7-Eleven
When you want a selection of ice cold slushy drinks, this is your place. Or an overpriced jar of tomato sauce at 4 am. My only complaint about this place is that they do not sell lottery tickets. Seems like a natural fit.
Old Navy
Everything is priced low, but be careful for poor quality. I do shop here periodically, but examine stitching and material for flaws or simply cheap materials. Nice styles on summer bathing suits though.
Bed Bath & Beyond
Competitive prices for all kitchen gadgets, many small appliances and cookware. Go elsewhere for towels and linens, because you will find better quality and close prices if a sale occurs.
Baby Gap
Good for gifts for others since you can return items with receipt. For my kids, I go right to the back of the store and look at the sale rack. Always a sale rack with great stuff in lots of sizes. They outgrow this stuff so quick anyway.
Trader Joe's
We shop there occasionally for specific items... especially veggie burgers, frozen shrimp and edimame. Not the place to go for all your grocery shopping needs. Good wine prices, but not the best wineries
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield
Since all rooms are suites, good place for my bro and nephew to stay when they visit. Rooms were a bit small, but clean and hotel has indoor pool and quality breakfast included. Overall, a good value.
Deerfield Cyclery
For kids or adults, they really have a lot of quality bikes. Very knowledgeable staff, and you can test ride the bikes in the back parking lot (behind the Blockbuster Video).
Apple Inc
Very cool atmosphere, from the moment you walk in, the place just oozes cool. Check out their latest products lined up neatly on glowing displays. Surf the internet for free. To boot, VERY knowledgeable and friendly sales staff. A+++
Ultra Diamonds
Bought a yellow raincoat from this store over 10 years ago and still going. GREAT selection (this store's huge!) and prices that are fantastic. Next time I visit my folks in NJ, I am going back to this store for a new winter coat.
Snippet's Mini Cuts
My kid loves the car chairs they have and so does not fight us when it is time for a haircut. Good quality cuts although a bit on the expensive side. When paying (cash), the "annoying" desk guy could not understand why I would not give him our mailing address and home phone. He just wants to send us valuable coupons. I said no thank you and he kept asking. No, please just give me my change. Kept asking. Perhaps you should just give me my change and stop asking. Good bye.