Pretty sure this is the most flame worthy thing I've ever said on this board:
I HATE TRADER JOES.
Yes they have some good products (I got the famous cookie butter today) but I hate how it is laid out (the aisles are too wide......it was so awkward to see what was on both sides); the products are arranged oddly; I find there to be a limited selection overall, and the worst part?
THE PEOPLE WHO SHOP THERE. No you can't leave your cart blocking the aisle. No you can't push past me without saying "excuse me." I get it. You shop at TJ's so therefore you are crunchy, organic, wholesome and superior. But I'm shopping here TOO so clearly those attributes also apply to me. So BACK OFF and don't look so shocked that other people want to check out frozen macaroons too.
I was also at one in one of the yuppiest places imaginable so maybe that played a role. but OMG.
That does not describe my TJs. The aisles barely allow two carts to pass by each other. The mass of humanity that descends on that place on weekends is insane. I will only go in during the week. Preferably before lunch, but after work is also acceptable.
Post by pescalita on Sept 19, 2014 12:49:35 GMT -5
I am definitely selective about the TJ's I'll shop at. It's not at all difficult to need to stab people in the eye depending on the layout/how busy the store is.
When I worked in Sunnyvale I developed a hatred of the whole town based on TJ's.
I have to go grocery shopping tonight. Grocery shopping night is always a cluster and we end up getting done with everything right at kid bedtime and it's just chaotic.
I also have to go for a run tonight, which will happen after bedtime.
And I want to try on new running shoes at my LRS (which is in the same plaza as my Costco).
This all says to me that unless I want to try on new running shoes while wearing my work dress and cardi - I am going to Costco and the grocery store in my running clothes. Erm...I'm not sure I'm going comfortable with this plan. I am not a workout pants in public girl. Especially since I believe the only clean pants I've got right now are my actually tight capri tights, rather than my slightly more "real clothing" like Costco capri yoga pants. I don't wanna go to the store in my tights. I won't be the only one, but I DON'T WANNA. I feel like I need to carry a sign that says, "actually going for a run later, I swear."
If i wear actual running shoes here people always ask me if I'm about to work out. Lol. Nope. I just needed to wear my old lady custom orthotics for a day to make my body feel better.
I'm so screwed once i move to the far more dressed up east coast, aren't i?
I have to go grocery shopping tonight. Grocery shopping night is always a cluster and we end up getting done with everything right at kid bedtime and it's just chaotic.
I also have to go for a run tonight, which will happen after bedtime.
And I want to try on new running shoes at my LRS (which is in the same plaza as my Costco).
This all says to me that unless I want to try on new running shoes while wearing my work dress and cardi - I am going to Costco and the grocery store in my running clothes. Erm...I'm not sure I'm going comfortable with this plan. I am not a workout pants in public girl. Especially since I believe the only clean pants I've got right now are my actually tight capri tights, rather than my slightly more "real clothing" like Costco capri yoga pants. I don't wanna go to the store in my tights. I won't be the only one, but I DON'T WANNA. I feel like I need to carry a sign that says, "actually going for a run later, I swear."
If i wear actual running shoes here people always ask me if I'm about to work out. Lol. Nope. I just needed to wear my old lady custom orthotics for a day to make my body feel better.
I'm so screwed once i move to the far more dressed up east coast, aren't i?
Just live in the burbs and you can live in yoga pants and sneakers and fit right in. At least in my Target parking lot. I'm the only one with the hangup.
wawa - that's why I was there! I got my brother a GC to that running store.....so many pretty running clothes! I was so distracted LOL. Then I thought "well might as well try TJs since I'm here."
OMG.
You should have just gone to Costco and had a hotdog. And then bought makeup.
It's kind of a terrible shopping center in terms of layout, but Costco, Ulta, Lowes and TJ's means I'm there almost biweekly.
Makeup at Costco? I know it's probably written somewhere in that thread, but...humor me? What kind of makeup?
"Not gonna lie; I kind of keep expecting you to post one day that you threw down on someone who clearly had no idea that today was NOT THEIR DAY." ~dontcallmeshirley
You should have just gone to Costco and had a hotdog. And then bought makeup.
It's kind of a terrible shopping center in terms of layout, but Costco, Ulta, Lowes and TJ's means I'm there almost biweekly.
Makeup at Costco? I know it's probably written somewhere in that thread, but...humor me? What kind of makeup?
LOL's, no. I mean, yes, they have some makeup, but it's very hit or miss dpending on your location. Mostly Patti Dubrof stuff, which apparently sucks. secretlyevil
But the TJ's mrsbecky was referring to is next door to both Costco and Ulta.
Makeup at Costco? Â I know it's probably written somewhere in that thread, but...humor me? Â What kind of makeup? Â
LOL's, no. I mean, yes, they have some makeup, but it's very hit or miss dpending on your location. Mostly Patti Dubrof stuff, which apparently sucks. secretlyevilÂ
But the TJ's mrsbecky was referring to is next door to both Costco and Ulta.
yes, the eye shadow palette is not worth the price.
It bothers me that people are all lining up for new iPhones and that there is so much hype, kinda the same way Black Friday bothers me. It's none of my business and I should care not at all what people do, but I'm irked.
Post by pescalita on Sept 19, 2014 14:18:59 GMT -5
Aaaaargg can I do an IL vent? Except this is my own family, but I've always felt like an in-law on my dad's side.
