Blast from the Past - Kings

One of the really cool things that caught my eye in Buhl Idaho is the fact that they have a Kings Discount Store!  For those of you who aren't familiar with Kings or have a connection, it was THE store we went to growing up.  We used to do regular shopping there especially at the holidays.

So last time I was in Buhl, I had time alone one afternoon that I could go explore my curiosity in private.  I walked in the door and just about got blown over remembering how exciting it was when I would go as a little girl.  Similar to the Kings of my younger years, there is a smell.  I can't tell you what it is.  It isn't bad or isn't familiar but...distinct.  There are white adjustable shelves with goodies on them.  On the left were racks of clothes.

I am pretty sure I was quite obvious and odd and my jaw was slack and I know my eyes were really excited.  I went up and down the aisles.  Looking at craft supplies, kitchen stuff, Christmas stuff.  I found a few things here and there to put in my little Kings shopping cart.  It was quite a shock to me that it was so familiar and yet so different.  I guess I sort of expected to find the things I found so exciting when I was young.  Shiny bright ornaments, boxes of tinsel, gift items for loved ones.  I hoped to see old time tinsel light displays on the lights down the street.  But alas, the products were different and I am in a different town.  But it was still fun.

Fritz shared with me that Kings originated in Burley Idaho.  I think he is only mildly amused by my fascination with Kings. I'm glad I got a chance to go see it, over the holidays none the less, and take a trip down memory lane.   If they still used price tags with the store name on it, I would buy gifts for everyone and leave the tags on so you knew you were part of my childhood experience memories.