A new Smith's Marketplace opened up close to our neighborhood. We've all been waiting for a grocery store, any grocery store really, to open nearer to our 'hood. There are 5 grocery stores all 5 miles away from us, which apparently is too far away. All the exercise my right foot has to endure in applying pressure to the gas pedal of my car is un-American. Thank goodness for the new Smith's Marketplace! It is only 4.9 miles away!
Don't let the "market" in the name fool you to think it's a down-home neighbory feelgood kinda place. You won't see Old Man Brown selling corn in one booth and Mrs. Miller in another spinning tales while knitting warm, colorful scarves. This market is a glam, brilliantly-lit 170,000 square feet of superdupermarkethood including sections designated for department store clothes, a small bistro, and a large collection of home decor. One hundred seventy-thousand feet means lots of ouch for my two feet from just touring the (enter curse word) place. A garden center, a drive-through pharmacy, a fuel center. All in the name of convenience. So, instead of driving 5 miles to a grocery store, I get to walk 5 miles within one. (Did I mention the place is big?)
David and I were trying to love the store, to be happy for its presence, to finally get away from our WalMart dependence. We decided to pick up diapers and baby formula. The store brand cost $2 more than the WalMart brand. We wandered over to clothing. I saw a wool coat for $80 that I swore I saw advertised at another store for $40. I picked one out for me in the name of we're-already-here convenience. I wanted a plant pot for our outdoor Christmas tree, $35. We might as well, we're here. Picked up a gift for a relative, $15 for two pairs of socks. Hmm. I conveniently paid.
Dave wanted to pick up a Trivial Pursuit game for his father, $40. I drew the line. $40 for something NOT for me??? I don't think so.
All in all, our let's-go-check-out-the-new-Smith's trip cost $173. Window-shopping is expensive these days. (Darn economy.)
Dave, determined to buy a Trivial Pursuit game for his father, dropped me off at home, went to WalMart and returned, Trivial Pursuit in hand. Price: $20.
WalMart: It's a dependency/hate relationship. Always.
8 comments:
Yeah, I was disappointed with the Smiths. The gelato...is so not even worth it.
I agree one hundred percent. Smiths market place is very nice. the lines are very short hardly any wait at all. I hate the prices there, they dont even come close to the prices in wal-mart. It is a love-hate relationship for me too.
I totally agree! It is super nice but way too expensive. Love the pictures!
I agree. I only shop there for sale items WITH coupons in hand. I did go there Saturday night and paid a little bit more for some things, but I KNEW they would have what I needed, unlike the Wallyworld on a Saturday night.
This is off the subject, but it's nice to see that your newest picture of Baby Dhis above turned out great just like mine always do. =o)
Wow, did you see the time?!?!?!
They did have baby food on sale (the big bottles) for .67 a jar. If you have coupons, it was a really good deal. Everything else is a rip-off, but that was good. :) And I do agree with the gelato. Harmons is much better.
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