls, it is hard to pick a favorite, but I did recently get a furry-ish 3 x 5′ rug, with a gray and white chevron pattern, which I going to use in my upcoming/in-progress bedroom re-do!! it’s FABULOUS!! you can see a photo of it on the Marshalls fabfound site – THAT is how much I love it!! LOVE the awesome gifts that you found…your family/friends loved them, I’m sure… (sorry for the longest comment ever, can you tell my love of Marshalls is strong and true, LOL?)
I found some trendy baby blankets!
I found some trendy baby blankets!
home goods always has the best baskets and book shelf decor. TJ Maxx always has the best shoes and clothes.
I just purchased some Hotel quality, 750 thread count sheets at Marshalls for 39.99. I always love to shop at these stores!
I want to see a HomeGoods so bad I can’t stand it!
Not sure I can pick just one thing!
Would love to update with a few things from homegoods
I found a Ralph lauren top tfor me…I love their clothes!
Thanks for the good ideas! I love those blue bowls
I just love Home Goods!
I found a gorgeous silver side table and my Mercury glass hurricane that are still my top two favorites!
An awesome aluminum round table that’s still my fav!
I am itching to make a HomeGoods shopping trip. With the Christmas decorations down, I need something new besides what we had before!
I found a floor length mirror that was very boho and fantastic at Homegoods! It’s my favorite purchase ever!!
I think there may be a few thousand things I need at Home
Goods!
My favorite finds are woodwick candles! Thank you for the giveaway!
So happy you are cancer free and homegoods always gets the best of me!!
Have found and received so many great gifts from Marshalls/TJs. Currently wearing some beautiful new leather boots from Marshalls.
I love love love TJ Maxx too. My mom totally knows it and got me a gift card for Christmas 🙂