My fiancé and I were passing the time until it was time for the movie we were going to see. We decided to go walk through the Anderson mall which was about five minutes from the theater. I of course was bored and just wanted the time …

For decades, I’ve shopped via Harriet Carter catalogs. There is also a website, but my shopping as always been through the catalog, either by mail or by calling in orders.
I’ve always loved to purchase little gizmos and gadgets, things for the house or just for me. I’ve …

I discovered that the heel on one of my ankle boots was worn right down to the metal, and the other one was starting to wear down as well. I had seen Westbrook Shoe Repair on my commute through southwest Calgary, so I decided to see how much they …

As renters who were victims of the foreclosure crisis in Chicago, we had to scramble to pack up a 3-bedroom 2-floor home when we abruptly found out that our landlord had foreclosed on the condo we were renting. Moving is EXPENSIVE, and we had to find cheap, quick options. …

Auction houses can definitely be exciting places, who knows what you might find! Bamford`s have an auction house in Matlock and another in Derby. They hold Victorian, Edwardian and General sales and also Fine Art Sales.
The Victorian, Edwardian and General sales usually have around 1000 lots to go `Under …

I just recently discovered this little hidden gem of a store a few weeks ago. I was taking a client of mine out for the day to get some sun and enjoy the good weather and we saw this great business. We stopped and went in because their windows …

If you like a good massage with your pedicure. This is the place to go. I’m not bragging but I used to travel on business a lot so I have been able to experience some really nice spa treatments. Pro Nails pedicure is right up there. …

When I first moved to Humboldt county, I had heard that this was an area where people were more interested in being “green.” But it wasn’t the case when it came to building materials. Fortunately, we met the owners of ABC Green Building. This is a new …

Before the installment of the grocery section, the Wal-Mart in Vacaville was a grungy store. Not only were the sidewalks and the parking lot littered with gum and ingrained grime, but the dirt continued on in the store. When I entered, I first noticed the dried mud and deep …

I have worked with Spherion on two separate occasions. I came back for a reason. My first time dealing with Spherion, my experience was fully utilised and I was given a permanent placement at the best job I have ever had. This time around, I was put on contract …

CEX, also known as Computer Exchange, is a UK wide high street specialising in the buying and selling of used goods including DVDs, computer games, game consoles and other media devices.
It’s somewhat similar to the UK’s other used goods store, Cash Convertors, which will take your used goods for …

The facility was very nice. The staff were welcoming when I walked in. I had a gift certificate for a massage so I had made an appointment for a Saturday morning. I requested a female massage therapist but was told that there was only a male …

I live out in the country somewhat, and my kids have been begging me for years now to buy them an off road all terrain vehicle or atv, also called a 4 wheeler. I finally relented when I felt the oldest was old enough to drive one safely. …

Pistols is a little local nursery in Portland in the North Mississippi neighborhood. It does not offer parking and street parking nearby can be tough, it can be done but it will take you a few minutes if you are trying to shop on a weekend. …

Magnolia Funeral Home in Corinth Mississippi has got to be one of the best there is. Many people don’t think that there is much of a difference when it comes to funeral home choices when a loved one passes away. Trust me there is. The kind of treatment and …

In any built up, central location, finding a decent range of products in a supermarket or any of its types is difficult enough, and finding real value for money is even harder.
Thankfully, this Tesco store located in the hub of Birmingham’s city centre provides a great range of …

I bought a fridge last January at ABC Warehouse and got the one year warranty. When I shut the fridge door the freezer would pop open and vice versa after about 6 months. I called to have someone come out and repair it, they sent out RSI …

The University of Pennsylvania Bookstore lives up to the Ivy League expectations imposed upon it. It’s right across the corner from me, so I go to it pretty much every day to unwind. The people there aren’t even remotely stuffy; they let me sit on the floor in the …

It’s rare to find a gas station that actually has employees that know how give great customer service, or at least in this town. I remember in the way long ago days when my mother would only drive to a Texaco station when we lived in Little Rock, AR because …

Vemma was one of the first businesses I decided to invest in as an online business. I have MS and I needed to find a job I could do from home. Vemma seemed like the perfect business. I was getting a multivitamin drink that was full of antioxidants and …

Value Plus Vacation Passport is a special program that offers discounts on various types of travel and travel related services/items. It’s usually offered as an add-on to a purchase, which is how I learned about it. For a dollar, you get a 30-day trial and a $25 …

I called Cruise planner after a bad experience with another travel agency. Bill and his wife are wonderful people. I thought about going on a Disney Cruise instead of going to DisneyWorld. Bill let me know straight up that they were expensive cruises. He tried everything to get the …

I did not know about this place at all till a friend of mine from high school invited me to hang out and asked if I would go and play some pool with him. I agreed and he took me to Strokers.
Strokers is a bar and pool lounge basically. …

I am planning a family vacation to Florida in a couple of months. I was thinking about going through a travel agency so that I wouldn’t have the headache of putting everything together myself. I called the Travel Authority in Danville, KY because I knew that they had been …

I was a bit reluctant to try On Demand service. I had had other cable services in the past. And with the HD Digital switch occurring, I knew I’d need to figure out what to do. I was happy to know that Comcast offers internet …

