love this place. Take the toys and clothing for my little ones there, and get ballerina dress,…read morepajamas, and hair pins in return. They also have a good collection of new things (puzzles, dress up games) if you have credits there so you have more variety to choose from. The people who work there are gold!

Excellent little store off the beaten path in San Carlos. I wish I had known about this place with…read moremy first two. Great selection of clothing, toys, maternity wear , dance gear (ballet tap etc). Looking forward to popping in every once in a while to shop for my latest child. Only drawback I saw was the kids books. They are not priced low enough to be a deal.

I came into Kids Company in San Carlos hoping to find baptismal clothing for my baby, but…read moreunfortunately, the customer service was so unpleasant that we left without buying anything. From the moment we walked in, we felt unwelcome. The salesperson was giving us heavy, lingering stares that made us extremely uncomfortable. At one point, my partner even greeted her politely since she was standing directly in front of him staring (while he was playing with our baby) she didn't respond at all, just kept staring silently. It felt incredibly rude and unprofessional. Things got worse when I was looking at a rack of clothes and the same salesperson started backing into me under the pretense of "putting something away." The whole situation was just bizarre and gave this passive aggressive energy that made it clear we were not wanted in the store. Needless to say, we left immediately and chose not to support a business that treats potential customers this way. My family and I won't be returning here, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a warm or welcoming shopping experience.

Used Yelp looking for a tiara...found this store under "dance supply". Hmmm. It's not, but it was…read morefine anyway! Initially the woman that runs the place told me they did not have any. But then she said "wait, I do have one..." and it was perfect. It was $40 but of the quality I'd find in a Bridal shop, which is exactly what we wanted. (Buying a birthday gift for a 4 year old and wanted it to be something special instead of one more crappy game or toy). We also ended up buying some absolutely adorable Jessica Simpson 'cowgirl' boots I'd never seen anywhere else, and a less spendy tiara for my little one. Nice experience all around. A bit pricey but I support small local business and have no problem with spending a few more dollars to support them. :)

*Jan/Feb 2023 Temporarily closed due to water damage from storm*…read more One of my favorite places to shop for my little ones. Always friendly service!

What happened to this place??? We used to frequent here often pre-pandemic…read more Cute products. Absolutely horrible customer service. Walked in, browsed for a bit, and wanted to purchase 2 items for my nephew and niece. Sales associate was on the phone the entire time having a great conversation, which was fine. She put down the phone, rung us up. We paid for the items and left the store. Immediately when we exited the store, my wife felt that she was over charged since the items were on sale. She checked the receipt and she was correct. It happens. We marched right back in to the store and let the same associate know. This is where things went downhill. She didn't say a word to us while she was fixing the error. It wasn't necessarily her fault. But, she was not happy that she had to credit us back. Frankly, she was downright rude about it because she really didn't want to be bothered to fix this error. She finally spoke to us to let us know we were getting a credit back. We asked about another gift receipt and it was a real big ask for her. Needless to say, this store lost a customer.

This is such a fun store to browse. I got to downtown San Mateo early before meeting a friend and…read morewandered in. Within minutes, I realized I could easily spend much more time here. They have a unique selection of items, mostly from local artists, that make great gifts. Sales associates are attentive and helpful.

Therapy is, well, good therapy! They have a ton of stuff in these stores ranging from cards to…read morebooks to plushies to ceramics to tea to clothing. I always have a lot of fun looking at the stuff here. It's also good to pick up a gift or two if you need it. They have some local goods too depending on the city (here, San Mateo, but it seems they also have some neighboring cities like San Francisco and San Carlos).

Okay in-store experience, not amazing but also not terrible, think I've been here about three times…read morein total and purchased something each time. I saw the cutest pants but they didn't have my size at the store, so I figured I'd call a couple weeks later to see if they had any in stock again. The phone rings but no one ever answers. It's not super convenient for me to drive from Foster City to San Carlos for one pair of pants lol, maybe no one is answering my call because of my Fresno area code? Felt like after I called a second time it was intentionally sent to voicemail. Wanted to shop locally but found the pants online for exactly what I would have paid to them. Update: really impressed by the responsiveness from the owner and the ability to acknowledge shortcomings while providing alternative options to contact them. This just shows it's a much better shop than I initially thought.

This is a lovely woman-owned small business. The clothing for women, men and children is well…read morecurated. The owner and her staff are welcoming and helpful. The boutique also has a nice selection of accessories and gifts.

Erin Larger choices many colors are and it feels like coming home for Christmas!! Very loveing and…read morekind!

Refused my return on an unworn pair of joggers (wrong size). I had just bought them earlier in the…read moreweek. I had the tags and receipt but the employee said an inside tag was missing. I didn't remove one so I'm not sure what I could do about it.

The place was bright and organized on Tuesday afternoon, with a variety of styles available, even…read moreif not a lot that appealed to me. I also noticed that quite a few women's clothing, in size medium and black in color, were out of stock. Luckily, H&M sizes sometimes run large, so I could fit a few small sized items. I initially came to pick up more professional attire for work (they only had a handful I liked), but I ended up also grabbing more casual wear, couldn't resist (plus it's been forever since I've gone clothes shopping). I like that they allow 10 garments at a time in the fitting room. Otherwise, nothing special about this store at Hillsdale. And service at the register was standard.

I was attending an outdoor wedding in November and the wedding had a specific color palette that…read moreguests were supposed to wear so I was in need of some new clothing pieces to make sure I matched the aesthetic. This is one of their bigger stores, and I was able to find a decent pair of dress pants and an overcoat for a fairly reasonable price. Being on the shorter side I had to get them hemmed at a tailor but for something I plan on wearing just a handful of times I thought it was good value and decent enough quality. H&M definitely runs small so I had to size up compared to other brands, so I learned it's best to try (which I hate tow do) before buying. While the staff couldn't really answer questions about the length of pants, they did mention their email club (which is free) and I got 15% off purchase that day, which ultimately with the savings paid for my tailoring.

I am liking the new selection this year including the Merino wool sweaters. I find their clothes…read morecomfortable and good quality. Not the most stylish but very functional and good.

Uniqlo Airism Cotton Full Open Polo Shirt Review Clean,…read morepractical, and low-key versatile--the Airism cotton full open polo checks all the right boxes. You can wear it buttoned up for a more polished look or leave it open for a laid-back vibe. The collar adds just enough structure to keep your outfit looking sharp without feeling too formal. Lightweight, breathable, and easy to style--this piece fits right in whether you're dressing up a little or keeping it casual. Another easy staple for the rotation.

This small local thrift store is really nice. They have a few items, but you can find what you're…read morelooking for if you come back a few times. And a stab is very nice.

I always recommend this hidden gem because I have scored so many good deals here! Like a beautiful…read morelarge framed oil painting for $40, for example, that would've been upwards of $800 in an antique store. Also the ladies who work here are darling.

Therapy is a great place to find gifts for anyone. Including yourself! Shoutout to Magdalena and…read moreMarie who put together the cutest birthday package for a special friend. Super helpful, and exquisitely curated items keep this neighborhood gem high on my go-to list.

I stopped in Therapy in Burlingame, my new favorite store!!! Marie helped me pick out some amazing…read moregifts. She was really friendly and helped me pick out the perfect items to surprise my neice and nephew for their birthdays. I would definitely recommend this store and hopefully you get the delight of working with Marie!