When you think of Starter, what is the first thing you think of? Jackets, right? Well, it is time to change your preconcieved notions about the Starter Company.
When you think of quality shoe companies you should think Starter. Built to last, these shoes are not …

On the whole, different Wal-Mart locations are generally so similar as to not be worthy of review. With some variation in product availability, Wal-Mart stores tend to fall within a set range of general assumptions regarding service, product quality, and the types of products carried. However, the …

Plato’s Closet
2310 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 282-0018
If you have extra clothes that you would like to get rid of, then platos closet is a good place to go. Plato’s closet purchases gently used designer and name brand clothing, and then resells it to the public. Likewise if …

This is a bird lover’s dream store. The people that work in this store are passionate about birds. Not only do they sell everything you need to care for birds , they will teach you new things every time you walk in the door. This is a very fun …

Borders has recently added something new to their stores. You can now order items from Borders.com at one of their stores through their service counter. This is great news for people who like to shop in person or are nervous about using a credit card online. Before this new …

The entire city of Calgary, Alberta seemed to be waiting with great anticipation for the opening of the first Crate & Barrel store in Western Canada, and only the second one in the entire country. In fact, several morning television shows and even the evening news carried live reports …

A great children’s department store in the heart of Tampines. I like to shop from here as it has a good collection of baby clothing, toys, footwears and all necessary accessories for babies and toddlers. Even there are clothes for older kids. However, some of the …

The Piggly Wiggly grocery store at Stadium Drive in Phenix City is one of a very few I shop reglularly. While overall prices on dry groceries tend to be better at mass retailers like Walmart, this friendly little store is a great find for certain items and has an …

Yesterday while we were out my daughter broke her shoe and we needed to get some new sandals for her.
I stopped in at the Payless to see if we could find something for her because we were in a hurry. As soon as we walked in we were …

If I go to visit a foreign country, I will certainly buy some souvenirs to bring home. I prefer durable goods such as wall decorations, t-shirts, accessories, a good pen and key rings instead of food. When I had a chance to visit Taipei to join an international conference, …

I went to Big Lots one day to find out that they have so much stuff that you can find at other department stores but much cheaper. They have games, house ware items, toys, and furniture. They have a rewards card where you could get 20% off on purchase …

The Beverly Center is an amazing mall which has the best variety of any mall in the world. It is a dream come true for me to have finally shopped there. The place has a perfect mixture of shops and places to eat. The shops range from Chipotle (my …

There are many huge shopping centers and malls in the City of Bangkok, Thailand. One of the malls I have been visiting every time I am in Bangkok is the Siam Center on Rama I Road. This is right in the downtown core of the City, very …

I quite love my shopping experiences in DFS Galleria. In my country, I think there’s around 2 outlets; one in Orchard Road and the other is in Singapore Changi Airport. But I’m not sure whether the branch in Airport is the one in transit or not.
Why do I …

RSC Equipment Rental is a company that provides rental services for heavy equipment such as tractors, dozers and compactors. I love the service that this company provides because heavy equipment is very expensive and I enjoy being able to rent equipment without having to purchase it. The service …

During one of my visits to Bangkok, Thailand, I stayed at the Pan Pacific Hotel on Rama IV road, close to Silom Road. That was indeed in one of the main business districts of the City.
During the evenings, I would take a walk to Silom Road side, relaxing …

Joann’s Fabric is one of the most popular sewing stores across the U.S. They have a reputation for carrying the best of the best, but they are also somewhat expensive. I’ve had the opportunity to shop at two of the Joann stores in my city and online.
With my different …

One of the comfiest pair of pants I own is my Lululemon yoga pants. These pants are their standard yoga pants, size 6. I handwash them, but my friend puts hers in the washing machine and they stay fine.
The lululemon store is a very comfortable place to shop. Everything …

This is one of my favorite outlet stores in Riverbanks. Riverbanks Mall is actually more of an outlet mall, with several outlet stores such as Nike, Mossimo and Guess holding court here. But my absolute favorite here is the Guess Outlet Store. Outlets are not popular in the Philippines …

The J. Crew in Lansing, Michigan is absolutely my favorite place to shop. Not only are their clothes fashionable and accessible to men and women of all ages, but they also offer so many services to thier customers that you simply cannot find elsewhere. Throw in a …

There is a Food lion that is very close to my home, making it very easy and convenient for me to buy groceries there. The prices are very competitive with other grocery stores in the area.The deli always has fresh pasteries that are actually good. I purchased a …

I am not usually a big credit card user, but I did wind up getting Kohl’s credit card because the incentives are really good and you can sometimes receive up to fifteen percent additional off of their already low prices, just by simply putting your purchases on your Kohl’s …

I rarely go to a mall just to wander around, and this past weekend, I went to one of the largest malls in North America specifically to visit The Apple Store, because I needed a new iPod. I had a few questions that I wanted to ask someone who …

It looks like an ordinary night market found around Asia quite comparable to the night markets in Patpong (Thailand), Chinatown in Malaysia or Singapore.
We arrived here around 6pm; and some of the stalls were still setting up. The street is closed to traffic until the …

I’ve had two occasions to purchase online electronics, and in both instances, I used CircuitCity.com. I purchased both my AT&T cordless phone set and Canon PowerShot camera from CircuitCity.com after extensive research on both retailers and product. CircuitCity.com is easy to use, and has product reviews from buyers for …

