This is a brand new Dollar General! I was excited to see this being built because there really…read morearen't a whole lot in this area as far as convenience stores go besides CVS. CVS can be very expensive and with a name like "Dollar General" I was hoping to see some lower priced items. Unfortunately, the prices seem very high for the grocery items and I would only ever use them in a pinch. The store was clean but seems very crowded with items. They were still working on putting items on the shelves, so there were a lot of carts out in the aisles. The plus side is that they had A TON of variety. This was like a little grocery store but also had some decor items, baby items(diapers,food,wipes) Holiday items, ect.... There is tons of parking and self check out for a quick in and out! Overall I will use this place in a pinch, but I still prefer dollar tree for quick and cheap items.

Eh, not great…read more Selection is fine, and tbh the store is incredibly clean/organized compared to many others, both DG and other "dollar" stores. That said, this location seems to have issues getting and keeping employees and has since they opened within the last few years. And the ones they do have right now? Kind of rude, they hide in the back, and you don't see them until they see they need to ring people out. There's 3 self checkout registers and none of them are ever open; I used them twice during the first 3 months of this location being open, never to have used them again, resulting in some INSANE lines as they make the single employee check out everyone on a tiny lil' counter that doesn't fit more than 3 items at a time on it (this is true for ALL of their registers/counters; that one is actually the biggest one). My biggest peeve is the young man with dark brown/black hair. Taller, average build. I just heard him ask an obviously disabled (judging not only by her speaking and demeanor, but noticeable scarring all over her body as well) girl why she shopped the way she did, grabbing many items only to need to buy only a few. I swore she was going to cry. All in all, a decent store. No problems with the store itself beyond checkout, really. The employee issue has been an ongoing problem since day one it seems, though.

Yay, Daiso! I remember when Daiso came to California back in the early 2000s. Glad to see they're…read morehere in MN nowadays too. I was in the Woodbury Village shopping center for a Yelp Elite event at Sip Dirty Soda. When I drove up and saw there was also a Daiso, I had to make it one of my stops. I had a really great time browsing this location. It has a fairly large footprint and was well-lit and orderly. Daiso always seems to have a good selection of tempting goodies, and for the most part at very reasonable prices too! In particular I took note that some of the things I might have formerly purchased at Michaels (a craft store that as of late has gotten crappier since their main competition, Joann, went out of business... typical Capitalism move... ugh) are available here, and so in the future when I need craft items, scrapbooking supplies, or stationary, I'll probably make the trip to Daiso to give them my business instead. Also they have lots of fun Hello Kitty branded merch, as one might expect. Converting yen to USD is confusing at first, but they have lots of signage up on the aisles (as well as attached to each shopping basket) to help you. Unmarked items are at a set $2.25, which I'll admit, as someone with a lack of trust in price tags from prior bad experiences at other (non-Daiso) stores, I was anxious about all the way up to the register, watching as each item was scanned and came up at the correct low price (whew...). They even were giving away a free sticker sheet to shoppers who made a purchase. Easy way to win me over is with free stickers (I'm basically an 8 year-old). The employee was friendly to me. At any rate, I left with a lot of fun trinkets for just over $20, which really made my day. Also I was THRILLED to discover that they sell POG (if you know, you know) and other flavor varieties of the Hawaiian juice Aloha Maid. I crave the taste of Hawaii cuz of the lovely vacations I've taken there, but I had no idea you could get it on the mainland at Daiso for $1.50 a can! That's really not a bad price at all under the circumstances. Next time I'm in I'll likely intentionally stock up (yes, I'm a soda hoarder LOL).

We came here at grand opening this morning. Well organized store and close to our neighborhood…read morecompared to Maplewood. Same checkout with both self checkout and also cashier. Good location at valley creek target, kohls, Marshall's, and Lunds byerlys grocery store.

I needed to get some Thanksgiving cards and I always like this store and it is convenient to my…read morehome. Amy was very pleasant and cheerful I will be visiting again soon. Thank you for the friendly service!

Evenson's Hallmark in Riverdale is store filled with many unique and interesting gifts and cards…read morefor people of all ages. They have gifts in many affordable price ranges. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I stumbled upon this store while Christmas shopping this year and I know I will be returning throughout the year. It's a gem!!

