A CORNERSTONE OF OLD FORGE COMMERCE for over 100 years, this haunt has been a part of our lives…read moresince we were nigh high to an early season corn stock, walking into the sprawling store hand in hand with our mother to purchase fishing tackle, suntan lotion, bug spray, or many other essentials of Adirondack life. From wind chimes, electronics & lightbulbs, to furniture, knick-knacks, candy, and cookware, this shop has it all. But now, it's near and dear to my heart, not just for the rustic decor and furniture that have graced our family camp's interior for years... But because of the books... Old Forge Hardware's vast bookstore is hands down the largest and broadest in genre scope for 100 miles, stocked to the stacks with ADK history, Art, how-to books, true crime, kids' books, adult fantasy & my favorite: HORROR. This place simply put, is FANTASTIC.

I haven't coming here as long as I can remember. It is a stable in old Forge. They have everything…read morefrom food, Bath & body, clothing, books, camping, Christmas, and typical hardware store items. They are extremely pet, friendly, and my dog loves coming in here to get all of the attention. Not a ton Employees but the service is still amazing. I never leave empty-handed, especially with the amazing prices. There was always something new to find.

Love this store! I've been ordering from them online and their selection is better than Amazon plus…read moreprices are the same. The owner is the sweetest, emails are answered quickly, and I've gotten my orders in 2 days. Cannot recommend more highly!!'

This is more than a store. As a first time mom, this is part of my support system…read more I first discovered this store because I was needing help learning about how to use some baby carriers I had received as gifts, and I was referred by friends to attend a Slingbabies meeting. The meeting was held in the classroom at the bundle store. At the meeting I met Amber, owner of the bundle store, and a Slingbabies leader. She was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about baby wearing. She gave me all the help I needed. After the meeting I poked around looking at the store. As a new mom, it was so fun just to look at everything she has there. Organic toys, clothing. Beautiful baby carriers, slings, and wraps. A cloth diapering section. Lots of items clearly handmade by independent vendors. Beautiful muslin receiving blankets. Natural remedies for diaper rash and teething, nipple creams. If I had a million dollars I'd by 3 of almost everything at this store. Now, the bundle store is all about quality, and often that means the prices are steeper, but you can tell you're getting really special stuff there! The staff is all knowledgeable about breastfeeding and baby wearing. They want to be part of a new mom's support system. The store offers classes- I took the musical baby class but there are lots to choose from, many of them focused on educating moms, but also prenatal yoga and fun stuff too. My music class was a blast! Amber, the store owner, knows everything about baby wearing and she really wants to help others learn about this awesomely helpful practice. I had a friend from out of state contact her when she needed advice about what carrier might be right for a specific need. Amber recommended a carrier that her store doesn't have in stock! She has an online store and could have easily recommended a carrier she could have sold, but she wanted to recommend what was best for my friend even if it meant she wasn't going to profit. Amber also does fittings for her nursing bras she sells there (and maternity clothes). My best nursing bra is from The Bundle Store. So in a nutshell- every mom within the capital district could benefit from a relationship with this store. Especially if you are interested in babywearing, breastfeeding, cloth diapering or using green/natural toys and remedies, you've simply got to get over there.

Stopped in after we left the General store. This was a cute little gift store with a good…read moreselection on locally sourced artisan sourced gifts. We were there late in the day so really did not find much I was interested in but would love to come back in over the Holidays. They had a good variety of items which was nice but prices tended to be on the high end.

Such a super cute gift shop with a large variety of unique gifts. You can find gifts for babies,…read moreyour bestie, your mom, your favorite griller, your gardener, or even your pet. The woman running the store was so sweet and helpful without being pushy. Even the basic wrapping with a purchase, makes it feel like something special. The store is broken up into sections with different vibes/themes of gifts. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area and looking for a unique gift.

I haven't been in here for a few years. So when I was in town, I had to stop in. So much variety!…read more Snacks, kids, hats, even dogs! Clothing, decor, accessories and more. The staff loved my dog. Oh yeah, they are dog friendly! I bought the best snack, peanut butter dark chocolate covered potato chips. So yummy! The prices are just right and they have something for every budget

Cool little Life is Good store - actually interesting due to the fact that it's located in a…read morehistoric bank building - they keep the crocs in the vault. My mom would love this store, all things Life is Good and then some. Not really my cup of tea, but my wife does like some of the stuff and they make some cute pet items. Our main complaint was that the woman working here seemed very unhappy and was not friendly - you work at Life if Good! Cheer up!

Kids grow so fast that this seems like a great idea. They buy and sell kids clothes and great…read moreprices. Toys and books too. Highly recommend for the deals or to get rid of old clothes you can't use and can't cherish. Clean and nice for a thrift store with a wide selection of well organized clothes. Carters cat and Jack and more brands, not just generic. Only came away with 4 books for 10 bucks today but we do plan on coming back. Always remember it's reduce REUSE recycle in that order, this is way better for the earth than just tossing a can in the recycling. But you should also do that... just do both.

My grandma's favorite store. No it's not cheap but there are too many cheap places in this area and…read moreit's hard to find places that sell nicer brands like they do here, so I truly appreciate that.

The sales associate was rude and seemed very dry unhappy. We tried to make small talk while we…read moreshopped around. The prices are really steep and it's tough to find any items under $100. I almost bought a very expensive patagonia jacket and decide to sleep on it. As I walked out of the store the owner accused me of stealing a hat. There was a dozen cameras all over this tiny store and she was staring us down while we shopped. Can't begin to understand why she thought to accuse me of stealing. Needless to say, I won't be buying the dang jacket!

Super cute store right off of Broadway. Perfect items for a day at the track-Cute accessories such…read moreas purses, fanciers, jewelry. I bought an item online previously and received so many compliments.

This is a great shop. Ben and Jen are wonderful as is their associate. The store is small, but…read morepacks a lot of punch. Great jeans. And the little girl clothes are so sweet. Little boys are as cute as they get too. Great store, great prices, great people. Keep up the awesome work!!

Walking into Lex & Cleo feels Special! This store brings you back to your adolescents. Quality…read moreeverything, amazing selection and an ambiance that makes you want children :)) Girls and boys clothing, jewelry, play things, card, books and anything you could want for your little ones or as gifts. I purchased a large toy car to place on my coffee table. I can't wait to display it... If you're ever in Saratoga Springs and want a bit of nostalgia poke your head into Lex & Cleo. It'll put a smile on your face.

This place was adorable if only my son was younger, but we got him a puzzle from here (he's…read moreobsessed with puzzles) and he loves it. Cute store. He also loved the wooden animals but we have enough animals laying around our house so no more lol.

There are tons of options here for kids and baby gifts...Really cute stuff too…read more I personally think you should be really personable when in a little shop like this. I walked in carrying my son and we were looking around...he is a baby and all...Not even a hello from the woman working there...I got more greetings while walking around town that day then in this shop

I was so happy to see that a new children's clothing store opened up in Ballston Spa. This store is…read moreso nicely decorated and there are plenty of things to keep the little ones busy while the mamas shop. There is a little tent and toys. The owner was so friendly and welcoming and helped my 2-year old color a picture while I looked around. She even offered him a snack after checking with me that it was okay. Most, if not all, of the clothes were organic and most were Fair-Trade certified. I like that almost all of the clothes were gender neutral and plain, not filled with TV characters. The clothes here are definitely in the higher price range for children's clothes but I appreciate the quality and love that many of the clothes are Fair-Trade. I'd love to see some Made in U.S.A. brands as well and I hope that the owner will consider adding some of those in the future. I'm very excited about this lovely addition to downtown Ballston Spa.