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Archive for the ‘Favorite Stores’ Category

July 20th, 2007

Used-book lovers ready for giant McKay’s

“For years I’ve heard lovers of cheap books rave about McKay Used Books and CDs, which has megastores in Chattanooga and Knoxville.
Well, the good news for us lovers of cheap book s here is McKay is finally coming to Nashville, with an 18,000-square-foot store at 5714 Charlotte Ave.
“The earliest we will be open is Sept. […]

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April 26th, 2007

The Cracker Barrel

The Cracker Barrel chain serves traditional American Comfort food, including grits, and their outlets have traditionally been located along interstate highways, though the company policy on this appears to be changing. There are two menus, one for breakfast and one for lunch/dinner, but breakfast is available all day. The outer porch of a Cracker Barrel […]

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January 3rd, 2007

That’s an Ice Cream - Englewood, Florida

” ENGLEWOOD — If you’re hot and feel like having something cold to eat, you might consider digging into a “Cool Blue Ocean” or taking in an “Englewood Beach Sunset.”
But you can’t do either one of them at the beach.
You have to drive to That’s An Ice, which is in Englewood Plaza near the Beall’s […]

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July 25th, 2006

The Florida Mall

Well, I could imagine myself spending many an hour here…
Conveniently located just minutes from Orlando International Airport, International Drive, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Florida Mall is on the corner of South Orange Blossom Trail (17/92/441) and Sand Lake Road in Orlando, Florida.
And just in case you don’t think that there is a […]

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July 11th, 2006

Shopping Florida

“A tour of the Sunshine State turned up ritzy malls, ultrahip boutiques, and label-filled shops.
The Florida Mall
To say this mall is gigantic is an understatement of epic proportions: It’s one of the largest in the country, and boasts eight anchor stores (including Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & […]

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June 19th, 2006

Newbie Guide to Florida Summers

” We haven’t had summer yet.
These past few hot weeks have been a mere taste of what lies ahead when summer officially begins Wednesday.
History, of course, will repeat itself. We can learn from it. Residents who have spent numerous summers in Florida know what to do. They build cabins in North Carolina mountains and spend […]

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May 1st, 2006

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia-South Carolina

“Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks. For more than 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with […]

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April 13th, 2006

Opry Mills - Nashville, Tennessee

My husband always has time to kill when I’m not around. He said that I would really have liked this mall. No kidding. Just look at the entrance!
“Opry Mills features the best names in manufacturers’ and retail outlets including Nike, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Gap Outlet and Old Navy; high quality entertainment venues and […]

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April 4th, 2006

The Cracker Barrel

I promised to share one of my most favorite stops on the way to Florida and this store is on the top of the list.
**What Do I Like About It?
You can never get bored with these stores. They have so much neat stuff to browse through. And I have done a fair bit of Christmas […]

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