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While in Silver Spring MD this past weekend we stopped for lunch at a place I have never really been a fan of. It happened to be the only place that had things on the menu that my parents and I...
While in Silver Spring MD this past weekend we stopped for lunch at a place I have never really been a fan of. It happened to be the only place that had things on the menu that my parents and I could all find something to eat.
My mother ordered just the salad bar after we walked past it to out booth and she saw that everything looked fresh. My dad on the other hand wanted a bit of everything so he ordered the combination Ruby Minis & Fresh Garden Bar. I did not want salad so I just ordered the Portobello Swiss Turkey Burger and fries.
The food was better then I ever remember at one of these chain places so I was happy yet surprised when I took that first bite of my burger and it was fresh and did not taste like turkey, more like real beef. My dad was not talking while he was eating so I know he enjoyed his meal. We joke that if my dad is talking during a meal that we are not going back to that place to eat.
The waitress seems as if she was in a bad mood but tried to be pleasant toward us. She was not unkind just seemed as if she cloud not care about being there. It was a bit noisy even for an off hour but it prepared us for what was to come in the new few hours when my nephews arrived.
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I just did the last of my shopping. This time for those stocking stuffer items and fillers for gift baskets. I was able to get three small tins, two bean bag stuffed animals, a package of nine...
I just did the last of my shopping. This time for those stocking stuffer items and fillers for gift baskets. I was able to get three small tins, two bean bag stuffed animals, a package of nine ornaments, two candy dishes and 2 bags of mini candy canes for ten dollars. I then made my way down the kitchen aisle to get Christmas mugs for the hot chocolate and coffee baskets that I started and while picking those out I spotted porcelain Christmas trees and Santa's. I went and picked out four of those. The last thing I picked up before heading to the checkout was a small snowman.
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I just returned from a weekend trip to Silver Spring, MD where I saw my great aunt for her 80th birthday party. My family and I stayed at this new hotel.
We booked the reservations in this place...
I just returned from a weekend trip to Silver Spring, MD where I saw my great aunt for her 80th birthday party. My family and I stayed at this new hotel.
We booked the reservations in this place because my mother is rather picky about where she sleeps when out of town and loves to stay at this chain. We booked three rooms, each with two queen beds as there were five adults and three children staying.
The staff was so find as to find us an available room, even though we were three hours early for check in, to set all of our things in so that we were all able to change and get ready for the party. When we returned a few hours later the other two rooms were ready but were not exactly what we asked for. We were supposed to get two a joining rooms and another close by. What we ended up with were two in the same hallway,about eight rooms away from each other and one three floors down.
I ended up in the room with two of my nephews while my parents took my third nephew. I had to share a bed with the five year old as him and the three year old can not share one because they would kill each other. The rooms were clean and had Internet access in each room.
There is only one complaint I have from my stay here. There were five pillows on each bed that looked rather fluffy and comfortable but when my head touched them I hit the mattress, there was just nothing to them. I would definitely stay here again I would just bring my own pillow next time
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I have always heard good things about Sleepys http://www.sleepys.com/ so when my mom called to say the bought me an early present that would be delivered in a week I was confident that everything...
I have always heard good things about Sleepys http://www.sleepys.com/ so when my mom called to say the bought me an early present that would be delivered in a week I was confident that everything would go as planned.
Boy was I mistaken. I did not go with my parents so I had no idea what the set was supposed to look like, so when they guy made the delivery I signed the papers and he was on his way. Later that night my parents showed up, to take me to dinner, yeah right more like to see what the bought me, and my mom starts complaining that she does not like the box spring.
She checked her paper work and told me I had the wrong box spring and that she was calling to have it exchanged. Ok mom whatever you paid for it, if that makes you happy you do that.
Four days later they were supposed to make the correct delivery between 9 am and 1 pm. At 1:30 pm I had waited long enough and called Sleepys. Some rude woman answered the phone and when I told her that I had been waiting and they still have not shown up nor called I was told well listen lady it is a four hour window they work it. She was not too happy when I responded with " No you listen lady then window was up over thirty minutes ago now and that is why I am calling" She then told me that she did not know where they were but that there is a huge accident in front of their store.
"So, what they are not at your store so why are you trying to give me that excuse I need to go out so you need to put me on the phone with a manager so I can reschedule" I told her. But she seemed not to be able to do that because no manager was working that day. I was not buying that excuse though.
When the delivery, guys did show up over two hours late, they could not find the box spring. Finally they found it but had to inform me that it was ripped and stained. I refused to take it.
