One of the most warm and welcoming yarn stores I've been to! Theresa, the owner, made me feel like…read moreI belonged from the moment I stepped in. This has happily become my local yarn store. It's a real community spot. The yarn selection ranges from standard go-tos like Berroco and Plymouth, to lovely stuff from Malabrigo and Juniper Moon Farm, to indie hand-dyes. The trend seems to be toward fashion colors and styles. I'm not exactly a fashionista myself, and I still find it easy to leave with creative choices. Especially because everyone there has been so willing to help me discover something I can't wait to knit or crochet up. Right now it's a super yummy pima cotton dk yarn I'm using for a shawl, and next up I have a cozy soft 100% recycled yarn for a cardigan. (And while prices at some LYSs can get scary sometimes, they seem to have really reasonable pricing.) PS: Parking in Union can be tough, but if the adjacent smaller lots are full, there's also a big municipal lot behind the Dollar Tree. (You can walk through for a shortcut! Buy yourself a soda!)

i came upon this store during the wool walk. They are very friendly and knowledgeable. Good…read moreselection of quality yarns in different price ranges. They helped me choose a project and went out of their way to order two colors for me. When i had family issues that caused a delay in picking it up, they held the bag for me for a few months and were kind and welcoming when i finally was able to retrieve it. Definitely a revisit for me when i'm in the area!!

I love this funky little store and it has something for everyone. Original graffiti art can be…read morecustomized on pretty much anything (by the owner himself) and works by local artists are displayed throughout the store. Handmade jewelry, Knick knacks, records, clothing, home decor, furniture, candles (graffiti scented!) and much more. This place is like a treasure chest of unique items - and you can't find them on amazon! When we came for the opening my husband purchased a smaller art piece for his man cave and I will be back to buy an original Sade t-shirt for my sister when it nears her birthday. Tons of hip hop references from my youth are throughout, nostalgic for us older millennials but works by young artists keep it fresh for those who don't remember rap before Biggie died. If you don't find what you are looking for, ask the owner (Sam) and I'm sure he will make/find it for you. Shop local New Jersey!

Hawthorne contains a plethora of hidden gems, but Sam at Shop Local is most definitely the rarest…read moregem of them all. The uniqueness of his shop and the kindness of his personality are the icing on the cake when needing to scratch the creativity itch. In an age of Etsy having literally under the sun, it's nice to have a real life local artist who covers everything and anything. Don't try to understand it, just seriously go.

Dee knows her toys and has good recommendations for whatever age group you are looking for. Unique…read more& cool toys for all ages. Wrapping is also free.

Woman is totally rude. Yelled at my 4 year old who was just excited. Yelled at my 2 year old who…read morewas clicking a baby toy that was on shelf. Yelled again at my 4 year old who was playing with the train set that was meant to be played with. Acted like I didn't know how to parent. My 2 year olds croc fell off, and she got mad. Maybe if you vacuumed your floors it wouldn't be an issue. It's disgusting. Also, don't like the pride flag on front door of a child's store. Don't groom kids.

Awesome selection of Pokemon! We had a great time looking through singles today. We'll be back next…read moretime we're in the area.

I cannot give this place enough stars. I went here looking for pokemon action figures with my son…read more Unfortunately, they didn't have the ones my son likes, but that was ok. The owners came out and chatted with us about pokemon cards, figures, and other collectables. They were so nice, and gave my son a few cards for free to start his collection, as well as a kit to put them in. Overall a great experience, and I will definitely be coming here for any future collectables.