Although my ability and knowledge around a computer has grown significantly over the last few years, I am still not a pro and will never claim to be. I am forever using my laptop for my business though, so when I have a problem, which recently has been more …

I had never had a pedicure before my friend decided to take me for my very first one as a birthday present. I was a bit scared, given that I have typical runner’s feet-calloused, nails bruised and chipped, and I had visions of the pedicurist running screaming at the …

There is a great little apple computer repair shop on 20th street in Manhattan, New York. It’s called Mike’s Mac Shop. I have taken my Mac laptops there and got great service.
One of my laptops wouldn’t start up or anything. I took it to Mike’s Mac Shop where Mike …

My uncle once said to me that I am such a bookworm because I always spend the whole day reading different books. He decided to show me the way to Barnes and Noble Booksellers. I really love that place. Barnes and Noble is the best place to go, specially …

Whenever I have a window or screen that needs repair, I take it to M&R Instant Locksmith. They have a service counter in the back of the store that repairs windows. I have used this service many times and am quite happy with it.
I like that having my …

My husband is a contractor and has his own Drywall business. He often sends me to pick up supplies so that he and his employees can continue working. I have dealt with all of the big hardware chains for years. I have a new personal favorite now. I usually …

When I was in high school, there was a time when my family would stop at the Danrock Ice Cream and Pastry Store nearly every evening after school because the food was so delicious there. It was so good that I would save most of my lunch money, and …

I used Hughes L Associates Architects company to do some remodelling in my kitchen. I had them take my old countertops out and put some new updated ones in. They were easy to communicate with over the phone and they sent a woman out a few days early to …

I am sure we all remember our first bicycle. When it came time for me to buy my son his first bicycle, I could only find one shop in my area. It was called Woody’s Bicycle and it was located in Winchester. I am a very safety concerned parent …

If you need a plumbing contractor, who do you call? I have usually called Roto-Rooter or one of the other “big name” plumbing places. And I have always paid “big name” prices. This time I thought I’d try a friend’s referral for a small plumbing outfit …

So I like to buy video games and there is only one place I like to buy them from. First of all I love to be able to buy games that are considered to be old school. I like to play games that I used to play as a …

Two days ago my heating and cooling went out. We all know how important it is to have heating and cooling. It is winter time here and very cold and I desperately needed to get my heating fixed. I called Shelton’s Heating and Cooling because their advertisement in …

About once a year, I like to go through my utility companies and rate them on the past year�s performance. In doing it this year, I have come to the conclusion that my phone company is the only one that still receives an excellent rating.
It is amazing I�ve been …

“Innovative Systems Limited” is a local business located in the Sovereign Centre shopping centre that sells mostly computers, computer supplies, video games, and overall new technology. I used to follow my aunt there to get supplies such as printing paper and ink from the store sometimes, until I found …

Green Jug Fine Wine and Spirits is a unique shop which exclusively sells liquors. I am actually amazed that almost all brands of liquors are available. In a way Green Jug is like a one stop shop for all liquor needs. The idea itself is interesting. They have a …

I used to go to a little hairdressers called Rogers. Rogers is in Quinton on the Hagley road west. I say I used to go, because I don’t go any more as one of the girls left to have a baby and it was not the same without her. …

The Added Touch is a small stationary and invitation store located in Cheshire, Connecticut. About two years ago I found out about The Added Touch and ever since then I’ve loved it.
The owner of the store is a very nice woman who is always there. She makes …

I got to know this particular branch of Britannia when I purchased a Cash ISA from them earlier this year. Compared to my usual experiences of banks and building societies I thought this branch provided an impressive service. This is a large, spacious branch with lots of …

If you’re like me than your pets are far more than just pets, although I am not like one of those REALLY fanatic petlovers who will leave their millions to their white Persian, Ms. Mittens, However, my cats are a lot like my children because of the love and attention …

The cycling store scene around the main line may appear to be getting relatively crowded with the recent additions in the past few years of Human Zoom cycles in Ardmore, the bike shop across from the ACME in Bryn Mawr whose name eludes me at the moment, and the …

As a young child, my mother bought me musical horse statues and snow globes from The San Francisco Music Box Company for several Christmases in a row. She adored the tunes they played and the intricate detail. I, being a child who had a greater appreciation for toys, did …

I love to read. I read so many mystery and suspense books that I cannot afford to buy them brand new. Vintage Stock is a huge store with mostly used books and sometimes they even have new paper backs for half the cover price. The used books are always …

Wye Valley Needlework shop is in Bakewell in the Heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. The shop has been there since 1992, so it is very well established. For any needle woman or man come to that! it is an exciting place to shop. The shop window is …

I first walked into this store ten years ago when I first moved to Vegas. It’s located in a strip mall right on Spring Mountain Road about a mile away from Chinatown and right next to a donut shop. Since I’ve always been fascinated by anything remotely esoteric and because …

Kruse’s Feed and Hardware is located in Washoe Valley, Nevada off of Eastlake Blvd. The drive is very beautiful, and Kruse’s sits in a small complex of businesses.
Kruse’s offers so many things to the local small community. I had a broken water pipe and instead of driving …