Big Lots

Always good for an hour’s browsing, picking up random things you didn’t know you needed. It’s usually pretty clean and neat — not always the case with these clearance stores. The customer service is hit or miss — some days they’re just not on their game… but, hey — it’s Big Lots.
Always a great place to stock up on shampoos and house cleaning products, and there are occasionally real finds (some adorbs solar holiday lights!)
It’s fun for whiling away an afternoon.

IN THE AREA
This is that store that is a must hit when your are in that Windward area shopping zone. I love to go in and browse because you just never know what you might find. They have snacks, personal care items, cleaning supplies, dishes, houseware items, bedding and a host of other things.
They do carry furniture and mattresses but if you are going to purchase these high ticket items, do the research. Write down the manufacturer’s name and the identifying information so that you are able to follow up and determine if the items are of quality and if there are personal reviews available. Yes, they do carry quality pieces and those pieces are packaged like they are coming straight from the Smithsonian.
My favorite finds at this location were 100% juice beverages with no sugar added. These were the exotic blends and we really like them. Unfortunately, they don’t carry them on a continuous basis so we were not able to get them again and they were not sold at the other locations. I also like their garden stakes for decorating my garden and they always have some holiday themed items that are perfect. I was able to purchase a really large fall pumpkin for my garden. It is easily one of my favorite pieces.
My most controversial purchase was this little narrow Christmas tree with lights that I fell in love with and had to purchase. It was part of the space saver collection and came in a decorative planter. So, I am all excited because it is on sale at approximately 50% off and I think it’s perfect. I bring it home and decorate and I get ready for the big reveal. Well, the kids immediately start laughing at the tree, calling it the «Charlie Brown“Christmas tree. I don’t see what they see, I think it’s really cool! They hate it. They keep laughing and whispering so I pack up my Charlie tree and put it in the attic because I refuse to get rid of it. I love this tree and I am going to stand by it indefinitely. It will have a place this Christmas no matter what!
Big Lots means big savings but not on everything, shop smart and take advantage of those sales!

I’m always in this joint.
If you like cheap stuff (which I do) then you’ll like Big Lots. I buy all kinds of stuff in here cleaning products, pop tarts for the pop tart destroyer (aka the kid).
I actually just love browsing in here. Sometime you can get some exceptional deals on brand name hair products (shampoo, conditioner) as well as grocery items.
When we need last minutes things… screws, light bulbs, paper, toilet paper… we come here.
Oh and try to catch a 20% off sale. Bonus.
Plus the staff are great and are always so helpful.

I love Big Lots! They have pretty much everything you need, at half the cost. Wheat thins? Sure, $ 1.50. Fig Newtons? Sure, $ 1.00! And the list goes on. I have purchased many organic type snacks here, as well as brand name things like Baby Mum Mums (for $ 2 a box, when they are usually $ 4). I also get things like cleaning supplies, gardening things, furniture, paper products, kitchen items, and some decorative things as well. It seems like I can’t get out of here without spending at least $ 20.

low low prices before I buy anything I check big lots first always lower price here!