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Old 08-13-2022, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by thelegges View Post
Always wondered how often do people shop that one needs to be so close to retail. Our fresh veggies come from farmers market or planter, lots frozen from last season. Protein comes from hind quarter by local farmer, as do eggs. We don’t buy processed food.

Gas, Trader Joe’s, Whole Food, and commissary (we make it a 2 day trip, shop play golf) every 6-8 weeks. Amazon for everything else. Not a fan of Publix, Winn Dixie. Big box stores maybe couple times a year.
Just the opposite for me. I go to my "stomping ground" on 441 at least once per week, maybe more because of all the restaurants that line that area. For example....I shopped at Kohl's on line and had to do a return. Amazon returns are accepted at Kohl's too. I also purchased something at Kohl's and Michaels and went back the following day for something else. It takes me exactly 9 minutes to enter the Target parking lot from my driveway by car. I love the convenience. If I had to drive much farther, I would have to "plan" my trips and I do not want to do that.
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