TJ Maxx probably isn't the first place you think of when it's time to restock your pantry.
But if you've never bothered to peruse the shelves in the back of the store, it's time
to try something new. Next time you're at TJ Maxx, check out these products.
Buying a single bag of Starbucks coffee or another similar name brand from your local
grocery store can set you back $7 to $10, with some fair trade specialty brands costing
double that. And those Keurig-style K-cups? According to Smart Family Money, they typically
cost between 75 cents and $1 each. If you're drinking multiple cups of coffee per day,
that adds up!
So if you're looking for a way to save some money on your caffeine fix, TJ Maxx is the
place to go. According to The Kitchn, the discount store offers name-brand K-cups, as
well as a slew of fancy ground and whole-bean coffee varieties. It's especially fun to search
for the seasonal flavors: pumpkin spice in the fall and chocolate mint or hazelnut during
the winter months, for example.
"It's finally time to enjoy all those uniquely fall flavors and scents, everywhere from your
coffee to your candles."
If you're looking to whip up an Italian dish at home, your pasta pick might just come from
TJ Maxx. According to Refinery29, the chain offers fancy options like spinach basil garlic-flavored
pasta and pasta in fun shapes like bunnies. But the possibilities go beyond the so-called
"normal" options. The chain's leadership seems to understand that people with special diets
are looking for new ways to enjoy their favorite meals, so those on a gluten-free or low-carb
diet would do well to look for pasta varieties like chickpea pasta.
While you're at it, check out the pasta sauces the store offers. The selection is always
changing, but you might just find a bone broth pasta sauce or a pomodoro basilico sauce.
You don't have to head to World Market or Anthropologie to pay a pretty penny and satisfy
your craving for an off-beat sweet. TJ Maxx has you covered. According to The Kitchn,
the chain carries everything from unicorn bark to flavored marshmallows and baklava.
And for chocolate lovers, if you're looking for a deal on an extra dark, fair-trade, organic
specialty chocolate bar, you know you'll find something at TJ Maxx. For instance, one Facebook
user scored a box of milk chocolate pumpkin truffles, and a gluten intolerance group shared
a picture of a dark chocolate bar they located without dairy, soy, nuts, eggs, wheat, or
gluten.
TJ Maxx carries a little bit of everything, from your basic herbs de Provence to smoky
paprika chipotle. Reader's Digest points out that TJ Maxx has also been known to carry
bacon spice, while Refinery29 snapped a pic of dried shallots and zesty lemon herb seasoning.
TJ Maxx also boasts an array of gourmet salts, from pink Himalayan salt to Mediterranean
sea salt. You may even be able to score grey salt imported from France. According to an
article on Patch, this grey salt gets its color from the clay it's mined from. Even
if your local supermarket is pretty well stocked, you're likely to find some unique seasonings
at TJ Maxx.
If you're in the market for something a little different from your typical canola oil, like
imported extra virgin olive oil or unrefined coconut oil, the per-bottle price at the supermarket
can shoot up really quickly. But TJ Maxx can help you out.
"TJ Maxx. 70 percent off."
"Maxxinista!"
According to Reader's Digest, the company's infused olive oil selection is pretty extraordinary,
and Refinery29 points out that an award-winning imported Sicilian olive oil cost $5 less at
TJ Maxx than at other stores. Facebook users have shared images of organic, non-GMO sunflower
and coconut cooking oil blends and unrefined, organic non-GMO coconut oil. So if you're
looking for a high-quality oil for a fraction of the price, head to TJ Maxx before you hit
your grocery store.
Smucker's basic grape and strawberry jellies can go ahead and take a back seat to the fruit
spreads at TJ Maxx, where you can find imported options and even organic preserves. And at
reasonable prices. Refinery29 found a bottle of Sarabeth's Strawberry Rhubarb Spreadable
Fruit for just under $7, though it usually retails for $9. A Facebook user raved about
the Swedish lingonberry preserves, along with plum and fig preserves, she found.
It's worth keeping mind, though that TJ Maxx's inventory is always changing, so you may not
be able to locate the exact same plum preserves at your local store. But if you're patient
and take the time to do a little searching, you may end up unearthing some other diamond
from the back of a shelf.
