I've attended three workshops and I absolutely loved them!!! Wish I could attend them all! Great…read morestore and everything is beautiful.

There is so much to take in when you first walk in that I just hung out at the front while I…read morechecked out each shelf, each product. Crystals, CBD infused everything, homemade soaps, jewelry, clothing, oils, vinegar and other condiments, cake & cookie mixes, ready to eat snacks, etc. Indeed, it's quite the eclectic collection. The owner, Kristen Zachares, seems extremely supportive of the local vendors who rent space in her store. She reached out to one of the makers, on my behalf, about a cookie mix without chocolate, took down my phone number and immediately contacted me once hearing back from the maker. In addition to the Buddha chip cookie mix, she is also making oatmeal raisin and sugar cookie kits! Kristen stated she will contact me and leave one to the side when it arrives. I'm sold before it even makes it into the store simply because of the overall exceptional customer service. Would highly recommend a visit to support/buy local. Great store for gifts or be selfish : )

This was my first visit here. A friend recommended to shop here for some party supplies. This is a…read moresupplier of discount items, including party supplies, toys & housewares. As you can see from my pics the place is quite large and the prices are very reasonable. I was here on a Friday just before noon so it was not so crowded. The check-out process went well. All prices were properly marked for check out. I purchased around $150 of party supplies, including some nice looking plastic champagne glasses. Party time!

I come to this store very often. I was told these stores are just in the east coast, a couple in…read moreNew York and New Jersey. It's great for gifts, everyday needs and party stuff. It is super fun shopping here because there are so many aisles and it's SO CHEAP (my favorite bit). Right from wine glasses to baby stuff to lotions and shampoos to party stuff to stationary to shoes socks and even kitchen stuff- they literally have everything here. The people who work here are pretty helpful and polite. The store hours change constantly, it's quite tiring to catch up with it. They are usually closed on Saturday, pretty sure about that bit. Fun fact - they don't have "happy birthday" banners. How weird is that. They have everything else, "congratulations", "it's a boy/girl", "merry Christmas", "happy new year" everything! But no happy birthday. They don't carry it all, I heard from one of the employees.

Nice Catholic book store to spend time. Has a lot of nice…read moreitem. Brought gift to give out at the church.

I could get used to a place like this, which sadly exist only 30+ miles from my home. But on a work…read moretrip, finding a great used bookstore with both vinyl and new books too, and a really friendly and helpful staff, is absolutely perfect and makes finding surprises to bring home to my family so much easier.

"You don't go here to find a book.  Here a book finds you."…read more(I totally cribbed that from another Yelper's review of a different bookstore - in another state - so I'm allowed!) Can I share a story with you?  During the Dark Ages (pre-internet, no Yelp or smartphones) learning about something a bit off-the-beaten-path, let alone being able to source it, was an arduous task. I was an English Lit major and one of my professors loved to talk about even more books than the ones already assigned to his class and he always mentioned 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti' that he read himself when he was in college.  It sounded more interesting than what we were reading in class (sorry, but there's only so many times you can endure 'Oedipus Rex') and I went hunting for 'Three Christs' but never had any luck.  Most workers at other shops gave the quizzical "What'cha talkin 'bout Willis?!" look and I'd leave empty-handed (or with a completely different book... just because).  Then I found myself here.  And while casually strolling through the store and eyeing up all the titles... I found a used copy!  (Can I tell you one other thing?  The book was a bit dry and dated and part of me wished it stayed like the Holy Grail - that it might keep me searching through different bookstores but never actually finding it.) And it's been more than a few years (okay, decades!) since I scored 'Three Christs' and now I'm here once again - this time doing my part to properly celebrate and support "Independent Bookstore Day" - and man oh man... you could lose an entire day here just drifting from rack to rack, aisle to aisle, floor to floor. Whatever you fancy - they have a section for it. Pricing is a-okay. The quality of the 'newer' used books is most excellent.  (The older, more rare and worn copies are out of reach or behind glass cases.) Behind the counter is the coolest and friendliest gal. From music to books to merch to a "gumball machine" that has poems (of course, right?) - the world is a better place with mom and pop (book)stores like this in it. "Since 1984" - and hoping they'll be going strong for another 40-plus years... (PS: if you stumble upon the movie version of 'Three Christs' - skip that as well.  They tried to make it a comedy and it's awful.)

