Friendly, helpful, clean, great selection of products and a great place to relax and paint...read more

I have always wanted to try throwing clay on a wheel which is hard to find in this area. So I was…read morevery happy that I was able to be able to come here and try my hands on trying to make a piece of pottery! It was so much fun learning how to use a wheel. The instructor was very helpful and hands on. It's not easy at all! So happy I was finally able to experience it. I can't wait to go back. I would definitely recommend this!

absolutely amazing we love coming here to paint ceramics, the staff is amazing always welcoming we…read morecome twice a month or more. alway a good time and helpful with picking paint and how make coats . Highly recommen coming in , on a date night, with your kids, or with a friend. So many items to choose from .

I have been here 3 times, most recently last month, and have found the experience to be enjoyable…read moreand relaxing. I came with 2-3 friends each time and we all sat comfortably at a table. They offer a wide selection of pieces to paint. There are lots of themes such as seashore, animal statues, cookie jars, mugs, candle holders, Halloween and Christmas and much more. There is a wide variety of paint colors and brushes to choose from. The employees are extremely helpful and available for assistance if needed. I have never felt rushed, I would stay for 3-4 hours just painting and chatting with my friends. And best of all, my pieces came out beautiful all 3 times! And that's a big deal to me as I hadn't painted anything in years! Definitely would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a creative outlet and/or fun outing with friends or children!

Just took a nice, social distant, walk around Bradley Beach!…read more Stopped in at Present. Had a wonderful conversation with Amy one of the co-owners & did some shopping. While we're all cooped up, nothing is better than some aromatherapy. A spritz of this on an eye pillow and some deep breathing could go along way! They have eye pillows if you need them :-) This is a pet friendly store, and our dog Mo loves the treats! Lots of local artists work to select from. The perfect place to pick up a nice unique gift for a friend or browse for something inspirational for yourself.

I can't say enough about this store! Everything about it is amazing: the owners, the products they…read morecarry/sell and the space/location. I have been a customer here for a few months now, and always make it a point to pop in Present when I am in Bradley to visit the owners, Aimee and Heather, and to see what's new in the store! I absolutely love the products they carry here. I have purchased everything from jewelry to essential oils, to lotions, face products, soaps, to cute birthday cards! Everything is so unique, and the connection that Aimee and Heather have to the vendors they carry seems so special. There is always a meaningful story or fun fact about any product I buy there. I love it! This is the perfect place to come for a gift or to treat yourself. Bradley needed a place like this, and I couldn't be happier about it! Looking forward to visiting again.

I actually love the gift/Halmark part of this store spot on wirh awesome staff. BUT THEN BEWARE! I…read morehad opiates to fill ( a high amount for Multiple S & several othet dibilitating illnesses...the male older (manager or owner) came out yelling at me that I take to much so he needs to talk to my Dr. (So much for hippa) .These pharmacists are gonna kill people by using their power to NOT dispense life saving drugs- from a Dr who went to school many YEARS & knowledge to be told how to prescribe meds.

When we lived in jersey it was our family pharmacy, I have some pretty nice childhood memories of…read morebeing excited to go there to see the decorations in the gift shop for all the holidays the hallmark ornaments and department 56 houses. Betty also made it a very nice experience, when I get to jersey I always have to try to stop in!

My father, a senior citizen, wanted to patronize a local business for a recent notary need. He went…read moreto Borden's to get something notarized. Mr. Lubin charged him $10 even though the price set by NJ Department of Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Service caps the price state wide at $2.50. When my father questioned the 4x upcharge, Mr. Lubin said "he was doing my father a favor (the document was signed at this point) he could have charged my father $20 or $30" This price is set by the state, yet Mr. Lubin took advantage of the situation and a senior citizen. My father contacted the county and the state notifying them of Mr. Lubin and this establishment of unfair business practices.

I'm a newly hired third grade teacher and basically hit the ground running when I started and have…read morenot had time to visit Borden's. I taught about 14 years ago and always bought supplies at this store. I was very excited to finally have time to go this past Saturday. I looked up the store hours which stated they closed at 5. I arrived a little before 4pm and was greeted by a gentleman asking me if I needed help finding anything. I explained one of the many items I was looking for and he replied very abruptly "I have no idea what you are talking about!" and walked away to help other customers. I went about my business looking at everything and getting ideas of what I was going to purchase. I was then approached by the gentleman again asking if I needed further assistance and I told him I was just looking around. After the way he responded the first time I needed help, I realized he didn't really want to be helpful. He then proceeds to tell me that he hates to tell me this, but he's closing soon. Being as I knew they closed at 5pm, I questioned the closing time while looking at my watch noticing it was only 4. He stated sometimes people have things to do and have to close early. More people were walking in and he said in a very annoyed manner "UGH, now more people are coming in, I guess I have to stay open. I'll give you a little time to shop, but not too much longer." At that point I was completely turned off and told him he lost me as a customer and how nasty he is. It's not like I live very close to this store and to be treated with poor customer service after I made a special trip there is unacceptable. Being as it's the only teacher store left in the area, I will continue to shop online as I did as soon as I got home from Borden's. I had sent an email asking for the owner to contact me. It is now Wednesday and still have not received any response. I have a feeling the gentleman I encountered may be the owner and seriously needs some customer service training or even simply how to treat others.

How is it every time I stop in here I can't walk out empty handed? I go in for just ONE thing and…read morewalk out loaded!!! I have a movie theater/man cave in our basement and I love that I can find the perfect decorations every time I walk in this store, from sign for the walls, to cushions, trinkets or covers for the sofa and chairs, not to mention the little items like small decorations of plants, or just items that fit what I am looking for, or didn't know I needed. Prices on some items are a little high, but almost always I find the perfect items within my "budget" LOL. Staff is always helpful and the seasonal items are nonstop perfection!!

Forgot my wallet at home, have all my credit cards linked to my Apple Pay. Spend over an hour…read morefinding everything I need filled my card and went to pay and can you believe they don't have tap to pay!!! It's 2025 I drove 45 minutes to get there I was so pissed. Update your system

Great customer service and beautiful shop in downtown Toms River…read more I stopped in to say hi and hope to buy a handmade candle soon!

From the owner: We specialize in all hand made soy candles. We have a wide variety of other candle related products…read moreas well. We currently have 46 scents made in the store. We produce all natural body sprays, cupcake candles, tarts, beer mugs, coconut lotion candles, and all natural skin safe citronella candles. If you have any questions or any special needs pleae feel free to contact us as we will do whatever it takes to make our customers happy.

Great selection of current fabrics and a great blender wall! Employees friendly and great to work…read morewith. Never leave empty handed!

This place is great and Carol is absolutely amazing. I came in with a bunch of rags and she turned…read morethem into an amazing quilt that will be in my family for generations. Thank you Mouse Creek and Carol especially!!!