I like shopping at Hallmark's Little Green Apple in Avon on Rockville Rd (US 36). Most of the time…read morewhen we enter the staff is busy with customers so we do not receive a personal welcome but I can live with that when they're with a customer. Parking is usually available since it sits back off of Rockville Road (behind Burger King) in the strip center. The store is filled with a large amount of gift items or items you personally might enjoy. They have all the typical Hallmark holiday decor intermixed with other brands. Right now they are filled with Valentine and Easter items. I'm here for a sympathy card and they have a decent selection. It's always difficult selecting a sympathy card as what can you say to comfort your family or friend. Hopefully a card will let them know you're thinking of them. Items range from holiday items, stuffed animals, sports themed gifts, home decor, collectibles, gift bags, wrapping paper and so much more. I enjoy browsing the store for new arrivals. I find stocking stuffers, future birthday and anniversary cards and gifts often plus much more. The staff is always helpful and friendly. Stop in and browse the store.

So I decided to do something different and start a new…read more tradition in my family which is buying my child a holiday card for every holiday I have a 3 month old and I wanted to do something different that I never got to do with my other children who are 17 , 22 & 25 with that being said I wish I new about the Hallmark store yrs ago they literally have a card for any occasion I brought my 3 month old his 1st Christmas card and I absolutely LOVE it now I will say there cards are expensive but they are well worth it if your looking for a cute , expensive , creative , gorgeous , out of this world card then this is the place for you

Listen... I didn't expect to feel so welcomed in a store like this due to the way I look (tattoos,…read morepiercings, hair dye- the whole shebang). The lady that was in the store that helped me out was alone that day and I really wish that I had remembered her name. She was so amazing and signed me up to their rewards program without pressuring me. She helped me find what I was looking for, and even had a conversation with me! She was so freaking sweet! This particular hallmark exceeded all my expectations - every other location i've been to unfortunately did not make me feel welcomed at all whatsoever. This will now be my go-to hallmark! Not only was the lady working amazing, but the store itself was also organized and whoever does the merchandising and display work deserves a raise! As a manager at a popular retail store, my mind is blown! Super clean and beautiful!

Going into a Hallmark Store is dangerous for me because I will buy more than I need. This Hallmark…read moreis large and spacious with lots of cards, novelty items, party items, home decor and a few tee shorts. I was greeted when I came in. I needed a couple cards and was able to find what I wanted easily except for the distraction of the great cheese boards. Fortunately the boards were cost prohibitive, so I just walked away with cards. Parking is plentiful and easy.

What a cute shop in Downtown Greenfield. I was visiting from out of town and my coworkers and I…read morestopped by The Guilded Nest. I found some really cute items and I was particularly drawn to the Gather Home: Home Goods & Gifts section. I ended up buying more than a few items but was really happy with my purchase. The lady at the counter was very sweet and friendly. She had a good aura about her. Overall, they have some really cute items for gift-giving. I especially loved the gift bags I purchased for future gifts to put inside them. So cute!

Apparently, the origin story of The Gilded Nest is that it started as a Christian bookstore. After…read morea while, the owner thought that if she changed it to a Christian bookstore AND a home decor and handcrafted goods store, the store would attract more customers. That seems like some 4D chess right there, and good business sense. I can imagine more people would want to visit a home goods store than they would a Christian bookstore, but I could be wrong. That said, there's still a Christian bookstore in the back of the store, with all sorts of nonfiction and fiction texts. (Even Christian romance books! Sizzling.) The rest of the store is home decor, candles, signs, dish towels, art supplies, greeting cards, artificial flowers, vintage pieces, and handmade jewelry and art from local artists. It's a mishmash of all kinds of things, and everything is arranged just so, and the whole store is pleasing to walk through. It also smells nice because of all the candles. The Gilded Nest also offers art classes and creative workshops, like flower arranging. They have a little art studio in a corner. This is a store that my mom would have loved. She liked to decorate her house with hand-painted signs with Bible verses on them, chalk-painted shabby chic furniture and cute little trinkets. As soon as I walked into the store, I was like, "Oh man! I wish my mom could be here! She would appreciate this." Most of the store is not my style at all, but I liked walking around and looking at all of the things and thinking about what my mom might have bought. There are lots of things here, and it's a great place to browse and maybe pick up a gift or two.

