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  1. Mama Bear Mugs and Papa Bear Mugs are back! We have officially licensed Jane Jenni's beloved Mama Bear Mugs and Papa Bear Mugs! Available exclusively from Urban General Store. Other Jane Jenni Personality Mugs, Split Personality Mugs, and Paul & Babe Mugs also available in limited quantities.
  2. #PocketRBG on the Red Carpet We spied a Ruth Bader Ginsburg Action Figure tucked into the pocket of songwriter Diane Warren on the red carpet on her way to the Academy Awards. Warren, the legendary songwriter, is nominated for Best Original Song for “I’ll Fight,” from the "RBG" documentary. To celebrate RBG's red carpet debut, get free shipping on your entire order with any Ruth Bader Ginsburg Action Figure purchase now through Friday, March 1. Enter coupon code "RBGOSCAR" at checkout. Diane Warr...
  3. Love is Love Candle Benefitting Equality Illinois Just in time for Valentine’s Day we are excited to be partnering with District and RAPWAX to offer the Love is Love Hand Poured Soy Candle. $2 from every candle sold will be donated to Equality Illinois. The sale of these candles supports the platform in which Equality Illinois stands for – envisioning a fair and unified state where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where all people live freely regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. District...
  4. Welcome Back, RBG We were heartened to hear that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back on the Supreme Court bench–eight weeks after surgery for lung cancer. In January, for the first time in her 25-year tenure, she missed being in court for oral arguments. Returning today, Ginsburg wore her customary black robe and ornamental collar (jabot). Just in time for RBG's return to the bench, our Ruth Bader Ginsburg Action Figures are back in stock and ready to ship. The demand for these action figures has been unp...
  5. PRESIDENT'S DAY FLASH SALE '22 Get 20% off our Political Whimsy Gifts. Use coupon code "PREZ". Valid online only for one day, Monday, 2/18/202. SHOP NOW >>
  6. Corkcicle Keeps it HOT, WARM, COOL and COLD We started carrying the original Corkcicle Wine Stopper when they were introduced in 2010. A portmanteau of cork and icecicle, the Corkcicle in-bottle wine chiller was an ingenious invention that you inserted it in a bottle of white wine, keeping the bottle cold for hours without a messy ice bucker or continuous refrigeration. Corkcicle followed with the Whiskey Wedge, a glass with a silicone ice mold that kept spirits cold without getting watered-down. Now, 9 years later, what started out...
  7. Polar Vortex Sale Chiberia? Wind Chillinois? Whatever you call it, it is cold! Due to record-setting cold temperatures in Chicago, our retail store, ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE, and Urbangeneralstore.com operations will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, and Thursday, January 31.Stay safe and warm and shop at home! We are offering some hot deals online with our Polar Vortex Sale.Put us to work (and warm us up). Get FREE Standard Shipping thru 01/31/19–just enter promo code "POLARVORTEX" at checkout....
  8. Happy Birthday Chicago! Chicago is know for a lot of things. But one of our favorites is the Chicago Flag. In a 2013, Chicago Magazine published a piece by Robert Loerzel asserting "Chicago’s Flag Is a Much Bigger Deal Than Any Other City’s Flag." We concur. He writes, "Chicago’s flag flies from front porches all over town. It’s seen on T-shirts—and in tattoos. Does the flag matter so much (or look so good) in any other American city?" We don't think so. In the United States, I’d have to rate Ch...
  9. Happy Galentine's Day Of course we love Valentine's Day... we're a GIFT SHOP! But our 3rd favorite February holiday (after Lincoln's Birthday) is Galentine's Day—a day to celebrate friends. What is Galentine's Day? According to Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" tv show, "Oh, it's only the best day of the year... we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas....
  10. Giving Back - Out of Print Out of Print is a lifestyle brand that celebrates the world's great stories through fashion and accessories. In addition to promoting books and helping readers start bookish conversations through our merchandise, they are a brand dedicated to supporting literacy and social causes. To date, they have helped to donate over 5 million books to communities in need.
