Anytime I am in WBL, I look forward to visiting Oldies & Goodies. As the name suggests, the shop…read moresells I nice blend of new and gently used items. The best part is that a majority of the new items are all locally sourced and hand-crafted by local artists. I feel as if all items are reasonably priced even the hand-crafted section. WBL offers historic charm in general, but so does this shop. Located just a touch off the main drag, there are also a few other shops inside this building as well. The setup here is calming to me and offers a nice flow. From the handmade goodies to printed tee shirts and sweatshirts to jewelry to thrifted handbags to clothes to art supplies, there is something for everyone. Offering light art classes in the back of the space on a giant table, make sure to grab a flyer when you're in next or check the website. For just a small fee, you could be the new owner of a piece of art crafted by you. In addition, shopping here is a great place to get gifts whether that's for a baby shower, birthday or holiday. Many of the items remind me of pieces and artists from the MN State Fair. Thank you, Oldies & Goodies! I'm so thankful you are in WBL and I look forward to supporting for many years.

This was such a cool find in Downtown White Bear. Part vintage/thrift shop, part local creator…read moreshopping, it had more character and charm than many places I've seen lately. I love a good thrift shop and reducing waste, and they had a nice little selection of clothes, well organized and for decent prices. That fell to one side of the store, and the other had to local t-shirts and makers creations that are fun to find in town. I didn't have a ton of time to explore, but they were super nice and even had a table for kids to play at while parents shopped, and I look forward to going back next time I'm in town!

This location is less busy than my normal half price books, but the people there are nice. The used…read morebook prices are solid, especially as I'm building my library and their online store makes it so you can find basically anything you are looking for. They have legos, board games, vinyl records, notebooks, tarot cards, and so much more. They even have super cheap totes that are cute to boot.

There's always a deal and an amazing book waiting for you in this store... it can get crowded…read morequick, the staff are friendly. They have music and gifts as well. Personally I love this place for RPG and paranormal books. Prices are usually fair... but sometimes something's are a bit over priced...

Hobby Lobby - 5 Stars…read more I really enjoy shopping at this Hobby Lobby location. Every time I visit, I end up finding something useful--whether it's craft supplies, home décor, seasonal items, or even a small tool I didn't realize I needed. Their selection is consistently well-stocked and varied, which makes browsing a fun and inspiring experience. The atmosphere is generally calm and pleasant, making it a relaxing place to wander through the aisles and gather creative ideas. Staff members are friendly and helpful when I need assistance locating an item or have a question about a product. It's worth noting that the store can get quite busy at certain times, especially after major holidays or on Sundays, when many shoppers are taking advantage of sales or new seasonal arrivals. While this can mean longer checkout lines and more crowded aisles, it's not always enough to take away from the positive experience. Overall, this Hobby Lobby is a go-to spot for crafts, décor, and inspiration. The combination of product variety, inviting atmosphere, and helpful service keeps me coming back.

I saw online that the crafts were 40%off & this is a "so called Christian store." I went to pay for…read moremy craft tool. Kathy wrang up my purchase at reg. Price. I explained to her that the"crafts" were 40% off. "Kathy RUDELY INFORMED ME TO GO READ THE SIGN ON THE DOOR. " I'll never shop here again. I work retail & would never treat a customer like this, especially at a Christian store. I'll go to Michael's or Walmart before I'd ever think about stepping foot in this store again! DISGUSTED!!! SHE SHOULD BE WRITTEN UP!

We popped in for a moment while passing time to hop on the lightrail…read more First you have to be let in as in someone has to come unlock the door. When you walk in it's jammed back with books, which is amazing to see. We only had time to browse the main room but I seen signs mentioning that there was more on the other floors. They had a large comic selection right when you walk in that's about all I checked out. I definitely want to come back and check out more! Looks like a place you can definitely spend time browsing.

This was my 7th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. This place is huge, with three floors,…read moreand you could browse here for hours if so inclined. It is an eclectic mix of over 100,000 books on every genre from books to comics to magazines. It was nostalgic to see a complete collection of Nancy Drew books, a series I read as a child. They also had a large area devoted to comics in the front of the store. If you seek used or rare books, this is the top choice to come in the area. The door is locked and you need staff to let you inside the store. There is a shared parking lot behind the store, which was very much appreciated.

Selection was terrific. A mixup was corrected in a timely and congenial manner. I definitely…read morerecommend this store.

I lived in Roseville, MN many, many years ago when there wasn't any art stores like Blick, so when…read moreI was in town for a visit recently I was elated to see the art store there. Love it!

Definitely not my favorite Michaels location but I will say for the most part they are usually…read moredecently stocked and organized. When I stopped in over the weekend they still had a ton of Christmas clearance items. So far i've been liking new spring items but the prices have gone up A LOT and they hardly offer coupons anymore so that's a huge turn off to shop here. I've been doing diamond art forever & it's going viral now, so kits were pretty much sold out but the prices of those have also increased quite a bit.

The woman at the front was a little slow with her service and not the most friendly, but she was…read morehelpful finding items. I love this store - so dangerous! Crafts and decor and water bottles and... You could get lost! GREAT store for putting together gifts, and they ALWAYS have sales (like 30-60% off sales), so join the rewards program! Decently organized store and you can use the website to find item aisles, too! Updating: I came back the next day because I forgot something, and had a less than great experience. I stood in the check out line for 10+ minutes with no one acknowledging me. There were no bags at the self check outs. Definitely under staffed and lowering my rating just in hopes leadership sees this and improves - because I love the store!

This is quite a toy store. It's very pack in the main store area and there is a back area full of…read moretoys. I was a little overwhelmed with all the stuff to look at and decide on for birthday gifts. I had read that they had Needoh Ice cube but was disappointed that they didn't have them available. Parking available on the street. Prices are ok.

The name doesn't do this place justice - I'm not sure there's a pinwheel in the store haha. This…read moreshould be called the magical emporium of toys and games galore! When you walk in, you'll be assaulted with floor to ceiling displays of toys in the best way possible. I could see how it could be overwhelming for some, but I loved it. Felt so magical. I stopped in while in the area to get some ideas for holiday gifts and ended up getting my auntie gift duties done here. It's a very large space spanning three different areas, with the areas categorized by theme/age. You'll find everything from plushies to puzzles and everything in between here. Truly so many options for all ages (even those harder to shop for tween/early teen ages). I found some adorable play kitchen items for my 1yo niece, and some sweet dinosaur and car toys for my 3yo nephew here. I also love that I could browse, try things out, test quality, etc here unlike shopping online. I even found something for myself here! I was introduced to the magic of NeeDoh and had to get one. Now I already want to go back and test out some others to get. Service was very friendly - I asked for some recommendations for my niece's age, and one team member walked me through options. During checkout, another was very kind. Prices were reasonable, and I'd much rather spend my money locally than on Amazon this holiday season. Highly recommend swinging in to check this place out for holiday shopping season - shop local!

I love this store! I always make sure I visit it when I'm in the Twin Cities. It's colorful and…read moreinviting with a wide range of beautiful, reasonably priced fair trade clothing, jewelry, crafts and items for the home. The owner is helpful and friendly and I always come away with at least a few treasures. I feel good that my purchases are helping to support fair trade craftspeople around the globe.