Blue Manatee Literacy Project is one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. They have such a great…read moreassortment of gifts and books for every age, and are constantly getting new things! Their mission is what really makes them stand out in the community though! Every book you purchase, whether child, adult, in person or online, they donate a book to a school in need! I love knowing that by expanding my daughter's library we are also helping out kids right here in Cincinnati who may not have access to new books without programs like BMLP.

Unfortunately I have not been able to take my kids in-person to visit yet. Looking forward to…read morethings going back to normal and getting to experience the store in-person. I ordered some Christmas gifts online and they were a great price and shipped quickly. I had accidentally checked local delivery instead of shipping. An employee called me and changed to shipping and didn't charge me shipping prices even after I offered to pay. Very lovely employees.

Larry is the the perfect example of someone who should be in a management spot. Accommodating to…read morecustomers, positive and helpful. helped me and my friends checkout and was just overall a great person to represent the good work this store does for the community! Also, if you come here and have extra plastic grocery bags laying around, bring them in so that the cashiers can reuse them! I will be doing this every time I return. Shout out to Larry!

Overall I'd say this thrift store is conveniently located and tidy…read more There are two dressing rooms when you walk in and the entire main floor is women's clothing and shoes. Everything is organized by size and category which is helpful. The men's, kids, and household section is in the back. These areas are quite small. I'm assuming the store simply does not receive ample amount of donations in this area. I went with 50% off, and felt the discounted price I paid should be the original price. For example I bought one old cotton long sleeve. Basic and it was $5 full price. Many times thrift stores charge more than 50% of retail and this is a big issue for access. Speaking of accessibility. There is zero disability access into the store. This is a major problem. As a mom with a young child, I had to unload everything, including my child and carry everything with the stroller up the steep stairs. I try to walk to stores when able, and I couldn't simply throw the stroller in the car, or leave it outside in the rain. I'm not sure why a second hand store where many parents and disabled people shop would not have accessibility. I cannot imagine being in a wheelchair, being elderly, or having other physical ailments having this road block to a store that is supposed to be for the community.

Only good things to say about STAF having adopted several cats there over many years. Recent…read moreadoption was a previously adopted cat returned after a rather traumatic home situation. Volunteers (Jean, Amanda, Julie, Amy) were so helpful, supportive, friendly. I can't praise them enough. In just 5 days my "scaredy" cat has left his hiding place, explored the house and is happily settling in. I think this reflects the good care he received at STAF while awaiting a new home.

We recently adopted 2 cats from STAF, Buddy and Asher. We are so pleased with the entire process…read moreand the results. Everyone at STAF is so dedicated. They do absolutely everything they can to make sure that all of the animals' best interests are considered and taken care of. What I appreciated so much is how much detail I received from them. I knew what each cat was eating, their history, medical information and more. We received a huge goodie bag filled with food for each cat, litter, toys, treats and more. Having this makes the transition from the shelter to home go so much better. We worked with Jean who is amazing! Thank you so much for your concern, the details you provided and your honesty. (You alerted us to a potential minor issue with one of the cats which never happened.) We absolutely love our cats and owe so much to the dedication of the volunteers at STAF who made this happen. Susan & Mark

Nothing but love for this amazing place that is helping teachers out all over the Cincinnati area…read more It's organized, it has variety of products and new items throughout the months. Easy process to get started and understand the lay of the land. They even have pick up so you can do your shopping on line. The volunteers and people running the place are very kind and helpful. This place is great, will share with all teachers that don't already know about it!

Awesome resource for teachers. Free supplies donated by local business and individuals. May is…read moreP&G month as well as 5/3 Bank. Very nice that Los businesses support such a value charity. With school districts cutting funding (ask your kids teachers how much they really spend out of pocket. You'll be amazed) this is a welcomed supplier of needed materials. Thanks!

Great bunch of folks. Convenient location. If you're visiting out of town easy to get to centrally…read morelocated or if you're local, pretty easy to get to.