When you're ready to take clean eating to the next level and stock up on all the latest
health food items, skip Whole Foods and Vitamin World and head straight to TJ Maxx. Pretty
much anything you'd find at well-known health stores, you'll be able to find, possibly for
less, at the discount retailer.
A writer for The Kitchn points out that TJ Maxx even carries vegan protein powders and
other supplements, especially if they're compliant with a diet of the day like keto or Whole30,
which of course gives the store more marketing power to move them off the shelves. And Refinery29
points out that you can usually score organic health products for several dollars less than
at other popular retailers. For instance, the writer found a bag of organic turmeric
powder for $6, when it typically retails for two bucks more.
So if you're on a gluten-free, vegan or keto diet, TJ Maxx might be a good place to look
for foods that fit your dietary needs.
TJ Maxx regularly sells standard Coke products and bottled water, generally in the fridges
located near the cash registers. You can grab a bottle to go for about a dollar, which isn't
that different than what you might find at other retailers. But if you're looking for
a break from your standard soda, poke around the shelves in the food section. One Facebook
user raved about locating bottles of Efferve, a sparkling lemonade drink in pink and blood
orange flavors, while another pointed out her daughter found Skinny Syrups that are
perfect for adding to sparkling water for extra flavor.
The store also is known to sell "designer" bottled waters and imported sparkling waters,
depending on the store. And if you're in the market for tea, don't forget to scan the shelves
for specialty loose-leaf or bagged teas.
Aside from being a clothing and home goods retailer, TJ Maxx might be best known for
selling off-beat, interesting packaged snacks. Some of the brands it carries, like Deep River
Snacks, even feature TJ Maxx exclusive flavors like the All Dressed Up kettle chips. According
to Reader's Digest, you should also keep your eyes peeled for gourmet crackers, salsas,
and popcorn.
You may have to do some searching, but you can probably find unusual chips, like beet
chips, lentil chips, veggie straws, or even potato chips made with various oils. For instance,
TJ Maxx shared a photo of a few of its gourmet organic snacks, including two separate types
of potato chips, one made with olive oil and the other with avocado oil.
Also be on the lookout for nuts and trail mix. The options are typically more interesting
than your standard container of salted peanuts. For instance, you might find glazed maple
or vanilla almonds, which are great for stashing in your car.
"Caviar."
No, TJ Maxx probably isn't the first place you think of shopping when you get a hankering
for seafood. But the next time you're strolling through the aisles looking to grab a couple
of new throw pillows to add to your living room, watch out for a box of caviar. Yes,
caviar.
Refinery29 pointed out this eye-popping find in a round-up of tasty TJ Maxx foods under
$10. And a Facebook user snapped a shot of his $3.29 purchase with a box of Starbucks
cold brew coffee with the simple caption,
"Gotta love TJ Maxx."
Another apparently used her $4.99 caviar haul with other ingredients to make dill deviled
eggs. Neither customer complained about the flavor, so presumably, it was pretty on point.
So if you've been looking for a way to add caviar to your weekly menu, start searching
the shelves at your local TJ Maxx. You may just score a jar or two for cheap.
Real honey is expensive. The stuff you can grab for a buck or two from your local grocery
store? It's probably fake. The kind of honey that hardens and crystallizes and possibly
includes actually honeycombs in the bottle, the real stuff, costs. Especially if it's
from a local source or can be verified by an American beekeeper.
So you'll be glad to know TJ Maxx often carries real honey. And while it may not be cheap
as the fake stuff, it's certainly less expensive than the same quality honey you'd find at
other stores. Refinery29 notes that TJ Maxx often carries at least a couple different
brands of wildflower honey, one of which comes in "collectible drinkware," while the other
is "unprocessed." These signifiers help give you confidence that you're not dealing with
highly processed syrups that may not contain any honey at all.
But if you are looking for syrup, TJ Maxx has some good choices there, too. If you have
a hankering for syrups made from fresh sources, whether nuts, berries, or the sap of maple
trees, try scouring the shelves. You're likely to find options that beat those of grocery
stores.
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