Oh my gosh, I am LOVING the candles from Kalamazoo Candle Company! I live in Austin now, but grew…read moreup in the Portage/Kalamazoo area... we were visiting Detroit about a year ago, and I was so excited to see a product from my old hometown! I'm burning said candle now, the Sea Salt scent, and ahhhh.... even though it's a grey day, it's bringing me right back to the beach, with its clean & fresh scent. Then, my sister sent me a few of their holiday-scented candles for Christmas and I absolutely love them, too! I put a couple away for the next holiday season, but am still using the cedar/pine one, as I just love the smell anytime of the year. Thanks, KCC, for making my home smell delightful!

Horrible product and service. I paid $24 to make my own candle and it was bubbled on the side and…read moretop. After many emails, I was told I could bring it back for repairs (2 hours from my home) or try to fix it myself with a blow dryer. Those were the only solutions. It's unfortunate because this was a great concept and activity on a girls weekend.

I visit the Yankee Candle Company pretty regularly with my wife. We love the attentiveness of the…read morestaff and some great deals on fragrant candles and waxes. Watch the ads for 50-75% off sometimes, which means that something expensive turns into something even better. We love to browse through the store and get some great ideas for ways to make things even better. It can take you to a different place in your memory, which is very cool and a way to distract from the busy lives that we live. Come back often for a sensory overload.

I used to love this store. I frequented it often and spent way more than I should. I bought a scent…read morethat I didn't end up enjoying so I took it back. Mind you, it was unlit, never been burned. I was treated like a criminal and the manager checked the candle several times while I was browsing for a replacement. I tried returning another scent that I'm allergic to and the salesperson told me she loved that scent and I was crazy to return it. That's great but I'm allergic. When I do go to this store, I'm usually the only one there. Now I can see why. The big box stores have almost all the scents of candles this store carries and they go on sale pretty regularly at the big box stores. Save your money and your dignity and shop elsewhere.

I stopped in here while visiting Kalamazoo with friends and they were all skiing so I was killing…read moretime. I was looking for some new sage to burn at home and this place popped right up when I searched for sage. The show is super cute! It is small, so perfect place to stop if you do not have a lot of time. I was able to get a sage bundle that was local to Michigan, a new apophyllite stone, and some fun stickers all under $20 dollars I think. So, everything is super affordable! There were two individuals working in there while I was looking around and they both were really helpful. I joked around about one of their stickers that I had to buy. They have several queer stickers so it was nice to feel welcomed there! CHEERS

What an absolute gem of a local shop! I discovered Elements from word of mouth...and I continue to…read morespread the word! I was a bit worried what the shop might have to offer, and the lack of parking in the area (side street only and limited to only a few cars) was not a good sign. As soon as I walked through the original double doors to Elements....any negative thought I had vanished. I was immediately greeted by Kate (who also has amazing artwork available for purchase at art hop events) and welcomed into the store. The space is indeed small, but there is so much to offer! Whatever metaphysical or spiritual item you might be in search of, they have it or will consider ordering! I found lots of little Christmas gifts, some birthday gifts and many goodies for myself. I rsally love how there is a printed card for each crystal that you are able to take with you! There are plethora reading materials and quite the assortment of tarot/oracle card decks. The prices are very reasonable, and the space and staff very welcoming...I felt like family on all of my visits. They also offer special classes (times listed on their FB page) and are starting a new event for the first Saturday of each month to showcase local artistry/talents (art, music, crafts). This is my new favorite place to shop for my metaphysical needs!

This is a great little boutique, gift store, and pharmacy, with a little bit of everything…read more They have plenty of home and garden decor. I always enjoy ringing the wind chimes. They have lots of what I think of as comfy old lady gear -- they have a brand of clothing that looks a lot like Lilly Pulitzer but is less expensive, cozy slippers, Vera Bradley bags. Great place to shop for Mother's Day basically. There's a full aisle of Hallmark cards, another aisle of wrapping paper and other gift wrapping items, lots of yummy candies including big brands like jelly belly and Russell Stover and a local section featuring Hellman's nuts and candies. They also have a full service pharmacy, and an ice cream shop at the front of the store.

Got a lot of attitude today when my friend needed to use the restroom. Told there wasn't a public…read moreone but they don't need to. They are in direct violation of Michigan Act 469 of 2008 requiring business to let people use the bathroom who have a medical condition. I know their bathroom is in the stock room but they could partition the access to the john. Also, there were more than two people working at the time. Won't be back.

I'm so excited this gem of a shop has joined the incredible locally owned businesses in this South…read morePortage strip mall. (See what I did there ... gem?) It is so beautifully laid out I could have spent an hour just being dazzled by the displays. Alas, the thing I wanted to take home the most was part of a display I'm not for sale. You'd be surprised at how often that happens to me. If there's a gemstone lover on your shopping list, make a beeline for this beaut of a boutique. They've got everything from uper affordable small polished gemstones for under $10 on up to gigantic gemstones spheres for $500 or more. There's also a great selection of sage and other smudging implements as well as Is a wide array of incense. The owner was super friendly. Parking can be a pickle in this strip mall since there's so many popular spots here (Chocolatea, Pantry on Tap, Jac's and more), which could cause accessibility issues for folks with limited mobility.

