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.

The 'new' location is a massive upgrade from the previous one across the street. They have revamped…read morethe store. Lots of parking space, clean inside with plenty of space in between isles to walk around and the cafe, as always is a plus. Nice seating area to soak up the sun shine while enjoying a good book with your favorite beverage. Have been to this location many a times and never had any issues with customer service or finding what I was looking for. If they don't have it in stock, they assist you in ordering and get it shipped directly to your home or at the store. There is always a friendly associate available to help you out.

Visited on Saturday afternoon and wow, I asked myself why I sat on a gift card for almost an entire…read moreYEAR!?! The store was clean, bright, and packed with books, puzzles, and stationary. Totally my jam! I spent way more time here than I planned just browsing (no regrets!). I had to take advantage of the $5 monthly book if you buy an item from the cafe. The staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. The gal at the counter informed me of the rewards program and signed me up. I scored some goodies and was even able to receive double points... yahoo! It was a happy Saturday afternoon. Looking forward to future visits.

Selection: Great selection for gifts or home decor Value:…read moreSeems to be good quality, sure you can find somethings elsewhere, some for less, some for more, but here you can pick it up and find more treasures. Such a great store, well arranged, clean and organized a d lots of stuff to buy! Service: friendly and professional Price: Average, but they have a great sale section that can be discounted at 50%

Great gifts, helpful staff and just the right price!!! Found everything I needed for our host…read morestudent with a great Minnesota twist!!

I'd do literally anything to have her back - I have at least five pieces of furniture in my home…read morefrom there. Each piece still makes me happy every day.

A boutique shop weighted more heavily on home decor, A Whimsical Place does a great job of offering…read morefun, unique gifts, jewelry, decor, and garden items. Surprisingly, I've found prices on most items to be much more reasonable than I'd come to expect after a lifetime of suckling at the teat of Bibelot and Patina. Usually carries lots of cottage-y type furnishings and whatnot, but as of today, November 12, unless you want Christmas decorations, you might want to give this a pass until the new year. Don't get me wrong; they're very nice decorations and very affordable, ranging from embroidered tea towels to garland to crystal ornaments and larger decor, but that's pretty much ALL that was there today. I'll definitely be back, but only when it's no longer a Christmas store.

This Five below is okay compared to other locations. The quality of the items are very similar to…read morethe dollar store. You get what you pay for. They have a nice candy section and graphic tees. Store could be a bit more organized and clean but overall I would shop here again. I always love all the Sanrio novelties.

I like 5 below for what it is. Another dollar store type of store use to be everything under 5…read morebucks but that has changed. You can find some good stuff for cheap. I like all the art supplies! This location seems to be nice! I would come back here for sure.

Located in what was previously Joann Fabric. Clean and spacious. Costly costumes and mostly indoor…read moreHalloween decor. There are outdoor decor too. The main attraction is the animatronic displays; always fun for the kids. Service was friendly and quick. Good place to hit up to get in the Halloween spirit, pun intended.

Applied for an assistant manager position at the Woodbury, MN location. Did initial phone interview…read morethat went well. Informed them that I had a previous obligation to work the State Fair 12 days but could come in after my shift to train/assist and then full-time thru mid nov. They seemed fine with this so I was asked to come in for a face-to-face interview with District Manager Jennifer. Horrible experience. Interviewed me standing up in the middle of the store for all of 5 minutes before she informed me that she needed the role to begin immediately (even though she knew that I had this prior commitment). Would have been nice to know this prior. She seemed irritated/frustrated/stressed/rude. Totally unprofessional.

A bottomless pit of a rented room style antique mall. Clothing, dishes, books, baseball cards,…read morefurniture--they've got it all. The man who as cashiering was very friendly. Stop in and take a look.

Unfortunately, I have to knock these folks down a few stars - 2 stars!…read more Abigail Page managed to REALLY tick me off. I'm super disappointed. I've been watching a pair of 1951 Reglor Lamps advertised in Facebook Marketplace, showing a photo of them in the front window. I happened to be meeting a friend for lunch in Hudson so I made sure to bring $400 cash and to stop in after our meal. 1. Apparently, the lamps are no longer in the store. But the 2 staff running the shop couldn't tell me anything about them. Where are they? Why are they still listed in Facebook? 2. The worst part of the interaction was I got the "fake polite" treatment. Friendly but not really friendly and more passive aggressive, if you know what I mean. I'm used to that treatment in Minnesota. It seems to be part of our cultural DNA. But I'm surprised to encounter it in Wisconsin. 3. The staff running the shop weren't able to access the store listing on Facebook. Why? 4. When I got home, I sent a direct message to the store on Facebook from their listing to ask about the lamps. Are they gone? Why is there still an active listing? 5. It's been 8 days. The listing is still up. No one has answered my direct message on Facebook. All of this stuff is ridiculous. Everyone knows that is takes 30 seconds to respond to a message on Facebook. All of these negative vibes could have been avoided if someone simply responded to me, apologized, promised to do better next time, and to request that I please visit again. I'd still be a customer. As it is now, I'll never walk through the front door again. So...I'm feeling pretty negative about Abigail Page. I guess they're okay if you wander in off the street, buy something off a shelf, and walk out with your item. But if you see something on-line, buyer beware. And keep an eye out for the smarmy attitudes. - Maxx

How many times can a store ask me to sign up for a credit card? During one ten minute trip I was…read moreasked a total of 5 times by 2 employees. Obnoxious. Despite having found a dress I really wanted to try on I put it back and left. If I wanted to sign up for a credit card I would. No need to harass me.

The Maurices store in Hudson is one of the best. I have shopped many. The ladies are always happy…read moreto offer advice and help you find that "perfect look." They even went so far as to call around when the dress I wanted for my bachelorette party in my size wasn't available in their store. They found the correct size in Maplewood which is about a 40 minute drive and offered to pick it up and have it back at their store for me the next day!!