I always love stopping by TJ Maxx. Their tote bags are only $0.99 and they're always so cute…read more This is one of those stores where I have to walk every aisle because you truly never know what you're going to go home with. I usually gravitate toward the travel section first, then make my way over to the body wash area which is always so nicely organized. Their purses and bag charms are the cutest, and I can't resist checking out the clearance section. You can seriously hit the jackpot and find things for like $3. I also love browsing their HomeGoods section. They always have the best seasonal décor, and I try not to leave without grabbing a toy for my dog. Their selection of tough toys is actually really solid for aggressive chewers. Today's haul was actually a win. I walked out with a hand lotion, two body washes, a hair clip, a dog toy, two bags of dried dragon fruit, and a few extra accessories all for $67. I'm proud of myself because normally I'm dropping $200 to $300 without even thinking. Sometimes I really have to tell myself to just stay home or at least sit in the car a little longer before going in lol. Because once I'm inside, it's dangerous. If I want it, I got it. The only downside for me is that as a plus size girl it can be a little hard to find good options in the 3X to 4X range. Overall it's still one of my favorite places to shop. It's basically an instant serotonin boost every time I go. Also if you see Piper K. grab it. Their accessories, especially bag charms and hair pieces, are so good. Shout out to my cashier for neatly packing my pretty hair clips and wrapping it up for me. I noticed when people make an effort to take a little extra care and attention and it's much appreciated.

Maxx shopping... Be…read moreprepared to pick up items that you had no intention on your list and you'd not be the only one to do so as you'll never know what you'll find here and is one of the reason that I do love shopping here. Clothing so many and great varieties and one of the largest place to find beauty items of all kinds though this Kapolei Commons location is a bit smaller than the other locations they still carry an impressive selection of items and the seasonal items is always fun shopping for as the selection of decor can make any part of your home shine. Retail therapy is real and you can certainly have it taken care of that right here. Thank you!

My favorite store! The area is amazing and convenient! The clothes are organized and always in…read morestock!

Krystelle was the most personable cashier I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. She made my…read moreshopping experience so much better. She complimented a lot of the things I purchased and I felt more validated because girl power. She was also very kind and patient when I realized I over spent by $309 and needed to take it down a notch and return things. She was willing to help me re-scan items to make sure I felt comfortable with what I was willing to spend on. Seriously best experience from something that could've been an embarrassing one because she made me laugh and giggle through the whole thing. I've never had a bad experience at this Marshall's and everything is so tidy and organized. I am also obsessed with the Piper K brand unique clips and keychains. If you're looking for some great gifting options at a reasonable price, look no further than Marshall's. You'll find some hidden gems and really good brand new items for half the price. You'll also find a lot of quirky items that make giftgiving so much fun. Right now they have a really great gift bags that are velvet to the touch. Absolutely beautiful bags that I would keep for myself if gifted to me!

I can spend hours here looking aisle to aisle! As a matter of fact, I've been here for two hours…read morenow just seeing what's new. Target is not usually my first choice for grocery shopping but I do love it for the home goods section! I've found such amazing home decor finds but have yet to commit to bringing them home with me. Magnolia Table is the most charming brand! I also love Target fashion and absolutely adore the new western collection clothing Target has in stock. The bathing suits are also so cute! I've been looking for a place where I can comfortably look around for plus size clothes that offer 3x-4x options. However, this place is more for regular sizes to 2x. A New Day and Ava and Viv are such cute, classy brands. So, I find myself window shopping here more than actually committing to the products. The clearance section in the back definitely needs some attention and tidying up as some of the clothing have ended up on the floor. What I do like to enjoy from this Target is the occasional Starbucks splurge, the dollar spot section, and I LOVE THE Ulta section. Some of my purchases today were a restock of my soda stream flavors. I chose the peach mango today. I also got a roll of dog food for only $22. My dog Scrappy is bougie and loves fresh food. He is not a kibble kinda guy. At least if he can help it. 9:08 pm - Someone really needs to maintain the bathroom every 30 minutes. There is trash all over the floor and there is not toilet paper in most stalls and the whole place smells like urine.

Spent the week going through our " junk room" Needed to get out of the house and find a way to…read moreorganize all my bags: tons of Vera Bradley from yesteryear, Patagonia, Cotapaxi, and tote bags from cities visited plus bags received as gifts. Target has a huge inventory of containers, pop up hampers, acrylic, plastic and fabric containers. You're sure to find something to your liking. Very pastel colors on display since Easter is coming up but they have darks and neutrals too. Next week's goal: tackle the piles of bags I sorted into organized items I purchased from Target today, I saw the sweetest looking cute tops and dresses for spring. Since it's Saturday, lots of keiki and families inside the store. There is something going on across the parking lot from Targets. Police are directing traffic.

Keeping Kapolei Kawaii…read more.. You can't help as the signage in Ka Makana Ali'i signs are much bigger and higher for you to see as this one definitely captures your attention with a cute bunny on ballon font signage on a building painted purple stopped me in my tracks...window decor not so much so but gosh when I walked in and see all the Sanrio characters that we love and get to see it all in one store is a dream. Everything from stationaries, totes and plushies the cuteness doesn't end there as there's Snoopy, Pokemon and even One Piece section in the back along with an actual character displayed there is really cool! Lots and lots of blind boxes many are $24+ is quite painful but is a unique item though I'm more a stickers kind of gal, my only dilemma is resisting all these cuteness to take home. Thank you!

