Category Archives: Shopping

The Rooster Pitcher

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Sheila Moss

I won! I got the item I was bidding for on E-Bay! This may seem like a small thing, but it was my first purchase on E-Bay. From all the email I’m receiving from them, they seem to be as … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Shopping | Tagged Blogs, Ceramics, Chickens, Deruta, E-Bay, Italian Ceramics, Italy, Legends, Online auction, Pitcher, Rooster Pitchers, Syrup Dispenser, Wedding Gifts | 4 Comments

Dear Santa

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Dear Santa, I’m writing this because I want to explain a few things in case you get the wrong idea. You may have heard a rumor that I said I didn’t believe in you any more. I did say this, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Cash, Christmas, Christmas Humor, Cold Weather, Funny Stuff, Gifts, parking, Push & Shove, Sales Clerks, Santa | 8 Comments

Christmas Shopping in a Day

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Sheila Moss

This year I’ve decided to do all my Christmas shopping in one day! Get it over with, I say, and get on with the fun part, like decorating the tree and making cookies. The malls will open early during Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged bargains, Christmas, complaints, Crowds, Department Stores, Discounts, Gifts, High Prices, Holidays, malls, parking, sales | 2 Comments

The Season of Giving and Taking

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Here it is, almost Christmas. Probably by now you are overcome with Christmas spirit; feeling generous, decorating your tree, and finishing up some last minute shopping before wrapping your gifts. We only hope that you have not made a charitable … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Advice, Carelessness, Christmas shopping, Christmas Tree, Con Artist, Crimes of opportunity, Criminals, Donations, How to avoid thieves, parking, Pickpockets, Shopping malls, Victim | 3 Comments

The Grocery Store Police

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Sheila Moss

We here at the Grocery Store Police are writing this letter to warn you. You probably have never heard of us and didn’t even know that we existed. Yes, we do exist! It is our job to watch shoppers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Citation, Detective, Grocery shoppers, grocery store, Offense, Police, produce, Security, Shopper, Store, Supermarket, Warning | 8 Comments

The Birthday Boy

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheila Moss

My honey has a birthday coming up. So, what’s the big deal? I mean, we all have one every year. Why must we continue to feel compelled to celebrate long after childhood and into adulthood? Well, okay, I guess every … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Birthday, Birthday Cards, Gifts, Happy Birthday, I.O.U. note, procrastination, Shoes, Surprise, What to buy? | 4 Comments

The Mother-In-Law Dress

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Sheila Moss

“I need a mother-in-law dress,” I informed the saleslady at the fancy bridal salon. “You mean a mother-of-the groom dress?” she frowned. “Whatever”. She quickly and deftly passed me off to a younger colleague while smiling over my shoulder at … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Bridal Warehouse, Brides, Bridesmaids, Dresses, Dressing Room, Formals, Funny weddings, Mother of Groom, Mother-in-Law, Salespeople, Weddings | 5 Comments

Shop Till You Drop

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Spring is here and my wardrobe is sadly lacking, in fact, almost non-existent due to the extra pounds put on during the winter while wearing bulky sweaters. I am so tired of pinning skirts shut because the buttons don’t quite reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Bargain rack, bargains, clothing, Compulsive shopping, Mall, Outfits, Plus sizes, sales, Shopping fever, Shops, Stores | 3 Comments

Of Boys and Red Balloons

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Mylar balloons on ceiling | Jekemp | flickr | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 – 2-12-05 It all started when I walked into Walmart and found that the store had sprouted a forest of helium Mylar balloons overnight. I was an easy mark … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Defective toys, Globes, grandchildren, Grandson, Helium, lost balloons, Mylar balloons, Shiny balloon, Toys, Valentine, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments

Dishwasher Disaster

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Well, it finally happened. My poor old dishwasher died in a poof of smoke. The last couple loads had an unusual smell. I optimistically attributed it to something plastic touching the heating coil. Funny, I never could find anything. I … Continue reading →