After another six phone calls and talking to at least ten different people I finally got the delivery today. The man even called at ten of one to tell me he would be late because he wanted to stop to pick up, not eat, his lunch. I think he was a bit surprised when I laughed and said " OK as long as you pick me up some fries".
All I have been thinking about this entire thing is, all this drama because my mom did not like the fabric on the box spring.
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I have always liked candles, making them buying them, and even giving them as gifts. I think it is a good thing I do not have one of these store close to my house, as I might go broke if I did. Two...
I have always liked candles, making them buying them, and even giving them as gifts. I think it is a good thing I do not have one of these store close to my house, as I might go broke if I did. Two or three times a year I visit my parents in Lenox Massachusetts and at least one of those times I have to walk the few blocks to Yankee Candle http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/retail.jsp to see what is new and is a must have in my book.
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I used to stay away from this brand but now that the prices are more reasonable I am buying more and more from them. I check the website...
I used to stay away from this brand but now that the prices are more reasonable I am buying more and more from them. I check the website http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home|10001|10051|-1|unHallmarkHome?lid=unHallmarkHome to see if they have any good offers or coupons before I go into the store so I know I can get all the deals. Just a few days ago I needed to pick up some birthday cards and found that a peppermint dip bowl was $6.95 when purchasing three Hallmark cards, how could I pass that up?
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There are 21 categories to choose from all have a wide selection of items with prices starting at $3.95. Some of the best deals I have found come from the warehouse blowouts. The website...
There are 21 categories to choose from all have a wide selection of items with prices starting at $3.95. Some of the best deals I have found come from the warehouse blowouts. The website http://www.ltdcommodities.com/ as well as the catalog are easy to browse and you are bound to find things you did not even know you needed. If you do online or catalog shopping just click on the company name to visit the site to start shopping or order your own free catalog.
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I am unable to drink coffee anymore due to caffeine but I do like to stop into coffee shops for the wonderful aromas of fresh brewing coffee while I get tea or hot chocolate and a snack. Not too...
I am unable to drink coffee anymore due to caffeine but I do like to stop into coffee shops for the wonderful aromas of fresh brewing coffee while I get tea or hot chocolate and a snack. Not too long ago while out shopping with my mother we stopped into this store. We did not even get to the counter before turning around to leave. The store was so very dirty and I could hear one of the workers rudely telling a costumer that if she did not want to wait she could go black herself. I guess the only plus to this location would be while drinking coffee you can use their T-Mobile HotSpot wireless broadband internet service. To find out about the company, locations, or more check out their website http://www.starbucks.com/
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I have not been able to drink anything but decaf coffee for over four years now so when a new Dunkin Donuts opened down the street from me, about a five minute walk, I was unimpressed.
One day I...
I have not been able to drink anything but decaf coffee for over four years now so when a new Dunkin Donuts opened down the street from me, about a five minute walk, I was unimpressed.
One day I wanted a bagel so I went to Baldwin Bagel Master only to find out that they were closed so I turned around, walked across the parking lot and entered Dunkin Donuts. It was rather clean, but felt a bit deserted. I did head some noise coming from the back of the store so I knew there was at least one person in there besides me. It took about two or three minutes till someone walked upfront. When she did she promptly said that she was sorry she took so long and asked what I would like. I bought a box of munchkins (variety of course) an a Vanilla Bean Coolatta and went on my way back home.
Since that day I have been back at least once every two weeks and I swear the people that work there get stranger each time but they are nice so I over look that fact. I am also hooked on the Coolattas, they are one of my addictions. In the winter I will get myself a large French Vanilla Hot Chocolate, so good!
While visiting the DD site I found that I could enter for a chance to win two pounds of delicious Dunkin' Donuts coffee delivered to my door every month for a year, for your chance just visit https://www.dunkindonuts.com/contests/EntryForm.aspx from 9/1/06 through 8/31/07 and complete the online entry form. Limit one entry per person.
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While I do enjoy cooking and having people in my home I also enjoy being invited to someone else's home. I try to always bring a little something for the host or hostess.
For a little under $10.00...
While I do enjoy cooking and having people in my home I also enjoy being invited to someone else's home. I try to always bring a little something for the host or hostess.
For a little under $10.00 I now have a few gifts to give when I am invited to other people's homes
Walgreens has a good selection of fall accessories for not much money at all. I was able to pick up one 12 inch plush scarecrow, two 5 inch deep red ceramic canister, one kitchen towels and an oven Mitt, both with a leaf motif. Before I got to the cashier I spotted a selection of Autumn inspired candles and candle holders. Both were on sale so I was able to purchase two of each. I am still unsure who will get what but at least I have things to bring.
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