I'm glad to hear that buybuy BABY in West Hartford has reopened, providing a valuable in-person…read moreexperience for assessing baby items. It's a great place for those who prefer to feel and see products before making a purchase. The reopening is a welcome addition to the area, helping customers make informed decisions about the quality of baby items. Overall, a fantastic resource for parents-to-be! Selection was great and also lots of sales going on.

Very unique and community centered children's boutique. Inventive clothing line for the modern baby…read moreand other boutique labels. A refreshing and hip addition to the downtown New Britain shops.

From the owner: We have clothing for the trendiest of kids. We make sure that you will not get any clothes that you…read morewould find in most other children's clothing stores in and around Connecticut. Our own line of clothing is handmade locally here in Connecticut. We are also a proud veteran and family owned company.

J. Crew is one of my favorite stores, I like their style but sometimes the prices can be pretty…read morehigh. Their factory stores are the best solution. The items are the same quality as the regular store, but at a much lower cost. A brand new J. Crew Factory store just opened last week in West Hartford's Corbin's Corner. The store has a great layout, and plenty of great summer pieces, for men, women and children. Most of the store is currently on sale for 40 - 50% off. Since this store is brand new, the exterior is still under construction, but It's what's on the inside that matters. The sales associates are friendly and answered all my questions. I've already been here twice since they opened last week. I'm glad to have a factory store nearby now. It's a good idea to come in frequently as new stock comes in often.

My husband and I stopped in while our running errands this past long weekend and we were so…read morepleasantly surprised by our experience. Not only was the store clean and organized, but we were able to find so many great items for both my husband and our 3 year old son. I was elated to find several matching shirts for them to wear over the summer, which I look forward to seeing them in together. Prices were great and having the teacher discount on top of it was excellent. When we went up to the register, the young lady behind the counter (Lauren A) was patient as we troubleshooted which email my J.Crew account was linked to. We ended up sharing some small talk about my husband and I being educators and she was very sweet in engaging about our jobs, summer break, and which grade levels we worked with. She was so positive and genuinely happy/helpful. This wasn't exclusive just to us either. We overheard similar interactions with her and other customers in line before we approached. She was just a kind person, who seemed dedicated to her job. We will definitely return!

"Keep on sending your love In the heat of battle…read moreYou've got something that'll save us Save us now!" (Paul McCartney) Nordstrom Rack sells discounted high-end products in a multitude of categories such as men's, women's and children's clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, home and kitchenware, and health and beauty aids. They claim you can save up to 70 percent off regular prices. The store was well stocked and very neat when we shopped today. I didn't find anything I wanted, but my wife did. We'll be attending a Charity Banquet and Ball in a few weeks, and she was looking for a dress to wear. She found a beauty - a nice red Calvin Klein dress stickered at $134 but tagged at just $49.97. That's 62% off. Customer service was great. When we went to the register to pay, we saw a minor stitching defect at the back of the dress. Our cashier arranged for a runner to head back to the rack with us and we found the exact same dress in perfect condition. No complaints at all.

Is this the same Nordstrom Rack I've experienced online? If it is, stay away from their online…read morewebsite. Fashions look beautiful, fairly priced. However, takes weeks and weeks to receive it and when it does show up, it's nothing at all what I ordered. I never knew there was a brick and mortar location. (I'd really love to know if they're connected.)

Samantha was both knowledgeable and professional in assisting me with my in store experience and…read morepurchases.

The location sits at Charter Oak Plaza where a bountiful amount of parking is available. It is also…read morenext door to a variety of businesses making a trip to the plaza a one-stop shop. The garments are either hung or neatly folded on the tables where it can it is easily visible for shoppers. The only thing to note is the smaller paths between any section making it difficult to share space and shop with another shopper. Other than that, the prices are reasonable and that staff are great and communicative.