Mostly, I wanted to visit Gaskin Fantastic Finds because of the fantastic use of assonance and…read morealliteration in the business name (GAS-kin FAN-TA-stic Finds). The name has been ringing around in my head on repeat since I heard about this Cumberland shop a few weeks ago. I'm one of those people who cannot have decorative things in their home that have words on them, because I will repeat the words or phrases in my head over and over whenever I see them. So, no Live-Laugh-Love or Bless This Mess signs for me. However, if you're a word-sign person, you will definitely find things like that here. You will also find things like toys, rugs, stationery, fancy snacks, ottomans, laundry detergent, wallets, makeup, holiday decor and lots more. This place is like if Home Goods, Ollie's and Dollar Tree had a three-way tryst that produced a child. That child would be named Gaskin. This is the kind of store where you don't visit to find a specific thing, because they might have it, and they might not. No, you need to go in with a pure heart and an open mind. It's best to just browse and be surprised. Oh! I didn't know I needed this stackable pantry shelf. Oh! What a good price on L'Oreal Elvive Hydrating Shampoo. Oh! My kids would really appreciate these Squishmallows for Christmas. This is a good place to find little trinkets and random gifts if you're indecisive and OK with letting the universe guide you to a gift. The prices are just OK; definitely less than retail, though, so you are saving money here if you find just the thing you want.

I stopped in because I heard a few people talking about this place. I wasnt greeted when I walked…read morein nor did anyone speak to me as I browsed the store. The cashier looked at me and continued her conversation with someone else. There were at least 3 women employees that could've said something but didn't. One was busy playing with a baby across the store. It takes just a few seconds for someone to speak and ask if I needed help with anything. It wasnt worth me getting content in the store. I'm not sure if my kind even belong in this establishment but please believe, I wont be back. This sucks because I love supporting local businesses. A lot of the items had their prices tags covering the target stickers.

I've had to make several trips to this location lately, as I have had lots of crafty-type…read moresituations arise. First, my daughter needed supplies to decorate her graduation cap with. Then, I needed to make a poster board/collage of pictures for her graduation open house. I returned to get a helium tank for balloons for that same open house. Lastly, I purchased a bunch of supplies to start scrapbooking. On each visit, I have been able to find exactly what I needed and the staff is always perky and helpful. Unfortunately, the helium tank that I purchased failed me on the day of my event, so I called the store to inquire about returning the tank. Wendy, who I believe is a manager, listened to my issue and told me that they would take it back and provide me with a refund. I appreciated her not giving me a hassle; the return of a defective helium tank could be viewed as someone trying to get over, but she took my word for it and the return process was quick and easy. I used the money to purchase more scrapbooking supplies! I'm sure I'll be back soon.

I love this store the staff is super nice and Mike was super nice as well he treated me like a…read morehuman being while still doing his job give this man a raise he help me find the sketch book i was looking for and helped me understand the latest deals he was extremely nice and best of all the deals I got were great too thanks again Micheal's for having great employees who are will to help

I went here again because I have great nieces and nephews of all ages. I don't always know what to…read moreget for them, so I just tell them whether it's for a boy or a girl and what age they are. They show me what they recommend, and I choose one gift from those choices and one gift that I just like myself- and this works perfectly! They told me about a card game I was not familiar with, and she loved it! I have been going here (at its various locations) for decades!

Great local store with a nice selection of toys for younger children. Some unique items. Neatly…read moreorganized displays.

