The candy options are INSANE. There are so many to choose from! You'll be there for a while trying…read moreto choose what to get, but it's worth it! The staff are really nice and the atmosphere gives fun vibes. I've been there multiple times and every time I go it's always so fun! I highly recommend going here!

Fun store to visit with kids. Lots of nostalgic candies to try. Great, friendly service. We also…read moreenjoyed the photo op outside with the candy mural.

Stopped in to see Jim, based off of the recommendation of one of the artists that works at my…read morecompany, to frame a mid-century oil painting I purchased. I am certainly glad I acted on the recommendation as Jim has a great eye and I am very much a novice in all matters artistic. He went through a series of frame swatches until I saw one that set off the alarm bells in my head and left the painting in his care. I was more than pleased after receiving it back. Wonderful work, and also at a very affordable price for custom framing (the paining was stretched on gallery boards originally and not a common canvas size either). I can't really speak of the selection of art supplies as, as I stated, I know nothing of such matters, but the painting looks fantastic and Jim was great to work with. I would highly recommend Art Haus.

Art Haus is fabulous for supplies and framing. A long-time downtown business that has strong…read moreconnections to the art and university community. As an artist himself, Jim Evans has the skill and knowledge to help you discover just what you need. You can't go wrong at Art Haus.

Karen, Joe and the gang have been my framers for about the last ten years. They have conserved…read morevarious types of art and objects for me, ranging in size from small to gigantic (e.g. French Grande poster size -- approx. 4 feet by 5 feet), including lithographs, paintings, posters, drawings, and prints, as well as vinyl records and even guitar picks, in custom framed displays that always DAZZLE. They take the time to work with you and help you pick out all the materials that make each project unique and eye-popping. Highly recommended!

Avenue Art is my go-to place for unique gifts. Visiting the shop is an adventure each time, with…read morenew items added regularly. I have found the most artistic earrings and necklaces, candles, cards, trays, rugs and art here. They are very welcoming and helpful, too. Ya gotta go!

Beavers sells greeting cards and wrapping paper for a great price, and they sell lovely seasonal…read moregift decorative items. We buy the spring decoration for my Mom's gravestone from them each spring. They design attractive memorial displays, even adding, for example, the little birds that I provided. The owner and staff show wonderful small-town hospitality, helping you find what you need. And at closing time they encourage you to stay as long as you need to.

Beaver's is hard to miss if you're heading into Nekoosa - it's the shop that has all the blow-up…read morealiens hanging from the windows. We stopped by on a whim after visiting the Giant Pumpkin Festival because I haven't been to a dime store since I was a kid. They have much of what I remember from the old Ben Franklin chain - craft supplies, cheapo toys, candy, and random everyday goods. However, unlike my childhood memories, many things were crazy overpriced. A bag of plastic army men? Nine dollars. Yep. Small bunches of plastic flowers were in the $5-12 range. There were some great steals (all greeting cards were $1), but most purchases just weren't practical. Many items in the pharmacy were either expired or just about to and items were very random. I'm not familiar enough with Nekoosa to know if there are other alternatives or if this is where to get random items but it's not a bad stop on a lark. If you don't have anything in mind you might stumble across a great find, but if you have a particular mission you might come up short.

Whenever my family has any clothing needing alterations or repair, from winter jackets to prom…read moredresses, we go to the Crafty Penguin. The workmanship is excellent and the prices are fair.

I have been going to Carol at the Crafty Penguin for years with all my sewing and tailoring needs…read more From hemming up pants and putting elastic in jacket liner sleeves to sewing on patches for my daughters girl scout sash or simply sewing on a new button, she has ALWAYS come through for me and my family and very very reasonably priced. I have recommended many friends to go see her and they have all complimented her abilities and prices.