I frequented Central Park Commons often while in Eagan. This shopping plaza with restaurants is…read moreroughly a two-minute drive from my hotel. It's set up like a mini neighbourhood. I like this plaza a lot. It has a standalone Starbucks with a drive-thru. Staff are always friendly and I enjoy coming here. Yes, it satisfies the tea addiction that I have. Recently, I spent more time figuring out what businesses are here. It has a Bank of America with a drive-thru. It is perfect for me to withdraw US funds, as I have a Tangerine account and I don't incur any charges when I do. My greatest find was Hawaii Poke Bowl. It has dole whip, which I absolutely love. I also had the rainbow poke bowl, which was amazing. It is rare to find an eatery with a perfect Yelp five-star rating where more than 60 Yelpers have reviewed it. Hy-Vee is the grocery store that anchors this plaza. Although I have yet to set foot in this store, Hy-Vee was my go-to grocery store when I lived in Rochester. I dropped by Marshalls and HomeGoods. It's a combo store. They look new and have everything from clothes to floor lamps. I love staying in Eagan. The shopping is great and this plaza is no exception. It has everything that I love and need. I simply need more time to visit every store and restaurant here. It should take me a few more visits. (102)

I absolutely love this place. Pretty disorganized but if you know what you want, heck even if you…read moredon't, you'll find something good. The woman behind the counter was so nice and I even got a 20% discount on a skateboard though it wasn't even expensive in the first place

They advertise it's a "garage style" type experience, and yeah, it most certainly has that grungy…read morevibe... plus whatever your dearly departed grandparents left behind in their basement. If you're down to scrounge, this place might be for you (I'd just urge you to wash your hands after). That said, I specifically went here today because I needed a stapler. Mine went missing when I moved (probably in some box I've yet to unpack in my storage unit), and there's zero need to purchase a brand new stapler when I know I can get an old reliable Swingline from a thrift place like this (plus, I remembered on my first amble through here that they had a whole basket of staplers). Sure enough, I was able to acquire a stapler. But you can bet your ass that I brought along some staples to test out said staplers... the first one I picked up had a busted spring, but the second was fully functional. Both had been priced at $3. I mention this simply as a word of warning to consider testing before you buy.) I also picked up a bobbin thread case and a quart sized bag of crayons (both priced at $3) while I was there. This place is good for finding the kind of craft stuff your granny would keep around at a low price. And honestly, you're doing the environment a BIG favor to snag this kind of thing off a thrift store shelf rather than "convenience buy" it off Amazon or whatever. You can save money and feel good about yourself. The rest of the store has stuff like glassware, clothing, kids stuff, and holiday decor. It's not all amazing stuff. I reckon a lot of folks donate stuff they don't care to sort through when an elderly parent finally kicks it. The employee behind the checkout counter was a little slow to bother acknowledging me, but once we were interacting, they were friendly enough and wished me a good day; seemed like they were happy I actually bought something instead of just browsing.

...."Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only…read morelove can do that." ~Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When in doubt; Wave in collaboration with Krista Young... The club no one wants admittance to... The club that provides the best care in the State.... The club that once you become a part of you become a forever member. WHAT IS THE CLUB YOU ASK? The University of Iowa Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa In 2018, my daughter was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and was admitted immediately.... And it was hard, it was hard, it was hard... Savannah our nurse told me my daughter took her medicine well and I thought she was crazy....but it was a boy in the elevator that planted the seed about where to go for stuffies and my daughter pivoted... After we got a stuffie my daughter agreed to go to the 12th floor. The 12 floor had different air up there like #23.... The 12 floor restored my faith with my daughter Adrian (named after #94) and her cousin Madisen showed me family IS the best medicine... So every Hawkeye wave I remember the struggle; not only this hospital visit, but my childhood, #32, Jon Mai, my Ss who think I'm the most beautiful teacher, anyone who has walked where I've walked my whole life, the Entire ICCSD community, the JaguArs Softball Program, and my principal Mr. Andy Gahan at Coralville Central who is my why....honorable mention for those that suit up for Grandma & Moms...I see you....and remember I am a part of the club... The club no one wants admittance to... The club that provides the best care in the state.... The club that once you become a part of you become a forever member. Thank you Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital for always welcoming me back to the house that the WHOLE community built with your help, It's ok to ask for help....I even signed the beam...I see you gymnasts.... I not only wave to the Children's Hospital, but I wave to the hospital that saved me, and try to wave to anyone because you may be the reason someone stays... Even if it takes years to create your own wave, that's still better than riding someone else's--Unknown;);) Constance Eva #Advocate #32 #Always #45 #lovelove ""History doesn't remember who was easy to manage; they remember who changed the game.""Unknown And the rest is still Unwritten...