Before heading to Ka Makana I decided to look at the directory to see what shops I wanted to make…read moresure to check out first (read: before the hubby said, "l'm ready to go.) 1. Kawaii Things 2. Macy's 3. H & M 4. So Ha Living and then maybe a Boba before heading back to the resort. 4/5 stars because of the prices. My granddaughter wanted a blind box, not sure the name of the specific one she wanted, but it was $14. I could get them cheaper here in California. The same one.

Just that little something…read more.. Claire's has that special touch to add a bit of flair and sparkle to your life whether it's to accessorize your outfit of the moment, bougie up that part of your space to express yourself or just because Claire's basically has it all. This Ka Makana Ali'i location is that and more with service like free ear piercing which i remember wanting to have when i was little is so nice to see they do that had had a little one there as i shopped around seeing that is so adorable. Many times they have great bundle deals along with fun collaboration as the current is Hello Kitty along with the seasonal items is Halloween even finding that single item to build your look is a fun experience here at Claire's as the staff are amazing to inform you of the deals and help you find that item if needed. Fun, fashionable and fantasti! Thank you!

Gabby helped us today. She was AMAZING! She distracted my son while piercing his ears and guided…read morehim with the after care so well. She also helped us buy other items in the store all while helping other customers and having an upbeat/kind attitude toward everyone. Great customer service! Mahalo Gabby!

I've been to several SoHa Living locations in Waikiki, Ko Olina, and now Kapolei and I can honestly…read moresay they're consistently beautiful! The decor and presentation always stand out. Everything is styled so well, it honestly makes me want to live in a beach house. They have the cutest kitchen tools and home decor. I'm especially obsessed with their aprons, the prints and Hawaiian designs are just my style. I usually stop by just to window shop and see what's new, but so far... I've taken home three aprons and I'm absolutely in love with them!

I just want to share this store remained open when the wet & rainy weather occurred a couple weeks…read moreago. Majority of stores were closed because the electricity & power went out. But NO! Not this store, they kept their employees there to work in darkness & no power, no AC & having to use their phones to ring up customers. If the owners of this store care about their staff they would treat them better. And if you have them work in these conditions compensate them accordingly! Ever thought they might've been going through tough times in their homes too such as no electricity or power? So inconsiderate, greedy and no Aloha!!

This Ross is always full for the shopper of every need. They have a little or a lot of everything…read more You just have to go through it. I like this Ross for summer dresses and then I do check them out for doggy things. My only negative the clothes racks are really crammed with clothes, sometimes it's so tight you can't push them aside to look at the clothes. But the customer service is great. There's always someone at the door to greet you everybody sweet at the cashier. The lines run quickly. And sometimes they have some great sales. I'm really decorating right now, and they're getting some great things in. So you heard it here first.

Shopping in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii…read more.. Comparing prices for merchandise is important these days. I was actually looking for house slippers for my auntie because her feet are a bit swollen. I couldn't believe that I saw a price tag for socks for 49 cents! Whaaat??? Then, I saw pink house slippers for 49 cents also... Gosh... I've only read about these clearance items. Now... I believe it! Too bad the slippers were not in auntie's size... Browsing around the clean, air-conditioned, well-lit, organized store made me happy! I saw cute plushies, Hello Kitty snacks, nice furniture, AND Los Angeles Dodgers shirts! Ooh! There were two Ohtani shirts... gray and blue... I liked the blue color, but it was DryFit material... hmmm... I guess I'll try it! Haha!

Awesome service for in-store pickup! The AYC rep was friendly and kept me informed while I waited…read more The ladies at the MAC makeup counter were also quick to assist - everyone was helpful and welcoming. Very pleased with my visit today! As for value: I scored two MAC eyeshadows for $34 thanks to their 15% off sale, plus they found a $10 coupon on my account (I had no idea it was there cuz I'm not a shopper lol!). I walked in expecting to spend around $50 and ended up paying much less. Yay! :)

Great location! Easy access. Not crowded. Cashiers are friendly. A huge selection of clothes,…read moreshoes, make-up, jewelry, perfume, glasses, and house goods for all. I like that they keep the store clean and always have a section in the home goods for sale items. They increased the limits to earn points but it's all good. I still really really like this Macy's. I don't go to any other Macy's but this location.

Great Walmart location! Lots of parking, beautifully built…read morein Kapolei with quick and easy exits onto the main freeway in both directions. Lots of inventory available and all the shelves were stocked! That was my favorite feature. I got everything I came looking for. Lots of cashiers working all the registers so check out was smooth. If you need something, you'll probably find it here.

"Sometimes good enough is a better option than wasting resources trying to find an optimal…read moresolution". - Herbert Simon Walmart has pros and cons like most places that we all choose to shop at. I like the convenience of knowing that they open at 6am-ish... Most times it opens up around 6:04 to 6:05 depending upon who's in charge of that area. The store is typical of Wal Mart's layout. Rows and aisles of clothing, food, household goods, etc. Most employees are nice and some you can tell are just trying to make it until break time, which is okay because we all have "days". My biggest issue is having to navigate through aisles that are riddled with pallets and merch needing to be shelved. Sometimes they'll be multiple employees in one aisle with their merch carts crammed against each other try to stock shelves. They're focused and most often won't move for you to get your shopping cart through, let alone get what you need off of the shelf. There are (2) restrooms, one is located in the back near the fabric area and one across the cash registers next to the eyeglass shop. The bathrooms are always clean and stocked. Again, it's a toss up between speaking with a nice, cordial employee and an employee who's just going through it. My recommendation is to have a plan if you're short on time. Especially for people who start work at 6:30am and the store is slow to open at 6am. Have a plan and be ready to do an audible in the event that the area you need items from are congested with merch carts and pallets.