Reviews about Misc. Shopping

abinmi says "Love the Merry Go Round!" about Birchwood Mall - Fort Gratiot, MI

abinmi — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:34:37 GMT

Birchwood Mall is very nice. I live in the Thumb and my daughter and grandchildren live in the City. Birchwood is where we meet to grab a bite in the food court, play on the playscape and ride that beautiful Merry Go Round. They also have Amigo's available for Grandma! I can't stress enough to these large shopping complexes the importance of Amigo's to get around on. I have a heart condition and would never be able to go there is they didn't have them.

I have never actually "shopped" at this mall, but I am sure that the day will come when I will!

We just noticed that they have a Chuck E Cheese's too! We intend to hit that next time.

We also like the family rest room.
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GigiandAdonai says "Puhleez don't ask for a price check!" about Dollar Tree - Columbia, SC

GigiandAdonai — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:58:52 GMT

"Welcome to Dollar Tree. Yes, you heard me right everything in the store is a dollar. Unless of course you get a variety of greeting cards and candy bars which are usually priced at 2/$1." Okay, so maybe you don't get the department store greeting but what do you expect? Where did the sheer genius come from for someone to develop a store and no questions asked set one price on everything? I love this place. In my area they are always situated in the same shopping center as Wal-Mart or within a few miles of one.

My Shaybo got me hooked on Dollar Tree. I never had a desire to go in the store believing it was going to be cheap frivolous junk but boy was I wrong! I probably go in the store at least twice a month. When I make a shopping list or Christmas list I put DT beside the items that I know I can pick up at the Dollar Tree.

Well, I have been there so many times I basically know the store layout like the back of my hand (oh wow another freckle) so let's take the...

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craft1010 says "clearance items are great" about Kmart - Rochester, NH

craft1010 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:36:53 GMT

Love stopping in K-Mart once a week to see what is on clearance, ther is usually something I buy even if it is not clearance like book section is always good to buy from. Toy section is always fun to look and buy from for grand-daughter and neices and nephews. After someone asks if they may help you snd you say you are just looking they let you look around. If I need a slaeperson one is always handy....

GigiandAdonai says "The store is alive with the sounds of music." about San Francisco Music Box Company - Gaithersburg, MD

GigiandAdonai — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:59:15 GMT

This store is a great place to shop if you know someone who is interested in collectibles or that very special keepsake. Years ago I was told that every item in the store plays music. The company also has some of its products in Hallmark stores but while on vacation I had the joy of actually going into the San Francisco Music Box store at Lake Forest Mall in Gaithersburg, MD. Talk about a walk thru memory lane or a girl's dream come true. They had everything you could imagine from music boxes, jewelry boxes, snow globes, figurines, eggs, and photo frames. The gifts are unlimited here-something for everyone! It even spawned a few more ideas of collectibles for me!

I am a collector of many things and one of them is music boxes and snow globes. One of my guest rooms is decorated in a Wizard of Oz theme and many of my collectibles for this room come from this store. My larger guest room is decorated in a porcelain doll, Barbie and Beauty & The Beast decor and many of those...

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mindyvol says "Clean, Friendly, and only a Dollar!" about Dollar Tree - Garden City, MI

mindyvol — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:36:57 GMT

I don't shop at dollar stores very often but when I do, I always go to my local Dollar Tree. The store is clean (and doesn't have that yucky dollar store smell that so many discount stores have), the employees friendly, and I almost always find what I am looking for. If I don't find it, you can bet that I'll find something else that I didn't realize that I needed.

Today, I needed a last-minute pirate hat for my son's kindergarten assignment. Because I was right next-door to a Family Dollar store, I decided to check there first. I found one pirate hat for $3. I was tempted to buy it and go home, but the Dollar Tree was just across the parking lot so it made financial sense to check it out.

Well, it made financial sense if I had just purchased the pirate hat for $1 and left the store. However, when I'm inside a Dollar Tree store, I can't just buy one thing. The fun of going to the Dollar Tree is looking around and finding all kinds of neat things that I just HAVE to have. ...

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akega2008 says "Shopping at wal-mart is to sell your soul for a few cents..." about Wal-Mart Super Center - All Cities, USA

akega2008 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:26:23 GMT

Unless you enjoy buying cheap junk and supporting unethical business practices, do not shop at wal-mart. In addition, if you're political viewpoints skew left, avoid shopping at wal-mart because they contribute millions of dollars to conservative agendas.

Whether you're looking for quality, or if supporting a fair business environment is important to you, wal mart is not the place to go.

If you love to buy cheap crap at the expense of small businesses and even small towns, then go for it.

