I had the day off from work, so I decided to run some errands and pick up some picture frames for a…read morecouple pieces of art I wanted to be framed. I stopped into Hobby lobby because I knew I could get some good picture frames there. Luckily, the store was having a 50% off discount on all wall frames and photo frames. Hobby Lobby had a huge selection of wall/photo frames to choose from, so I took my time to find the right frames for my pieces of art. I eventually found the frames I wanted, and picked up a decorative item for my house as well. The value of the picture frames was terrific and there were very nice frames in the store. There are not a lot of staff walking around in the store, so I didn't ask anyone for assistance, because I did not really need it. When I checked out at the cashier, the woman was very nice and friendly, and wrapped my picture frames with care to make sure they would not crack or break. I had not been in a Hobby Lobby for quite some time, so I was impressed with the selection of picture frames and other items in the store. They always have a sale each week from what I can tell, and you do get value for your buck. If you love arts and crafts, and need supplies, Hobby Lobby is the store for you. They have everything you need for your projects. It is a great store for the crafty person!

MUST READ. While hobby lobby is a nice "Christian" store to shop at.. let me let you in on some…read moreinside logistics. I worked there as a custom framer for over a year and one night I had been called to help with a bathroom incident. I thought to myself "no problem we're a team" As I cleaned up the mess with toilet paper and weak tools provided by the company it took me quite awhile to fully clean the mess. Afterword I got called back to the framing counter for a custom order. I completed the order with a red face as I smelled of feces and then after I asked my manager for permission to go home and shower/change before closing. She said "NO we're understaffed tonight" I pleaded my case as I felt it was inhumane to have me working while smelling like another humans feces. I asked again.. and then again rejected by "Liz". At that point I decided to quit .. I never planned on doing this until such an extreme circumstance. But get this, I went to HR and told them what happened. Just weeks later she was awarded the Store Manager position at Avon. Please be aware of the leadership at this company

I love an impromptu trip to Ollie's to see what the current offerings are. I always begin my visit…read morein the book section. It is extensive. I love cookbooks, journals and fiction novels and they always have a ton to choose from. They sell everything, including but not limited to, home and office decor, pantry items and snacks, pet supplies, bedding, cookware, gardening, etc. On my latest trip, I purchased a new bible and several crochet kits to assist me with learning and exploring a new hobby. The prices are always reasonable, and the selection is full of variety.

I live going to Ollie's! Is it a little chaotic and disorganized? The answer is yes, but if you go…read moreknowing that and realize you are bargain hunting, then you will have fun. Some prices are too high, but part of the fun is searching for the bargain! They have a wide variety and selection of different products as well as different prices. Everyone was helpful and friendly even though the day I went was very busy and crowded.

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.

I stopped into Hallmark last weekend to pick up some Mother's Day cards. They were very well…read morestocked with a great variety of cards. The store looked so bright and cheery with all the displays set up for Mother's Day and Spring. I used my Hallmark Crown club coupons and ended up getting three cards for about $3 total. That's a great deal - if you've shopped for cards recently; then you know they are expensive. They will be closed soon for a short time while the exterior renovations get completed. It's perhaps best to call to verify they are open.

Took an awesome cooking class today. We made a Raspberry Snowflake pull apart wreath and Chocolate…read moreHazelnut Babka. The class is well taught with everything you need conveniently set out for you, and the instructor goes through each step along the way. They really make accomplishing things easy. What I thought would be difficult was really quite simple. We stuffed the snowflake wreath with cream cheese and raspberry jam, and we made homemade Nutella for the Babka. It was all very tasty and both were accomplished in three hours.

Very fun to take cooking classes here! This was my second class and Chef Myra is engaging and…read moreprovides simple instructions to follow. I believe it's a good value for the time and ingredients, especially since we get to eat the food afterwards!

I spotted this gift store across the street from Muldoon's and we had to check them out. They…read morepacked a little bit of everything into this small store. My granddaughter loved their cute gnomes. They looked hand made to me. I ended up buying a long sleeve light grey T-shirt with a small "Carmel" on the front and a large one across the back. Purchase price was twenty five dollars and that was a fair market value, not an inflated gift store price in my opinion.

