I have a similar memory of an awful Christmas corsage that I made for my mother. She still had it up until the house flooded from that storm “Harvey”. Funny how you hang onto things that your kids make for you. My wife has some.
The Woolworth’s Jewelry Counter! It seemed there wasn’t anything you couldn’t find somewhere in a Woolworth’s half dozen aisles. Years before I was born, when a Woolworths appeared in our neighborhood, my Mother said they felt that now they really had a neighborhood.
Woolworths and Cunningham’s. My two favorite stores growing up (aside from Sears) My mother and I were downtown Detroit for a doctor appointment and went to Cunningham’s for lunch. Soupy Sales came in and sat next to me at the lunch counter and for an hour, I had the time of my life. Still remember it all, even now.
Years back, I had bought my mom a DVD/VCR combo for Christmas. She went to her company Christmas party the night I bought it and ended up winning one at the party. I gave it to her anyway just because and she ended up loaning it to one of her friends. After a while, I asked her why she didn’t just give it to her friend instead of considering it a loan. She responded that she couldn’t do that because it was a gift from me. I can be a much of a sentimental sucker as the next person, but that one boggled me.
One of the biggest surprises when I started going to Mexico for business about a decade ago…. Woolworth still exists in Mexico. They were in every place I visited. Woolworth Mexicana was started by the original F.W. Woolworth company, and they spun off as an independent company in 1997. Still a strong discount retailer there.
I remember every department store from my childhood and teens! Goldblatt, Woolworth, Montgomery Ward, Zayre. “Compare…You Can’t Do Better Than Zayre”. (poetic license, I guess!)
Perfume I bought for Mom when young. Came in a quart bottle, I was so happy I sqved up the money. I think she wore it a time or 2 to show she “liked” it but it probably would have been a better bug killer.
SpacedInvader Premium Member about 7 hours ago
I have a similar memory of an awful Christmas corsage that I made for my mother. She still had it up until the house flooded from that storm “Harvey”. Funny how you hang onto things that your kids make for you. My wife has some.
Da'Dad about 6 hours ago
The Woolworth’s Jewelry Counter! It seemed there wasn’t anything you couldn’t find somewhere in a Woolworth’s half dozen aisles. Years before I was born, when a Woolworths appeared in our neighborhood, my Mother said they felt that now they really had a neighborhood.
Rhetorical_Question about 5 hours ago
How old is Arlo and Janis? Woolworth is ancient.
cracker65 about 3 hours ago
Woolworths. Wow.
Tigrisan Premium Member about 2 hours ago
Woolworths and Cunningham’s. My two favorite stores growing up (aside from Sears) My mother and I were downtown Detroit for a doctor appointment and went to Cunningham’s for lunch. Soupy Sales came in and sat next to me at the lunch counter and for an hour, I had the time of my life. Still remember it all, even now.
Jason Allen about 2 hours ago
Years back, I had bought my mom a DVD/VCR combo for Christmas. She went to her company Christmas party the night I bought it and ended up winning one at the party. I gave it to her anyway just because and she ended up loaning it to one of her friends. After a while, I asked her why she didn’t just give it to her friend instead of considering it a loan. She responded that she couldn’t do that because it was a gift from me. I can be a much of a sentimental sucker as the next person, but that one boggled me.
jeff03ex about 2 hours ago
One of the biggest surprises when I started going to Mexico for business about a decade ago…. Woolworth still exists in Mexico. They were in every place I visited. Woolworth Mexicana was started by the original F.W. Woolworth company, and they spun off as an independent company in 1997. Still a strong discount retailer there.
markkahler52 about 2 hours ago
And I’m sure she was glad to wear that necklace and earrings for as long as possible!
arolarson Premium Member about 1 hour ago
It’s a definite step up from macaroni!
ddl297 about 1 hour ago
I remember every department store from my childhood and teens! Goldblatt, Woolworth, Montgomery Ward, Zayre. “Compare…You Can’t Do Better Than Zayre”. (poetic license, I guess!)
mourdac Premium Member about 1 hour ago
Perfume I bought for Mom when young. Came in a quart bottle, I was so happy I sqved up the money. I think she wore it a time or 2 to show she “liked” it but it probably would have been a better bug killer.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 9 minutes ago
I miss Woolworth so much! The lunch counter! The sewing department in particular for my interests! Sigh ;(