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meldoc2002 says "Everything you need in one place" about Merritt Square Mall - Merritt Island, FL

meldoc2002 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:38:45 GMT

Merritt Square mall may not be the biggest mall around but in this case size doesn't matter. You will find everything you need in this one place. From JcPenney's to Sears there is nothing you won't find. You have shops ranging from the more expensive to the ones where everything is a deal even when it is not on sale. The food court offers something for everyone and if you require more of a restaurant there are more than one to choose from. With a movie theater right there you can also take a nice break from all your shopping and you sure can't beat the dessserts you find there....

taz123 says "my bill rarely exceeds 10 dollars" about CVS - Cape Coral, FL

taz123 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:24:37 GMT

The rewards program is great. I always get lots of extra bucks that lower my bills. I usually decrease my bills from like 40 dollars to 7. This is because I use extra bucks and coupons. By going to cvs you can save a lot of money and get great bargains...

lilsquibb says "Preuss Pets - A small zoo cleverly disguised as a pet store" about Preuss Pets - Lansing, MI

lilsquibb — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:20:41 GMT

There is a big difference between Preuss Pets (pronounced Proos) and pretty much any other pet store around.... the huge selection of animals available, the knowledgeable employees and the fantastic displays.

Locally owned and operated, Preuss Pets has long been one of my favorite pet stores to just wander into. This became even more so after the store moved into what is considered “Old Town” in Lansing, making it even more accessible for us. On those rainy day Preuss became a great place to take my son to explore the vast display of small animals. Then once we obtained a huge fish tank, Preuss became the only place to purchase our fish supplies.

A Zoo in A Store
“We endeavor to make our store a destination all its own.“ Ever since my son could walk, we have enjoyed bringing him to the Preuss Animal House. Not only does the adventure kill at least an hour of time, he learns about the various animals on display. This makes a great rainy day adventure.

Visitors are greeted on......

epsgambler says "Old World German Wurst in an Eclectic Portland Area" about Otto's Sausage Kitchen and Meat Market - Portland, OR

epsgambler — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:53:22 GMT

We have lived across the Columbia River from Portland for nearly a year now. We have friends from the area. We had, however, to learn about Otto's Sausage Kitchen in an article on the ten best hot dogs in America in USA Today. We went to discover this unique part of Germany ensconced in the eclectic Portland neighborhood of Woodstock that very same day. We return regularly now. As we have raved about Otto's to local friends they seem amazed we didn't know about it. They have told us of their favorites there and we have tried them. Now some of them are our favorites too. In the hope that those we forget to sing the praises of Otto's to will read some of our reviews, we decided to tell the world about it here.

I have wandered the streets of several German cities and seen their Wurst markets. Now I can go to Portland and do the same. Otto Eichentopf came to Portland from Germany. He had trained as a sausage maker in his home country. In 1929 he opened his sausage kitchen in Portland. Nearly...

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JazzSinger says "There really is such a brand as Plochman's mustard." about Dollar Tree - Lafayette, LA

JazzSinger — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:07:38 GMT

Let me start by saying that although I chose the Dollar Tree closest to my home to review, this is moreso a review of Dollar Tree in general.

Dollar Tree is a chain of, you guessed it, dollar stores tht sells the typical assortment of items you normally see in dollar stores. What I really like about Dollar Tree is that everything in the store really is $1 (or less). I've shopped at Family Dollar and Dollar General, and their prices on name brand name items isn't any better than a supermarket. NOTHING at Dollar Tree costs more than a dollar.

Ok, so how do they do this? It's done through a combination of off brands and smaller sized containers of name brand products. For example, I bought those Caribou Coffee granola bars I reviewed at Dollar Tree. The come in a box of 2 bars, which costs $1 (surprise, surprise). I've bought travel sized, name brand deodorant at Dollar Tree which costs less per unit than a regular sized container.

Oh, and the off brands are a source of entertainment...

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twinklefactor says "Great for so many different ideas!" about Christmas Tree Shops - Albany, NY

twinklefactor — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:16:32 GMT

If you are ever in New England, be sure to schedule a trip to the Christmas Tree Shops. They have a lot of locations and they are listed on their website. You can find virtually anything you need at a below reasonable price. I love the "tree" for weddings especially. Frames, candles, accessories & decorations are all here for a price that'll knock your socks off!...

mapawbear says "all the stores need a make-over" about Kmart/Sears - Southern California, CA

mapawbear — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:10:07 GMT

The Kmart/Sears stores need a really good make-over. they need color and pizazz. they all seem stuck in the 70's, but not in a good way, in an avocado, harvest gold feeling. Have Ty pennington do it, or someone with some flair, so we want to be in there. they feel oppressive andjunky right now....

mysticstarfish says "I AM ADDICTED TO CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPS!!!" about Christmas Tree Shops - Albany, NY

mysticstarfish — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:08:16 GMT

Christmas Tree Shops have something for every season, not only Christmas.

During the Christmas season the store is jam packed with ornaments, trees and accessories all at fantastic prices. However, it's the rest of the year that I shop here. They have everything from "soup to nuts" litterally.

You can find wonderful bargains on housware, decorative items, pictures, frames, bedding, window treatments, furniture, kitchen accesories...the list goes on. Most of the items are name brand at incredibly slashed prices.

The only thing I would caution you about when shopping in this store is, if you see something and like it, BUY IT! Odds are it won't be there if you go back to buy it at a later date.