As a tourist, I was blown away by this place! The size itself is overwhelmingly impressive because…read morethere are so many stores. They have a lot of free parking in their garages. They have many of the same stores on different levels, such as Lids, so if you miss it the first time, you can still go shop there at a different level without having to go all the way back to shop at the store. My favorite part is the Nickelodeon Universe. I did not expect an amusement park inside a mall! Such a cool concept. Lots of rides. It's very friendly for all ages. I also like the Crayola Experience. It was very unique. I didn't sign up to do a full on tour experience, but the gift shop is pretty neat where you can build your own crayon bucket and choose so many special shades of different colors. They also have two different mini golf courses here. There is so much to do here! The top floor has the most dining options. They even have a Rainforest Cafe here, which is a great option for kids. They have casual dining in the food court and full on serviced restaurants. With such variety, there is honestly something for everyone here!

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)

If you like buying bulk and finding deals then this is the place. I prefer this over other big box…read morestores. I like the variety and their club brand better. I love finding deals on the things I want to buy and the prices are competitive. I appreciate that the staff keep the check outs moving and indicate where to go at self checkout. It is always busy so be patient in the aisles and parking lots. Gas is cheaper here than most other stations as well.

This is hands down my favorite Costco. It's always fully stocked with a great selection, well-run,…read moreand the staff are consistently friendly and helpful. If you know what to look for, they have amazing deals on wine/liquor, easily some of the best value around. Over the last year, they really upped their game in the bakery department, and especially great for hosting or having extra treats on hand. One heads-up about the parking lot: if you're getting gas, don't try to cross at the main stop sign. There's a much easier way to loop left and come around the back, which saves a lot of time and frustration. Once you know it, it's a game changer. I also love getting gas here because the savings really add up. Pro tip: use the Costco app. It makes things quicker and helps you keep track of deals. They also regularly have great gift card deals like (Uber, Top Golf, local restaurants), usually $15-25 off, which is an easy win. Plus their pharmacy is always way cheaper than I've found elsewhere. Busy like any Costco, but worth it every time.

Sierra is a great store. You can find many sporting good items at a much lower price than Amazon,…read moreDicks, REI or Cabellas. I often like to buy socks and water bottles here. In the past, we've had good luck finding larger items here too, like snowboarding gear and even a Yakima Sky Box (large lockable box we take camping for extra car storage). I've always received excellent service at checkout. Even when the lines are long, I've been able to check out quickly from a friendly cashier. Keep up the great work, Sierra!

The service was really good. They were stocking the shelves and were busy with getting stuff out. I…read morethink the only thing I had an issue with is accessibility to some of the aisles that were blocked or had to go in from the other side. But they have an amazing selection of great stocking stuffers and the value of their items is exceptional. I mean the prices were really good for a lot of items. I was surprised and Ben did an amazing job ringing us up at the register. He did it with a smile and was super professional. Hands down to Ben and his professionalism and got me to sign up for Sierra Rewards. So Bonus for him! Got a nice backpack out of that trip too. Thanks Sierra for doing a wonderful job