So glad we found Wildlings Toy Boutique! We discovered the cutest, most thoughtfully curated toys…read more-- all creative and truly educational. As a K-12 teacher, I know what to look for, and this shop has so many great options that foster growth, meaningful play, and academics in a fun way. The owner and staff are amazing -- so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be telling our neighbors, family (in and out of state), and other business friends. We'll absolutely be back!

I've been shopping at Wildlings Toy Boutique since my son was a newborn--over three years now--and…read moreit's truly one of my favorite spots in Phoenix. The owner, Jenn, is amazing and kind, and she hand-selects every item to ensure it has real developmental value. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and know the store inside and out. They carry an incredible selection of high-quality toys--Hape and Djeco are personal favorites--and are constantly getting in new, exciting products. The book section is also fantastic, with great options for all ages. They offer the cutest free gift wrapping and even sell birthday cards, making it a perfect one-stop shop before any party. You can really feel the care that goes into everything here. Highly recommend!

What a WONDERFUL team! I came in 30 minutes before closing, late for a party, with a PILE of gifts,…read morefor a friend that was leaving town. It was a high stakes do or die wrapping emergency :). Ms. Haley, and Ms. Melissa, were just fantastic. They helped me just absolutely whirlwind a stack of gifts. Im sure they had other work that needed to be done before closing, they were patient and kind and incredibly efficient, and didn't make me feel like a bother or rude even though it was so close to closing. And took me thought a whole wrapping design concept, to make sure everything matched inside and out. As a shopper, who failed to plan ahead, I knew that the store had other responsibilities aside from my "I need this wrapped RIGHT now" situation. And halfway through my wrapping a flurry of customers came in the store, I didn't make any comments, it would have been TOTALLY reasonable for Haley and Melissa to politely tell me "Sir we close in 15 minutes and have 10 other customers, you can pick this up first thing in the morning." But they didn't leave me hanging, their communication and teamwork together was stellar; one would tag out help customers, make sure that they had a good experience, while the other attended to me; then if someone else needed help, one would leave the wrapping table while the other moved in seamlessly - to make sure my deadline was met. They still took the time to give attention to any small details, like cutting tails in the ribbon or making sure my gifts had nice tags; even though they were under the clock. They worked quickly without working hastily, it was efficient not rushed. I watched these two women set a wrapping design/speed record, while attending to 6-8 other active customers. Everyone was happy, laughing together, no one felt like I was getting prioritized and I didn't feel like I got pushed to the bottom of the importance list. Because of their skill, effort, and kindness I was able to make my event on time and share a few special last moments of heartfelt gift giving with one of my closest friends before his move. These two woman completed the amount of work of 4 staff members without breaking a sweat, with a smile on their face. This is my new go to store, and Paper Source is very lucky to have them both.

I was on a mission to buy a specific-numbered birthday card for a friend: 75! b/c isn't that a…read moreMilestone Birthday? I thought for sure that Paper Source would have it b/c in the past, I've found so many cool birthday things, most esp cards. It's been a minute since I've been there and had no idea 1) they're owned by Barnes & Noble now 2) they have a rewards program 3) they have someone who works there who goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to help. I point this out b/c in the past I've had to flag someone down for help as if I was at a huge department store. As soon as I came in the store, this gentleman Joel helped me. Even when we found there was NO "Happy 75th Bday: cards, he continued to make suggestions for how to help me celebrate my friend's 75th, including buying the numbered candles they have (which I love & have bought there) as well a bunch of other creative ideas. Much appreciated! Their inventory is outrageous! So many interesting & unusual items to buy for gifts, parties, etc. One of those unusual items is the Magic Butterfly that you wind up & put in a card & when the person opens up the card, it FLIES out of the card. So cool! And the person receiving it can wind it back up & pay it forward to another friend or fam member. (Side note: Make sure you watch the "Magic Butterful" video if you buy one b/c it actually shows you how to wind it so it works & it doesn't break).

