Greetings!
We had a fun day in Naples and luckily the rain held off until late afternoon.
One thing I forgot about Florida is the grass- I am always amused by how thick and crunchy it is here! Our grass in Ontario is so thin and weak. 
OSGMOM’s sunglasses- $6 from flea market in Daytona
Mine- $8 from a kiosk in ON
Gotta love knock-offs…
We hit up Naples today! It was a warm and windy 78F today.
5th Avenue in Naples. Very over priced but quite pleasant on the eyes.
Lots of homes near the beach:
Fun trees 
We looked around for a healthy restaurant, but a healthy restaurant we did not find! All the restaurants we saw were all about the burgers, calzones, pizza, fries, cheese pasta, etc.
We decided on Cafe Luna.
Their only veg. option was a salad. It was delicious- strawberries, granny smith apples, pine nuts, and vinaigrette. I got a side of mixed nuts for more satiety (It was about 1/4 cup?).
Volume food?
Love a cold beer on a patio.
Eric got a Stromboli which was packed with meat and cheese!
We all enjoyed our meals, although I was still very hungry after lunch. I ended up having a second lunch later on.
We went to the beach and just walked along the shore. My mom and I talked a lot about when we used to live in Florida (I was just in grade preschool, kindergarten and grade 1!!!). We lived in the Clearwater area.
Salute!
I wish I lived near a beach…they are so relaxing! I’m pretty sure I would come to just meditate and be with my thoughts.
We went to Starbucks after the beach to wet our whistle. My mom and I got an iced green tea and I got some dried apples. They were deelish.
Eric got some Gelato!
Once home I had a second lunch as my tummy was growling. I made an Ezekiel wrap with hummus, black beans, spinach, and tomato.
And about 2 servings of these awesome tortilla chips.
My tummy is finally satisfied!
Indoor palmtrees
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I am wondering what your opinion is…if you could choose one which would it be and why:
- CVS or Walgreens??? (They are both EVERYWHERE!!!!)
- Publix, Whole Foods, or Trader Joe’s (Sadly I don’t think there are TJ’s in FL??)
- Target or Wal-mart? (I’m going to SUPER Target tomorrow…My first time ever in a Target!)
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I’m off now to help my mom make a delicious feast for dinner. We are taking a casserole recipe and making it healthier. Should be fun!
Have a great night!
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We go to Trader Joe’s for the inexpensive meat and some produce, but Whole Foods for things like my husband’s favorite yogurt and their frozen pizza, which he loooves. Whole Foods certainly has a wider selection of produce, but what Trader Joe’s has is less expensive!
Target for sure. I’ve never been to any of the others, but I’m guessing CVS and Trader Joes
CVS over Walgreens!
Never heard of Publix. But I’m a Trader Joes girl all the way. I love Whole Foods, but it’s a bit too pricey for me. TJ’s is the best.
And definitely, Target. Walmart makes me shudder. Target is filled with amazing products, and very well-priced. It’s so fun.
You should plan a Boston visit. An OSG tour!
I’d have to go with the second list (whole foods, trader joes). I went to high school in Naples and it’s so crazy to see all those pictures of familiar place.
I haven’t been back in ages because my mom moved further north.
It looks so lovely and warm. It was HOT in Cairns (30-33!) but now in New Zealand it’s only 15. Still nice but not nearly as sunny.
That looks oh so nice! Love the OSG in the sand, beautiful. I’m jealous of the warmth! Oh, and different regions have different species of grasses.
I do not have publix where I live so I don’t know what it’s like. I like both WF and TJ’s, but TJ’s is cheaper and has cooler products! Hope you continue to enjoy yourself
Looks like a lot of fun- I’ve been to Florida but never Naples.
I like CVS and Walgreens equally, I just go to whatever is closer- though CVS extra care card can be a good money saver for frequent shoppers.
I like Trader Joes for the prices and some of their stuff (frozen fruit, harvest grain blend, yogurt etc). I like Whole Foods for the produce and some other products (natural peanut butter, dried mango, pizza crust). I shop both places.
Don’t have a Walmart near me but I love Target!
