Let’s be honest here. Target is almost everyone’s happy place. But, there are people to whom it is even more. Target is paradise, bliss, utopia. I like to call these people — myself included — Targetholics. You know you’re one when…
1. You walk in and feel as if you have stepped off of a plane into a two-week vacation getaway.
After you walk through those automatic doors into the aroma of extra buttery popcorn, all stress is gone. The only worry you have is if you can fit everything into your cart.
2. Your first destination is always the dollar section.
You’re always prepared for the upcoming season or holiday because Target’s dollar section is on top of it. With its a magical combination of decorated pencils, floppy hats, miniature cups, tropical party lights, decor, school supplies and more, “It’s only a dollar,” quickly turns to twenty dollars gone.
3. The majority of your wardrobe is Mossimo Supply Company or Xhilaration.
Patterned cardigans, trendy dresses, and cute yet comfortable tees; this section always draws you in and keeps you for AT LEAST half an hour.
4. You have a favorite dressing room.
You try on so many clothes at Target that it only feels right to use the same fitting room every time.
5. Every Target Run includes a trip to the office supplies.
You just can’t help it. There are so many pens and cute planners. It’s impossible to ignore...even though you have more journals than you’ll ever have time to write in.
6. The decor section has you planning out your entire future home.
That gold cake platter...the coral soap dish...the beautiful picture frame…you don’t need it now, but you sure will in the future, right?
7. You don’t understand why people pay big bucks for makeup when Target has it all.
Any type of applicator, brush, new palette, or tool you need, Target’s makeup section has got you looking fierce at all times of the day.
8. You scan every item on Cartwheel...and at checkout, you never forget to get your points or use your REDcard!!!!
It’s essential you save money….for your next Target run that is.
9. You’re a pro at self-checkout
You can’t go to the normal checkout every time you go or they’ll remember you. Self-checkout is so much faster, allowing you to get home quickly and swoon over your newly purchased items.
10. You leave with WAY more than you intended.
You need milk? Go to Target! Leave with three new shirts, a pair of boots, a pack of pens, a new eyeshadow palette, a new sofa, oh, and milk.
Target brings joy to so many people even if it does terrorize our bank accounts on a weekly basis. Target is inevitably enticing, but full of so much love. Thanks, Target. Keep doin’ you.
