I had driven past the store several times, not really knowing what it was. It was my impression…read morethat it was sort of a dollar store but in the 1 to $10 range. When I visited, it struck me as sort of like a giant tiger but with more Dollar store goods and no groceries. The one thing I didn't like about the store was that many items were not priced, which meant that if you wanted a price you have to go find a scarce employee every time. Otherwise, the store was clean and well-maintained and it was a good overall shopping experience. I would recommend still checking prices, since not everything is automatically cheaper here than elsewhere.

I was in the store early afternoon around 12:30 on Friday, Oct. 27th. I was looking for a…read moreparticular item and walked around the store twice. I finally went to the cashier to find someone to ask. This store needs to have more sales clerks on the floor. When I did ask what I was looking for, the response was not vague as the clerk was more interested in a coworker that showed up for work. I left without buying anything. Definitely need to work on their customer skills!!!

I don't think the owner understands what a bin store is. Everything in the bins is nothing but…read moreopen, broken, missing pieces, garbage. They take all the good stuff out before putting items in the bin and they put the good items on shelves with outrageous prices....this store is disgusting in its prices and even more disgusting to think people are going to buy junk.

very good and affordable price. it's a best store for a lot of branded products. highly recommend…read moreto every novascotians

Kept is one of those places where as soon as you walk in, you know you could spend hours looking at…read moreall of the things they have for sale. Tea, chocolates, fancy paper, cards, hand bags, home wares this is a "get all of your gift shopping done in one place" kind of store. The store is nice and spacious with a good flow to it, and is packed with goods without being over packed. It's definitely full, but not so much so that you have to sort through piles of things to find what you're looking for. Whoever does the merchandising for Kept knows what they're doing, I'll say that for sure! If you're looking for local gifts, they've got some local products in here too. I noted some local card makers up on the second floor - if it can be counted as a second floor? - and Rousseau's has chocolates there, for instance. And in the not local category, they have Rifle Paper Co. here. I'm completely in love with the Rifle Paper Co. art style, so that made me incredibly happy!

This is such a cute little shop. I could definitely spend a fortune in here. Lots of cute…read moreknickknacks, kitchen gadgets, gift ideas and so much more. I was particularly fond of all the cat themed items, being a crazy cat lady, I approve. I forsee myself doing holiday shopping here. Plus there's a squirrel on the sign and I love squirrels. Nope doesn't take much to win me over. The new location is more spacious which is great!

This is an excellent store for tools and items that don't retain fragrance chemicals, such as used…read moreporcelain sinks, ceramic lamps, floor tiles, wall tiles, tubs, used doors and windows, etc. Also good for small carpentry items, such as hinges, screws, , etc. As in most second-hand stores, furniture can retain deodorizer sprays that can persist. If you don't care about that, the selection of furniture is small, but very good quality with some neat retro stuff as well as more modern furniture. I have suggested to the manager that employees don't wear cologne, scented hand cream, etc. so that it's easier to tell if the furniture has fragrance in it. For me, fragrance chemicals are a deal breaker.

From the owner: We take used and new donations and resell them at a discount retail price that is always tax-free…read more DIYers, renovators and everyday shoppers always find home improvement items at a price you can't beat. All proceeds go towards improving access to affordable home ownership in Nova Scotia.

Look, you really don't have high expectations for a dollar store, right? Well, good. Because this…read moreone isn't great. The good: tons of inexpensive items, whether it's for your home, your kids or decorations. The not-so-good: not everything is labelled. And since it's no longer "everything for a dollar," you're some times unsure how much you'll have to pay. Also, aisles are absurdly long. But that's not really something they can fix. The bad: almost always a line-up at the cash. So if you're looking to just dash in, grab a cheap snack, you may have to wait. The fantastic: I haven't checked recently but they typically have Reese's Peanut Butter Bars. Not cups but a full-on bar. It's a rare find and they usually have them.

I try so hard to buy local. I really do. Local Source Market, the Seaport, Love, Me Boutique, all…read morethat stuff. But sometimes a gal just has to have cheap. Cheap that she knows is cheap. Cheap stuff that's not necessarily going to last because it doesn't have to. And when I need cheap, I need Dollarama. Also, after looking *everywhere* on the weekend, I finally found a plain old big plastic ball for the backyard. Where? Where else? (Sure beats paying $5 for one emblazoned with Disney Characters at Toys R Us). Best buys? Random kids books Office Supplies Garbage cans and storage bins Batteries for non-important stuff.

Being a teacher's spouse means getting dragged from educational bookstore to educational bookstore…read moreon the regular for pretty much the rest of your life. Sometimes this is a good thing (see: Woozles), sometimes it can be so boring you'd rather repeat the second grade than have to weigh in yet again on which 'Foundations of Reading: An Instructional Text' series looks more interesting. Tattletales is one of the few spots that does a great job of balancing booksmarts with bookswagger. Sure, there's plenty for teachers looking to stock up on new strategies but there's even more great books, toys, and activities to keep kids of all ages (and grown-ups who turn into kids when shopping in kids book sections) entertained while they do so. There's plenty of space outside for parking and inside for easy shopping - you don't have to awkwardly dance with other shoppers as you cram into the same aisle. Staff are smart, helpful and really know their business rather than just minimum wage earning teens who text from behind the cash as you ask them questions. Whether you know what you're looking for or not, they can help you out. While I don't know much about their special events, I do know that during my visit, Sheree Fitch just happened to be there for a reading - a favourite from my childhood ever since being given a signed copy of Toes in my Nose. Very cool!

Tattletales is an independent Dartmouth bookstore that has been around since 1995. First in Penhorn…read moreMall, and now in the newly opened Penhorn Plaza. They're a good mixture of a children's bookstore, a toy store, and an excellent resource for teachers. The new store has a spacious clean setup and the displays are an inviting feast for the eyes. The toy section has a wide array of educational and just plain fun stuff. There's a great selection of Lego and Playmobile with some sets I haven't seen elsewhere. They also stock board games and puzzles. This is a toy store I could spend quite a while perusing. I don't have any children, but I adore this store with my childhood heart and love of whimsy. I've found the prices to be fair and often less than the big competitors. They also offer orders on any book or product they don't have in stock. The book section is exactly what a children's bookstore should be. There is a ton of variety in titles and the layout offers a much more intimate setting than the big box stores. The displays offer suggestions on the best pics for books and prominently shows what's new. In the exploding market of youth books they seem to carry everything. Not just Twilight. They shelve all the top titles along with little known gems. Tattletales' staff are friendly and helpful. They give you that local feel only an independent bookstore can. A definite must for book and toy lovers.

I love shopping at this store in particular. So many new…read moreitems added daily. It's quite exciting to shop here. I always leave with a few more gifts/treasures. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the items the hard working staff have selected. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I have moved from the province now it I always spend a few hours in the store when I return for a holiday! Happy shopping! Aurora

I heard they were having a half off menswear sale so I got to the store as early as I could. Had…read morenever been before. It's not the cleanest or most organized store in the world, but the potential bargain finds are unparalleled. I got a whole bunch of nice t-shirts, mostly designer brands, for under $3 (quite a few were a dollar or so). Since it's almost summer, now is also the time to get the lowest prices on winter wear. I got two brand name trendy light winter coats for $6 each and they both looked brand new. One of them retails new at well over $150..so I feel I got good value for money. Much better prices than at VV that's for sure. Highly recommend!