I shopped at Walmart in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Here are 7 surprising differences I noticed.

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A Walmart store with the Walmart logo and gardening products on display.
Walmart stores vary by region.

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I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decor, and one really blew me away

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Composite of Author Terri Peters smiling in front of garland at Michaels next to photo of Terri Peters smiling in front of ornaments at Hobby Lobby
I visited Michaels and Hobby Lobby to see which had the best selection of holiday decor.

Terri Peters

I shopped at West Elm and Crate & Barrel for holiday decorations. One really won me over.

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Composite of Author Mina Lisanin smiling in front of a West Elm next to image of her at a Crate & Barrel
I looked at the holiday decorations available at a West Elm and Crate & Barrel store.

Mina Lisanin

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