I agree with Angie above, you should come to Boston!
DEFINITELY CVS, Whole Foods, and Target. definitely definitely
Cvs, whole foods and target! And where did you live in Clearwater? I grew up right off mcmullen and enterprise!
If I had to pick Walgreens although usually neither Whole Foods and Target! Love love love
CVS and Walgreens are exactly the same, I don’t notice a difference at all!!
Whole Foods all the way
TARGET for everything except food…then I’d go with Super Wal Mart
We have both Walgreens & CVS all over the place too! I live in a pretty small town & I know we have at least 3 of each! I would pick Walgreens over CVS because they have a bigger selection & my favorite dark chocolate with sea salt!
We don’t have a Whole Foods OR a TJs in my town. It makes me very sad. If I had to chose, I would pick Whole Foods for variety, even though TJs is cheaper.
Target. Forever and always. I am especially fond of the Super Targets, but I will settle for the regular kind too!
Have fun shopping tomorrow!
CVS all the way! It is brighter and neater feeling.
I love TJ’s and Whole Foods, I can’t pick a winner.
Watch out in Super Target…keep your wallet close, it’s dangerous there! They have little juice boxes of wine at the ones in Florida!
I’d choose Publix! But that’s because I grew up with them, love them, and miss them now. I think they’re just in FL and GA (maybe in parts of TN and AL).
Walgreens and Target for the others.
CVS, for sure. Whole Foods over TJ’s. Love TJ’s, but Whole Foods is where its at, foodie heaven.
And then, Target over Walmart, for sure! I’ve actually never been in a Walmart. Most people think that is crazy, but since Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, we really don’t have very many Walmarts!
What a fun day!
CVS… But I worked at Rite Aid…. the people at RA are nicer, but CVS has a better selection. Never been to a walgreens.
Never been to a publix either… I vote TJ’s or WF!
And TARGET all the way!
xo
K
CVS or Walgreens??? CVS. I just like it more and they have good sales if you look for them
Publix, Whole Foods, or Trader Joe’s. TOUGH ONE! I’ve never been to a Publix (none around) and I LOVE WF but its so expensive so I only go there for some stuff. I love TJ’s but their produce isn’t always the greatest. Tie between WF and TJs
Target or Wal-mart? Target, hands down.
Gosh, I couldn’t live without a Target, and once you have gone you are going to wonder how you have lived without one!
I love Target! I just literally came back from target
I personally like CVS, because each time I went to Walgreens, it always felt cluttered and I couldn’t think. But maybe it’s different for all walgreens. Walgreens and CVS are basically similar! Have fun in Florida
CVS – newer stores, better lighting although our Walgreens has a basket of caramels near the registers that are the BEST I’ve ever had.
Whole Foods because TJ’s is too far from us…
Target is more fun to shop in but I think Wal-Mart has better prices.
Thanks to you, I’ve been adding spinach to my morning protein shakes – Great idea! ~ Angie
Oh the thick and crunchy grass in FL! I remember when I lived there, it almost hurt to walk on it with bare feet! This post made me nostalgic. FL is where I met my bf, so it holds a special place in my heart. Can’t wait to go in 12 weeks!
I think definitely Walgreens over CVS, but I love Walgreens because I once had to go there at 3am in a panic, when I dyed my hair dark brown and it came out with patchy yellow and black spots – Walgreens were the only store to carry ‘Colour Oops!’, which is Revlon’s brand of ‘save your hair’ stuff to take dye out. It worked like a charm.
I love Whole Foods, but shopped at Publix all the time and I LOVE TARGET! When you say it with a french accent, it’s even cooler. Targay. They have delicious peanut butter cookies, dipped in real, natural peanut butter.
I hate when their is either nothing healthy around to eat or when choices are very limited on the menu.
I don’t know if my life would be complete without my Super Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s! I love them all equally.
CVS…No, TJ’s in Florida…I am crushed myself!
But there is a Fresh Market in Naples, which I like a lot…it is similar to a Whole Foods but worth a trip. I don’t have one close to me (although there are one or two in South Florida) but I go whenever I travel and there is one nearby.
