Here's to You, McNally Robinson

McNally Robinson has long been one of my comfort zones in the city. With its well-stocked sections of books, beautifully bound journals, new music and an array of gorgeous gift ideas, I could peruse this bookstore on 8th for hours!

Since becoming a parent, I've become an even bigger McNally Robinson fan.  In my experiences, I have found McNally Robinson to be extremely family friendly. I have nursed my son in big cushy chairs scattered throughout the store; I have changed several diapers on the change table in the ladies' washroom behind the travel section; I have enjoyed several mom and baby dates at the adjoining Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery, and I have deliberated for hours over everything from the hottest novels and music releases to the latest board books and parenting guides in the fantastic upstairs children's section.

McNally Robinson hosts story times for 3- to 5-year-olds Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in its upstairs Story Circle.

McNally Robinson is a cozy place that can nourish your grown-up interests and simultaneously satisfy your little one's needs...a very cool combo!