And, doing it with a favorite girlfriend doesn't hurt. In fact, it makes it the best way to shop! Most often, I'm a no-nonsense solo shopper, but it's fun to have company. After passing out at 9:30 at Ilona's Saturday night (seriously, one minute we were chatting and drinking wine, the next I woke up on the couch at 12:30 covered in a blanket), I was bummed I'd missed out on some serious girl time. So, I was psyched to be able to spend some more time with her today before I have to head back to PA tomorrow. I was really up for anything, and when women don't have set plans, shopping tends to head to the forefront of the list. So off we went...
First stop, Beers of the World. Yes, seems random, but not with Ilona. This is why I love her. She wanted to inquire about Polish beer for her Polish Heritage dinner, so in we go, no shyness when it came to asking, all the while checking out the beer and cracking jokes about silly names. Apparently, the guy she needed to talk to was at the other location, so off we go again. Such an awesome store! I honestly could have done all my Christmas shopping there, from imported beers to fun micro brews, something really for everyone. We spent almost an hour in there and it was a blast.
On to the Christmas Tree Shoppes...one of my favorite places. Oops, first we stopped at Taco Bell. No, not classy, but what better time to indulge (cheaply) than with a best friend? Once refueled, the shopping continued... I don't know if you've ever been to the Christmas Tree Shoppes, but if you haven't, you don't know what you're missing. It's fabulous. Things you need, things you didn't know you needed, quirky things that seem perfect for those hard to buy for people, such an assortment that it's easy to devote an afternoon to wandering the entire store, all while filling up a cart. And the best part, it's all so pleasantly priced, you can feel like you did some major shopping without breaking the bank!
Finally, it was on to the grocery store. I wanted to load up on groceries (compliments of mom...thanks!), so she came along for the ride. It was so nice to have someone to just chat with while dodging other carts in the packed store. It made a sometimes menial and boring job so lighthearted and pleasant, that I think I'm spoiled for all my future solo grocery experiences.
Of course, what day of shopping isn't complete without topping it off with a manicure? Another indulgence, but what's more girly fun than that? Thanks, Miss Frederick, for a truly fun day. I'm so glad you're my friend. :)
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