Since mid March, my husband and I have been attempting to stick to the happy hippie “buy local” M.O. Aside from making a few trips to Meijer… Read more “Adventures in “Local” Shopping (Pandemic 2020 Edition)…”
Category: Shopping
Found A Games/Comics Store Doing Curbside Pickup! Good Quarantine News…
I confirmed via a phone call today that a local comics/games store called Fun 4 All in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area of Michigan is open for curbside… Read more “Found A Games/Comics Store Doing Curbside Pickup! Good Quarantine News…”
The Challenges of Gift Buying For…Spouses (AKA Sometimes You’ve Gotta Buy A Beer For Your Man)
My “old man” and I decided we’d challenge ourselves this Christmas and go to a local shopping emporium (known primarily in the U.S. as a “mall”) to… Read more “The Challenges of Gift Buying For…Spouses (AKA Sometimes You’ve Gotta Buy A Beer For Your Man)”
Holiday Gift Ideas!
Who still has shopping to do? 🙂
Adventures In Online Shopping! Also…Underwear!
I work in “Retailville.” I will not disclose the name of the company for which I work publicly because of privacy agreements I have signed, but I… Read more “Adventures In Online Shopping! Also…Underwear!”
Challenges of Shopping (When You’re Not An Off-The Rack Gal)
Even shopping online can be a challenge when you’re…vertically blessed. If you can call that a “blessing” (I really don’t)! Though it is nice to be able… Read more “Challenges of Shopping (When You’re Not An Off-The Rack Gal)”
But…I Just Want To Bag My Own Groceries!
There’s a story getting shared around social media about Kroger making a move to eliminate disposable plastic grocery bags by 2025. This should make the sea turtles very,… Read more “But…I Just Want To Bag My Own Groceries!”
Ah Those Last Minute Christmas Shoppers! Gotta Love ‘Em!
I’ve worked in the retail biz in a part-time and a…it’s my whole job capacity – since 1998. So I know a thing or two about last… Read more “Ah Those Last Minute Christmas Shoppers! Gotta Love ‘Em!”
“Commandments” of Costco Shopping
I may not be a fast runner, but there are few humans who can keep up with – let alone exceed my “ground pace” when I’m walking,… Read more ““Commandments” of Costco Shopping”
Meet the “Multicooker” – The Appliance That Will Make Shoppers Lose Their Shit This Holiday Season (2018)
We all know some people are suckers for trends and they have to have the latest, greatest, most high-tech things they’re willing to shell out money to… Read more “Meet the “Multicooker” – The Appliance That Will Make Shoppers Lose Their Shit This Holiday Season (2018)”