A few short weeks ago, the signage went up for the brand new Goodwill Donation Center here in Madison, and just a few days later they quietly...
How the New Goodwill Donation Center Differs From a Thrift Store
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Find Your Holiday Decor and Gifts at South and Pine Home in Madison
From their physical location to their online website, everything at South and Pine Home is beautiful, organized, and ready for you to make your...
All About Filthy Gorgeous, the New Boutique in Downtown Madison
Take a drive down Main Street in downtown Madison, and it'll be hard not to do a double-take when you see the brand new pink exterior detailing...
All About MadCity Kenpo: Self-Defense Classes in Madison, Alabama
When I'm interviewing new business owners, I typically focus on two angles: what exactly is your business and how did you get to a place where you decided to open it? My time last week spent with Isaac and Gracie Williams of MadCity Kenpo LLC went by in a flash...
5 Women’s Clothing Boutiques in Madison
Online shopping has threatened many local shops in recent years, but there is still something incredibly convenient and necessary about having locally-owned shops around the corner that are stocked with items ready to try on and purchase on a moment's notice. Our...
Shipt Shopper Extraordinaire: How Lynn Laing Built a Booming Business
Meet Lynn Laing, a long-time Madison resident who has quietly been building her own little empire as one of Shipt's earliest and now most successful shoppers. When I talk to others about Laing or think back on our interview together, so many positive adjectives...
3 Florists in Madison, Alabama
Did you know that there are only three florists in Madison? Place an order over the phone, browse their websites and social channels, or stop in during business hours to discuss your floral needs. The following locations all have storefronts, though I would highly...
Something For Everyone at Insanity Complex: Diving Into What’s There
Growing up as a teen in Madison in the early 2000s, I remember the birth of Insanity Skatepark on Hughes Road. I understood way back when that there were big plans in the works for creating a "one-stop entertainment shop" of sorts for our community one day, and I...
Behind the Scenes at A New Leash on Life Thrift Store and Rescue Center
Here's a friendly challenge for you: Take a ride over to Madison Thrift Store and Boutique on Slaughter Road, ask to meet the store's new "mascot" Cocoa, and try not to smile from ear to ear. This little girl has quite the triumphant story, which is what Madison...
How to Consign and Shop at Sweet Repeats Kids Consignment Sale in Madison
Sweet Repeats kid's consignment sale is circling back around for its semi-annual local event and, despite a shaky moment in time, promises to be the successful event that regulars have come to look forward to and love. Britney Starkey, owner of Sweet Repeats, says...
Join Madison’s “Buy Nothing Project”
There's a new online group that's gaining traction quickly for all the right reasons. The "Buy Nothing Project", a global network established in 2013, now has a "Madison/Huntsville (Northeast)/Triana" chapter on Facebook with 1,300 members and counting. This project...
16 New Businesses Coming Soon to Madison, Alabama
Take a quick drive around town and you'll notice commercial construction and "coming soon" signs one after the next. No longer "just" a quiet, residential suburb, Madison has become a full-blown magnet for those looking for it all. Business owners know this,...