The average family is planning on spending $682 this holiday season (according to the National Retail Federation) on gifts for everyone on their list – 3.2% less than last year – so with price and value at the top of everyone’s gift-giving check list, it’s essential to look for ways to maximize Holiday budgets this year. With T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, you can stretch your gift-buying budget so that you don’t have to leave anyone off the list!

With 10,000 new items arriving each week, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have something for everyone on your list — from the latest brand-name toys to electronics, beauty products, gourmet food and entertaining essentials–they are one-stop shops for all your holiday needs.

I recently was sent a $25 gift card to see what bargains I could find at T.J. Maxx.  It wasn’t difficult to find the bargains, just choosing :giggle

I really needed a new durable carry-on bag, and to my surprise T.J. Maxx had a great selection to choose from.

Check out the Victorinox Tallux Collection Cabin Carry-On that I selected..

Product Features:
• Victorinox Tallux Collection Cabin Carry-On includes:
• Interior slash pocket
• Front zippered pocket
• Rear pocket that can slip over luggage handle
• Removable, adjustable shoulder strap

This bag is very durable, yet lightweight and a classy yet rugged eye catching blue. With the expandability, hide-away handle system, add-a-bag strap and the versatile pockets that I definitely need, this is the ticket! 

I found the Victorinox Tallux Collection Cabin Carry-On priced anywhere from $55.00 up to $90.00. I am proud to say, I got it with combined savings for $25 at T.J. Maxx :$$

Help get everyone in the holiday spirit — “Carol-oke!” One lucky person will Win a $5,000 shopping spree or (15 winners) $100 Gift Cards – just for singing their favorite Holiday Carol! The contest launches on November 30 and ends on December 30, 2009 on YouTube’s specially-created “Caroling Channel,” www.youtube.com/jointhecarolers. There, you can select from one of three carols, create your own “Carol-oke” video and upload for entry into the contest. Additionally, for each off-price “Carol-oke” video that is uploaded, a charity donation will be made.

A Special Thanks goes out to Victoria for the gift card.  I had a lot of fun shopping for bargains! Victoria has also generously offered one Lucky Frugal Plus Reader the Chance to Win a $25 Gift Card to Marshalls, so that you too can seek out those Fabulous bargains they have to offer! 

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