I managed to cross off a few things on my gift giving list today which was a very satisfied feeling. I revisited that quaint little shop in Ridgeville (see blog post 'hidden gem'). At first, there wasn't any place to park and I really couldn't see double-parking or illegally parking for fear of being ticketed or towed. Although, with it being a country lane it is possible that no one would have cared. I must mention that there is only eight available parking spots in that area of 4 or 5 shops. I decided that I should continue on with my day and go to Thorold to pick up the shoes I ordered and special compression socks. Almost made it to Highway #20 and the angel on my shoulder was urging me to turn around. As luck would have it a parking space had been freed up and I was able to make my purchases. I continued my mission to Thorold...my new orthotics needed some adjustment to them so I left the new shoes so they could fit them properly. So I parted with my two pairs of socks and a 'big ass' shoe horn...the kind you don't have to bend over to successfully slip your shoes on. Gawd, I'll miss that fight in the morning! When getting into my car I spied a bake shop across the street, I was able to get a fresh homemade apple pie for my hubby along with a date square and two empire biscuits.
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| Empire Biscuit |
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| Starbucks Chai Latte |
Figured while I was out I would swing by the Pen Centre in St. Catharines. I had a mission. Target had advertised an Elsa Doll (from animated movie "Frozen") and it peeked my interest. This Target store is HUGE, there are two floors with an escalator or elevator to transport you to one floor or the other. Get this...a track ran on either side of the escalator which was to transport your shopping buggy...first time seeing this - excellent idea. Do you know how many people attempt to take a cart down the escalator?! Toys and doggie things were on the lower floor. Didn't have any suitable doggie sweaters for our doxies so I ventured over to the toy section and caught sight of a cardboard display with Disney characters...all the Elsa dolls were gone, lots of Anna left though. Feeling a little deflated but quickly squashed that feeling as I didn't want it to spoil my new found holiday glow. Wellll on my way out of the store there was one more stop to make. There was a Starbucks kiosk and I just had to get moi a Vendi Classic Chai Tea Latte...it was delish, Christmas in a cup! Leaving Pen Centre was no mean feat, cars vying for space to exit, you could feel the impatience...oh my it's started already. That is why I don't like shopping too late because people get grumpy and it just sucks the joy out of the room.
We did a Wal-Mart run after Church tonight so I thought I would check to see if they had any Elsa dolls. Well, they did and I was sorely disappointed...what was meant to be the top of the dress was actually plastic...I was not impressed. I figure I'll purchase a Blonde Barbie sometime down the road and make the dress - a project for retirement.
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