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The Aisle That Stopped Me in the Middle of Everything
Dav id and I were out that day doing one of those normal little trips that doesn’t feel like anything special while you’re in it. Just spending time together researching and looking for hidden gems in our neighborhood. Which is what lead us to Troops Bookstore. I think we were already halfway through the afternoon, when we stopped in at Troop’s Bookstore because we had been out running around anyway and I said I just wanted to “look for a minute.” That’s usually how it starts. Just a quick stop. Just a few minutes. Nothing planned. David was with me, and he was doing that thing where he lets me…
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Little Golden Books That Found Me Again
Last week David and I were walking into Troop’s Bookstore, and I remember exactly where it caught me. Right on the right-hand side as soon as you walk in, there was a children’s section that didn’t really stand out at first unless you were paying attention. But something about it made me stop anyway. It was all Little Golden Books. I wasn’t looking for anything like that. I was just walking through the store, kind of taking my time like you do when you’re not in a hurry. And then I saw those gold spines lined up together and it was like everything else just went quiet for a second.…
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???? Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Father’s Day Hidden Gift Finds (Budget Treasure Hunt)
I wanted to remind you Father’s Day is Father’s Day sis June 21 which is this weekend and I wanted to remind you shopping doesn’t always have to start at big-box stores or expensive name brands. Sometimes the best gifts are hiding in the places people overlook. That’s exactly what makes Ollie’s Bargain Outlet such a fun stop during this season. Walking through the aisles feels like a treasure hunt. You never quite know what you’re going to find, but you know you’re going to find something useful, unexpected, or just different enough to become the perfect gift. There were gift sets tucked away that would work perfectly for dads…
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