Decided to stop by this used book store while on vacation. This place is huge. They have books,…read moreboard games, cds, video games, toys, and so much more. I was mostly concentrated in the book area where I found a few Star Trek books worth purchasing. Half off retail is not too bad. Beats paying full price. If I lived close to this book store I would definitely come back again.

Because Black and Read is tucked in and hard to see while driving along Wadsworth, I haven't had…read morethe chance to stop by until this past weekend. I didn't really have any expectations and decided to just check it out but ended up very surprised. First off, the service here is top notch. Since we walked in to when we left, the people here are the prime example of customer service. Great job guys! There are a ton of new and used puzzles, board games, records, etc here. The prices are in between a thrift store and places that only sell new stuff if that makes sense? Especially if you're looking for board games, you would really enjoy this place. There were so many here that I have never heard of before. I got a used puzzles here for $7! I look forward to coming back here and browsing around!

I love this store, and having been away from Bohlder for a while, I missed how great it is for…read moresomeone like me who likes to write and communicate using the written word. Thanks to Megaera for her great help on my most-recent visit! She was diligent with her help, and it made a difference. They have an amazing selection of journals, notebooks, cards, writing elements, and binders. Great pricing, elite assistance.

10/7/26 I just went in after rushing over from work at 5:35pm and arrived at 5:52pm to grab a…read morerestock of craft tissue paper and was told not once but 5 times that they were closing and closed. 4 times once from each worker and twice by one. It was 5:57pm. I knew exactly what I wanted and was perusing to see if there was anything new with the knowledge that they close at 6. I understand at the end of a long work day people want to get home. Good customer service would be to make sure I found what I needed so that they still make a sale and have a happy customer. I love this store so the service tonight was quite disappointing and I ended up leaving with nothing because I was so let down by the constant reminders for me to leave because they were closing and closed.

Had my first visit to Makeshift Crafts for my birthday and it did not disappoint! This shop has…read morebeen on my to- visit list for quite a while and I am kicking myself that it took me so long to get up there! The shop is laid out beautifully and I really like their little maker space in the back. Their little living room set up is also so inviting! I especially enjoyed the felt bar and getting to chat with staff. Most items were very reasonably priced though I did find a couple of sets that were a bit on the expensive side, but after doing some more research the mark up appears to be from the person who created the kit, not the shop. There were so many fun and interesting things to explore and I'm very much looking forward to being able to pop in for one of their classes or meet-ups! I'm a bit of a maker nerd and there were so many different items that i hadn't found before as well as some of the standards that are essential to maker spaces. The staff was so kind and helpful. We chatted about various projects and I felt so welcome in their space. I've already sent the calendar to friends so we can plan our next get together up there. I am already looking forward to my next visit!!

SWOON! Do you like romance novels? Romantasy (romance fantasy?) or Taylor Swift?…read more A friend introduced me here via a Heated Rivalry cross stitch night. I will admit- it was a bit more intimidating than I expected; but everyone was so nice and patient, even as I asked the same question and steps five times over. But ALL of the craft classes are incredible! Be warned it is addictive! I also will caution that you may/may not finish your craft during the class; depending on how complex it is, most crafts I've finished at home after the class. Truly such a gem and a wonderful community space!!!

Different shops with distinctly different items, but both had the same elite customer service…read morethanks to Ann and Ash! Loved the decor and the options, so much humor throughout! Bought the first Plant Goose ever sold at the store, and it was a special moment. Enjoyed buying a box of French Lingo Cards also. Great interior, plenty of parking. Fun staff. Humor in abundance at good price points. Will visit again.

When I walked into this shop, I was so happy to find such a wonderful collection of one-of-a-kind…read moregifts and cards! The kind person behind the counter showed me around and told me all about the special things they have, like the beautiful oil candles, the cool little trinkets, and the fun ornaments. As I looked around, I was really drawn to the quill-printed cards, which I thought I'd add to my collection. Even though some of the gifts are a bit pricier, I'm sure they're worth every penny because they're so good. I'm already looking forward to coming back to this shop because there are so many interesting things to see!