  11. Giving Back - Scout Curated Wears Vendor Name ✔️ Social Good✔️ Women Owned Based In Cleveland, OhioEstablished 2013 As a company founded and led by women, Scout Curated Wears highly values promoting women and families—believing that all women have the right to reach their full potential. When women have the tools to succeed, everyone benefits. Scouts pledges to give 10% of net profits to the following organizations that help support and promote women. Black Girls Code—Increasing the number of women of color in the ...
  12. Giving Back - INK+ALLOY INK+ALLOY is a women-owned accessory brand created to inspire and empower the spirit of wonder and exploration. INK+ALLOY was founded with a mission to empower women to feel at their best physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are excited to expand that passion in partnership with an organization that aligns with this mission – Commit2Change. Commit2Change was founded on the belief that girls have the ability to take control of their lives if given the proper educational tools, which wil...
  13. Giving Back - Lucky Feather Lucky Feather ✔️ Social Good✔️ Women Owned Based In Los Angeles, CAEstablished 2006 Founded by Jill Schiff, Lucky Feather is a company with a simple, lovely goal: to spread good energy and inspiration by offering trend-setting, affordable gifts and jewelry for any occasion. Lucky Feather’s messages of positivity and empowerment aim "to inspire girls and women everywhere to achieve their dreams." Lucky Feather supports organizations that share their vision including: The Pad ...
  14. Giving Back - Modern Sprout Modern Sprout ✔️ Eco Friendly✔️ Social Good✔️ Women Owned Based In Chicago, IllinoisEstablished 2013 Modern Sprout was founded by two regular thumb-colored people inside their Chicago home creating thoughtfully crafted products to simplify plants and indoor gardening—so you feel good. Gardening is meditative and thoroughly rewarding, yet Modern Sprout understands it’s not without its headaches. Their mission is simple: uncomplicate indoor gardening by using the logic of hydroponics red...
  15. Giving Back - Free Period Press Free Period Press ✔️ Eco Friendly✔️ LGBTQ+ Owned✔️ Social Good✔️ Women Owned Based In Cleveland, OhioEstablished 2013 As a recovering overachiever, Lora DiFranco founded Free Period Press to create products that reminded her to slow down, focus on the important things, and practice self-care. Lora is the business-brain of the operation and partners with designer-friends to create bright and playful products to stay centered in a hyper-connected world.
  16. Giving Back - The Little Gay Shop The Little Gay Shop ✔️ LGBTQ+ Owned Based In Austin, Texas.Established 2019 The Little Gay Shop is a queer marketplace dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community through the sale of original art, books, magazines, and more.The items thye make allow all individuals to express their pride in being a member of our community.
  17. July Indie Pop-Up at ENJOY Andersonville We are excited to announce the July Indie Pop-Up at our ENJOY Andersonville location on Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, June 24, from 12pm-5pm! Artists and makers of all stripes and types will be popping up at our Andersonville location at 5307 N. Clark St. Come and support these amazing Independent Makers! The goal of our Indie Pop-Ups is to highlight women, BIPOC, and Queer folks who have their own homegrown businesses. If you know someone, or are someone who would like to participate in a f...
  18. Celebrating 17 Years of ENJOY Happy 17th Birthday, ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE. We opened our first location at 4727 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago during the event known as the Lincoln Square Sidewalk Sale in July 2005. In 2008, we launched our eCommerce website, Urbangeneralstore.com (little did we know what that year would hold!) In October 2009, we relocated to ENJOY Lincoln Square's new home at 4723 N Lincoln Ave. We had three ENJOY Squared Holiday Pop-Ups (with 1000's of socks) at 4745 N. Lincoln Ave., 2324 W. ...
