cathyxyz wrote:
>
> I hear ya... Mind you, I have never really been a "real" shopper - go
> in, get what I want (from a list) and get out quick... unless it was
> Christmas shopping - I used to enjoy that... what I miss the most is
> being able to stop for a cup of coffee or a snack somewhere anytime..
> its a bit difficult to do that when you've got a little one with you -
> I just can't do that to my fellow shoppers!
>
> Cheers
> Cathy(xyz)

Fred Meyer (grocery) here has a little sprog play area where you can
drop them off to play with a babysitter for an hour. It has a
playhouse, toys, crayons, etc. DS just turned two and *loves* it,
although I *swore* I would never let him go in there. It's a nice way
to pick up the essentials - or stop for a java (in store Staryucks) or
whatever, unincumbered. We also have a great coffee house that is
geared for Parents - Toney Baloneys: http://www.toneybaloneys.com/ I
love to go there for tea, sit and relax an just let him play.

-L.