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Shopping

Harvest Moon Soapworks in Florence, SC

June 8, 2009

A while ago, I asked a friend of mine to go on a local shopping excursion. I do believe that our first stop of the day convinced her that I was on the right path. The owner of Harvest Moon Soapworks, Patrick Showalter, is also an avid twitter user. I have been following him on [...]

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Local Handmade

June 4, 2009

A friend of mine gave me a beautiful necklace for my birthday. Whenever I get something unique, I like to find out where it came from so that I can remember it when I buy gifts (and not to check the price, shh.). She told me that this particular necklace came from her favorite seller [...]

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And the WINNER IS…

April 17, 2009

CONSIGNING WOMEN!!!!! Congratulations! I will be emailing you with details about how we will make the ad happen. Our company is based on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat [...]

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How did I miss this!?

February 13, 2009

IKEA is opening a store in Charlotte on February 18, 2009? What fabulous news. Don’t go opening day though– it will be an absolute NIGHTMARE. (Not Florence news, but it is an easy day trip. )

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Easy like Saturday Morning

January 10, 2009

The Flossips are enjoying a nice lazy Saturday. I managed to get dressed and make a Freeman’s run so that we can have some yummy treats for breakfast. Freeman’s Bakery has your Valentine’s gifts for your sweetheart. My children love to stand with their faces pressed against the glass and pick out their next birthday [...]

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Support Local Merchants!

December 23, 2008

Perhaps you need a sock monkey for a little one? Porter’s Gifts has just what you need. An assortment of kitchen tools from Hobnob Gourmet at the Florence Mall? And finally, finish off your shopping with some refreshing fruit from Edible Arrangements at the Florence Mall. Their fruit really is divine (though pricey). (And yes, [...]

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Black Friday in Florence

November 29, 2008

Late Thursday night I decided to hit Black Friday sales. I normally would not do such a thing, but writing here has led me to try a few new things in town. I really had no idea what to expect and I had no list from which to go by. I decided that I was [...]

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Dear K-Mart Upper Level CEO’s:

October 29, 2008

For many years I have had a burning question to ask you. I let it drop when you filed for bankruptcy and thought maybe that was my answer. But no, it appears that is not the answer to my question. WHY DO YOU HATE YOUR FLORENCE STORE SO MUCH? Seriously, I don’t get it. You [...]

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