Confessions of a Meijer Shopper

I have no red polo shirt on. No vest. No button. I don't even carry a walkie-talkie. But, for some reason I get stopped nearly every time I'm at the store by another customer who wants my help. The funny thing is that I'm clearly just a normal shopper. I have Keegan with me, a cart full of groceries, a handful of coupons, and I'm picking up Curious George fruit snacks from the floor that Keegan accidentally drops (I know... you're asking yourself, "Does she just throw them away, or does he eat them?" Well, it depends on the day.). My question is, what makes them stop ME for help? Why ME?

I suppose the sad part is that I am always able to help them. I apparently shop at Meijer too much because when someone recently asked me where to find the graham cracker pie crusts, I was able to reply, "Aisle 12. In the very middle of the aisle, bottom shelf."

So.... here's my 'invention' for stores out there like Meijer. How about a "Meijer Ambassador" program? For customers who commit to shopping there regularly... we get a big button or vest to wear when we shop that says, "Ask me; I can help!" and we can help customers find things. In return, I get a discount off my grocery bill. And, Meijer would potentially be able to use less hourly employees if there were enough of us Ambassadors around. I think this is a fabulous idea. Sign me up.

The next time you go Krogering or watch prices rollback at Wallyworld.... start memorizing the store layout because you might just be the next ambassador when my idea reaches these corporations! :)