Over the week-end my family and I traveled across the state of Washington (about 300 miles) to visit my parents near Spokane. It's important to know that Spokane is not only home to my folks, it's also home to Hobby Lobby! I LOVE Hobby Lobby! Am I crazy? Perhaps. To help explain this craziness, click here for the full story. The last time I visited Hobby Lobby, I spent just a few hours inside, walking down every aisle. This visit was no different, however I had a $25. gift card to spend! Yep, I won a gift card on the Frugal Girls website! Have you heard of the Frugal Girls? This is a must see site! They feature tons of deals, freebies, coupons, crafts and offer lots of giveaways! Check it out here. Yes, I realize I could have spent my gift card online...but what is the fun in that? So, as I was saying, I'm in Hobby Lobby trying to decide what to spend my gift card on... when I run into a church friend I haven't seen in about 8 years! My friend now lives in Dallas and just happened to be visiting her sisters in Spokane for the week. Today they were on a shopping trip in Hobby Lobby. We had such a great time talking and catching up. She happened to know one of the employees working there, who told me... are you ready for this..... Hobby Lobby in Seattle is opening this month---on October 28th!!! October 28th just happens to be my birthday! Instead of traveling 285 miles (4.5 hours), I now will be traveling 28 miles (40 minutes) to shop at Hobby Lobby! Talk about excitement!! I was hoping the Seattle Hobby Lobby store, which is actually located in Lynnwood, WA would be a bit closer to me...(across the street would have been perfect.) however, I will not complain! I see a trip up to Lynnwood happening very shortly! Anyone want to join me? So, after all this excitement, I bet you're dying to know what I spent my $25. gift card on... Was it Halloween treasures? Crazy, bright and wild Christmas decorations? Gorgeous metal lanterns? A fun new clock? Beautiful sparkly glassware? Fun little boxes? All tempting buys, but... (have you guessed?) RIBBON! It's a bit of a weakness! I can never get enough! (Click here to see the ribbon I bought and what I did with it!) (You might see a few decorative balls in my bag, too.) Oh, Hobby Lobby, it's been fun. I'll be seeing you soon! Update: 10/20/11: Another Hobby Lobby will be opening in Everett, WA in January of 2012! Linking up to: J&M'sEyeCandy,