Flinthills Mall — Local services in Emporia

I like the mall, it's not too big, but it's pretty empty. The few clothing stores in it are constantly changing.

Gliks- Good quality clothes. A tad bit overpriced, but hey, fashion is typically pricey. Definetly a good place for "Party girls" and "Frat Boys."

¿Bath and Body?- It's a smelly store. It thrives off of people needing candles and body lotion. My only real dislike about this one is that a lot of the smells are repetitive. There's an entire section which is basically Axe Body Spray in candle form.

¿Maurices?- I don't think I got the name of this one right, but I'm not coming back to edit this. I don't care for this store simply because it's women's "business casual" meets "Grandma's picnic." It's just not my thing.

Buckle- This store is way too overpriced, but the people are nice and the style is adorable. From yee-yaws to edgy fashionable teens, you'll find something there you like. But still, OVERPRICED.

JCPenny's- My FAVORITE store. This is basically the store to help women transition from "Fun-loving "BASIC" girls" to middle class working women to old women. Walking through the store you can feel the shift from age group to age group, and it's freaking unbelievable. Also, their sales section is always wild. Lots of stuff nobody wanted for low prices. You can get the 12 days of Marvel sock kit right now.

Claire's- I have three piercings in each ear, and every single one of them was done here. No infections, no super long wait time. Just come in, sign your soul away to Justin Bieber and JoJo Siwa, and you've got new body mods. Also, super cute toys and accessories for all ages. Love the body glitter.

The Shoe Store- Awesome shoes, good prices. Needs more boots though. (Combat boots please...)

The store across from the shoe store- Good quality clothes, Hippie vibes.

The movie theater- overpriced as all are, but good movies, good refreshments, nasty bathrooms. The new seats are lit though. Comfy and silent.

I don't know anything about the Ballet place, the U.S. army/marine/navy/whatever it is recruitment thing, there is a cute nail salon and a place to help people find employment, and a Hibbets.

Overall it's a good place with good variety. They're also holding craft events there to allow public small businesses to gain popularity and sell their...

Called in the am to see if they had boat oars. Explained to a lady that there's a difference between paddles and oars and she rudely informed me she knew the difference. She said they had oars. Arrived at the store after a 50 mile trip in the pm. Entered the side door and found 3 employees behind the counter with no costumers, ask about the oars and one replied, they are back over the there. Went looking and found paddles, looked some more around the corner and found 1 oar. Started to the checkout with the one oar where the 3 workers were still doing nothing and ask if they had another oar. One said probably not. Went to put the oar back and found another employee headed to visit with his other 3 comrades. Ask if they had another oar and he replied guess not. No I'll look, we can order, just guess not. I live out of town and this is probably the closest sporting goods store. Have 7 grandkids that play ball and I enjoy buying shoes, equipment etc for them. Have spent close to a $1000 there. Won't spend another dime and highly suggest people use...

Mall noun \ 'môl

Also called a shopping mall. An indoor or outdoor retail complex containing a variety of stores, restaurants and other businesses in connected or adjacent buildings.

Flint Hills Mall noun (but proper!) \ 'flint hills môl

Also called Flint Hills Mall. An indoor retail complex that I'm surprised generates enough business to keep any of the rather paltry stores open within.

But if the place shut down not only would dozens of senior citizens be displaced from their daily exercise routines but the DMV would have to find a new home. (Which might not be a bad idea considering how many people have actually laughed when I've told them that)

3 stars for being a safe place for...