I don't want to say that I've been a fan of Global Gifts for a long time, but I remember when it…read morewas just one store on North Michigan Road. I lived only a few blocks away at the time and it was a kind of rough time in my life - I could slip into Global Gifts and experience both kindness and a wide array of prices that allowed me, even at the time on a fixed income, to find something that would make my home smile. Of course, Global Gifts has grown and my own life has changed dramatically. The North Michigan Road store gave way to Nora and eventually this location on Mass Avenue along with Bloomington, IN and Columbus, OH. Certain things haven't changed - Global Gifts is still mission minded and kind and devoted to creating sustainable economic opportunities and safe/equitable working conditions for artisans and farmers from over 40 countries. They have a website where you can actually shop by country, including a current special upgrade to Priority Mail until December 16th. They have a delightful rewards club. They definitely do not spam, though you will get periodic e-mails about specials and updates regarding the current respons to the health pandemic. All products, 100%, are fair trade verified and ethically made. They offer free standard shipping on orders over $60. This location has a definite Mass Avenue feeling. It's worth noting that while all the Global Gifts locations are related, they're not always the same. The Mass Avenue location is a little more narrow, consistent with Mass Avenue stores, though they do a nice job of keeping things accessible. The front door is level to the ground and easy to access. If you need help due to mobility - trust me, these folks will help. It's worth noting that Global Gifts is a non-profit organization - 501c3. An awful lot of the folks you see in the stores are actually volunteers and many of them have been volunteering for years. Global Gifts follows a JEDI Committee Charter - "Global Gifts is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in principle and in action, in the way we operate our business and the way we further our mission and vision in line with the principles of Fair Trade." As I recall, they started life out of a Mennonite Church and I believe many of those involved continue to be associated, though it is actually it's own organization/business I believe. What can you find here? Clothing items, chocolate, coffee, tea, home decor, wall decor, jewelry, books, some music, and a whole lot more. I honestly can't imagine going through my holiday season without visiting Global Gifts. The original manager back in the day, Julie, was a compassionate supporter of some of my own early outreach events including early Tenderness Tour events. Truly, this has been a wonderful business with wonderful people for an awfully long time. Global Gifts is consistently wonderful at each location and continues to be one of Indy's true gems.

How have I never written a review for Global Gifts?! I've been visiting this shop since well before…read moreI moved to Indy. I'd swing by almost every visit to Indianapolis I made for years. They offer beautiful gifts from around the world--everything from statues to wall hangings to scarves to musical instruments to jewelry to coffee and tea. I always love seeing what fair trade goodies they have in stock when I'm on Mass Ave! During holiday season, they have an array of ornaments that you don't want to miss. I saw a snowflake one on my last visit that was so stunning! Don't forget to grab a chocolate bar or two at checkout. Not only are they fair trade, some are also vegan (hooray for dairy free people like me!)... and all that I've tried are delicious! Global Gifts is definitely worth a stop during your time downtown! You won't find unique gifts quite like this anywhere else.

I was killing some time, and decided to check this place out since I had never been inside, what a…read moregreat store! I loved checking out all of the different toy options! They had new and nostalgic items, and really something for everyone! I ended up getting some fun fidgets for my office as well as some stickers, friendly staff as well! Check this place out if you are in the area!

I finally got to visit Goodies & Giggles with my mini BFF! The store is bigger than I expected with…read moreside rooms and the vault full of toys, games, puzzles, and accessories. I especially loved the sensory toy shelves. Price points were about what I expected. Some smaller items for $3-$6, like mystery squishes and sensory toys. A lot of what we looked at was closer to the $8-$15 range, but there is plenty of $20+ items, with some large pieces that were more like $50. So I think you can find something for most budgets, albeit small things on the lower end. The staff we spoke to were efficient and friendly, and check out was a breeze! They do gift wrap at the counter, too, which is fantastic for buying gifts! I'm not sure if that's complimentary or not, though. Also nice for littles and grown ups of--there's a public bathroom with a changing table in case you need it! We easily spent half an hour exploring and walked out with two small toys for less than $10. Happy to support this local shop! It's well worth a visit next time you're on Mass Ave.