TJ Maxx in Happy Valley now that's where the holly-jolly magic kicks in. You wander in for "just a…read morecouple things," maybe a box of Keurig pods to tide you over until tomorrow, and suddenly you're jingling through aisles of candles, cozy throws, and those little stocking stuffers that practically beg to jump into your cart. I'm sipping my coffee, dodging reindeer-themed mugs and peppermint-scented everything while my wife disappears into the clearance section like it's Narnia. I'm over here like, "Babe, let's go ..She's over there holding up a $4.99 snowman figurine like it's the Holy Grail. But honestly? That's the charm. TJ Maxx feels like Santa's bargain basement festive, fun, and full of surprises you didn't know you needed. Whether it's bathroom goodies, last-minute gifts, or just a quick caffeine emergency fix, this place has you covered with a warm, twinkling glow. Four stars from us, because nothing says Christmas spirit like saving a few bucks while hearing sleigh bells in your head and trying to wrangle your spouse out of the clearance aisle.

It's an OK TJ Maxx, they don't seem to have a good selection of things around certain times of the…read moreyear. As over half the store was on clearance when I went. I suppose it's not their fault, they do not sell men's houseshoes, and they have a very limited selection of essential oils and things like that. Their beauty section could use some improvement.

This is a fun store to purchase gifts at especially for little girl bday parties! Staff always…read moregreets you when you walk in and are all very nice. Some items are an awesome deal, for example the rug I got for my daughter's room. Bonus- it can be washed and dried. Blind boxes at this location are always a little picked over.

Environment: very big and spacious area!…read more Staff: welcomed us and also helped us at the self-serve cashier area if we needed it. I've never been to Five Below before but seen loves of videos from other states and it looked really nice and affordable. They have lots of stuff here for sure! It's a mixture of Dollar Tree, Daiso, and Miniso so you can find clothing, merch, accessories, skincare, games, toys, candies, snacks, etc. While there are lots of things, I found some things to be more costly. Such as in the electronics section. While there's a huge variety, I feel like it's a few dollars more than other places. Some keychains and that type of items were a bit more than Daiso, for example. However, they have some good deals on certain things so I would def. drop by from time to time. I got some Korean sheet masks that were reasonable in price and it was very fun just browsing as there was a lot of things to see! It's full of things that I love :)

So this is the new Home Goods on 82nd Ave in Portland. It's been pretty hyped up by my friends but…read moreI had never been here. So I was in the area and stopped. Huge parking lot in a strip mall with many businesses. It was dark when I arrived and the parking lot was pretty dim with some lights burnt out. I don't like dark parking lots so found a light to park under. First thing I noticed when through the doors was Valentines items. I picked out a couple cards, cute red waffle iron and a set of kitchen towels for a gift. As I proceeded back further into the store there were several empty rows and a couple more partially empty rows. I was hoping for more but this location was pretty non-impressive. The one is Tualatin is wonderful and chuck full of items. They do charge for bags, 5 cents.

Yay, there is a new HomeGoods on SE 82nd! My car seemed to spot it before I did! While I was…read moreheading south towards Michael's, my car turned left down the drive towards HomeGoods, located in the strip mall with PetSmart. They took over an abandoned store, can't remember what was there, just know that having a HomeGoods here will definitely revitalize this little area. People were coming and going and it was quite crowded for a rainy Sunday. Maybe it's the time of year, but the large store footprint was not filled with goods like most HomeGoods. Many shelves and entire sections were bare. Like all HomeGoods, they had all the usual suspects - seasonal, gourmet food and snacks, gourmet chocolate, art, bedding, kitchen gadgets, bakeware, storage, small furniture, rugs, home decor, pet toys, beds and bowls, lamps, towels, pillows, bath accessories, faux plants and more! My favorite section is the gourmet food. It's a challenge for me to leave a HomeGoods without a bag of artisanal pasta! They have so many varieties and shapes not found in grocery stores in the PNW so when I see them, I have to purchase! I'm from an Italian American family with roots in NJ where the pasta aisles at grocery stores are a full aisle! So this section thatba,so contains olive oils, aged balsamic, roasted peppers, capers, pesto, artichoke tapenade and other Italian pantry items makes me very happy. The seasonal section is also a must. Right now it's exploding with all things pink, red, hearts and love for Valentine's Day. Those gnomes that used to be relinquished to the garden now find themselves dressed up for every season. Shelves filled with gnomes wearing pink hats and sweaters dominate this section. I'm in this area frequently running errands so no doubt this will become a regular stop.

Really adorable Hallmark. Very clean, organized and has…read moreevery type of card you need with tons of gifting options. Cute jewelry, clothing, toys, etc. Honestly, can spend such a long time walking around and debating on what you want to buy and try! The card selections are also really great. Very fun unique cards that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. Lol The attendant was also kind and helpful. Siging up for the crown rewards is a good idea. You accumulate points and earn free items or store discounts. Highly recommend! Ample parking spaces available surrounded in a shopping center near World Market and Bath & Body works.

They were running a sale on boxes Christmas cards, BOGO free, that ended on Sunday. I missed going…read moreto the store before they closed so I looked on-line to see if the same sale was happening there, it was! At check out, I could opt for in-store pick up. I chose this store since it's the closest to me and the one I typically go to. On-line purchase completed. I swung in today to pick up my order. The person working, I wish I knew their name, told me that they cancel all on-line orders. No reason given. I asked if they would honor the sale in-store since I had proof I made the purchase before the sale was done. They responded with just a no. No reason, no apologies, no understanding. I asked about the money that was taken out of my bank account for the order, they said you'll just have to call the 800#, I can't help you. It was just very rude and unfriendly. I'll have to find a new location to go to. Unfortunate.

Friendly helpful staff, offered to help me find what I was looking for. I didn't need help this…read moretime but did hit up their buy one get one on clearance items. I got keychains and a cute bow to add to my purse. I love checking out items here, I get time to browse and not be pressured to pay and leave.

What a cool store! Not just for the fun pop culture items they sell but also what they with with…read moresome of the proceeds from these sales. Every 10.00 you spend at Box Lunch and the company donates a box lunch to the needy. The donations are also made on the local level - so here in Oregon they are made to the Oregon Food Bank. The company looks to open more stores, having up to 200 stores nationwide within the year. Right now they are at 20 stores, a worthy and lofty goal for sure! The store has fun items from Disney, Star Wars, Star Trek, Game of Thrones to Harry Potter and various super hero characters. They also have an adult orientated section with BBQ items, mixed drink items and other fun stuff. Great staff, fun items and a mission to give back. How can you go wrong by shopping here??