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AlmondJoy2475 says "it's in the bag" about Tokyo Japanese Outlet - Los Angeles, CA

AlmondJoy2475 — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:10:42 GMT

my little cousin called me to make sure that i didn't forget to put together goodie bags for her birthday party. i had just a few more things on my list, so i stopped by sawtelle because i knew that i'd find some cute things there. my first and only stop was the tokyo japanese outlet because i knew they'd have things that i surely would like. they carry a variety of items (accessories, candies, cosmetic supplies, decor, toys, etc.)

i always make goodie bags/boxes and favors for all the holidays and occasions (anniversaries, baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, christmas, easter, graduations, etc.), and my family and friends enjoy them because they're cute, fun, and unique. every time there is an occasion, it won't fail that i'll get a call/email from a family member and/or friend with mention of party theme(s) and a few item requests for the bags/boxes. they leave the rest up to me. i definitely have to give credit to this store, which is one of my suppliers for all the cutesy...

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epsgambler says "Look for the Red Roofs at the "Red Roof Mall" in Branson" about Factory Outlet Merchants - Branson, MO

epsgambler — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:02:29 GMT

Our party of eight left the Yakov Smirnoff show and split up. Honey and Johnny went back to the Angel Inn to relax until our night out at the Dixie Stampede. The other six clambered into the Thrifty van rental and headed for some shopping fun. There are several outlet malls in Branson. We chose the ones with the red roofs sitting on a hill North of the the main drag, Route 76, and headed there.

there are over 50 shops in this mall, one of the first to make an appearance in Branson. As in most malls the bulk of the shops cater to the fairer, and most-money-spending, sex. There are a few for the family and even fewer for the guys. We split up with the girls heading for clothes and shoes and the two guys heading for Tools for Less and the Case knife outlet. My sister found a couple of things in the Christian Gift Outlet, two of the other girls found bargains too good to pass up in a couple of the clothing stores, we guys just looked this time. We all met at the A&W All American Food place...

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AlmondJoy2475 says "shine on" about Chiara Shibuya - Sakura Beauty - Los Angeles, CA

AlmondJoy2475 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:27:21 GMT

a new addition to the sawtelle plaza - - this cute little girly-girl store carries current japanese accessories and jewelry covered in swarovski crystals, rhinestones, and other decorations. they also have some bags/purses, clothing, and shoes. their main window is very eyecatching with their display of an array of items (hello kitty computer mouse, jewelry, model cars, shoes, etc.) which are all covered in iridescent crystals and stones.

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AlmondJoy2475 says "small gift, big smile" about Sanrio Sampler - Vacaville, CA

AlmondJoy2475 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:01:26 GMT

this sanrio store is great! i remember when it was located on the other side in the first section of the outlet stores when it was hidden in a corner. jenn t. is right about the clearance items, but it's always a pleasure going in there whether you purchase something or not. whenever i'm home in norcal, i'll drive to the outlets just for sanrio (ok, and maybe i'll also stop in at bath & body works next door).

one time, we were on our way home, but decided to make a quick stop at the outlets just for sanrio. the happy feeling a kid feels in a candy store is equivalent to how i feel when i'm at a sanrio store. anywho, when we were making our purchases, the sales associate asked my little niecey if she wanted to roll a sanrio die for a prize. first roll = "roll again". second roll = "2nd prize". the girl behind the counter reached for a gift bag and handed it to my niece and mentioned that she gave her the 1st prize bag instead. my niece was happy, but i think i was more excited...

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AlmondJoy2475 says "attention stylish bargain hunters!" about LA Fashion District - Los Angeles, CA

AlmondJoy2475 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:57:27 GMT

i love shopping! i love bargains! for the bargain-obsessed, like myself, the fashion district is the best place to shop. they have just about EVERYTHING here...from animals (yes, animals... birds, bunnies, lizards, turtles) to zippo lighters. this place is ALWAYS packed with people...especially on the weekends. i don't like being in crowds, but i actually don't mind having to deal with all those people (the ones who carelessly push their baby strollers / metal carts to haul shopping bags; rude people who don't know how to say "excuse me"; people who walk toward you from the opposite direction and just look at you and expect you to be the one to move aside for them) at least once every couple of months so that i can shop shop shop for all the cutest and latest styles in all types of accessories, shoes, etc....

AlmondJoy2475 says "a cotton pickin' time" about Cotton Paradise - City of Industry, CA

AlmondJoy2475 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:19:14 GMT

it's true... cotton paradise products are cute (1 star) AND machine washable (2 stars). we were in the store for quite some time because we couldn't decide which one of the many styles (3 stars) of bags we wanted to buy (the doggie character items are my favorite). they have aprons, calendars, cell phone pouches, handbags, laptop bags, messenger bags, purses, slippers, tote bags, travel bags, wallets, wristlets, etc.

the sales person was helpful (4 stars). whenever we asked for other available colors in a certain style, she was quick to check her stock. unfortunately, they didn't carry a variety of colors for a couple of the bags we would have liked to purchase (no star)....