I’ve never watched The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Or Beverly Hills. Or Atlanta or Dallas or Miami
Thank you, no.
But I’m pretty sure we have that reality show franchise to thank for the ‘Everyday Collection’ TV ad from Target.
Gotta love that ‘tude.
Thank you, Housewives.
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Ever feel like you’re wearing too many hats? Perhaps it’s time to make yourself a new one.
And what better day than today — Annual Make a Hat Day!
Yep. That’s an actual holiday, folks. I read about it on the Intertubes, so you know it’s true. It’s apparently very popular in pre-school, kindergarten and grade school classrooms. Kiddies love making hats as crafts projects.
Why do they get to have all the fun?
I think we would all benefit from a little headpiece handiwork. Whadda ya say? Are you ready to hit the pause button on your usual 9-to-5 routine, strap on the hot glue gun and dream up a tempting ten gallon topper?
No????
Okay. Meet me at Target.
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Uh oh. Those ‘newly married’ friends of yours have already lasted an entire year! It’s time to buy an anniversary present — what to do?
No worries — it’s Flitch Day!
According to customs that have been in place since the 15th century, any couple who can prove to a jury of bachelors and maidens that they have lived together in ‘harmony and fidelity’ during the past year gets a flitch of bacon.
(That’s a side of bacon in modern speak.)
No more checking their registry at Target. No more worrying about colors or style of decor. Agonizing about sizes is a thing of the past.
Just pass that platter of bacon to the lucky bride and groom!
(William and Kate are going to be so excited…)
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Yesterday a friend of mine on Facebook lamented:
“Why can I never get out of Target without spending $200??”
One comment suggested that the store casts a spell over shoppers, rendering them powerless.
I disagree.
It’s as simple as the strategy you adopt when you shop the store.
Are you hunter…or a gatherer?
Do you hunt — bring a list and ‘target’ the items you want to buy…and then head directly to the register and check out? Or do you gather — roam the aisles, letting the items that catch your eye inspire your ultimate shopping decision?
I’m a gatherer when I shop at Target. And I was never more aware of this fact than when I lived in Boston.
I sold my car when I moved there, so I usually made trips to Target with a friend who had transportation.
She was a hunter…that is, until we started shopping together at Target. With me along for the ride, she adopted my gatherer method and saw her totals increase astronomically.
I couldn’t disagree. The gatherer method does help you spot items that aren’t on your list…or maybe never should be. But it can also be a lot more fun.
Roaming the aisles for me was part of the total Target experience…which included eating dinner at Taco Bell in the food court.
I think she came to truly enjoy the dark side. (I bet my friend on Facebook does, too.)
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Name that bar
I am on my way to Boston, and was determined to find blog inspiration en route.
It only took two blocks.
On 10th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen is a bar called Lansdowne Road, New York City’s best sports bar if you believe their marketing. I don’t know about that, but the name certainly jumps out to me.
I lived off Lansdowne Road in Lexington, Kentucky..in my very first apartment of my very own. (Translation: no roommates)
After 12 years in the pricey Northest, the place seems even bigger in my memory. And at $350 a month for a one-bedroom with free parking, well, I don’t mind admitting — I just threw up a little in my throat.
Yeah, I may have to pay this Lansdowne Bar a visit, just for the nostalgia. If it is near a Target, I’ll move in.
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