Walked in and Lisa immediately helped us find an envelope the right size for a card I have at home!…read moreShe deserves a raise she was so quick and efficient! Thanks again Lisa!!

I, my wife and our daughter have used the Reading, MA Paper Store for years, for cards and gifts…read more Today I went in for a card, and saw a rack with "warning" papers covering some of the items. When I looked behind the papers, they were oven mitts, dish towels and socks with illustrations and text; the text on many used words including "f**k", "sh*t", "b*tch", "motherf**ker". Not all of the items with those words were behind the papers. The intent seemed to be messages of "strong woman", "girl power", etc. Great way to send a message. (After I post this I'll see if I can post some photos I took.) A clerk came up and tried to be humorous. She"Are you old enough to look at those?" Me"Yes, but a substantial number of your customers aren't." She"[We're careful with them.]" Me"No, you're not." She simply turned and walked away. I needed the card, or I'd have left then, so I bought it and left. I might give such an item to my wife or a friend as a gag gift, but such items should not be easily accessible to kids and even teens (the rack full of items extended from the floor to about 5 feet high). Further, such coarse language should not be casually presented as being normal and acceptable where kids-teens can see it. I'm an adult and I know when and where I can use such language, and when and where I should not use it. I Googled "Paper Store reviews" before writing this, and posts by employees suggested that much of Paper Store's upper- to store-level management seems to lack good judgement.

Cute store! They were having a great sale and was able to grab an adorable top to wear for my…read moreupcoming birthday. Definitely worth checking out, just know the store is down the alley depending on where you park! I was a little confused when looking for the storefront.

Such a lovely boutique! I work down the street and have stopped in a couple of times. They have…read morealways been super friendly and helpful. Each time was a different lady up front and each one has been so nice. I recommend and will pop in from time to time when I need some new clothes or accessories. Also I can't wait to wear some of the long sleeved shirts I got here last week when I stopped by.

I called (admittedly last minute) with a rather large order for a work event the next day. It was…read more4pm and they close at 5pm but the team was more than willing to help! They put together some great looking platters full of an assortment of chocolates and some extra bark on the side. They even helped carry everything to my car. To say that my work was impressed with what we got is an understatement. My residents LOVED the chocolates and are still talking about how delicious everything was 3 days later! Plus, I was able to get some extra chocolates for my wife while I was waiting on the finishing touches to my work order. I'll happily suggest the Chocolate Truffle to anyone looking for delicious chocolates and wonderful service!

The chocolate is fantastic (so delicious!), and the prices, while not cheap, are quite reasonable…read more Plus, the owner is super nice. Their dark chocolate raspberry cream and milk chocolate cashew turtle are my favorite chocolates in the world.

Excellent packaging and service but the soup itself was just OK. Broth is salty. Challah was…read moreexcellent.

A Comforting Gift That Keeps on Giving!…read more I received Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup with fresh bread as a gift, and it was absolutely delightful from the moment it arrived. The packaging was incredibly thoughtful and secure -- you could tell care was put into every detail. The soup itself was rich, flavorful, and heartwarming -- exactly what you'd expect from something made with love. The chicken was tender, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth tasted like something straight out of grandma's kitchen. The fresh bread that came with it was soft and the perfect companion to the soup. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up ordering the soup and bread bowl combo as a gift for a coworker just a few days later! This is now my go-to comfort food gift. Whether it's for someone who's under the weather, needs a little cheering up, or just deserves something delicious, Grandma's Chicken Soup hits the spot every time. Highly recommend!

I have used Affairs to Remember several times. The first time was to get some amazing flowers for…read moremy Engagement Party. I had a pretty small budget, minuscule infact. Lori worked with me to get the look that I wanted within my budget. My party was in NH. The flowers transported well and set up perfect. They lasted all day and into the following weeks. Many people who took some home complimented me on their staying power! They helped make the perfect day. The 2nd time I used her was for my business. I went in with a loose idea of what I wanted. More of just a palate of colors. She came up with some very creative ideas to fit my palate. They flowers were fresh and just what I was looking for. They not only fit the event perfectly but I got many compliments on how it dressed up my booth and tied everything together. They were delivered on time and I could not have asked for anything more. I plan on using Affairs to Remember again for both business and personal reasons!

I called for a family basket to be sent to my sister's home in Reading - her father-in-law had…read morepassed way. The very kind and empathetic floral designer (I've forgotten his name) helped me confirm a floral planter was the perfect choice. Phone engagement was quick but all questions were answered completely and patiently. The designer was spot-on when he told me the plants they had were good sized and healthy. I thought I wanted a 12" planter but they had 10" or 14". He suggested that the 10" planter would be fine, which I appreciated. However, it was folk a few of us so I went with the 14".. I thought delivery fee was a bit higher than I've paid in the past, BUT they delivered the planters on the same day, exceeding my expectations! The planter is gorgeous and plants look super healthy for a lasting gift. Worth it! I'd say great value!

Love this shop. Beautiful crystals and a great selection. I especially love the candles. Kristina…read moreis always super responsive and very helpful. As I'm new to healing crystals, Kristina has answered all my questions and helped guide me along the way. I've had several readings with Kristina, as well as most recently her psychic clarity healing session. Even over zoom, I was able to relax as Kristina guided me through meditation and help balance my chakras. My tarot readings have been incredible. Kristina guided me through things that at the time didn't make sense, but then in no time events unfolded and it all came together.

This place is such a hidden gem! I guarantee you will not expect what you find inside. Crystals,…read moreincense, salt lamps, calming music, and so much more!

Clean enough, customer service is good when kids aren't running around everywhere ofcourseread more

I normally love 5 Below and I want to make it ABUNDANTLY CLEAR to management specifically that this…read moreis a YOU problem, it has nothing to do with your employees who have been nothing but wonderful since this location opened. You need to stop forcing them to scream"WELCOME TO 5 BELOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Whenever a single person walks in. It's grating, irritating, insincere and literally.akes me avoid the place unless I NEED something from there. You also really need to stop demanding that employees stand 3 inches behind customers checking out and loudly checking to see if we need bags. It's really creepy. I get that people probably steal from y'all or whatever but I would genuinely suggest hiring a loss prevention officer to watch cameras or something instead of crawling up employees asses to do so. You're paying these people minimum wage and putting them is incredibly uncomfortable positions, not to mention your clients, who make you money. Please reconsider your business model for this particular location; it's veryyyy creepy right now. And again, you have no one but management to blame for this, please don't try and accuse your employees of bad service. As someone who has been in the service industry for years, I can tell when management has grossly unreasonable and stupid expectations. Get it together.