Walking in here felt like stepping into the same store I've already been in... 47 times... just…read morerearranged slightly. Aisle after aisle of the same stuff, and somehow it manages to feel both overwhelming and uninspiring at the same time. I went in hoping for a little creative spark and instead just kind of wandered around like... is this it? That said, credit where it's due. they came THROUGH with terracotta pots. Small, basic selection, the cheapest I've found around, which saved the entire trip. So yeah, not exciting, but weirdly reliable if you're going for 10" or less terra cotta pots.

Need helium for balloons or need helium filled balloons? We got some here for a 2 yo birthday…read moreparty. Lots of choices. Plus we brought in some that needed filled. Service was quick at 9 am. Not sure what it might be later in the day. I'm sure you can find other places for helium but this was super convenient and done quickly. Seemed a little pricy but that may just be the price now.

Once I walked into this place looking for a black axolotl. I found two! The second time was for…read morejewelry jump rings. Found those, too...AND they were on sale!! Score. I've only interacted with a couple people when I was asking where I can find those products. Both ladies knew where to send me, which saved me a lot of time. Cashiers were a bit slow, but they seemed like they may be training, so I can cut them a bit of slack. There were only 2 when I went to check out on a busy Saturday afternoon.

This isn't my go-to location but since I was in the area I decided to stop to see if they're…read morestocked with different items. (Which they were). I spent over $100, only to realize later that the receipt didn't match the items I purchased. I had to go back into the store and spend another 30 minutes having everything re-rung and refunded, which was really inconvenient. The staff was polite and did help resolve the issue, but the experience took away from what should've been a smooth shopping trip. I hope they can improve accuracy at checkout, especially with larger purchases. ( I also know that the cashier was new and was in training, but the trainer over her shoulder should've been catching these mistakes).

BEADWORLD! BEADWORLD! BEADWORLD!…read more Best place for your beads, I love their sales and selection. When you go in make sure to sign up for the email list because you'll get good deals weekly!

It's a neat store with a large variety of beads! I've been a patron for a few years. I was highly…read moredisappointed when the new lady I've never seen before treated us like savages. You're selling beads in the southwest!! Of course interested Native Americans are going to come in and see what you got! Don't be so quick to judge us all lady. Your attitude towards us was not cool at all.

I came to Color Me Mine after a date night and arrived at 7:03 PM hoping to paint. Unfortunately, I…read morewas told by a 16-year-old employee that I could not start because you have to arrive before 7:00 PM. I understand businesses have policies, but it was frustrating that being just three minutes past the cutoff meant I wasn't allowed to participate at all. It didn't feel like a reasonable difference between arriving at 7:00 and 7:03, especially since the studio wasn't about to close and hardly anyone was there. I was really looking forward to the experience, so it was disappointing to be turned away over such a small timing difference. A little flexibility or clearer communication about the cutoff time would make the experience much more customer-friendly. I will NOT be coming back

We brought my 15 month old rambunctious boy here, which in hindsight was a silly idea lol! But the…read morestaff were so nice and understanding. It was fun to paint a mug with him. They did suggest 3 coats which we couldn't do with him but it was fun anyway

Took Granny Square class as a refresher because so many patterns had different instructions…read more Instructor was very thorough in explaining, demonstrating and providing excellent printed instructions. She also provided a lot of one-on-one help which was very helpful. I will take more classes at Sunshine and if you haven't tried one yet, go for it! Great value for what I came away with! Four stars !

My mom and I took an acrylic pouring paint class here. It was great! Very informative and the…read moreinstructor was very helpful. The space was adorable and it looks like they have lots of other interesting craft classes. I highly recommend!

Joann's and Michael's (in that order) were always the go-to places for arts/crafts and fabrics…read more It's sad to see Joann's on It's way out but, that's life right? Still, it was nice perusing the nearly empty aisles, looking for last minute deals that appealed to us.

The order was delivered quickly and the other that I picked up was ready when I went to store to…read morepicking up.