  19. August Indie Pop-Up At ENJOY Andersonville August is here, and that means a new Indie Pop-Up at #ENJOYAndersonville! Please join us in supporting these makers on Saturday, August 20, featuring all kinds of goodies—including our first PET BAKERY popping up with us! This will be a great day to spend a little time in the Coolest Neighborhood In America and #shopsmall and #shoplocal ! The goal of our Indie Pop-Ups is to provide space to women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folks with their own, homegrown, businesses but no retail space yet. If th...
  20. Back To School - Illinois Tax Holiday Illinois State Sales Tax Holiday August 5, 2022, through August 14, 2022 The state sales tax holiday is a ten-day period during which consumerscan purchase certain clothing and school-related items and pay salestax at a reduced rate. The state’s portion of sales tax due throughout theholiday is reduced by 5.00% to 1.25%. Check out our selection of Back to School Items. Items include qualifying clothing and footwear with a retail selling price ofless than $125 per item and certain school suppl...
  21. ENJOY Andersonville Goes Back To School Visit ENJOY Andersonville on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10am-7pm, for the Andersonville Back To School Event. The nonprofit, Sound Bridge to the Text, will be “popping up” in our back room at 5307 N. Clark Street. Come and learn more about the services they offer. Plus, bring the kiddos for a Story Time at 11:00am led by Michelle Moody of The Nanny Finder Chicago. Come #shopsmall in Andersonville for all your Back to School Items. Illinois state tax is reduced (by 4%) on selected items—includ...
  22. We Keep Us Safe: Re-imagining Health, Safety, and Racial Justice Symposium—Nov 5, 2022 Re-imagining Health, Safety, and Racial Justice in AndersonvilleHosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Dynamic Cooperative. This day of learning is facilitated by The Care Plan. Featuring Key Note Speakers: Jacqueline Boyd and Raven Stubbs FREE EVENT - Register today. ENJOY Andersonville is proud to be a co-sponsor the a Racial Equity Symposium on Saturday, November 5, 2022, 9AM-4PM, at Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N Ashland, Chicago. The community is invited for...
  23. Thanks for stopping by ENJOY... Modern Sprout The only thing better than having Modern Sprout stop by ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE is when they share their visit on TikTok with a Fleetwood Mac theme! @modsprout Local partners ENJOY let us stop by for a visit! Located in Lincoln Square, this inclusive store is a must-visit. ♬ Dreams (2004 Remaster) - Fleetwood Mac
  24. Apple Fest at ENJOY Lincoln Square (9/30-10/01) LINCOLN SQUARE RAVENSWOOD APPLE FEST SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1 It’s time for Apple Fest! And this year, its expanded AF!Lincoln Square’s beloved annual event is the best Fall harvest festival in Chicago with Midwest farms, local vendors and food, live music, and kid-focused activities & entertainment.Pick up fresh apple pie, hot apple cider, caramel apples, a bushel of apples, and so much more! ENJOY Lincoln Square will have a tent at the fest with gifts for folks young to old, sassy to sw...
  25. Andersonville Arts Weekend at ENJOY Andersonville (9/29-10/01) ANDERSONVILLE ARTS WEEKENDSEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1 The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome back its 19th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, with the neighborhood transformed into a "walkable art gallery" from Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2023. The three-day event represents multiple genres of art including visual, theatre, dance, music, makers, film, culinary, student art, and public art.
  26. Happy Cyber Monday '22 Happy Cyber Monday You need gifts? We have gifts! We've curated our Top 25 Gifts, the best of Ho Ho Holiday Decor, our Holiday Gift Guide, boxed and single Christmas and Hanukkah cards plus 100's of Stocking Stuffers under $25. Plus the Ornament Shop is now open to help you get your tree trimmed!
  27. Spring + Summer = SPRUMMER SALE SPRUMMER is that springy almost summer time between Memorial Day and Flag Day! Our SPRUMMER SALE is happening now. Great gifts reduced up to 70% off. Stock up for all your spring/summer gift giving (like weddings, graduations, Father's Day). But quantities are limited, so shop now!
