Got my Tuesdays-only 20% senior discount at Coastal Seafoods. They have the freshest seafood: most of their business is wholesale to restaurants and supermarkets.
Category: Home Living
Wheel of Discounts
Dwight gave the wheel a spin, and we got a 15% discount at Rosenthal Furniture, downtown Minneapolis.
Testing Comfy Chairs
Tested comfy chairs. We declared this the winner. We’ll buy two chairs and one ottoman. His ice-block feet and my hot-flash feet belong together. Now, we have to select fabrics. See post Feathering the Nest.
Feathering the Nest
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Feathering the Nest
A couple days ago, we flew into Chicago’s Midway Airport then took the “L” to an industrial area on Chicago’s South Side. At 57 St. Design. We walked through a dusty woodworking shop where workers were building furniture from American hardwoods using traditional methods. We discussed a few pieces we will order, including our first decent…… Continue reading Feathering the Nest
57 St. Design
Visited 57 St. Design in an industrial area of Chicago’s Southside to discuss furniture.
Aquatennial Fireworks
The Minneapolis Aquatennial put on a rather fine fireworks display which we viewed from our balcony.
Minnesota, Full-Throttle
Tonight, we go full-throttle Minnesotan: I’m making green bean hotdish topped with Tater Tots. OK, Spud Puppies, same thing. I’m going a little upmarket: no Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, no French’s fried onions, and the green beans are fresh.
When New Beats Old
Researched furniture for our future condo. When we moved out of our house we realized it was better to get rid of furniture rather than pay to store it.
Buying Locally
Bought locally. This Saturday farmers market near our home lets us stock up with local produce we’ll enjoy much of the week.