With school now in full swing, keeping your children in clothes they love at affordable prices can be tough, especially if you have more than one child to buy for. And, if you have a child going through a major growth spurt like I do (our biggest shopping challenge), you might find yourself replacing outgrown clothes more often than you care to think about.
In a recent survey conducted by Mom Central and T.J. Maxx/Marshalls, which was taken by almost 1,000 moms with at least one child in elementary through high school, the following trends were revealed:
• The majority of Moms (60%) do the bulk of their back-to-school shopping a few weeks in advance.
•Even though most moms get a head start on shopping, 25% wait until the last minute.
• About half of moms shop at 2-3 stores when shopping for back to school items.
• About 1/3 of moms prefer to shop at “one-stop” stores vs. specialty stores.
• 81% of moms said the rising cost of items (i.e. gas, groceries) negatively affect their familiy’s back-to-school budget this year.
With this in mind, why does it make perfect sense to shop at T.J. Maxx/Marshall’s stores?
* T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s offer the same first quality designer brands you find in department stores and at the mall, but for up to 20-60% less! While you might find similar prices at discount stores, you won’t find the same quality as you would at a T.J. Maxx or Marshall’s.
* Buyers for T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s work hard, traveling the world and working directly with designers, to bring in over 10,000 new items weekly at each store to keep those shelves stocked with the brands and styles you love.
I fell in love with T.J. Maxx a couple of months ago on the way home from our vacation. I stopped into one of their stores on a whim and was amazed at the fabulous selection and prices. I racked up on some new pieces to start my new job in and look forward to doing most of my holiday shopping there.
Thanks to T.J. Maxx/Marshall’s and Mom Central, I recently had the opportunity to visit a Marshall’s and pick up our “best find” for my son as he starts school. What did we find that we couldn’t pass up?
A Polo by Ralph Lauren button down shirt for $19.99. Comparable price was $45.00.
We also picked up this adorable Osh Kosh coat for $15.99, comparable cost was $30.00.
And, of course, some socks…a staple that we seem to go through constantly in our home! $5.99 for six pairs of Wilson brand socks, comparable price was $10.00.
This will get him off to a great start as Fall ushers in, bringing the cooler weather with it. I also ran across brands such as Nike, Levi’s, Kenneth Cole Reaction, and many, many more. There was a great selection and the prices were unbeatable. Our cashier was very friendly and we had such a fun time outfitting my son at this particular store in Southaven, Mississippi.
If you’re still shopping for back-to-school clothes, be sure and check out T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s for great deals and quality clothing. Deals like these are just too good to pass up!
I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of T.J.Maxx and Marshalls and received a gift card to facilitate my review and thank me for taking the time to participate.
