Theme Park For Moms Who Love To Shop

In previous blogs I’ve told you about theme parks designed for adrenaline junkies, Spider-Man Fans, toddlers, chocoholics, and those looking to cool off in the mid-summer heat. Nothing against the aforementioned parks, but none of them really caters to the large segment of the population that I affiliate myself with–moms who love to shop. That’s where L.L. Bean comes in. The mail-order retailer is looking to develop a theme park-style adventure center near its Maine flagship store (and you thought outlet malls were theme parks for shopoholics). The proposed L.L. Bean theme park-adventure center would feature a hotel, restaurants, and … Continue reading

What Would You Buy If You Had $30 to Spend? (1)

You would think that having money to spend would be a blessing, right? Of course it is, but when you are frugal-minded, you tend to over-think your purchases, at least I do. Over the holiday, we went shopping at Kohl’s, a smaller department store that is known for its good deals and prices. They were having a huge sale on December 23, so I headed there to purchase my father-in-law’s gift, one of those coffee makers with a built in grinder. It does pretty much everything for coffee, other than handing the cup to you along with your slippers. After … Continue reading