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Steven Potter
Sig’s Treasure Chest and Meep Meepleton’s World of Fun specialize in toys from the ’80s and ’90s
Collectible toys from the ’80s and ’90s can stuff a kid’s stocking — or mom and dad’s — from Sig’s Treasure Chest or Meep Meepletons. Read more
Linda Falkenstein
Sunset Yarn and Fiddlesticks Knits fill Madison’s yarn void
Madison lost its two remaining local yarn stores — the Knitting Tree and Wisconsin Craft Mart — before the pandemic. Sunset Yarn and Fiddlesticks have filled the void. Read more
Jan 8, 2022
Ellie Nowakowski
Sentimental journey
Not just old and in the way! Mitch Hammes focuses on selling quality vintage gear with a sense of nostalgia at Singlestitch. Read more
Sep 7, 2021
Linda Falkenstein
Happy place
Can’t get up north right now? No problem. A new boutique on Lakeside Street aims to capture that special feeling. Read more
Dec 10, 2020
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Holiday shopping that’s both local and virtual
With COVID-19 cases still increasing in Wisconsin, holiday shopping from home will seem the wise choice for many, but it’s still possible to think and buy local while online. Read more
Nov 11, 2020
Linda Falkenstein
Shed: saved!
Microweddings. Trachte buildings. The Tinsmith. Do you know what any of these things are? Read more
May 13, 2020
Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek
Bikes, coffee and Beastie Boys
Just about a month after Black Saddle Bike Shop opened at 601 N. Sherman Ave., the state started shutting down businesses and ordering people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Apr 30, 2020
Isolation exercises
Unfortunately many of our usual fitness and conditioning routines involve other people and sweaty vinyl. It’s a problem. Read more
Mar 19, 2020
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Flower power
Fellow Flowers, a women’s running brand that sells apparel, is even more concerned with motivation. Founder Mel Charbonneau of McFarland aims to encourage women of all ages and ability levels. Read more
Mar 12, 2020
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“Fashion” forward
Madison’s Fair Indigo has been working to make sustainable, fair trade clothing since 2006. More forward-looking changes are afoot, from real models to jumpsuits. Read more
Feb 27, 2020
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Beyond the Big Book
“A higher power” doesn’t help everyone in recovery. Agnostic AA is finding a growing number of adherents in the Madison area. Read more
Feb 20, 2020
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Draw like a pro
Kids who are into manga are really into manga, and Sugoi Arts in Middleton offers them intensive instruction. Owner Laura Anderton also teaches cartooning to elementary age kids. Read more
Feb 13, 2020
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Five spas you need to try in Madison, Wisconsin
Dahling, they say it is better to look good than to feel good, but you can do both at these temples to relaxation and revitalization. These five spots took top honors in our 2019 reader poll for favorite spa. Read more
Feb 12, 2020
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