shopping

New Shoes (MM #3880)

I know I’ve said this before, but I enjoy shopping. Honestly, I should say that I enjoy shopping for some things. But one item I hate shopping for is new shoes. Finding something that both fits and is comfortable is often a challenge. And the only thing worse is helping my wife shop for hers…

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Order Pickup (MM #3836)

The world of retail, restaurants, and shopping general is ever-changing. Sometimes that adjustment is dictated by customers, and other times what’s going on in the world affects the change. Over the last few years, online shopping and store pickup have become popular options. But many places still struggle with the shift…   

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Errand Day (MM #3804)

For most people, myself included, Saturday is usually errand day. Now, of course, there are exceptions, but for many, Saturday is the best day to get things done. But lately, I’ve started doing them on Friday night. And there’s a big reason why…   

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Ship To Store (MM #3793)

Ship to store is an option that more and more big box stores are trying to push. And while I see the benefits for the store, I don’t see the upside for you and me. Once they have your money, how much more focus will they be placing on customer service? The COVID-19 concern and…

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Curbside Pickup (MM #3751)

Over the last few years, the use of curbside pickup has become more of a focus. Many places, like grocery stores, and restaurants have started relying on these customers. And lately, I’ve noticed a big change in these store parking lots…

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Special Sauce (MM #3713) 

In life, we’re all looking for that special sauce. Now for some, that’s just a figurative search. But for others, the search is literal. Today, I truly am searching for something saucy…  

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Smart Consumer (MM #3673)

Like many, I do my best to be a smart consumer. I can spend hours researching items that I’m looking to buy. Thanks to the internet, we have access to more data than ever before. Of course, we can sometimes find too much information…

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Yet Another Shortage (MM #3613)

Every week when we go to the grocery store, we find something new that is missing from the shelves. Of course, this is because of COVID-19. I just read about yet another shortage, this time in the produce aisle. And naturally, that has me asking questions…  

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Rising Prices (MM #3599)

We’re all used to rising prices at the grocery. Even though we don’t like it, it’s a fact of life. COVID-19 caused many producers to hike prices over the last 6 months. But they’re not done. Soon, you will see a big jump in prices in one grocery aisle. And the reason is interesting…  

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Comparison Shopping (MM #3555)

The pandemic has been difficult for everyone. As much as I love shopping, I really haven’t done much since March. And for me, I don’t mind online shopping but it’s not the same. When I do shop online, I spend a lot of time comparison shopping. But I’ve noticed even that is getting tougher to…

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