I admit it, I have a problem. An expensive problem. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve formed habits: one of which is going to Target at least once a week. To be completely honest, it’s my absolute weakness, and if I don’t go at least every two weeks, I kind of have withdrawals. I know it’s not just me that plans to go in there for one thing and walks out down $80 -- lacking the item that I went in for. So, here we go, more about this magical place.
The obvious, the dollar spot.
Talk about a good sales strategy. Put the best stuff right at the front. Whoever came up with that is awesome, and cruel. I’ve had trips where I’ve spent $40 just in the dollar spot. By the way, “dollar” spot isn’t completely true; it goes all the way up to five dollars now. Again, good job Target. You win every time.
$1.50 Socks.
Am I the only one who knows about these? Way in the back, behind the workout clothes, there’s a glorious little rack with probably 20 or so different socks patterns to choose from, and I’m guilty of buying every single kind they have.. all at once. I mean, who doesn't want socks with a surfing pug or tacos and avocados?! (Yes, I’m serious, I have both of those.)
Stationary.
That is all. I really don’t have much more to say about it except that it's the best stuff to be artsy fartsy with. There's so much to take in; especially the planners and calendars and journals. I can't ever decide on just one, and they're all Target originals, too!
Purses, Wallets, Backpacks, oh my!
Literally every single one they have is extremely cute...
…but never on sale.
Oh well, if it’s stylish and cute, it’s worth it. Right?
Swimsuits in the summer time.
I’m a huge pink fan (seriously, but that's a topic for another week), but I’m starting to believe that Target’s swimsuits are cuter than anything Victoria’s Secret has to offer.
Home Décor.
I have no idea how to start this because it’s seriously all so perfect. I’m going to school for interior design so I’m sure that doesn’t help the fact, but you don’t have to know anything about furniture to see that every piece in Target is perfect. I want it all (and a different room for each style so I can have it all and a place to put it).
Clearance shoes.
You don’t always find cute shoes on sale at Target, but when you do, you hit the jackpot.
This is funny because honestly, I don’t even read -- like, ever -- but I still walk through the book section and I’m guilty of buying books just because they look interesting and they’re on sale. Ha, whoops.
The cosmetics section.
Target has the coolest, most unique soaps and shower stuff. Items you could never find at Walmart! From face masks to lipstick, they have it all and a lot of brands you won’t find anywhere else.
Snacks.
Target has the most unique, unheard of snacks, and some of them are actually pretty good. They’re a little pricier, but for real, if you haven’t tried them, do! Or at least go scope them out.
Holiday specialties and outdoor decor.
Target probably has the best Christmas decorations ever, except for maybe Hobby Lobby; they're a close second. But awesome holiday stuff, and super cool outdoor stuff. I buy outdoor stuff for my bedroom -- inside. *insert sweating emoji here*
Last but not least, Starbucks.
A department store with Starbucks?! We're already in heaven, could it be any better?! Yes, it can, apparently. Starbucks just makes it that much better. They seriously have everything.
Needless to say, with all this, I’m guilty. I even got a credit card there. Was it worth it? Absolutely. I’m well aware that I have a problem, but I also know that I’m not alone. This one’s for all my fellow Target addicts out there! At least we know how to have fun, cheers! *chugs a glass of wine* (that I probably bought at Target, because they have that too.)