Babystuff & Kids 2, www.babystuffkids2.com, 11759 West Broad Street, 364-2971, Don’t let the name fool you—they have things for all ages. You can get anything from personalized piggy banks and rocking chairs, to customized popcorn bowls and picture frames. Whether you are looking to decorate your nursery or college dorm room, this store has it all. Personalized gifts add a special touch to every gift and the item will be treasured for a lifetime. Other items offered include books, layette clothing, and unique toys for all ages. Regardless of who it’s for, these gifts are the ones that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Quilting Adventures, www.quiltingadventures.com, The Shops at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, 262-0005,
Attention all fabric lovers, this store will get your creative juices flowing! Don’t let the name fool you. It’s more than quilting. Bags, sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, you name it…its here! It’s a wonderland of different fabrics and an array of ideas to get you sewing. There are classes for beginners to intermediate, as well as kid’s classes. So if you want to express your creativity, Quilting Adventures is a must. (I recommend the “sweet and sassy drawstring purse” class!)

Need Supply Co., www.needsupply.com, 3010 West Cary Street, 355-5880, I need all my ladies as well as gents to listen up! Contemporary clothing with labels that can only be found in one place in the entire state of Virginia can be found at Need Supply Co. It’s a must see. Check out their website at www.needsupply.com. They also have a great promotion. Tell your friends by email about Need Supply Co. and get them to shop on the website and Need Supply Co. will credit your account on the website $25! That’s $25 FREE for every friend you recommend that becomes a customer! This is definitely an exclusive. (P.S. The premium denim is to die for!)

Om On Yoga, www.omonyoga.com (shown on left), 320 Libbie Avenue, 282-YOGA (9642), What could be better than working on your fitness and shopping at the same time? Om On Yoga is a yoga studio and boutique that sells the latest yoga and fitness attire, equipment, and stylish jewelry. Plus, they offer over 25 different yoga classes each week that you can sign up for. With all those classes, it’s guaranteed that you will find the perfect one for you. So if you want the “beach body” you’ve been yearning for, or maybe you just want to relax and center yourself, Om On Yoga is the place to be. (You’ll definitely see me in there!)