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Apricot Lane Normal
If you're looking for a unique piece for an event or want a boutique shopping experience, Apricot Lane in Uptown Normal is the place to...
May 23, 2021
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Donny B's Popcorn
If you are looking for a small or unique gift for someone, look no further than Donny B's Popcorn. They have a HUGE variety of flavors...
May 15, 2021
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Pollen and Pastry at the Bloomington Farmer's Market
We hit the Bloomington Farmer's Market early this morning to grab some flowers from Pollen and Pastry for Mother’s Day! Also, grabbed...
May 8, 2021
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La Espiguita de Oro
If you are looking for any kind of bakery/pastry item, I am convinced that La Espiguita de Oro is your best chance to find what you need....
Apr 29, 2021
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C&M Small Animal Rescue
C&M Chinchilla and Small Animal Rescue saved my sanity so I HAVE to give them a shout out in honor of #nationalpetday. If you’re looking...
Apr 11, 2021
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Owen Nursery
This recommendation is more difficult to write because I was not the one who went into the shop. However, it speaks volumes to the...
Mar 29, 2021
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Miss Kim's Konfections
This is a pop-up shop that you don't want to miss! Miss Kim's Konfections specializes in taffy grapes and other sweet treats. I ran into...
Mar 20, 2021
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Shopping at Retrofit Culture
I used to drive down Washington Street quite often, so it amazed me that I had never stopped by Retrofit Culture. If you're like me, you...
Mar 20, 2021
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Nothing Bundt Cakes
Without a doubt, my favorite store-bought cake are the bundts from Nothing Bundt Cakes. The frosting is unreal and I've never had a bad...
Mar 9, 2021
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Great Harvest Bread Co.
If you are looking for a small gift for a teacher, secretary, nurse, nail tech, mail person, or anyone else you want to spread joy to, we...
Dec 18, 2020
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Casey's Garden Shop
We just went out and bought our Christmas tree! If you’re still looking to purchase a tree, check out Casey's Garden Shop. Their customer...
Dec 2, 2020
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Bloomington Farmer's Market
We had an awesome time at the Bloomington Farmer's Market over the weekend! We grabbed this apple cider butter from Silver Stag Farm and...
Aug 22, 2020
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Jackson's Produce
If you are searching for fresh produce, the most fun place to shop is Jackson's Produce. Their business model is to buy directly from...
May 28, 2020
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Red Raccoon Games
If there's a simple joy that we all discovered during quarantine, it was board games and puzzles. I have personally always loved both of...
May 18, 2020
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Christmas Shopping in Uptown Normal
One of my simple pleasures during the holiday season is strolling through Uptown Normal with warm beverage and checking out all of the...
Dec 11, 2018
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Butter Twice & Again
For those who have never heard about Butter, we're here to give you the scoop. This clothing and accessory store offers once-loved,...
Dec 11, 2018
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Picking Apples at Curtis Orchard
Sometimes an experience requires traveling outside the 309 and one of those is picking apples. I grew up a few miles from the Old Apple...
Sep 5, 2018
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