  28. Oh, Hi, Spring. As the celebrations of Easter and Passover begin, we are ready to welcome a new season! Looking for some goodies for your Easter Baskets? We have candy, games, toys, bath bombs, cards and more. Shop online or in-store. Order online and choose our Free In-Store Pickup option. Most orders are available the next day. Order by midnight on Saturday, 4/16, for pickup on Easter Sunday, 4/17, at ENJOY Andersonville or ENJOY Lincoln Square. ENJOY Andersonville Spring 2022 Hours Mon-Fri 12pm-6pmSat 10...
  29. Card + Socks = Pefect Pairs We've done the work for you. We've paired our best-selling socks (and other little gifts) with the perfect Father's Day Card. Order now for possible* (but not guaranteed) delivery by Father's Day. Or pickup for FREE in-store in Chicago. Dad Jokes Grandfathers Happy Farter's Day Father Superlatives More Perfect Pairs *Please note: delivery guarantees are still not available at this time. But we'll pack your order as fast as we can! Standard shipping...
  30. New Chicago In-Store Pickup HOW-TO Urban General Store is now offering Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Facebook Pay at checkout. To offer these quick payment and mobile wallet options, we had to tweak our IN-STORE PICKUP flow. Just click the link on the top of the page (or search for "ENJOY CHICAGO IN-STORE PICKUP") to add in-store pickup option to your cart. On that page, you'll be able to select ENJOY Andersonville or ENJOY Lincoln Square. Or click below. Then shop away! The FREE PICK-UP option will be a...
  31. Happy PRIDE Gifts celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community everyday! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urban General Store (@urbangeneralstore) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urban General Store (@urbangeneralstore)
  32. June Indie Pop-Up at ENJOY Andersonville We are excited to announce another Indie Pop-Up at our ENJOY Andersonville location on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday June 12! Artists and makers of all stripes and types will be popping up at our Andersonville location at 5307 N. Clark St.. Come and support these amazing Independent Makers, and celebrate the return of the Midsommarfest to Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood! The goal of our Indie Pop-Ups is to highlight women, BIPOC, and Queer folks who have their own homegrown businesse...
  33. Spring Things Spring has returned like a breath of fresh air. Bring on the bunnies, flowers and mothers! We have toys and candy for Easter Basket stuffers, Passover Cards and Easter Cards, planters to help your indoor garden grow, floral themed gifts that bring color and beauty, gifts and cards that praise mothers and grandmothers on Mother's Day or find the perfect gift to send to help that lighten a friend's mood or celebrate special events.
  34. Best of Andersonville: Where to Visit and Shop Thank you to Chicago Today on NBC Chicago for featuring ENJOY Andersonville with our amazing Andersonville neighbors in celebration of Pride month. To celebrate Pride month, ‘Chicago Today’ visited Andersonville to check out the iconic Chicago Pride house and shop at local businesses including ENJOY Andersonville.
  35. What's Popping Up at ENJOY...  Join us for an Indie Pop-Up at ENJOY Andersonville. Sunday, June 12, from 12pm-6pm, we will have makers, bakers, and artists in our store from 12pm-6pm to sell their wares! If you're coming to #AndersonvilleMidsommerfest on Sunday, be sure to stop by and support these independent entrepreneurs! ENJOY Andersonville will be hosting monthly pop-ups supporting Independent Queer, BIPOC, and Female Identifying makers, bakers, and artists. If you're interested in popping up with us please...
  36. Ready for Holiday Thymes Thymes Frasier Fir and Illume Balsam and Cedar are the Scents of the Season. Shop for candles, diffusers and room sprays, soaps, hand sanitizers, lotion and home cleaning products that will make your home smell like a winter wonderland. Available online from Urban General Store and ready to ship anywhere in the US for $8.95, or you can get them at both ENJOY Chicago locations. Thymes Fraiser Fir scent is mountain fresh and glowing with the aromatic snap of crisp Siberian Fir needles, hearte...