When I said to the older gray hair woman if they had anything for Hanukkah she said there's no…read moreJewish people in Park Ridge and she's never seen one since she lived there! What a stupid statement how would she know that for a fact I'm Jewish I would be remissed if I didn't say everyone was rude the others included the owner was very nice and helpful! I love the unique style of there gifts! I was just very shocked by what the women said it really upset me she should have none better. I don't know what year she's living in but I know several Jewish people living there. She's very uneducated about what's going on in this world and should have a more open mind It was so upsetting to me! I really loved the story unfortunately I will never shop there again it was a antisemitism comment we all need to love each other and think twice what we sty!

I called this store looking for a specific product to buy as a gift for my wife. The worker told me…read morethey did not currently have it in stock but could order it. I told her I needed it very soon. She was very polite and recommended another store nearby that she thought would have the product. She was correct, I wouldn't have found it without her! I really appreciate their honest, helpful staff!

Even if you don't have kids, this boutique is sure to make you want to find a kid to buy something…read morefor. Maya Papaya is primarily a clothing store, and let me tell you...it's cuuuuute and the owner is super sweet. I've been coming here for years, and though my kiddos are too old now for the clothes, they still have a small selection of gifty items, fun for all ages. From trivia card games to books, their section of toys is geared toward the younger crowd. The clothes are well-edited, and you'll find a fairly mid-to upper scale collection of both boys and girls clothing and onesies for infants with cute sayings like *Bundle of Oy*! And, they also carry adorable shoes. For the parent who wants to take a chill moment, they also have a nice seating area where you can take a break from the kiddie rat race. This store used to be down the street and around the corner. Their new location is much bigger and right on the corner. I've never had a problem getting rockstar street parking out front, but take note, there is a small step up for those with strollers. But, I'm sure Simone will be more than happy to hold the door :-)

Received a gift from this place, gift wrapped by this place, and tried to return it last weekend…read more The lady working said it could not be returned because there was no gift receipt. I asked if she could look up the items in her inventory to see what the price was so I could get credit and make an exchange. The items were all unused with original tags on them. Nope, still nonreturnable. So basically, a friend buys a gift, the store doesn't put a gift receipt in when they wrap it, and then they forbid you to return it. Also, the entire store smells like cat food.

Offering exclusive drops of the newest viral squishys, this place has it all! With friendly…read moreservice and a wide variety of options, Parkway is our favorite toy shop on the Northshore.

What a sweet little gem in our community! I wandered in on a weekday afternoon while my husband was…read morefinishing up his eye exam next door. I wasn't sure I was going to buy anything - I'm generally on the lookout for gifts for the kidlets in our lives. The store is bright and easy to navigate. The displays seemed to be arranged by age, which was really helpful as I looked at things for four kids ranging from two to thirteen. And because the emphasis is on screen-free play and interactive play, I knew I would get the parents' seal of approval on anything I picked out. If I can get their faces away from a phone or Nintendo Switch, even for 30 minutes, I'll be aunt of the year! The staff were warm and friendly, asking me a few times if I needed any help. Before I knew it, I had some holiday gifts selected for the littlest friends in my life. They'll be pleased with the crayon rings and books and fidget toys, and I can be pleased that I was able to support a local shop in our community. I'm looking forward to coming back as the kids' interests and ages change. And, let's be honest, I had as much fun there as I expect the kids will.

Even though this shop was pretty far out of my way--and I only had about 30 minutes before they…read moreclosed at 5--it was 100% worth it. The selection of canvases was incredible, unlike anything I've seen at other needlepoint stores. So many unique and fun designs immediately caught my eye. From the moment I walked in, Kristen was so helpful and welcoming. She helped me the entire time without being overbearing, and I loved that when I said I was just browsing, she told me to "just whistle" if I needed anything--it actually made me laugh and made the whole experience feel relaxed and comfortable. I also loved seeing popular canvases I've seen online and on TikTok, like the Tootsie collection and other trending designs--it was so fun to see them in person. I had such a hard time deciding on a needle minder because I only wanted to get one that I absolutely loved, and she was so kind to gift it to me. That kind of customer service is rare. Now every time I stitch and look at it, I'll think of Canvas Back and want to go back. They even stayed a little past closing to help me, which I truly appreciated. This is by far my favorite needlepoint store I've been to. I'll definitely be back! Thank you for your service! - Savannah

We have a complicated project for our synagogue and Ilene was so helpful! I don't know what we…read morewould have done without her help! We ended up taking up about 1.5 hours of her time--and she stayed after closing to make sure we had everything right. She took her time and taught us some crucial moves. You don't see this kind of care everyday--and we are so appreciative!