Bitter Sweet is a fashion boutique specializing in jewellery (accessories). What makes it stand out from other accessories stores like Jarden or Claire’s for example, is the style and the quality of their merchandise. Unlike the other stores, the brand targets a more sophisticated audience. The designs are …

Have you ever been to the Cartuchap market in Thailand? If you have, think 3 times the size and perhaps twice the variety of cheap goods available. What does it gives you? To me, 3 hours of splendid shopping experience.
I had the chance to visit Zhuhai City, located just …

When this store was built, it replaced two other stores. And it just is not a replacement for the stores it’s replacing.
I used to frequent the two stores it replaced, the one at the corner of Huebner and Northwest Military and the one that had Lockhill Selma running …

Ali Cat
Carr Mill Mall
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 932-3954
If you have a lot of children in your family then you need to make a trip to ali cat. Ali cat has a wonderful selection of great toys availible for purchase. Unlike your regular toy store you will find more unique and …

A couple days ago, my daughter and I were watching TV and there was an advertisement for St. Vincent DePaul. She knew we had one in town and asked why we never shop there; after all, the ad made it look like a great thrift shop with tons of …

You can find anything at Target, or Tar-jay as most around this area like to call it. They have unbeatable prices on everyday items, as well as great finds in their clothing and home departments that cannot be found elsewhere. Unlike other discount chains like Walmart or Kmart, Target …

Some people like to wander from a discount to discount checking out the prices and buying stuff where is cheapest, I am not one of those people. I like to have a store, shop or discount where I can buy everything I need at one place. Although people say …

There are numerous review sites that list very negative reviews for this nursery’s online sales, and I wish I had read them before ordering last year. Now I have to join the other writers.
I decided to buy two rosebushes as a Valentines Day present last spring. …

I’ve had mostly bad experiences with this Giant store that I haven’t had with any other Giant grocery stores. One instance in particular was really odd: I was pushing one of those smaller carts out into the vestibule and stopped to bundle up since it was raining. I left …

Festival Supermall is located in the heart of Filinvest, Muntinlupa City, in Alabang. It’s not only close to the residential areas in Alabang, but also in Muntinlupa and parts of Laguna, that’s why it’s not surprising that even on weekdays, Festival Supermall is usually packed with people.
Even if …

This Sears store is located in the County Fair Mall in New Minas, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is not the largest or most impressive Sears store I have been to, but it does offer a variety of items for sale.
When you enter the store, you will have to walk …

Recently I was in Westchester County, NY and stopped inside a Wal-mart to have some photos developed. The overall shopping experience wasn’t terrible. But this particular store was poorly arranged and dimly lit. It made for a really depressing shopping experience. First of …

I really like shopping at Francesca’s Collections because they have such interesting and trendy fashions and accessories. The inventory they carry reminds me very much of what is stocked at Anthropologie stores but at a far more affordable price.
The store carries mostly clothing consisting of tops, skirts and …

I got an old navy credit card the first week they were ever availible for the public. Once I got the card, I immediatly started purchasing all of my clothing from old navy, which I think more or less was their point.
At one time, for every $100 you spent …

I love to shop at ARC. It isn’t your typical thrift/second hand store, all the profits go to individuals with developemental disabilities, so it truely is “shopping with a casue” as thier slogan goes. They have different thigns everytime you are in there. I shop there instead of at …

There are a number of big stores in and around Calgary, Alberta, where one could find all kinds of household needs, kitchenwares, electronics, clothings, garden tools, books and stationary, and so on.
I was recently at the Costco Warehouse in Calgary located in the northeast quadrant of the City. It …

Having lived in the South for most of my life, I had never heard of a Von’s grocery store. But once I moved to Las Vegas, suddenly I was surrounded by these grocery stores and after some time I realized that they were owned by the Safeway Company, of …

When we found out we were getting a Maurices again, my wife was a very happy person. She used to love shopping at it when it was at our mall and has definitely missed having another clothing store to shop at.
However, I have to say, this one has been …

When it came time to find a new suitcase for an upcoming trip, I knew that I wanted something that was fairly cheap. It didn’t matter if the suitcase was that durable because I only needed it for one little vacation. I thought about trying Wal-Mart or Target, but …

Rue 21 , is a trendy fun store that specializes in junior style clothing . I’m 30 , but I admit I still shop here . I love their style of clothes .
They also sell shoes . Their prices are amazing ! I found a pair of flip flops …

I was in need rod or poker with a tip at the end for my coal stove. The dimensions needed for my poker are as follows to 18 inches long roughly 1/4 in diameter. I was also looking for kindling to start my coal stove. I was not …

It is very interesting to see that people around the world are becoming more and more conscious to take organics and natural foods. These are now believed to be good for the health.
There are a number of shops in the City of Calgary offering natural food products. One …

I am really a fan of this place. I have been here not only once, not only twice but several times from the time I arrived in Taiwan. As a matter of fact, I used to visit Jingmei Night Market every Friday night after work. The first time I’ve …

I can remember the very first time I ever went to the Forum Shops at the Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was around 12 years old or so and I was utterly stunned by the exquisite space located near the rear of the casino. I honestly thought I …

The first time I took a gander at the Venetian hotel and casino, I was struck by how the outside of the building looked almost exactly like a Russian wedding cake. It was both dazzling and quaint at the same time. However, it did not prepare me for what was …