I always find unique, high quality fun toys for my grandchildren. They also offer to wrap the gift…read moreI buy which is also a great perk of the store!

I stop at this terrific toy store every time I am in Ottawa. It's got a great variety of toys,…read moregames and books. Such a breath of fresh air after being in the big box stores with their unispired collections of toy which are mainly merch from T.V. shows or movies. There are plenty of items here that are educational AND fun. These are not toys that a child will be bored with after 30 minutes. Some games and toys could also be fun for the grown ups who are young at heart. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. The store is clearly a labor of love. Highly recommended.

This Farmer's Daughter is OPEN for business Wed. - Saturday 10-4!…read more It's called Farmer's Daughter on Main, still at 303 S. Main Street in Sandwich. They are still in the same old farmhouse behind Walgreens on Rt. 34. The shop is located inside Spotted Sparrow, an awesome women's and children's boutique. Farmer's Daughter on Main still sells wonderful handcrafted farmhouse furniture, handmade Country Spirit candles, handmade seasonal items, bulbs and tapers, curtains, vintage antiques, gifts, home decor and much much more! Don't miss it! Still there after 25+ years in business! A great find in downtown Sandwich on south Main St.!

This place is one of my favorites!! The staff is so amazing and their book selection is top notch!…read moreThey are always curating new spaces for their books, every time I come in it's always new and exciting!! So worth it to support small!

Short little brunette gal was very rude and unprofessional. Was bothered with helping me in trying…read moreto find a book.

Insane deals every day with products changing weekly, and raffles every Friday!!! Bins filled with…read moreeverything from; electronics, clothing, make-up, art supplies, tools, organization bins, car parts, pet treats/toys, room decor, etc... Also, the owner donates to local charities within the community! It's refreshing to see businesses not only involved within the community, but also giving back! Gotta check this place out, you never know what you're going to find!!

They have a large selection of different kinds of bread, from banana, to cranberry orange. Lemon,…read moreblueberry, etc. They also have donuts. Scones, muffins, cookies & even doggie treats. Everything has the perfect balance of sweet, it's all made with clean or organic ingredients. The owners are very warm & fun to talk to. The location is small, but very clean & cozy. I'd urge everyone to stop by. I got some Irish Soda Bread for the St. Paddy's season! Every package has a scripture on it.

Aurora Discounts is a good place for cheap crap. It seriously has some pretty amazing deals…read more Quality of products can be questionable but still has plenty of good stuff. Household items for cleaning or anything else. The prices are cheap for most things. Hispanic and Latino owned business. It mostly caters to this population that lives around here. There's lots of items in Spanish but most are in English too. Find cheap liters of pop for a buck. There's also snacks like big bags of nuts for a dollar or more. Cleaning supplies and other household goods can be found. These are mostly for cooking and kitchens. Credit cards are mostly accepted. It has surprisingly good stuff even though it's cheap. There's a small parking lot but it's shared with a bank so be careful to be in the right spot or you could be towed.

Similar to Chicago's Glass Slipper Project, Cinderella's Closet was founded by the Junior League of…read moreKane and DuPage Counties to provide free, gently-used prom dresses to girls who would have trouble affording one. In 2005 and 2006, Cinderella's Closet was held at the Aurora Family YMCA on Garfield. Check the website to see where it will be held for future prom seasons.

I love the continued tradition of having a suburban location for the Christkindlmarket. River's…read moreEdge is a great location to host as the area is easy to navigate. The close Aurora Transportation Lot is $10 to park at but there are City of Aurora Lots that are free! We parked in Lot X and with a short walk over the bridge, we were at the market. They had security around these lots as well knowing this time of year on the weekends is prime market time. The market itself is more spaced out than the city so one can actually look at the vendor houses with ease. They have the same larger tents for food and drink, ornaments, candy, etc. They play holiday music over the speakers and have a couple of photo moments when visiting. The market is free to get into and wasn't very crowded at all when I visited. The city location definitely has a more festive atmosphere but if you're looking to get the experience with ease of parking and crowds, definitely come out to Aurora!

Comparing this to the market downtown, it was much better! The space is larger and overall felt…read moreless crowded. I did go the Friday after Thanksgiving so maybe it wasn't as busy as a weekend day. But if you live in the suburbs, this is the location to go to! It has everything the downtown location has and more. Parking is $10 across the street but can get busy so I recommend coming early. I mainly go to the market for the food. This year I got the ever famous raclette sandwich and it was worth the hype. It was a steep $20 but well worth it. You can watch how they make the sandwich in front of you. The cheese is gooey and warm, going perfectly with the soft bread and cured meat. I got everything on the sandwich including dijon mustard and pickles, which helped balance out the richness with acidity. Other notable items we got were the stroopwaffel, German bratwurst, jalapeño cheese stuffed pretzel, and hot chocolate. Everything we got tasted amazing. I love the variety of German foods that you can't find easily otherwise. There is also a lot of other vendors selling clothing, ornaments, food items, etc. There was even a glass blowing ornament tent which was super unique and only $50. Highly recommending checking out this market earlier in the season before it gets too cold!