Was walking with my 2 year old daughter outside of Uptown Girlz and she took a little spill on the…read moresidewalk! A very nice woman working came out with a little unicorn headband to help bring a smile to her face! Our family will be back soon with less tears! We are new to the neighborhood, and this was such a nice gesture! Thank you! Judging from their windows, they look to have a nice variety of clothes and accessories, will update my review once we have a closer look around!

We had a wonderful experience shopping here today! My friend and I here for work and saw the shop…read moreand had to stop by. Reasonably priced merchandise and cute boutique items. The owner was very friendly and even supported another local business by suggesting a place for lunch down the way. Definitely go check her out!

NiceLena is painted so vibrantly that you can't help but pop in!…read more Besides being a gift shop filled with gifts (stationery, magnets, stickers, planters), several of the items are designed and MADE BY the artist herself! There's little signs that say "hi I made this!" and they're everywhere! Love love love that touch! Lena is chatty and joins in the conversation which I love-it makes you feel like everyone is welcome and included. While I was checking out, she told us the most exciting part= you can bring in any vessel and she will fill it with candle wax! Think of all the perfect vessels you have at your house RIGHT NOW! Those could be candles! This is the kind of place you WANT to visit! The stuff inside is great as is the owner/designer/artist! Enjoy!

Such a cute and welcoming shop filled with trinkets of all kinds. There is something for everyone,…read moreincluding pins, mugs, buttons, stickers, earrings, clothing, and more! The store owner is so sweet and a pleasure to talk to! Things are reasonably priced and it's always great to support a small business :)

5 stars for Holiday Staff with a special shout out to Ms. Joyce. The guy working is jovial so…read morethat's nice. Staff is eager to help which is contrary to most establishments nowadays and they'd get 5 stars if I didn't want to make a plainly stated acknowledgement to how Corporate is failing. It's been years since I purchased from YC. Why? BBW candles had more sillage and style. At any rate, I was GIFTED a pickup so I went and took my mother learning they have a YC collection now. Well, $5 coupon is available to you at pickup but you must spend it on a full price item. YC never goes on sale until Black Friday 2025 so I raced to buy online and went to shop, IN-STORE, for 3 coupons are due to expire. WELL, every staff member was eager to let me know Buy 3 get 3 didn't apply to YC. Yes, I know. But what they didn't help do was explain all the caveats to my printed hardcopy coupons which I read the fine print and still learned, at the register, the intended traditional candles didn't apply. Or, the free item was limited to $15. Guess what, not much of substance is available at $15 in the store which explains how and why the outlets have these out. Hence, just shop at the outlet if and when you ever receive a coupon. This store is near, clean and staff is knowledgeable and can be too eager to help while not helpful where I needed it most. At any rate, Joyce was patient because I truly needed to segment my purchase. It wasn't lets pay for the whole basket in 1 transaction. I have rewards and gifts in mind. Maybe corporate will work to remove the facade/shill but I doubt it as things have been working for them for how long? Well, I'll accept I'm not their target market and buy from Lafco, Mind Games, Nest and Costco as price points and sillage matter to me. Notice I didn't mention BBW; that's because their candles are weaker than ever so no need to waste money. Clearly, I'm fine paying more (e.g. YC COLLECTION) so long as there's quality and value.

I was browsing in the mall on yesterday and decide to stop in Yankee Candle. I usually purchase my…read morecandles from Bath & Body. But I wanted to see what I could find in Yankee. Upon entering I was greeted by a friendly smiling saleslady. As I was reading the other reviews I saw 2 reviews that had unpleasant visits. My first time experience wasn't bad. I walked around enjoying all the wonderful scents. I sniff and smelled the candles on display. I was the only person in the store at the time. The saleslady gave me my space and if I asked her a question. She was so freely to answer my questions. Many different scented candles and other fun gifts to purchase. Pretty pricey for candles. I will be back when there is a sale going on. I signed up to receive emails when there are sales. I did purchase 2 scents to hang in my car. I will keep you updated on my next visit or visits

A big, bustling location with lots of stuff to look at! Quite busy on a Saturday. In addition to…read morebooks, music and DVDs, don't forget about the board games. My fiance had purchased a book online for pickup here so that was easy, but I also found a beautiful hardcover book about Colleen Moore's fairy castle dollhouse at the MSI for less than $15.

I was putting books in the little free libraries but I have so many, due to a death in the family,…read morethat I decided to try selling some. I brought 150 books to this location - 75 were NEW. They offered me $6.61. I was shocked but took it because I didn't want to drag them all home. I would NEVER sell here again. I guess they get everyone once. I should have read the selling reviews first. Live and learn. I will continue giving the rest of the books away for free.