To get to the Fresh Market, if OSGMom doesn’t know where it is, you go North on Tamiami Trail, or 41, as if you are going towards I-75. It is between 5th avenue I-75 right on Tamiami Trail.
They also have some nice health food stores and restaurants there in that same section of town…outside of the downtown area.
really all of those stores mean the same thing to me, but i guess if i had to choose i’d go Walgreens (since that’s what I grew up with), Whole Foods (because that’s what we have here!), and Super Target! hope target is fun
And I almost forgot…if you can find a Publix Greenwise..they have a large organic section. But they don’t carry everything…here I buy what I can from Publix Greenwise but I have to supplement with stuff I can only get at Whole Foods.
Walgreens for sure! Just because I used to work there.. and because they’re much cleaner and easier to navigate.
Publix for Veggie subs! Whole Foods for specialty items.. it’s quite pricey. Also try to find a Fresh Market for snacks (trail mix, apple chips, dried fruit) Sadly there is no Trader Joe’s here
Super Target is amazing! Try not to stay in there for hours.. it is hard! Walmart is really good for prices.. i’d only recommend a Super Walmart for grocery prices.. they’re quite an adventure.
Gotta love our crunchy grass!
Walmart is less expensive than Target, but Target has well-designed products (Michael Graves desigend some of their kitchen stuff! very high style/design for a low price. It is fun to buy house/kitchen stuff there.
Publix FOR SURE for your staple items (no Trager Joe’s in Florida), but Whole Foods is awesome for healthy/organic food. (Publix has their own organic line GREENWISE) which is great, too).
CVS and Walgreens–both can be great depending on the location. Ask for a store savings card.
Have fun!
I love, love, love Target! And Walgreens is nice, but I’ve heard that CVS is better for couponing deals. I wouldn’t know, we don’t have one here. Never been to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. I think I may be missing out!
Nicole
Did you say first time in a Target!??!!? Oh Angela!!!!! You better be ready to spend HOURS in the store and spend a TON of money!!! I get so excited every time I go into a Target and I go all the time!
Seriously – Canada has nothing like Target! Enjoy!!!
Walgreens because it is right down the road from my house
Trader Joe’s They do not have them in SC but I have been a couple times in NC and LOVE them! Wish they would come to SC! So I usually shop at Publix they have a few selections of organic fare.
Super Target I just went for my first time last week! It was amazing. I love target in the first place but target with a grocery store attached is even better
Have fun in FL!
I like Walgreens just because it is organized better. There aren’t a whole lot of whole foods in my area, so publix, and haha–def. target
What a fabulous day!!!! Looks lovely down there.
Well, I personally love Trader Joe’s. I think it makes eating fresh and organic seem more affordable than say Whole Foods.
Love CVS! Especially if it’s a new or well stocked one.
Target is the BEST! No longer a price cut like they used to be but very fun to shop in!
Walgreens over CVS; I’ve just had better luck w/customer service at WG in my experiences
Whole Foods x a million; I love all of their great options that aren’t available in regular grocery stores. Trader Joe’s is good too, but because ours JUST opened I’ve had the bad luck of the store literally crawling with people every time I’ve been in there and I haven’t even been able to get to things, so I definitely pick my Whole Foods any day!
TARGET TARGET TARGET…they’re a better company & they have fabulous stuff @ low prices
watch out for Target! i cannot, for the life of me, leave without spending money. too much money, actually. every time!
CVS, Whole Foods, Super Wal-mart!
Be careful in Target…I’m sure you’ve heard…you will always leave spending more than you planned on…my FAV store!
Answers:
1. CVS
2. TJs
3. Target
CVS
Publix (LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE PUBLIX)
and Target
I cannot wait to see you on Friday!
You will LOVE Target! It is hard not to spend tons of moolah there. So as you can tell I love Target. However I do shop more at Walmart strictly for budget purposes. For the other stores, I think I would pick Walgreens and without a doubt Trader Joes!
When we’re in FL we usually end up at Publix (Southern staple). I’m so jealous of your beach pics. Hope you’re having a fabulous time!
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