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Think Fort Wayne's local shops for novelties and gifts

There's no reason to shop at a big box store when Fort Wayne has plenty of locally owned treasures. From olive oil to stationary, these local retailers know how to create memorable and one-of-a kind items. Here's an overview of a few of my favorite locally owned destinations: Poptique…

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Poptique is the place for gourmet snacks in Fort Wayne

Ahh..popcorn! Is there anything more American? So many of our childhood memories involve popcorn. Movies? Check. Baseball games? Check. The circus? Check. The nice part about growing up is you don't have to abandon those traditions. Instead, why not dress it up? If you're looking to take…

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Shop til you drop at Fort Wayne's locally owned shops

If you're anything like me, you enjoy bringing back gifts from your travels. You won't leave empty-handed after a visit to Fort Wayne. If you're looking to find a memorable gift, look no further than this post. Here are a few Fort Wayne stores you should make a point to visit: The Olive…

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Hedgehog Press Artistic Print Shop

Each time I drive home from downtown, I pass a charming little place on Columbia called Hedgehog Press. I'm sure I'd passed it many times before deciding to stop by and check it out... and I wish I had done so earlier! A unique, specialty print shop like this definitely deserves some…

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Think Bittersweet Gifts for Holiday Shopping

Looking for a gift for that hard-to- buy-for person? Look no further than Bittersweet Gifts. The store, located in Coldwater Crossing on Fort Wayne's north side, offers one-of-a-kind items for everyone on your list. Owned by Donald Jennings and Nathan Taves, the shop is located in the JoAnn…

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