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Five Activities for the History Buff in East Aurora

The historical East Aurora was founded in 1804. Being home to one of our former presidents, Millard Fillmore, and the famous American writer, Elbert Hubbard, East Aurora has served as a staple in American history.

Top 3 Adventures to Kick-off Autumn in East Aurora

Nothing quite beats the change in the leaves, the climate shift, fresh food, and good, laid-back music. The bands are coming to town and practically every vegetable/fruit is available to grab at the farmer’s market: here are the deets!

5 Board Games Turned Into Movies

Don’t you love it when your childhood memories come to life? Who else was super excited when Legos announced their movie series? Nostalgia takes us to simpler times (more often than not), and it allows us to escape reality and return to a place that made us feel an assortment of different emotions.

East Aurora: Secret Charming Neighborhood of Upstate New York

Right outside Buffalo in Western New York lies a village full of character, charm, and cheer. Learn about the village of East Aurora here!

5 Ways to Support Local Businesses

There’s meaning behind shopping local for both the owners and the customers. Local businesses care about their customers and their establishments. Learn how to support local businesses here.

Nostalgia: What is it and Why do we like it?

You feel a rush of emotions: some will be happy, and others will be sad, but ultimately, it takes you back to a time in your past that made an impact on you. Learn all about nostalgia here.

Did You Know: A Japanese Five and Dime Once Existed

Seattle, WA was once home to a completely unique five and dime store...

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Staying True to the Shopping Experience - Shopping In Store

When you go shopping, do you expect to have all of your digital data collected via facial recognition, retina scan or have your geo-location constantly pinging from your cell phone? Neither do we!

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How Long Do Jigsaw Puzzles Take?

How long does a 100 or 2,000 piece puzzle take to complete? It could take upwards of 15-20 hours to complete a larger scale puzzle. Find out how long each size puzzle takes here.

Who Are The Remaining Five & Dime Stores In The United States?

5 and 10 variety stores have mostly gone the way of Route 66, drive-ins, and IBM typewriters. But there are remaining stores and we have a list of them here!

The Man Who Created 5 And 10 Stores - F.W. Woolworth

Millennials raised on big box department stores and e-commerce may not get what all of the fuss of a 5 and 10 store is about. For baby-boomers... well, that’s a whole other story.

Christmas Movies Filmed in East Aurora

Did you know many movies have been filmed in East Aurora, NY in just the last few years? Check out all the movies and their trailers here!

Our Favorite Board Games of 2018

Nothing brings family and friends together like an amazing night of board games. Take a look at our favorite board games of 2018 here!

Upcoming Events In East Aurora - Holiday 2018

Looking for upcoming events in East Aurora for the 2018 holiday season?

5 Things You Can Still Only Get at a 5 & 10 Store

The fun, fanciful, and of course, functional options at local five-and-dime stores were endless! Fortunately, these classic wonders are not just a thing of the past - check out some of the classics here.

Popular Family Activities In WNY

If you’re visiting Western NY for the first time, or are looking for something else to do besides brave unforgiving waters in a tour boat, check out these fun family activities!

5 Places To Go On A Date in East Aurora

There’s a distinct difference between going on a date–and going on a date in East Aurora. Find out all of the great things to do in East Aurora while on a date here.

Quirky First Date Gifts And Ideas

While some have become seasoned professionals in the dating realm, a great many struggle with finding an appropriate outfit or the perfect restaurant. Find Quirky Date Gifts and Ideas here.

What's Red & White, Smells Like Popcorn, Makes Creaky Noises and is 88 Years Old?

We hope you’ll join us next Saturday, June 16, as we hold our 88th anniversary party.

Quirky Musical Instruments for Kids

Before you lead a life of recitals, consider having kids try out some of these quirky musical instruments to see just where their rhythmic paths may take them. Find the entire list here.

7 Best Selling Gifts For Kids

We all know that one kid who is pick–um “particular” about what they receive as a gift. We've got the list of perfect gifts for your kids here.

6 Must Have Kitchen Gadgets

We know there is a plethora of must-have kitchen tools which we know will bring forth meaningful, tasty experiences. Find out our must have kitchen gadgets here.

The Best Buffalo Themed Gifts

Whether you’re an avid traveler looking for a special souvenir, or looking for the perfect symbol of Buffalove, find the best buffalo themed gifts here.

10 Household Items You Can’t Live Without

This isn’t the easiest thing to say, but we felt you should know a house is not a home without these 10 items. Find the entire list here!

Vidler’s Holiday Gift Guide

Vidler’s is as close to Santa’s workshop as it gets. This holiday is full of fun gift ideas for everyone on your list, so check out all of our recommendations here.

6 Retro Candies You Didn't Know Still Existed

The ten cent price tag on your favorite old-fashioned candy might be gone, but the flavors are still there. Remember these five retro candies?

6 Unique Flavored Sodas to Try at Vidlers

If there’s one thing everyone remembers about their youth it’s having the utmost courage to experiment with food just for fun. Check out Vidlers unique sodas here.

A Trip Through the Past With Five and Dime Stores

The history of five and dime stores is rich and interesting. Take a look through these nostalgic stores of the past through this short article.

5 Retro Products Making a Comeback in 2017

Do you miss the 80s and 90s? You'd be surprised that these 5 retro products are making a comeback. Click here to find out what they are.

The 4 Weird Kitchen Gadgets You Can't Live Without

We all have can openers and spatulas. But that's the normal stuff. Check out these 4 weird kitchen gadgets you probably need in your kitchen.

The Fascinating History of Board Games

This one's for the history buffs out there. In our latest post, we're letting you in on the fascinating history of board games. Let's take a look!

The 5 Best Gifts for Craft Beer Lovers

Are you stumped on gifts for your favorite beer enthusiast and just don’t know how to choose the right brew tool? Check out one of these five tools suited to impress serious beer lovers.

Classic Buffalo Spotlight: Vidler’s 5 & 10

We were featured in an article by Buffalo Niagara.

Vidler’s Penny Candy Review

Our penny candy variety may seem intimidating, so we’ve broken down some of our favorite candies so you know what to expect from these treats. Find out about them here.

The Magic of the Magic Monkey

The Magic Monkey is a staple of eeriness in American culture. With it’s deep, beady eyes, full-toothed grin and clanging cymbals, this monkey is generally pretty terrifying.

A Poem From Intuit

We received this poem from Intuits as the runner up prize to the 'small business big game' super bowl contest last year, thought we would post it up!

4 Ideas For Winter Family Time

As the winter months bear down on us and the cold weather keeps us inside, many people struggle to keep themselves occupied being all cooped up. Check out these suggestions from Vidlers!

Sweet Surrender To East Aurora's Candy Shop

Whether you call it candy, lollies, or sweets, everyone loves an occasional sugary concoction. The development of candy from various parts of the world is an interesting tale to discover how humans went from simple recipes of honey-coated nuts and berries to the complexities of flavors like the sour then sweet flavors of Warheads.

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