They do such a great job with all the goodies in their shop!! It's always my first stop for finding…read morefun and interesting gifts for others...and a few for myself! I've always had great service and help when I've been stumped with a gift idea. It's a real gem here in Golden.

Came in on a whim and ended up with this lovely pen that I am so excited about. I've been a…read morerefillable fountain pen fan for a while and now that mine is broken this is a perfect replacement. The owner/clerk gave me a whole demo of the pen, walked me through the story, how to replace and customize it, and was just such a joy to interact with. In addition to the lovely worker this place is so cute!!! I definitely recommend a pop in :)

Beyond the Blackboard is truly the best! They've helped make so many birthdays special for our…read morefamily. I love taking my daughter and son there after my daughter's gymnastics classes because they always have an amazing selection of toys and we almost always find something really cool on sale. Sometimes I let my kids walk around and pick out the things they would want for their birthdays. Then, when it's time to start shopping, I already have a list of gifts I know they'll love. It makes birthday shopping so much easier! The owner is incredibly kind, and every staff member we've met has been friendly and helpful. And how cool is it that they'll even wrap birthday presents for you? As a man with minimal to nonexistent wrapping skills, I find this service incredibly valuable. If you're looking for a great place to buy toys, birthday gifts, or something special for your kids, please support Beyond the Blackboard. It's a wonderful store run by wonderful people, and they deserve all the business they can get!

this is an amazing neighborhood toy store. they do a great job of curating toys that are kid…read morefavorites. I also love it that they will do gift wrapping for you. staff is super friendly and helpful and it is locally owned.

Wow, what a great shop! The first time I went in I had about three hours of questions and the owner…read moreanswered all of them! I did not buy anything the first two times in the shop, but the owner Ikaika was awesome! He never tried to sell me, he just gave me information and let me choose what I wanted. They have a 90 day layaway program, they offer electronics help and I took advantage of the waterproofing service. The work they do is second to none!!! Please support this great local shop. Without guys like Ikaika and shops like The Crawl Space we would not have a place to crawl or the awesome events that The Crawl Space puts together. -A very happy repeat customer.

I found this local gem by accident and I'm glad I did! When I went in the owners were very…read morewelcoming and knowledgeable about Rock Crawlers! I was impressed on how they answered all of my questions and were very honest with suggestions. This was the first in a long time where I was never pressured to buy anything. Both owners told me to just take it home and get a feel of driving one. This is one of many reasons why I support Mom and Pop shops! They have excellent customers skills and also have a sense of humor! I would highly recommend them for anyone who is getting into the RC world! If it shows how much they are worth it, I drive 35 miles to them, even though I have other shops! Trust me they are worth it!

Stationery is one of the best things on the planet and this is the best place to purchase all of…read morethe love cards, washi tape, paper, stickers, pens, and more! I found this shop when I lived in Denver and kept in contact with them for years on social media and ordered some good stuff from their website. They've created a ridiculously cool shop! They branched into customized stationery including wedding invitations several years ago. Whenever I'm in town I have to stop in and say hello and continue to support a wonderful small business. If you love your fancy paper and pretty cards and world-class customer service then you need to get over to Wordshop! Killin' it as always, Wordshop!

This elegant stationery store sits in a charming little building in Lower Highlands. It's on Meade,…read morea quiet street off the very busy West 32nd Avenue. We were able to find parking without much difficulty. The displays in the store are nicely done and very enticing. There's a true stationery department where many types of writing materials, business cards, announcements, invitations, and whatever else you might imagine can be ordered. There's also an extensive selection of greeting cards. Unique gift items lurk throughout the store from mugs to toiletries to tableware to jewelry, housewares, candles, stuffed animals, stickers, bags, books, and even bits of clothing from vests to caps to socks. This is a really interesting small, local business run by lovely people. They are definitely worth repeat visits.