This is the cutest shop, and I get super good vibes when I'm in there, surrounded by so many…read morelocally made items. The name of this store doesn't lie: It's full of all things Carmel! My first visit, I walked out of there with a wine glass etched with the streets of downtown Carmel, and a pair of wooden dangly earrings made by someone who lives in Carmel. I seriously could have bought so many more things but I gave myself a budget. But I was eyeing a map of Carmel that would have looked great on my wall. In the store, you'll find lots of Carmel-related clothing to show off your school spirit, including Carmel school sweatshirts and Greyhound gear, scarves and beanies in school colors, and more. There are also sweaters and running gear promoting the Monon Trail! You'll also find jewelry, mugs and travel coffee cups, pillows, bumper stickers, and even tins of mints and treats emblazoned with Carmel insignia. And because Carmel is the roundabout capital of the nation, there are roundabout-related things like roundabout playing cards, roundabout posters, roundabout postcards, etc. The people who work here are very friendly, and I also found out that they are volunteers! They work at the store because they love Carmel and want to help promote the city, which is pretty awesome.

Hands down one of the most beautiful and well appointed targets we have ever seen. This one is even…read morebetter than my favorite one in California lol It's gigantic and so bright clean and everything is laid out perfectly. Great spaces and displays, and even enough room in between everything to move about which is so important!!!

Boy is this a busy Target…read more.. Getting in and out was a nightmare, parking was rough, and the inside was crowded. I was able to find the essentials I needed for my baby, but the experience was not pleasant at all.

According to them, "you save big money when you shop Menards", but I can tell you that you won't…read morenecessarily save time by ordering online for pick-up in-store. I recently did so, expecting to save time and gain convenience, but was sorely disappointed. I placed an order online for a 5-gallon, food-grade pail, lid and lid opener. The instructions that accompanied my order confirmation were to enter the store and follow the signs for in-store pick-up. I did so, and was led from the front door, straight-through to the back of the store, and then to the furthest corner of the store from where I had entered. Surely, I had passed all of the items ordered during this trek. The store is massive, and if you are not familiar with the layout, online ordering would seem like a good, time-saving option, but that turned out to not be the case. Not to mention (as I mention), the "convenience fee" that I was charged to do so. This might be a good option for larger orders, but for the 3 item order that I placed, I would not suggest this.

It is very easy to get caught up in the jingle they have, "you save big money" but this store is…read moremostly about convenience of them having EVERYTHING in their store. The best value is always on their clearance items or sale items because all of their other prices are just ok. They have a rebate program that you can get money back on your purchases and they advertise the after rebate prices everywhere so when you buy your item mentally you're thinking about the lower price. The rough part is being disciplined enough to follow through with the rebate process.

Clay Terrace is an open-air shopping center/mall that I frequent. There are lots of shops,…read moreincluding but not limited to, DSW, Dick's Sporting Goods, Whole Foods, Old Navy, Bath & Body Works, Soma, Moe's Southwest Grill, Pies & Pints, Hand and Stone, Sur La Table and Kona Grill. There are too many to name them all. The ease of convenience is one of the main reasons that I like it. I can run several errands all at once. The overall experience has been positive for me while shopping here. The sales and service representatives are all friendly and helpful, and the center is well-maintained and clean. They even have umbrellas available for use via the honor system, on rainy days. I like that there are high-end options mingled with basic options as well.

Clay Terrace is a really great place to walk and shop... I do wish there were a few more "grab and…read morego" type restaurants other than just Jimmy John's but there are a great handful of sit-down options. Game Stop, Old Navy, Loft, DSW, Dicks and more... all great places to shop. Nice vibe and great pedestrian crosswalks with the lights so cars don't mow you down. It's a safe, nice place to walk and enjoy a few hours... :)

Always great service and selection from a locally owned family business. I have been buying…read morebeautiful plants there for over 20 years.

Fantastic service! Got a real Xmas tree for the first time and they told us everything we need to…read moreknow. Xmas Tree 101! They even loaded the tree on top of the van for us!