A fun place to shop and hunt for bargains. A great place to stop for items you need, but aren't too…read morepicky about (e.g. garbage bins, bathroom toilet paper holders, organizers). I really love their $1 reusable bags; they're usually displayed on the barrier wall near the check out area. Product selection varies greatly, but patience can pay off sometimes. Service is hit or miss. Some cashiers are super efficient and some can get a bit too chatty for me.

I got to HomeGoods through Marshalls. It's essentially a combo store where you can visit one and…read moremeander over to the other seamlessly. This HomeGoods is nice. It's nicely lit and I like the merchandise that I saw. The floor lamps were nice. I wish that I could buy one and bring it back home, but it's not practical bringing such a purchase on a plane. Not a bright idea... haha! I do like the kitchen accessories. The storage containers were pretty, durable, and cool. I liked the Sistema snack containers. I was tempted to get one, but I truly didn't need it. I like how fancy cupcake carriers are getting. Hey, you have to protect precious baked goods when they are on the move. I enjoyed looking at the cell phone accessories, too. There was a cute Mickey Mouse case for an iPhone. It's unfortunate that there isn't a whole lot for Google Pixel phones. Since it's a Marshalls-HomeGoods combo store, they share the same checkout area. It comes in handy when you are purchasing merchandise from both. I like this store. I'd come back again. (110)

I love this Dollar Tree. It is large and has a good selection with friendly cashiers…read more Not only do they have items for $1.25, but they added $3, $4 and $5 items. But be careful because they are sometimes next to each other, so check the price tags. This is my go-to store for holiday candy (kids), stocking & Easter basket stuffers, greeting cards, helium balloons, birthday decor, plastic organizing baskets, gift bags of all sizes, bulk 40ct. white tissue paper, 2-pack tape, duct tape, some seasonal decor, toothpaste, guest toothbrushes, some cleaning items, sunglasses, and craft supplies--all for $1.25! They even have makeup, food, and OTC meds. I made fall and spring wreaths with their fake flowers for about $10 each. They even sell gardening supplies and seeds. Batteries work but I don't think they last as long. Avoid the electronics, unless you are in a pinch for a day; they don't last and sometimes don't work. Avoid the shampoos. I also recommend sticking with the name brand markers and crayons. Check out all of the $1.25 items I snagged for Easter baskets! And a few birthday decorations!

Brand new Grand Opening of a Dollar Tree store. In the Village of Blaine shopping area. It was a…read morePier 1 store, but now opening as a Dollar Tree. New location and very clean. Everything is $1

Unchaperoned older children ramming carts toward shoppers as they were laughing & intentionally…read morerunning carts into displays. Employee was not concerned for my safety. Parent told me to mind my own business after event. Employee suggested l call police. I immediately left the store.

To start.. in general, as a rule, I am not a huge Marshall's fan, so let's just get that out of the…read moreway. However, since Hello Kitty has a total chokehold on me, I have to go here since apparently Marshall's and TJ Maxx have been blessed with so much Hello Kitty stuff! This location is not terrible. It does always seem to be in disarray and also the line is always.. and I mean always long. I'm not sure if it is for lack of workers, or if they are just slow checking people out.. but yea, I always get caught in a long line. The skin care area here is actually not bad. I do wish there was a tiny bit more organization and it was not as difficult to find what I'm looking for, but it is what it is. The Holiday decor is usually right up front, so I do appreciate that so I don't need to constantly run to the back to check that out when that is usually all I'm there for anyways.

I love world market because they have items from all over the place. I especially like Sanrio…read moreitems, the snacks from all over and the mini items. I also like when the Christmas displays come around. So many things to look at. I feel like they usually have coupons or deals via the rewards system which is cool. I feel like most of the staff are in the front end and they are usually nice. I sometimes find pops from other countries to try or even exotic snacks. It's always fun to just go see what they have to offer from time to time.

