I was blown away by how great this store is! They have so much variety in toys for different ages,…read moreinterests, and skill levels. I went in expecting to find one or two things for each of my kids' Easter baskets, and I walked out not needing to go anywhere else. I was really impressed! From now on, I'll be stopping by here for all my gifting needs. Puzzles, dress-up, books, outdoor toys, fidgets, girly things, games, stocking-stuffer-type items, wooden toys, STEM toys.... So much to choose from!

I enjoyed the shopping experience! They have a great selection and so many toys/brands/characters…read more It was really easy to find a gift for just about any kid. Even my own grown-up kids would love this place. I'm thrilled to see they carry Brio and several other brands that we used to drive to King Arthur Court to buy. I bought a gift for my daughter and her boyfriend. Hopefully, it's easy to make a return because I am not sure what I did with the receipt. But the selection of Lego was good and I was thinking I was going to have to drive to Eastgate to shop. This place is a gem in Anderson. Hope it stays here.

It's a neat little shop to go into and got a lot of little toys and drink it you can buy look at I…read morethink I have the kids area too

Possibly the largest and greatest toy store in the tristate. You can find what you're looking…read morefor...and more! From infant to "child at heart", you are guaranteed to find the perfect gift. They even have a keurig if you'd fancy a cup of coffee while your children make their choices. And don't forget the birthday club and get your little one signed up! Stop at the counter and ask any of the friendly employees for info. Money well spent!

I spend so much money here each time I go to CInci. Kasen got me a Michelle Obama nightlight here…read moreone year for my birthday when we went to see V. E. Schwab. I like to come here for fancy pens, paper goods, and to spend money on things I don't need. Everyone should get a little treat once in a while. This is a great place to do it. The people who work here are so helpful.

You cannot get any better than Kristen! She is thoughtful, talented and puts so much heart into all…read moreher work! If you need custom stationary for your large events, you have found your girl!

Everytime that I walk into Pomegranate & Lime I am warmly greeted. They have such lovely unique…read moregifting items as well as great items for myself such as Susan Shaw and Julie Vos jewelry. The owner is adorable and has great taste. When purchasing a gift she wraps each gift beautifully. I give it six out of five stars!

I posted this review on Pomegranate and Lime website during the week of Hanukkah in 2022. For those…read moreindividuals who might be celebrating Hanukkah, and for those who do not tolerate antisemitism or discrimination of any kind, I thought my review was worth posting and I hope after reading it, you will give serious consideration to taking your business elsewhere. "Hi Everyone, I have never written a review such as this, but in the light of all the racism and antisemitism on the rise, I thought this story was important to share. And as always, my reviews come from a place of truth and transparency, based only on my experiences. In 2022 Hanukkah began December 18 and ended on December 26. I live in Mariemont and this gift shop is the only one in my area. My first purchase I had bought a beautiful hat and gloves back in 2021 shortly after my return to Mariemont. During the first week of Hanukkah, 2022, I decided to stop in for two reasons. The first because I wanted to see if I could buy another hat. And the second was because I was wondering if the shop carried any Hanukkah ornaments that I could pick up. As it turns out, the owner was there that day along with one of her employees. This is how the conversation went: I said hello and I asked the owner if she had any hats for sale. Her response was, "not this year". I then asked her if she had any Hanukkah ornaments that I could buy. She looked at me with this sarcastic grin on her face, and then looked back at her employee, and laughed and said "nope, not this year- no hats, no Hanukkah ornaments" and laughed. You really had to be there to understand how this went down, but that remark, the look on her face, and how she said it in itself really was so dismissive and disrespecting. I just looked at her and said OK and then I left. I've spent a great deal of time thinking about how absolutely dismissive and humiliated I felt by her. During the time that followed I never said a word to anyone because I really wanted to think about what had happened before I responded. Mariemont has a well-known history regarding the demographics that they've been passionate about keeping in their neighborhood. But I would've thought that being the only gift shop in the area that she would've taken into account that there might actually be Jewish people living in the neighborhood, that Hanukkah started way before Christmas and that there might be people who might be interested in getting some Hanukkah ornaments, Jewish or not. I feel the owner not only displayed her disdain for me as a Jew, but Chanukah in general. I decided to share what happened with close friends of mine, some of whom live in Mariemont much longer than myself or their whole lives, knew the Owner and some of her employees. Shocked and upset, they shared negative experiences. Out of respect for my friends and their privacy, and because it would be considered hearsay, I won't be giving the details of the experiences that were shared with me. But I will say that these individuals shared that either the owner or her employee(s) had disrespected them and/or their children if they did not recognize them to be a regular customer, or perceived them to be just someone that appears to be "different" or someone they preferred not to do business with. My friends, sharing their experiences with me and that this behavior towards me by the owner and her employee(s), was not just a one time thing, made me realize that responding to her directly in any way would be falling on deaf ears. If I owed a store such as this and someone came in asking for Hanukkah decorations and I didn't have any. I would offer to see what if I could get some and use this as a tool to remember in the future that I should have just a few in the store in case somebody does want anything. I do realize sometimes you have to buy in bulk, but even if products sit for several days, or even months or years, Isn't it worth it for good business to have it around just to be able to make that one Jewish person happy who might be interested in buying something. And you never know, someone who is not Jewish would enjoy them as well. This is a shop that if it were mine everyone would be welcome and no one would be ignored. any form of discrimination, or racism or antisemitism in my mind is never acceptable."

