Wow, what a nice discovery this was! They're open exceptionally late by Halifax standards (8 pm?)…read more Anything Irish or Scottish... they have it. Kilts, scarves, ruanas, neckties, etc. in all kinds of tartans; cloak and kilt pins and other jewelry; funny bumper stickers, etc. And if you need anything warm, they've got you covered, with a great selection of sweaters, hats, mittens, etc. The woman on duty when we visited (maybe the owner?) couldn't have been more friendly and she gave us some good intel on the area, too.

I went in expecting Northern Watters to be kilts, United Kingdom soccer, and more kilts. There is…read morethat, but also some beautiful and varied souvenirs. There were wooden ornaments made by a couple on Halifax. There were woolen animals made by women in South America where the animals sale is their only source of income. Also, there are drinks from the UK. The shop is a lot of fun to browse, and the shopkeeper will provide additional information about your purchase if it's artisan. Definitely worth a stop as you walk down the pier!

These shops are everywhere in the Caribbean and in Mexico, so I usually associate this store chain…read morewith warm climate regions. Pretty surprised to see a store up this far north. For those who don't know, this store specializes in apparel and accessories that change with light. We probably would not have gone into this store, if were not for a coupon from the ship for a free gift from this store. Well just the word "free" was enough to bring my wife and kids to this place. The kids got a plastic color-changing ring. Oh well. One our our friends bougnt a color changing canvas bag, but unfortunatly, the handle started to wear down after the 3rd day.

Color changing in the sun products…read more Ready for some pranks? Okay. This is what you do. A friend of mine who worked on the cruise ships told me about this practical joke. You buy some of the invisible nail polish that changes to a bright pink in the sun. You wait for your father or male friend to fall asleep on the couch. You apply a generous amount of the invisible nail polish to his nails and wait for him to go out in the sun! I did this on my father. And yes, he did run back into the house screaming after five minutes wondering if we had to take him to the hospital. The only problem was we were laughing too hard to tell him it was only a prank. This is the kind of fun you can have with the products at Del Sol. Their staff are friendly enough and helpful. The store is located on the waterfront in downtown Halifax and is a franchise and with many locations in the Caribbean. I was happy to see them open a store here even though their items aren't that fashionable and really lose their appeal after a while. But their Frisbee's work fine and some of their sunglasses are pretty cool. So its a fun store to stop by and pick up material for a party or a prank. And if you are walking around with the kids and need them to be distracted for a few minutes, this is definitely a place you can take them.

I popped in this shop with a friend a couple weeks ago, and we both expected sort of "precious"…read moreclothes with a precious price tag to match. Boy were we wrong! Totally cute kids clothes at super reasonable prices. I got each of my favourite girls a super cute t-shirt that says, "My aunt (hearts) me" for $6 each. I picked up a gift for my cousins's little boy from my mom - a plaid dress shirt onesie in turqouise, blue and green that comes with the cutest little pair of khakis for $20. Huge selection, really cute stuff and affordable.

I was here yesterday looking for some outfits for my baby to be. I had a question about the sizing…read moreso I approached a sales clerk to ask about it. When I said I was due September 3rd, her response was a look, and then saying, "You still have THAT far to go?" I was really put off, and just shook my head, said a very sarcastic "Thanks" and walked away from her. I left without buying anything, which is a shame because they do have really cute things here for great prices. Salespeople, ESPECIALLY in this line of work should really know better than to make rude comments to expecting parents. I can certainly infer the translation of what she was saying to be "wow, you're huge and look like you are about to have the baby now!" Not helpful. I know I'm short and have popped quite a bit, but my doctor tells me I'm exactly the size I should be, so there, rude lady!

The clothes are great quality, great prices and very cute! However, the store's size is beyond…read morefrusturating! If you are shopping with a stoller, you may as well just turn around and walk right out. The isles are barely big enough for an adult to walk through by themselves, let a long with a big stroller. I mentioned my frurations with the employee and she said they get this complaint a lot but are not going to change their location. If they want the baby Mama's to shop in the stores, they have to be able to wheel their babies around in the stollers. They need to relocate to another store which is bigger.

The Children's Place is a large store devoted entirely to children's clothing. In general, they…read moresell trendy styles in high-quality clothing at premium prices. I'll admit that I've bought the odd one or two purchases there for special occasions but can't imagine how anyone could afford to shop there on a regular basis. With winter coats, neck ties, polo shirts and shoes, they have a little bit of everything for every age group, including newborns. Towards the back of the store you'll sometimes find clearance racks, and fairly often they'll have other specials and promotions on in the store. Overall, a fun place to shop but steeply priced.

What a lovely little shop celebrating all things pregnancy and baby related…read more I happened upon this boutique today, I suppose quite intentionally as I've wanted to head in and check it out for quite some time now. The first thing that struck me was the lovely smell when I stepped into the warm store - it smelled like lavender and that delightful fresh baby scent that all newborns seem to have. I was greeted promptly and took my time perusing the selections. They have a huge array of soft reusable diapers as well as lots of books, both educational for parents-to-be and playful stories for young kiddies. They have lots of wares to make new parents comfortable, like baby slings and cozy blankets. This is a great place to go if you're expecting or you know someone with a bun in the oven. You'll find an educated staff able to support you and offer you assistance with great products designed to help out with the rough and tumble, exciting journey of parenthood.

Absolutely the most warm and welcoming baby store in town…read more It's a must for the cloth-diapering and baby-wearing set, but even parents who don't opt for this lifestyle will find something to love. There's a great, curated selection of toys, books, and gear that is sure to make any parent or child on your list giggle with delight. The staff could not possibly be any more helpful, but to go even further, they host regular workshops on cloth diapering, baby wearing, pregnancy and delivery, breastfeeding, potty training and more. The store is gorgeous within, from the barn-board floor to the blackboard wall, to the rainbow of cloth diapers on display. The front windows are always a wonderland. The store is even accessible if you can't get into Halifax. They have a vibrant web presence at their website, Facebook page and Twitter stream.