Have you walked through your local park in your neighborhood, or by a local store and noticed a hand-painted rock hiding in plain sight? This hidden treasure is likely part of the painted rock trend that has taken off over the last few years. Originally inspired by The Kindness Rocks Project, this crafty treasure hunt holds endless fun for kids...
Being in the toy business isn’t always all fun and games. It takes serious know-how and lots of work to make an independent toy and hobby shop not only survive, but thrive for 50 years. Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy in St. Clair Shores has weathered economic crises that resulted after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the 2008 recession and...
Any Age Can Find A Hobby At Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy Click Here For Video The school year is almost over, and with most camps canceling their summer programs, parents are scrambling to keep their kids entertained. That’s where The Whistle Stop Hobby and Toy shop in St. Clair Shores comes in. Co-Owner and Manager Julie Everitt spoke to...
Click Here For Audio As retail businesses re-open throughout Michigan, small business owners are being asked to walk a fine line: Attracting as many customers as they can, while also enforcing new state and local rules meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We talked to two small business owners about how they’re navigating this new world. We also spoke...
Shopping in the future Exactly how everything will unfold is still a little foggy for retailers, who are trying to reopen amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In order to shop, some may require customers to make an appointment such as buying a new car. There could also be times when customers will need to wait, as they have been doing during...
