Category Archives: shopping

Target, I love you, but we need to talk.

Empty shelves at Target

For the past 15 years or so, you have been going downhill, Target. The first five years, it was so gradual, I barely noticed it. Subconsciously I knew things were not the same, but when the garden centers closed and you added groceries to the stores, that’s when things went to hell. Don’t get me wrong. I like the fact… Read more »

My Take: Amazon Prime Day 2019 Deals

Amazon Prime Day 2019

Amazon Prime Day is July 15 & 16, 2019. It can be overwhelming to try and comb through the thousands of deals available. Some deals are only for a short period of time, while others will simply sell out before the end of the Prime Day period. Below I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite items. I will update… Read more »

Shoe shopping for a good cause! Naot Footwear Trunk Show

Naot Shoes trunk show

Spring has sprung and if you’re like me, you want to get some new shoes for the upcoming summer season. For those of you living in the Twin Cities metro area, you should check out the Naot Footwear Trunk Show and Donation Event at your local Schuler Shoes Thursday, May 5th through Saturday, May 7th. Have you ever been to a trunk show? I… Read more »

White Elephant Gift Exchange Shopping Tips

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As the holidays approach, one American tradition at parties is the white elephant gift exchange. It might go by a few different names, (Yankee swap?), but the idea is that you find a ridiculous gift, wrap it so the giver is anonymous, put it in a pile of other anonymous ridiculous gifts and the fun ensues. If you’re like me,… Read more »

LEGO Advent Calendars: Get them while they’re hot!

LEGO Advent Calendar Shopping

Christmas might be months away, but if you want to get any of the LEGO Advent Calendars, you need to buy one now. I’m not one of those people who buys Christmas gifts in July. It’s a smart thing to do, but honestly, I am just not that organized. Plus, most of the gifts I buy will have to be… Read more »