My family and I were across the street having lunch at Post following my niece's dance recital…read more Before we headed out, my best friend and I decided to pop in and I'm so glad we did. Such an adorable boutique with a very kind and welcoming owner named Shaela. She was very personable and so friendly. She chatted with us and didn't make you feel like "just another customer." The amount of goodies here are fantastic. They offer a great amount of hats, jewelry, self care items, cards, kids, etc. Also, the homemade lotions are so great. I will definitely be back to visit this gem.

Absolutely the most kind business ever! Such beautiful entryway too! She held onto a Jimothy…read morebirthday cake for us from the local bakery because we would be late to pick it up from out of town! Our 11 year old is so incredibly grateful! Thank you!!!

Bench Pressed has been on my list to visit for sometime now. Finally I stopped in on a Saturday…read morelate afternoon. Parking wasn't too bad-- street parking (be sure to read the surrounding parking signs). Definitely a ton to look at, so allow yourself time to look at the large selections of merchandise. It was hard to pick what I wanted. Staff seemed friendly, didn't interact with them much as they pretty much stayed behind the counter. I'd say prices are normal for a boutique. If I'm in the area again, I'd stop in.

Love these kind of novelty shops. So many things to look at. They have a ton of cool gift items. I…read morelove stickers so found some cool ones here. I used to live in the area and would drive past when they would have the big door open and I was always interested in stopping but it's pretty busy traffic wise and parking can be tight. So glad I finally got the chance to stop by. Generally a cute shop & they are community forward, love that!

I went to this shop few weeks ago wanting to get some note cards. Sarah helped me out choosing the…read moreright card and putting the order in. The staff is really helpful and their customer service proved to be great. I would definitely go back.

This is my favorite store! There is something for everyone, and everyone who works there is happy…read moreand nice. I love getting gifts there.

I love The Nest. Have been going here for over 10 years. They have a wonderful assortment of…read morethings that just make me feel good walking around the store! Great place to buy something for yourself or as a gift. Jewelry, clothing (for young and old)--including organic cotton which can be hard to find locally, soaps, pictures, notecards, natural cleaning products, dishes (incuding beautiful recycled glass, which I just adore), books, food items, etc etc etc. Customer service is excellent and they take care of their customers after the sale. I always look forward to a trip to The Nest.

This is an adorable little boutique in St. Paul. Not only is the boutique adorable, but there are…read morelots of activities for kids and a lot of them are free. A friend introduced us to sing class which my son loves and has taught him how to sing and dance and develop a great love for music. There is playtime on certain days, baby yoga, private events and picture events for purchase. Wonderful staff and a wonderful place for kids to go and play, sing and have fun! Thank you, Teeny Bee!

This place is so cute and I seriously want to buy every single thing in it!…read more I've bought books, clothing, a mobile, some teething/chewing toys and a wonderful invention called a Shusher here- and my boys have loved every single thing! (Well, except the clothes. They really have no opinion on clothing yet. But I'm sure they would love them, if they were old enough to understand fashion.) The owner is super nice and has great suggestions on what to buy even if you only have a vague idea of what you're looking for. She's been all over the store showing me things she thought my babies would like, and opened some of the packages so we could try them out. The place is called Teeny Bee for a reason, they have a lot of baby stuff, and some toddler stuff, but not much for kiddos older than that. They do have classes in the basement that I think are usually free- dance classes and music classes. I can't wait til my boys are old enough to go! You should also "like" her page on FB, she announces random sales and gives product reviews. Here's the only slightly negative- it's on the expensive side. But it's boutique stuff that you can't buy at Babies-R-Us or Target. And in my opinion, it's way better than most of the stuff you'll get there anyhow, but I know how it feels to pay mucho money for something your kid will only wear for a month (if you're lucky.) But sometimes you just have to buy stuff like that because it's SO DARN CUTE!

I've been to the other Minneapolis location, but this was my first time at the Northeast one. We…read morepopped in around 11:45am on Saturday. It was quiet and easy to browse around. Parking was easy too, which was a nice bonus. There's always so much to see--personal care, home goods, food items, and more. My bestie and I both found super nice-smelling perfumes at a budget friendly price. Phoebe helped us out and was nice. I appreciated that she took the time to chat. It made the visit feel warm and personal. Always a great spot for low-waste finds!

Really cute place with tons of options for bulk kitchen goods, eco friendly (compostable!) home…read moregoods, and misc beauty products. If you're smell sensitive, be warned! I personally enjoyed the smell, but it was way too strong for a friend of mine and we had to leave sooner than we would have liked due to it. I've been on a hunt for bamboo toothbrushes from places that are NOT Whole Foods, and this place delivered!

I went into this store just to see what they are all about. They have lots of unique gifts and…read morehousehold items for sale. Prices were reasonable and I ended up finding a few things I had no idea I needed. They have different sections highlighting various interests: golf, cooking, cocktails, wellness, etc. If you need a generic gift idea for someone you will likely find it here.

Cute new gift shop in apple Valley. I liked the variety, reminded me of a patina type shop. Great…read moreif you are looking for a gift for someone. The worker was very friendly and helpful as well. Prices were ok, a bit pricey but very similar to any gift shops that are similar.

Visiting from Hawaii!…read more This gift shop is a must for anyone visiting Minnesota! They have a great selection to choose from. You're bound to find something for everyone back home. Magnets, chocolates, photo frames, post cards, cards, puzzles, clothing, tumblers.... The list goes on. Minneso-tah.... I'm gonna give you guys a high five on the Spam merchandise! That just made me feel a little bit at home. Thank you for having that here hehe. It was a pleasant surprise. If you read this, treat yourself to a spam musubi. You'll love it. I bought a bunch of awesome things here! It was hard for me to let go of the things I bought and give them to family and friends. I wanted so desperately to keep everything for myself! So many cute and cool things! Maybe I'll pretend I didn't buy any souvenirs for anyone and hide them in my closet... Mwahaha Btw we loved the employee who helped us that day. Young, tall, handsome gentleman with curly hair. He was sweet and helpful! I learned a new life lesson: When in MN, do not refer to casserole as casserole. It's hotdish!

Such a great store for gifts! Was pleasantly surprised to see items from local artists and other…read morelocal products. From getting some chili mix and Minnesota wild rice soup mix for my parents to a t-shirt for my nephew and a glazed coffee mug for my grandma. So glad I stopped here before flying home for the holidays. Everyone loved the gifts and also picked up a scarf that was the perfect price and really high quality. Have to come back for other gifts and just see what they have new in stock.