Ollie's is hilarious. If you don't recognize that as fact, don't go there.
My mom has been having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit and requested a trip to Ollie's. Her kids are all grown and have no use for a bunch a random gifts when what they really wish is that someone would pay their rent... and her grandkids already have everything they need, and aren't allowed to voice what they would want because their moms don't want a lot of clutter around the house. So we went to Ollie's so she could buy a lot of cheap books that could be read and then passed on to others or burned in a firepit, and whatever my boyfriend and I picked out.
Do you miss Ames? Or Caldor? Why not try Ollie's? There's junk galore! All the "As Seen on TV" crap you could want. Wonder what the MyPillows feel like? Ollie's! Want a cheap rug for your studio apartment? Ollie's!! Every time their commercial came over the store music station, we shouted back, "Good stuff cheap!!" Why not? It's not like they're going to kick you out for being loud, or obnoxious.
Had a great conversation with one of the employees who complimented my Rage Against the Machine shirt, and shook my hand after telling me if I needed any help, to give her a yell. Most people are put off by my wheelchair and my arthritic limbs. This chick was amazing. Much love to her.
My mom spent a decent amount of money, and left Ollie's feeling MUCH better about the holidays now that she had items to wrap. She bought me a plastic, interactive Care Bear and I'm sooo excited to get it. I'm a child of the 80s. My bedroom was decorated in a Care Bear theme. I NEEDED that Care Bear!!! We also bought some random groceries, like imitation bacon bits, dehydrated onions and other items that we will never see again. That's the fun about Ollie's: They're trying to sell the leftover stuff that isn't ever going to be on your grocery shelves again. Like demented, super-sugary cereals? Try Ollie's! Did you even know there was such a thing as Banana Caramel Cheerios?? See? You're missing out!
I like Ollie's. It's a treasure hunt!! GO, have fun!! read more