From the owner: 5A Grade Specimens, All Pieces are Handpicked, Beginner Friendly, High Grade Crystals, New Classes…read moreEvery Month, Polished Crystals Products: 3A Grade Crystals, 4A Grade Crystals, 5A Grade Specimens, Bracelets, Crystal Carvings, Gift Cards, Large Crystals, Rings, Smudge Sticks, Stones Services: Beginner Crystal Class, Candle Magic, Crystal Gritting Class, Reiki, Tarot Reading, Reiki Sessions Locations Facts: Located in Portage Plaza, Portage District Library is on the corner

What an absolutely LOVELY store! So many fun finds from monogrammed items, adorable baby outfits,…read moreFrench soaps, serving platters, candles, and mustards -this store has it all! Bree was so lovely and helpful with her customers -I highly recommend a visit.

Ever since Initial Attraction opened, they have had great customer service and fabulous inventory…read more Some companies might rest on their laurels but not this shop. IA just gets better and better! If you're shopping for a gift or just want to treat yourself to something special, Initial Attraction should be your destination. It is one of the best gift shops in Kalamazoo if not the best. I also want to give a special shout -out Maryann & Gail. They ALWAYS go above and beyond to make sure a customer has their needs met with perfection. They are great at suggestion if your not too sure what you're after. If you need a place to find extraordinary customer service and beautiful and diverse inventory and personalized gifts this needs to be your next stop!

This is a small Hallmark store located in the mall. It has some cute items & a wide selection of…read morecards. I found it overpriced for the most part. They sell a lot of Michigan souvenir merchandise for travelers I suppose. Not my thing, but I'm sure someone would like it.

This store just about carries it all - cards, gift wrap, jewelry, handbags, gifts for nearly all…read moreoccasions, and Michigan merchandise. I always stop by to pick up gifts for our employees who are visiting our Portage office. They love the "Yes, There Really Is A Kalamazoo" items. Last week I needed 6 Yes There Really Is A Kalamazoo cups, but they only had 5 on display. Both ladies working that day were super nice and looked in their backroom and also called the Crossroads Don's Card Hut for me. They were not able to locate one, but I very much appreciated their customer service.

If you want a different, multicultural, or hippie vibe for your home decor this is the place. Same…read moregoes for gifts. This is not for the meek. This kind of decor is for the bold, young people, and wanna be hippies. Loads of stuff from developing nations, which some might see as gaudy, but that's just one perspective. I love this stuff. Prices for most things seem pretty reasonable too. NOTE 1: Store policy is NO RETURNS; however, they might offer exchanges. I am not sure. NOTE 2: Within the past year ('25-'26) the store moved from the mall's lower level to the upper level.

Sleeping Tiger Imports is my go to place for anything my hippie heart desires.  Incense, tye-dye…read moreshirts, or home decor, I'm here ready to buy it all. I don't really know where my love for hippie decor and clothes came from, but I know most items I buy come from here.  I have been enjoying Tiger Imports for years and will continue to enjoy their items for years to come.  Thanks for making this hippies heart happy.

Came into Artes and Craft mostly to look around. I have heard good things about this store from…read morefriends and I am glad I decided to encourage my husband to take me. He ended up purchasing a book about hoodoo and almost purchased a crystal but decided against it. We enjoyed talking with the employee (I believe he was one of the owners) behind the counter. He was super informative about the products they have and events they hold. If you are in Hartford or nearby and enjoy spiritual items, then Artes & Crafts is truly a must stop. If you aren't near enough to stop by the store, Artes & Crafts does have a website where they will ship items right to your doorstep. It's a great stop for those who love tarot cards, books about spiritual things like voodoo or hoodoo, and gem stones.

This place is AMAZING. I found my new source for incense for sure. Great selection and best prices…read moreanywhere. But they have SO MUCH other stuff, too much to list. And the people are so nice, the meet and greets and so on are SO much fun. Highly recommended. Well worth a stop.

Made my own perfume for someone and the employee who helped me was absolutely incredible. She…read morehelped pick the base, any accent scents I wanted, and really made it easy! Great spot for a gift!

What a great experience! I had so much fun smelling, mixing and laughing. I made so interesting…read moresmells and one really weird witch's brew that I don't know where three really good smells made something so weird! Tanya, the owner--so knowledgeable and personable! Had such a great experience discussing ingredients, skin issues and the like! Glad I stopped in! Oh, and the store's mascot is adorable and friendly as can be! For non-dog people--she understands personable space and is not a jumper. Loved my experience and the sugar scrub I purchased! She gave me some apricot butter to try and gave my grand daughter an eczema product. We are really hoping it helps her hands! She's hoping so too!