Amazon, Etsy, and a host of other online marketplaces have given a different meaning to the concept of “shopping at home.” On weekends such as this, when streets and parking lots are at least ankle-deep in snow, online shopping from the comfort of one’s couch becomes even more appealing.
Still, there is something delightful about browsing through the local shops in search of the perfect gift – flipping through books, fingering a selection of scarves and shawls, choosing a Lego set, art supplies, or new pajamas. And according to this excerpt from the 1930 Grande Prairie Herald, a little planning ahead can make it a pleasant excursion.