I kept hearing my friends rave about Mercantile on Main in Newtown, so I went in to look around for…read moremyself and grab some teachers' gifts. What I left with was 2 teachers gifts and a bunch of stuff for me! Meghan, the owner, was there when I walked in and she walked me through her whole store. She had so much personal knowledge about all of her products. I had a difficult time choosing because I wanted everything! I really appreciated the reasonable price range for a boutique! Meghan hand makes Anthropology's famous Volcano candles in a variety of adorable containers, at a fraction of the cost! Most importantly, Meghan uses her shop to help our community. She does sip'n shops for our schools, where a portion of the sales for that day are donated to the school. On small business Saturday, a portion of the sales are donated to a local food pantry. Businesses who help our community will always earn my loyalty. To sum up- it's the perfect spot for one-stop gift shopping! (Card and wrapping paper/bags available too!)

Advent Calendar: I have to confess that I've had an Advent calendar every Christmas for most of my…read morelife and intend to keep getting one for every Christmas season to come. An Advent calendar is essentially a countdown to Christmas beginning on December 1st and lasting until December 24th. There are 24 numbered "doors" or "windows" to open. Behind each one is a piece of chocolate (usually Christmas themed). Popping the chocolate into my mouth each year instantly brings me back to the best Christmases of my childhood. Typically, I opt for a more Christmas themed image, but being the Star Wars fan that I am, I was gifted with a Grogu stylized one from The Mandalorian. This particular calendar is distributed in the U.S. by Galerie Candy, and I believe the chocolate is made by Jean-Talon Chocolate in Canada. My only minor complaint is it seems like a wasted opportunity to not make the chocolates into various shapes from the Star Wars universe (ships, characters, weapons), they are instead the same shapes found in other Jean-Talon Chocolate Advent calendars. Luckily, that means they also have the same great nostalgic taste and are Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

alling all candy lovers! If you're looking for a sweet spot to stretch your dollar for Easter…read morebasket goodies, check out @galeriecandy in Cincinnati! I got to check out some of their stuff this week ‍ #AD From bulk candy case deals to unique candy items and seasonal treats, they've got everything you need to make your baskets extra special. Plus, don't miss their Kellogg's Cereal Straws - they're filled with fruity goodness and make sipping milk even more fun! And if you're feeling creative, you can even snag items from your favorite brands and build a custom basket that's perfect for your loved ones. I loved that they had fun licensed items like Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Spider-Man and more! So why wait? Hop on over to @galeriecandy and get ready to indulge in some sweet treats! Located near @cvgairport 4 stars because it is out of the way but it does have great deals if you need a lot of candy for things like parties or holidays! For more follow me @angieknowsthetruth on instagram!

We love this store. And the owner is a wonderful person. Great selection of gifts for furry kids…read moreand their parents. Highly recommend going and take your time looking at all the fun items.

If you love small businesses and you love your cats, boy... do I have news for you…read more The Cat Lady presides like the queen of her castle in downtown Newtown, alongside her two beautiful blind kitties, Reagan and Riley. If you're lucky enough to see the twins roaming about the store, ask them what they think you should buy -- I've been treated to them leading me directly to some of their favorite toys and requesting some one-on-one playtime. Every guest is family to these two. The Cat Lady curates her wares carefully. There are no cheap and useless toys here, no knock-off nonsense that your cat will turn his back on, and nothing dangerous that may hurt your kitty's delicate sensibilities. Whether you're looking for cat-related jewelry and clothing, cat-related decor for your home, cat-related gifts for friends and family, or a treasure trove of catnip-laced paraphernalia for your long-tailed beauties at home, this is the place to be. We make a point to visit Confetti Cats at least every few months to pop in and say hello to the twins, and to stock up on the toys that have proven to be "kitty crack" to our own kids at home. Ask The Cat Lady where the catnip fur "carrots" are -- real rabbit fur pouches stuffed full of catnip and topped with colorful bursts of bird feathers. Every fresh batch of these that we bring home results in hours of joy with our little ones.

I'm loving that my hometown has been growing the small businesses and Diamonds and Dimples is one…read moreof my new favorite places to stop in. This is the cutest baby and children's boutique where you are sure to find the sweetest and most adorable clothing. And sometimes you can find some seriously awesome deals! This is a great place to get holiday themed clothing as well. On my most recent visit, all the Christmas clothing was on sale and Valentine's Day and Easter clothing was on full display. And the options were so much cuter and unique than your typical big-box store. Plus you're shopping local! Monogramming is also available here if you want something a little more personal.