Posts by redridge

Which shop would you recommend if I wanted to pick up something—anything at all—with a genuine 1950s vibe?

Alexander Richardson8 said:I picked some up at a Target over at West Gate the other day.
They come in a tube with eight different colors inside, and the price was only $2.75!!!

much appreciated 🙂

Does anyone know where I can pick up those glow sticks or bracelets? The ones that actually light up in the dark.

swiftcanyon25 said:Does anyone happen to know where I can pick up a Van Gogh Starry Night poster?? Has anyone stumbled upon one lately?

Try checking the algorithm.

restlesstiger102 said:Mercator is the big supermarket chain that carries groceries and pretty much all those household essentials.😁

As for Muller, you can find one in the downtown shopping district, but there are also locations at the square and even over at Westgate.

There's Westgate and there's Garden Mall.

casualmaker32 said:Honestly, I have no clue... it might have been that one "Shanghai Shop" that's closed now.
That was near the old deli, maybe try checking out Ofertsimi? 🤷
If I stumble upon it again, I'll let you know.
By the way, I really love your blog. Keep it up.👍

Thanks :-)

Glad you're enjoying the blog :-)

Think Funky Fish for the budget option, maybe Samsonite if you're feeling fancy. You might even find some Target or Walmart near the entrance stocking those neck pillows and travel wallets.

Gerald Reed6 said:Does anyone know where I can pick these up? I'm looking for http://www.drinkstuff.com/productimg/19710_large.jpg, not those little plastic cocktail sticks from Jell-O.

Try Whole Foods. Or maybe Target if you're feeling adventurous...

casualmaker32 said:I picked one up about two years ago at a little Chinatown shop for a ridiculous price, like maybe $9 or $4.00.

casualmaker32, I’m actually looking for some slippers myself. If you can remember, which specific Chinese market did you find them in? I’ve scoured all over Chicago, but the only ones I found in Chinatown were totally trashed—those cheap two-piece kind😢
I don't want to overspend. Looking for the absolute budget options.

Austin Jackson7 said:Where can I pick up Oriflame cosmetics in a physical store in a major US city—either at one of theirs or just somewhere else—without having to wait for shipping?

I already asked on their specific thread, but this is urgent. Figured I'd have better luck getting a real answer here... thanks in advance.

If you want to buy in person, just become a distributor. I think they have a location over by the zoo.

Michael Brown56 said:Renovating an old room and a deck, and we need about 5 square meters of cork to cover the deck floor. He’s been scouting all over town but hasn't had any luck finding any cork. I'm checking online to see where to order it... from where? Found a company out in 😁, but that feels a bit too far away. The closest option would be somewhere near Miami. Thanks.

What about checking Home Depot or Lowe's?

dustyranger10 said:Could someone please lend me a hand? I’m not from downtown Chicago, so I was wondering if anyone knows of a shop in the central area where I might find some metal or silver pendants—maybe little engraved plates—that I could get customized for my boyfriend. Also, does anyone have an idea of what the price range looks like for something like that?
thanks for the help, cheers

Main Street is lined with jewelers. You'll definitely find someone there who can engrave silver for you. As for the prices? Who knows.

Is anyone actually surprised? It’s almost predictable at this point. kaže:
Does anyone know where I can pick up these two items without breaking the bank?

Rubik's Cube.

Looking for some genuine Rubik's products? You can find them here:
So you have a 3x3 cube? Riveting. What's the next big thrill, a game of checkers? $30Is this a math problem or a grocery list? Hard to tell with such riveting detail. $60

What about this other thing? 🤷

In case anyone else is hunting for black balloons (I needed them for work, but Halloween is creeping up...), I found a pack of 10 PAP STAR ones at Interspares for $3.00.

Larry Grant40 and Arthur Booth96, thanks for the quick reply!

Does anyone know where I can pick up some black balloons in the city? Just looking for standard size, plain, and ideally cheap.😁

Fair point; what you've got there is tougher than felt, and felt is thinner.

bluetinker83, here's the link for you:

It’s usually just felt. You can find it at some fabric stores, but the cheapest way is through Joann Fabrics (depending on what size you need)—they sell pre-cut sheets (like A4 size for about $3.50 and $1.25) as well as by the yard. They have plenty of colors. 😉
I needed it for work, so I just bought it by the yard there.
If you're in Chicago, maybe stop by or give them a call.
226 Main Street, 312-555-0199

Good luck.🙂

Is an indirect Pap Smear actually a thing? I have no idea how it works—maybe check with your gynecologist, but I’m pretty sure it's possible.

Off-topic, but since we're talking about lazy staff who can't seem to fulfill basic orders...
A friend and I ordered lemonades at a cafe in the Mall of America, and the waiter tells us—get this—"Sure, but you'll have to wait "15 to 30 minutes" because making lemonade takes that long."👎 If that’s actually true, isn't he embarrassed telling customers that right to their faces?😲 That's just a great way to drive people away.
When he finally brought them over, they were watered down to nothing ( 😠 ). My friend offered to pay with a $17 bill, but he claimed he didn't have any change. Despite being surrounded by shops, he actually had the nerve to ask me if I had👎
It wasn't about the money. But when a customer offers to cover for her friend, how does he think it looks to turn around and ask *me* for change? He could have easily walked five feet to the shop next door to break a bill. It's just unprofessional.