I've been wanting to check out World Market for over a year-ish. I happened to be in the area and…read moreit was right there, so decided to zip in and check it out. I really had no idea what to expect, but as soon as I walked thru the door, was a cart with coffee and tea offerings. I tried both which they were lukewarm (not surprised as this was evening time when I was in there), but the tea was tasty. Then I went in browsing the store myself. There were sections with Christmas related merchandise and just other merchandise. I naturally gravitated towards the stationary/book section-- lots of offerings there. The food/drink sections were huge. Lots of items to explore including international items as well. I thought that was very neat. I briefly looked at the jewelry/aromatherapy section. I found a few pieces of jewelry I'd wear, super cute! Lastly, I headed over to the kitchen section. Found some really cool plates and other kitchen items. I do have to say I was a little disappointed that I passed 3 employees during my visit and not one even acknowledged me. I thought that was very strange and unacceptable. You should say hello to customers when they visit the store. Customer service skills are a large part of customer satisfaction and help decide if the customer will be returning or not. Overall, my first time here was enjoyable and glad I stopped in to check it out. I' think if/when I'm in the area I'll stop back in to see what new goodies they have that time around. I do have to share, I appreciate how bright, spacious, and neatly organized this store is.

Nearly two weeks ago, I wanted to visit a diner on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul. On Google Maps, it…read moresaid that it was open till 4 pm on a Thursday. I got there at 2 pm and it was closed. So much for that visit. I drove along Grand Avenue to check out what was around the area. I saw Paper Source. It reminded me of a store in Winnipeg that I used to frequent. It was called The Paper Gallery. I loved it so much. If you are the type who loves stationery, greeting cards, pens, pencils, and more, you'd love this store. Paper Source gave me the same vibes. I turned around and parked on the street. It was free parking. Great! I walked into the store. My instincts were correct. The store had pens, pencils, greeting cards, and a lot of gift ideas. In short, I was in heaven! A post-Christmas sale greeted me. I saw ornaments, cards, and more all discounted. I did see the cutest felt penguin that was on sale, but the price after the sale didn't justify my getting it. I loved the pen section. From cute dog pens, to fountain ones, there was a pen for everyone. I ended up getting a disposable fountain pen. It writes well and it's the perfect size to carry in a small purse. Yet, it's the right size to write with if you have big hands. The plushies were adorable and deadly. I saw everything from avocados, to tacos. I loved the cookbooks. I wanted them all. I liked the one dedicated to soup. There were also book titles that made me crack up. If you can't think of anything to get someone as a gift, I'm pretty sure that you can find something in this store. I saw satin pillow cases, drinkware, candles, Spirograph, and more. If you're into sending cards, you can get extremely fancy by getting inkpads and stamps. I was into stamping in high school. It was nice to see how stamping has improved, but is still the same, if that makes any sense. I ended up also getting a sticky note dispenser in the shape of a typewriter. I have always loved typewriters, so I had to get it. I waited for a staffer to come to the payment area. She was pleasant and was helping another customer. I am a patient person who was not in a rush this day, so I was good. She came over and was extremely apologetic. She rang my items through her payment system. She then asked me whether I was a Paper Source, or Barnes and Noble rewards member. She uttered such magical words. I was the latter. It felt like Christmas. She let me know that my membership got me 10% off everything at the Paper Source. She also said that yearly, I get a premium tote for free. It's funny how I had eyed this tote when I first walked in. She showed me the pockets and keychain hook inside the bag that sold me. I loved it so much because the canvas thickness was perfect and it felt soft to the touch. I actually used this bag as my personal item on my flights home because it was more spacious than my purse and I could bring back more goodies! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and my transaction was done. She asked if I wanted my items in the bag. I said yes. I thanked this woman. She wished me a great day. I reciprocated and left with my new bag and goodies. I had a fun experience here. It's great when your original plans don't pan out, but you find a new store that you end up loving. (26)

Again - I truly do love paper source. Well that is back in…read morethe day when they acknowledged you at some point. Provided some kind of customer service and weren't just slapping product around. There is such a huge opportunity to create a fun experience that you can't wait to get there and see what's new and exciting. If I could find their paper products else where I'd choose that. Yes I could shop online but I choose to give my money to local businesses.... Not sure it's going to be here though. Ugh! And one more thing - Do they really think I want to buy Easter candy now.... ahhh no. 2019 calendar's no again.