I love Maxine, but what is her dog's name who drinks her beer?
I've always believed in supporting the little guys and I do love personalized unique card and gift shops. Hallmark is certainly a big fish in a little pond, but the folks that own Hallmark shops are little fish in an ocean.
Even though they have the advantage of using the Hallmark brand name, the commercials and movies that make you cry, Shoebox and Maxine greeting cards, it is still their business to personalize it and make it work.
I have been inside of wee Hallmark stores, where you almost forget it is a Hallmark shop because it is so tiny and personal. Norman's Hallmark inside of the Neshaminy Mall is a very large, clean and organized shop with cards, gifts and keepsakes galore.
I have met Norman many times and his mother who owns this shop. They both have rang up my orders after helping me if I needed it and have been very friendly.
Norman's mom now owns seven Hallmark stores, which amazes me, does that make her a Hallmark tycoon? I think it makes her one smart business woman and I say kudos to her and her ambition.
This store is the closest Hallmark shop to my house. They carry anything Hallmark that you would be looking for and with clean wide aisles. From cards, to candles, gag gifts for those over the hill folks, seasonal decorations, flags and attractive gift ideas, including baby items.
Cheers to Norman's mom and Floyd put down Maxine's beer... read more