Big Lots

The first time i went there they had namebrand pens at bargain prices, and i stocked up on Signos for next to nothing. Some bargain furniture and cookies. Another plus is that there is a good dollar store right next to it, what you do not find in one you will see in the other.

This store does have some good deals on a variety of items. If you use a shopping cart the store can be difficult to navigate because the aisles are narrow. I once had to wait 20 minutes at the checkout.

I’ve always wanted to go to Big Lots from seeing the commercials on tv. Well I have a phrase I use – «make it like it’s something good” – that’s exactly what the commercials did. When I saw BL coming up on the highway, I got so excited – but when I walked in, blech…
Don’t know how old you are but there used to be… and yes, I know I’m dating myself, but there used to be stores like Kmart but not as good a selection and not as high end (and yeah, I know Kmart IS NOT high end!)…they called them «five and dime» or «5 & 10″ – Woolworth’s, McCory’s, Ben Franklin. That’s pretty much what Big Lots is… Cheaper than Target, Walmart, Kmart but more than the dollar store and yes, they do have some of the same items.
Items range from irons and sewing machines to furniture to health & beauty, food & seasonal.
Shopping strategy: Don’t go into Big Lots looking for something. Let something find you!

clean and organized. Can find some great deals on useful products.

I love Big Lots! Actually I love to get anything cheap so Big Lots is definitely up there on my list. However this particular store is not well-​managed. It’s not as clean as it should be. The sales associates were not helpful at all. There are better Big Lots in the area.

Yes, times are tough. We’re all feeling it now, but let me be frank about my frugality. I’ve always been cost-​conscious. I bargain scientifically. (Ok, a bit anal here.) I calculate the gas wasted and the time spent before venturing out to a discount outlet that is a bit far away.
Having said that, this trip to Clifton was worth it. Located in Bergen County 10 miles from George Washington Bridge, this Big Lots is the closest to NYC. You go to Elizabeth for Ikea, right? Clifton is closer.
You see, I consume a lot of protein bars because I am always on the go. I need to eat something before I go to my yoga classes, to the gym and everywhere in between.
Having moved back to NYC from Atlanta, I am still shocked at the cost of living here. I can’t afford to eat out every day. Heck, I barely afford StarBucks coffee every day. Therefore, a protein bar works like magic.
At this Big Lots, I found a pack of 8 meal bars manufactured by Slim Fast for $ 4. Usually, such pack costs more than $ 7.50 retail. I bought three packages. I also picked up two packages of International Coffee Delight, the creamer, $ 2.50 each. I bought a hair brush for $ 2.50 too because I want to have one in my gym bag. So if you’re a Manhattanite with a car, fork over $ 8 in cash (or $ 6 with E-​Z Pass or $ 2 if you have travel with two other people), cross Lincoln Tunnel and visit this retailer.
There’s no shame in wise deeds.