I grew up in Santa Barbara where Kmart was our only big box store, so I have a fondness in some sense for Kmart in my heart. When I moved here, I was so happy to have Kmart just down the street...

I grew up in Santa Barbara where Kmart was our only big box store, so I have a fondness in some sense for Kmart in my heart. When I moved here, I was so happy to have Kmart just down the street from me. I was pretty disappointed. It was dark and dingy feeling.

It has improved this past year though. It has been updated, reorganized and now also sells appliances. In comparision to Target or Walmart, the selection is limited and it seems to attract a lower end clientele. I am always worried that it will close since it is never crowded. This is also a perk since it can be very quick to get in and out of the store if you just want to run in and pick up something. I do always go there every few months just to check out the Martha Stewart collection of home goods, and Christmas is also a great time to go and check out their tree decorations. They aren't as picked over as you would find at other discount stores.