I don't like to order on-line, so I was excited when Sunshine Sam opened a store-front. The whole…read morestore is battery-free, and everything is chosen by the owner. They even do "kid reviews" of new products. I've purchased birthday presents here, and the guidance from the owner and staff has been really helpful. I love the variety of games and creative toys as well.

Great selection of unique gifts for kids. It is a battery free store, so there are a lot of…read moreinteresting puzzles, games, art supplies, & toys that really use the imagination. There are party supplies you won't find in the chain stores. There is also an Etsy section featuring one of a kind, hand made gifts. Free gift wrapping too!

After two absolutely awful experiences at a similar store closer to my home in Elizabeth, I found…read moreMystic Spirit through the recommendation of a friend (after voicing my frustrations regarding the other store in Cranford). Mystic Spirit Metaphysical Shoppe was everything I was hopping it would be and more. I found all of the stones I was looking for among a huge variety, as well as white feather sage and many candles (including one shaped like my favorite animal, a cat!). The items are of great quality, and very fairly priced. The service was VERY kind and obliging, best of all. I plan on being a repeat customer. Mystic Spirit is well worth the time and drive!

I ordered about $300 worth of supplies from here 6 years and most of them are still in good…read morecondition. They have great quality and a good price.

I had a few minutes before I returned to work, so I stopped in to browse. When you walk in you are…read moremet by Zevi the taxidermy wolf (Zev translated from Hebrew to English is wolf),cute pun on their part. They sell everything and anything under the sun. You just need to either look or ask for it. They have tons of comics, baseball cards, jewelry both real and costume. They have a butter churn that was amazing to see. I also found a piece of Star Trek memorabilia. I found 2 books I wanted to buy but they were expensive new. I explained I didn't want to pay more then 50% retail price for it. The lady explained that prices might be negotiable. Both books came out to much less then I was willing to pay. I walked out a very happy customer. They also buy everything they sell from instruments to sheet music from portraits to paintings. I was amazed at how organized everything was and how much the store actually held. Too bad I was l limited by the size of my bank account (which isn't much). Next time you are in the area, Stop in. It's always free to browse.

Great potential here. Well organized and pleasant to browse. Furniture art and knickknacks plus…read moresome collectibles. Owner friendly without being pushy. It's the kind of shop you have to check regularly to find your treasure.

We love coming here. The vibes are always positive and I feel grounded. Costumer service is…read moreexceptional and we never had unanswered questions! This is our go to spiritual hub and we support local establishments.

A Botánica also known as a hierbería, is a retail store that sells folk medicine, religious candles…read moreand statuary, amulets, and other products regarded as magical or as alternative medicine. They also carry oils, incense, perfumes, scented sprays. These stores are less common in today's Hispanic neighborhoods than in there heydays 20 to 30 years ago. The name Botánica is Spanish and translates as "botany" or "plant" store, referring to these establishments' function as dispensaries of medicinal herbs. They feature a variety of products used in Roman Catholic religious practice such as rosary beads, holy water, and images of saints. Among the latter, the Virgin of Guadalupe and other devotional figures with a Latin American connection are especially well represented. The Catholic Church allows herbal medicine but prohibits magic and other religions. However, most Botánicas have products associated with other spiritual practices such as Santería, which is Saint worship because they feel God has given the Saints powers to heal or correct a injustices. Alternative medical treatments found in Botánicas are used to treat such varied conditions as arthritis, asthma, hair loss, menstrual pain and diabetes. There are also products that are designed to attract love, bring good luck and financial prosperity, deflect jealousy and so on.