Why don't men shop at Target?

Happy Labor Day All!

I hope everyone was able to enjoy a great three day weekend (except for you Dukes, sorry bout it :( ). Life in Wilmington was good to me this weekend. I spent time at the beach, celebrating birthdays and housewarmings and of course some great time with my amazing friends. Whether it was getting pedis, shopping, enjoying some Fuzzy Peach relaxing at the beach/pool or enjoying a good McCalisters lunch on the couch I would say this Labor day weekend was just what the doctor ordered. It all comes back to how lucky I am to live in such a great place with wonderful people. So shout out to all of you who make my life in Wilmington a great one :) Nothing to complain about besides the blank wall over my couch ;)

So my blog post title ties into a conversation Adrienne and I had the other day while enjoying our Pretzel combos at Target: Men do not shop at Target unless the are accompanied by someone. Think about it, how often do you see a man by himself shopping at Target. NEVER. Men go to Walmart. Why? I'm not sure but when discussing my observation yesterday with some friends it was pointed out to me that just the lay out of the store.is geared toward women When you walk in, the first thing you arrive to (besides the food court aka home of the pretzel combo) is purses and womens clothing. He had a point. However, I'd argue that the reason a women chooses target is the little things that can not be found at the local walmart, many of which are gender specific. For example: who doesn't love a good $19.99 dress? I DO! Or, a cute pair of earrings? A wonderful card for a friend? A good pair of shoes? You can get all of these while picking up a 36 pack of TP, toothpaste. cereal, a birthday gift for grandma and inevitably something for your home. Now, don't get my wrong I am WAY more likely to leave walmart spending less money than Target. I'm not sure anyone has ever spent less that $50 at Target, which is why it is dangerous but ask most women and Target is a store you can't live without. Anyway, I know there are some men who appreciate Target, and I appreciate you :) Just an observation I made. Thoughts? Leave me a comment!

I want to give a shout out to my friends, the educators starting school tomorrow, especially Ashley Carlton, Rachel Myers & Leslie Lehner starting for the first time. I am so proud of ALL my teacher friends...I have faith in the future of my job because you will do an amazing job educating the youth of America (or just Virginia, Massachusetts and Florida...haha)

I participated in my first Fantasy Football draft today. My cousin Anthony said I did well and I think he is smart so I think it was a success. I guess we'll see how it goes. We are playing for nail polish so really I'm not stressed out. I'm in it for the fun.

And no, we didn't have a Hurricane here :)

Shout outs? I think so!

- Alyssa Garnich starting her new job this week! Good Luck :)
-Fellow CSPAer Dana got a job this week! That makes all 11 of us employed, I like it :)
-My friend and Duke/SeaHawk Bradley Davis turned 25 this weekend! Happy Birthday :)
-The one boy who truly has my heart, my little cousin Torin starts Kindergarten tomorrow! I got to buy him his first day of school outfit: Tallwood Timberwolf colors :)
-My dear friend Annie Blewett moved to Spain yesterday!
-Lots of love to my sisters at LU who completed an amazing recruitment <> first finest forever
-JMU Dukes won this week again Morehead
-Good luck to UNCW greek women this week as you start recruitment
-Good luck to LU boys as you start recruitment (especially those PKT guys, I hear they are the gentleman's fraternity with a great VP)

Coming up next: A visit to see my soulmate/best friend Miss Lauren E. Kennedy at Clemson next weekend :)