As a storm rumbles outside, with the rest of his village of Berk training cohort having gone for…read morethe evening, Hiccup turns the pages of his Viking clan's most sacred possession: The Book of Dragons, a descriptive accounting of every dragon believed to exist, and reads aloud, "Strike class. Thunderdrum. When startled, the Thunderdrum produces a concussive sound that can kill a man at close range. Extremely dangerous. Kill on sight. Timberjack. Skrill. Whispering Death. Burns its victims, buries its victims," Hiccup continues to flip pages, "chokes its victims, turns its victims inside out. Extremely Dangerous. Extremely dangerous. Kill on sight. Kill on sight. Kill on sight. Night Fury. Size unknown. Speed unknown. The unholy offspring of lightning and death itself. Never engage this dragon." Luckily, for those of us who have grown up with the much-less-risky and more accessible hobby of birding, there is no shortage of books that could instruct and fascinate audiences: David Allan Sibley's The Sibley Guide to Birds, Ken Kauffman's Lives of North American Birds, and, most recently, Amy Tan's Backyard Bird Chronicles, to name a few. But where should book lovers and birders alike head for suet, birdseed, and feeders of all kinds? If you live in the DMV, you could choose no better destination than Wild Birds Unlimited, located at 6955 Oakland Mills Rd in Columbia, Maryland, which just happens also to be next door to the Queen Takes Book bookstore. With culinary avian delectables ranging from Bark Butter Bits to no-melt super suet and feeders ranging from cardinal-, hummingbird-, finch-, and bluebird-specific feeders to Eco-tough, FeatherWeight, squirrel-proof, and tray feeders, and a staff that is both welcoming and knowledgeable, Wild Birds Unlimited in Columbia is a dreamlike destination not unlike How to Train Your Dragon's Berk, but other locations can be found in 43 states.

BLUF: Excellent customer service selling bird feeders and all things bird related…read more With a blanket of snow in the forecast I decided that I wanted to feed the birds in my backyard so I flew into Wild Birds to get a feeder. My knowledge on bird feeders was very minimal so I relied on the employee's expertise and she was super helpful. "I want to feed the birds but not the squirrels. I don't want a mess on my deck and I'd love a closer view of the nearby nesting cardinals." With that explanation, I got a new feeder and seed with room to expand the bird buffet. It's been about a week and I've enjoyed watching the birds. Or maybe they've enjoyed watching me watch them? Either way, five stars for Wild Birds!

I prefer this BBW over others in the area as they always have fragrances in stock. It's always…read moreclean and neat, and the staff is friendly. Today's visit was for stocking stuffers... they're having a $4.95 body care sale.

12.1.24 Located in…read moreColumbia Crossing in the same center as Mission BBQ and Old Navy. I was acknowledged upon entering and informed about a new scent and asked if I wanted to test it. They had a current promotion for body mists for $4.75 which I didn't know about so took advantage of it and got the lavender mist from the Emily Loves Paris line. They also had a promotion for pocket hand sanitizer 6 for $10 so I took advantage of that too. What was new to me is that they now carry fragrance boosters for laundry detergent. That's how long I haven't been to one of their locations. I'm glad that they opened across the street from my house so I don't need to go to the mall now.

I just love Bath & Body Works!! It's one of my favorite stores!! All my Family knows to get me a…read moreBath & Body Works Giftcard for my Birthday or Christmas. My favorite items here are their Candles, they have a vast selection of Candles. They also have Bath and Shower Gels, Soaps, Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizer, Body Sprays, Perfumes, Lotions and more. Also a Men's Collection. The Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Looking hand lotions on sale. But still very expensive. The staff are nice and friendly. Small…read moreselections.

OMG OMG OMG. I love these kind of shops - one of a kind, unusual products that appeal to the heart…read moreand soul. I'm a sucker for unusual glassware, pottery, jewelry, books, candles etc. Sad that most of the clothes don't come in plus sizes. We gals like those clothes too. Staff were nice and not overly obtrusive. Parking is tight, as it shares the lot with Roots.

One of my favorite places to shop for organic and eco-friendly items. I love the reiki charged…read morecrystal candles which are duo purpose for lighting up a space making it cozy and a nice massage oil for my feet and hands. I have gotten yoga pants here discounted for 38 bucks and they are so worth it. The people that work here are helpful and friendly. Love Jenny. Also Tanya is cool too and the girl with long blonde hair, sorry sometimes I am good with names.

The two guys working were very kind and helpful when explaining the different crystals. The shop…read moreis well laid out and has a large variety of various crystals and stones. Pricing is fair and you definitely get the quality.

Was not even in the area and I just happened to drop by here by accident. From outside, you see…read moresome giant crystals in the window display, and that itself is enough to get the attention of those who partake in the elements. I parked a little ways down so I could be about halfway between my real destination and the crystal shop. I stepped inside and was shocked by how big it was! Like wow. Small rocks, medium rocks, big rocks, BIGGER rocks, books, incense, oils, necklaces, rings, spiritual statues... they truly had a lot. What made it even better was the late 90s / early 00s R&B they were playing. This time I wasn't quite on a mission, but it was still such a blast to explore everything that they had to offer. I think there was only one staff member around -- she was floating on the floor and when I approached the register (I did end up finding something) she immediately came over. She was very sweet. I am eager to return and have a more thorough look through everything. Great store for this kind of stuff, I highly recommend!

Owner is very friendly and she has the best items! She has the best crystals, jewelry, and candles…read more Everything smells wonderful, especially the bath soak & incense. The handmade bracelets are gorgeous and great quality. Will definitely go back, it's my favorite spot in Maryland

Amazing fragrance making class! We walked in knowing nothing and walked out feeling like part time…read moreperfumers with full-time egos. The instructor/owner was fantastic! She was friendly, very patient and extremely knowledgeable and we really appreciated her feedback and advice. The space was clean, open, filled with light and the vibe was comfortable. Despite my scent fomo and lack of creativity- I was still able to create a scent that I'm proud of. MIY also offers different creative classes and workshops that Im very interested in checking out for relatively affordable prices. Overall, highly recommend!

I took the perfume and cologne making class at M.I.Y. The founder and instructor, O'Laura, was very…read morekind and patient. Everyone had their own apron to wear and got to choose which oils to incorporate into our perfume. O'Laura did an excellent job giving us a brief synopsis on the history of perfumes, but also broke down the 3 layers of scents. The top notes are usually lighter and floral. The middle notes are the "heart" of the scent and tend to be fruitier. And the base notes are the musky, earthy, woody notes that tend to linger in the room after the perfume is sprayed. This really helped me in choosing which oils to include in my perfume. She walked us through balancing the amount of oils to add. In the end, she did play a game with our table of 12 people or so, which I ended up winning and getting a coupon to use at M.I.Y, as well as a heart-shaped pen. M.I.Y also offers a candle making class, which you can walk in for and do not need an appointment in advance. They also sell other products, such as reed diffusers, candles, wax melts, room sprays, and more. As a plus, we also chose this location to support black-owned business, especially during the month of February,

I will definitely be returning! My experience was a 10/10…read more I loved my reading... very detailed & also affordable. I walked in not knowing what to expect but left Charles Street Psychic with so much information. I am happy I found this place : )

Very accurate the reader was amazing very nice woman I would recommend and I will be coming backread more