Category Archives: shopping

On Magoo’s Mind – The Crushing Weight of Monarchical Responsibility

TweetWe’ve been going to Costco for the past 11 years lately and each time we go, we have to get our receipt “checked” by the receipt checking person at the exit. They don’t really check. But they are good with … Continue reading

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Stop! Person Who Made a Poor Choice and Stole Something!

TweetI would title this post, Stop! Thief!, but that would mean labeling one of my children and from what I’ve read in these here parenting manuals, there is no such thing as a “bad child,” just a child who makes … Continue reading

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Yogurt – As Promised

TweetThis is the label on the case of yogurt I bought at Costco recently. Really?! Zero percent non-fat? So that makes it what percent full-fat? MAXIMUM FLAVOR UNITS!

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Rule Breakers

TweetI was surprised to see so many humans inside Target. The requirements for admittance are clearly marked.

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3T Ninja

TweetMy mom sent Wanda these cute leggings for her birthday. I misread the label, seeing it as NINJA (3T). It may not be what was actually on the label but I think it fits.

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Guess What I Ordered – No Really – Guess

TweetIt’s time to introduce a new game on the blog. I like to call it, “Guess What I Ordered – No Really – Guess.” The way it works is I order something in the mail and slowly reveal what I … Continue reading

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