Duane Reade

I have to admit that the profileration of Duane Reade stores in New York first baffled me, but now I am completely enjoying it. From the minute I step into the city in the morning until the time I leave after school late at night, on almost any corner I can find all those little things that I always forget to stock up on - shampoo, make-up, nail polish, shoe laces, candy for when I have a chocolate craving, markers and greeting cards (amongst many others). What I have really become fond of is their "club card" type thing where they give you a $5 off coupon every time you spend $100. Okay, I know they probably make it up in high prices, but it feels good to go in and get a free pair of stockings, or whatever else I decide I need at the moment.