My aunt sent out an evite Weds night for a holiday lunch at a restaurant in December. Now, we have way too much going on, but I do want to see everyone (the only ones who have met J did so at his bday) and I appreciate the early planning. Too often we don't see this family because they insist on doing formal things at busy times, but don't tell us until the last minute (no idea if they are this way with everyone, or just us black sheep).
SO I knew I had to respond quickly because there was drama a few years ago when she tried to do this and someone took too long to respond.
I talked to my mom yesterday about some conflicting plans, talked to Carl last night, and just went to RSVP today.
23 people have responded yes, I think there's one hold out still. I'm sure my tardiness has been noticed.
"Not gonna lie; I kind of keep expecting you to post one day that you threw down on someone who clearly had no idea that today was NOT THEIR DAY." ~dontcallmeshirley
I have to go grocery shopping tonight. Grocery shopping night is always a cluster and we end up getting done with everything right at kid bedtime and it's just chaotic.
I also have to go for a run tonight, which will happen after bedtime.
And I want to try on new running shoes at my LRS (which is in the same plaza as my Costco).
This all says to me that unless I want to try on new running shoes while wearing my work dress and cardi - I am going to Costco and the grocery store in my running clothes. Erm...I'm not sure I'm going comfortable with this plan. I am not a workout pants in public girl. Especially since I believe the only clean pants I've got right now are my actually tight capri tights, rather than my slightly more "real clothing" like Costco capri yoga pants. I don't wanna go to the store in my tights. I won't be the only one, but I DON'T WANNA. I feel like I need to carry a sign that says, "actually going for a run later, I swear."
Grocery delivery! I swear to you it's life - changing, especially when you have a toddler.
I started the day missing my stop. When I got in I was trying really, really hard to reassure a new tester and comfort another. I'm not sure I succeeded with either.
Boo. Sounds like a cupcake will more than makeup for the sucky start to the day.
My cat decided to throw up on my brand new dress last night, and come to find out it is dry clean only. I've never had nice clothes and I don't know how to clean it. Obviously the vomit has been wiped/picked off of it. H wants to just spot clean it with soap and water and thinks I'm being weird for being grossed out by it. I'm trying to avoid taking it to a dry cleaner, but I don't know what to do. I don't want to ruin it.
I have to go grocery shopping tonight. Grocery shopping night is always a cluster and we end up getting done with everything right at kid bedtime and it's just chaotic.
I also have to go for a run tonight, which will happen after bedtime.
And I want to try on new running shoes at my LRS (which is in the same plaza as my Costco).
This all says to me that unless I want to try on new running shoes while wearing my work dress and cardi - I am going to Costco and the grocery store in my running clothes. Erm...I'm not sure I'm going comfortable with this plan. I am not a workout pants in public girl. Especially since I believe the only clean pants I've got right now are my actually tight capri tights, rather than my slightly more "real clothing" like Costco capri yoga pants. I don't wanna go to the store in my tights. I won't be the only one, but I DON'T WANNA. I feel like I need to carry a sign that says, "actually going for a run later, I swear."
Grocery delivery! I swear to you it's life - changing, especially when you have a toddler.
except we buy like 80% of our groceries at Costco and they don't deliver.
I'm looking at my list right now, and out of 14 items, 11 are from Costco.
I went shopping today and looked at the makeup section. I am super excited for my makeup shopping trip with HBC. I also found a lovely set of table place mats and matching cloth napkins on clearance. I have no idea why but this has made my whole day.
My cat decided to throw up on my brand new dress last night, and come to find out it is dry clean only. I've never had nice clothes and I don't know how to clean it. Obviously the vomit has been wiped/picked off of it. H wants to just spot clean it with soap and water and thinks I'm being weird for being grossed out by it. I'm trying to avoid taking it to a dry cleaner, but I don't know what to do. I don't want to ruin it.
What's that stuff? You put it in the dryer. Crap. BRB, I'll find it. I've used it and they have a spot treatment and it might work.
OH! Dryel. I've used it with success. Admittedly, not with vomit, which is a different kind of stain, but..
"Not gonna lie; I kind of keep expecting you to post one day that you threw down on someone who clearly had no idea that today was NOT THEIR DAY." ~dontcallmeshirley
My cat decided to throw up on my brand new dress last night, and come to find out it is dry clean only. I've never had nice clothes and I don't know how to clean it. Obviously the vomit has been wiped/picked off of it. H wants to just spot clean it with soap and water and thinks I'm being weird for being grossed out by it. I'm trying to avoid taking it to a dry cleaner, but I don't know what to do. I don't want to ruin it.
What's that stuff? You put it in the dryer. Crap. BRB, I'll find it. I've used it and they have a spot treatment and it might work.
OH! Dryel. I've used it with success. Admittedly, not with vomit, which is a different kind of stain, but..
What's that stuff? You put it in the dryer. Crap. BRB, I'll find it. I've used it and they have a spot treatment and it might work.
OH! Dryel. I've used it with success. Admittedly, not with vomit, which is a different kind of stain, but..
Thanks! I will have to look into it.
I don't think I'd use Dryel on that type of stain. The oils in the Dryel sheet may set the stain instead of removing it. That's something I'd take to a professional dry cleaner.