My uncle used to run this lodge (not sure when, but it was fairly recently.) Back when it was…read moredownstairs (in my childhood) I liked it much more. I was fond of its wrecked charm... like say, a bird with a broken wing. I haven't been back to Norwood in a couple of years, but I must say, a stop into the Moose with my Dad can't and never will be avoided, as long as it is possible. Although, they've got nothin' on the $1 Jell-o shots of the American Legion. The Moose is a family place for me, and I wouldn't insult it with something as Spring Break-y as a liquor-infused gelatin shooter. I would, however, say hi to all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins, before pulling up a seat in front of the Video Poker machine for old time's sake. *Members Only*

The Brewhaus Bakery is an adorable storefront in the heart of downtown Madeira. They supply not…read moreonly dogs, but also humans, with very tasty treats and even some gifts! Upon walking in you get the feel of a cozy gift shop and bakery combined. There is some pretty awesome dog decor all around. So much to see... there are all kinds of gifts and goodies from local vendors around the perimeter walls. How about some local honey or chocolate for you, and an adorable bowtie for your pet?! Then there is the real star, the dog biscuits. They are handmade from spent grains (at the end process of beer brewing) from many local breweries. Each bag lists what brewery the spent grains are from, and the tag names the staff member that made them! Who could forget to mention that the whole purpose of this business is non for profit. They employ special needs adults, and do programs with special needs teens! Everyone here was very kind and helpful. The final high point for me personally, of course, is the human treats! They have a baker who is very talented. I took home a maple oat scone, which was delicious! This is a great place to indulge for yourself, your pet, and find some great gifts for any occasion while supporting a good cause and shopping local!!!

Great service & super responsive. The person I worked with sent me lots of different options to…read morechoose from for my puppy's cake. He ended up loving it so much! The price is so reasonable & fair. I also always get the treats whenever I see them sold. I love that this business gives back to the community. Can't wait to support them in the future!

The Visionarium is a location of Visionaries and Voices, an organization that works with artists…read morewith disabilities. The Oakley location is quite new and has a small retail space in front and a larger class/event space in back. I was walking by one day and decided to stop in to check out the retail offerings. It was fantastic. They carry awesome jewelry, t-shirts, tea towels, notecards and custom wrapping paper all designed by local artists. And I wanted to buy it all. (I didn't.) This is a great place to find something to treat yourself or a lovely gift for a friend. And it is located between Deeper Roots coffee and Aglamesis Brothers ice cream shop, so you can get all kinds of good things while you're in the neighborhood.

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Oh my gosh, in my happy place!! This is an artist/crafter's dream. The trick is to try to see it…read moreall in 30 minutes, as customers are limited right now due to Covid. This was worth the drive from Louisville! Happy Happy Joy Joy!

What a gem of a place! This store is an incredible resource for any crafter in the Cincinnati area…read more Thank you to everyone involved for all that you do to make crafting so accessible and as waste free as possible. I am so thankful that a place like this exists in our city and I highly recommend everyone check it out!

I've taken a few Macs to Encore for upgrades over the years. They are always precessional,…read morereliable and are priced right. I will also add that their turn-around time for repairs is very quick and exactly what they said it would be.

Soooo, sometimes computers fall off of things and then the screen is cracked and you have to have…read moreit hooked up to an external monitor for almost a year because you don't just have a new-computer-screen budget hanging out in your bank account. It happens. Friends had told me about Elan, and I finally called them up and they said it would only cost $250 to replace my MacBook's LCD screen. So much cheaper than I had anticipated and been warned it would cost through Apple since my warranty/apple care had long since expired. Aside from the pleasantly surprising cost, the service was great. Friendly, helpful and fast. Dropped it off on a Thursday just before they closed (they're closed all weekend) and I got it back the following Tuesday. Way faster turn around than through the Apple store! Now I am free to review all sorts of cool places from the comfort of my cozy warm bed. :)

I want to thank all the ACincinnati Firefighters who have registered at…read morehttp://www.runningtime.net/Races/Joseph_House/Home.htm to help The Joseph House of Cincinnati 5K on April 26th. You guys are awesome. We still need more participants. Respectfully, Connor Thomas Class President, 2017 GoshenMilitary Club President www.myclermontmilitaryheroes.com