Yesterday I went with my friend and her 11 month old son to Once Upon a Child. I knew this was a…read morekid's consignment shop, I just never knew they had so much more than just clothes. First, the clothes are really well organized. You've got the boys and girls sections, then they're sorted by age/ size, beyond that they're sorted by color and type. All the green size 3T tops would be together, so it's much easier to find what you need, or at least look where you might find something. Unfortunately, I've noticed most items are pretty worn looking, especially in sizes where kids are more mobile. The pants are looking pretty thin around the knees. The shirts look like they've been washed so many times the original color is questionable. Like most consignment shops, you've got to spend some time digging till you can find a gem. In addition to the clothes, you can also find strollers, bouncers, shoes, books, bikes, toys, school uniforms, dance leotards, tutus and dance shoes. Some toys come in their original packaging, others are packaged by the store staff. There's also a whole bunch of toys that are just thrown there, looking like a total mess. This store has a lot of variety for your growing child. I would stop by, there could be something you may find in decent condition at a fraction of the retail cost.

A bit dumbfounded after being turned away from selling items because the bin I brought them in was…read morethe wrong size. No room for exceptions, not even for a second time seller who didn't get the memo on the 16-gallon limit. Who knew that the staff here is more strict than the TSA. My time wasted and lesson learned. Their customer lost.‍

I absolutely adore this store and the employees who work here. I am extremely sad to see this store…read moreclose and will cherish all the items purchased there for my first baby. The employees were always amazing with assisting me in selecting and purchasing their wide variety of products. The discounts and promotions were always comparable to competitors as well. Being able to touch and test products in store made me more confident about my purchases. Thank you for making my experience in prepping for my little one memorable.

This place is great! It was so nice to try out strollers and get to see the furniture in real life…read more Everyone in the store was super friendly and helpful. We mostly worked with Joseph and he was great! I was also pleasantly surprised to see most of the items were slightly cheaper than Amazon.

Start with good location. It ends there. The selection of options is abysmal. The service is…read moreawful. Every time I go there the service (?) people are different. They seem to vie with each other to see who can be more rude. Today I tried to purchase an article of clothing for a little boy. The salesgirl handing me something in pink. I said no, it's for a boy, and she argued with me that it was in the boys section. After telling her "no" four times, she left and said someone else would have to wait on us. We left and spent our money three doors down at Old Navy where the salesgirl was pleasant and accomodating.

Went to Carters ready to purchase all winter gear- hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, winter coat and…read morewho knows what else would catch my eye....Apparently, they only carry this on line. I left frustrated and empty handed and went to target. I like carters, but it got cold fast this year and I needed this stuff for my daughter ASAP. They specialize in childrens clothing, they should carry seasonal essentials.

"Karma, karma, karma, karma Karma chameleon…read moreYou come and go, you come and go" (Culture Club) Karma's Closet is a well-organized, neat, and fully stocked thrift store and consignment shop. We were warmly welcomed when we walked in and spent a half hour or so browsing around in search of a black and gold gown and black and gold bowtie for a summer event. And where those hard-to-find items continue to elude us, we did see a ton of very nice things for sale. Some of the things were belts, purses, handbags, men's & women's clothing, shoes, boots, sandals, some high end sneakers, kitchen and household goods, small furniture, luggage, and plenty more. So, if you enjoy thrifting, you'll sure enjoy a visit here. PRO TIPS 1) The Yelp listing had an incorrect address. I put in an update today, and the proper address (still in Newington) is 27 Garfield Street. 2) If you're interested in consigning clothes here, Karma's Closet offers a 50/50 split on all consignment items.

I will visit this company today. The reviews are attracting me since I enjoy thrifting and…read moreconsigning. Hopefully I will be happy and find something remarkable here. I will update.

One of the more popular malls in the area. There's a variety of stores to shop in and there's…read moredefinitely something to suit everybody I come for the sales and the bargain deals! Download the apps for the stores and start earning!

It seems every time I'm in town; I end up at this mall. It's one of the few malls left that seems…read moreto always be buzzing with activity. It's got a lot of well-known stores, including high end ones like Louis Viotton, Tory Burch, Coach etc. Don't get me started on the Pandora store, that ALWAYS has a line outside. Plus it's got good restaurants like Sally's pizza which I wrote a separate review about and definitely worth a visit. This is a well kept mall, clean and enjoyable to visit. Its location is ideal being that you're only about 5 minutes away from a nearby plaza that is also chock full of wonderful stores like Trader Joes, five below, even an REI camping store. It's kinda like an LL bean, but what I love most is that there's a Doro restaurant nearby and that's usually where we always end up after shopping. I also wrote a separate review on Doro, and it is definitely worth the 5 minute drive from the mall. As far as malls go, this is one that has something for everyone.