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  1. The Grid: Exploring the Lincoln Square neighborhood We were absolutely thrilled to welcome Ji Suk Yi of The Grid to our shop, ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE, in Lincoln Square. She picked out some of our favorite items including the XL Wine Glass, Taco Socks, and the I Am Enough Book. ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE is open extended holiday hours (Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm and Sunday 10am-7pm) now through Sunday, December 23. ENJOY SQUARED, a holiday pop-up shop is open Monday-Saturday, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, 10am-6pm, now through Sunday, Decembe...
  2. Awesome Product Spotlight: HAPPY SPRITZ HAPPY SPRITZ is a collection of modern essential oil products created for both men and women. They combine the functionality and simplicity of essential oils with a modern and minimal design aesthetic. HAPPY SPRITZ believes that truly natural, cruelty free and non-toxic products should be available to everyone.- 100% natural ingredients- Plant based, high quality, steam distilled therapeutic grade essential oils- 100% vegan and kosher ingredients - Recyclable packaging - always package in gla...
  3. Laura Doherty Performs at ENJOY for Halloween Happenings 2018 We are excited to once again present Laura Doherty performing in-store at ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE (4723 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625) performing two kids shows on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 10:00am and 11:30am.Join us for Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's Annual Trick or Treat Event—Halloween Happenings—on Saturday, October 27!Bring the kids in costume to see Laura Doherty perform then trick or treat at participating businesses in the Lincoln Square neighborhoo...
  4. Meet The Makers - Albert Tanquero of The Found Join ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE for a series of in-store events that celebrate local makers and chefs and support area non-profits. We are hosting a meet and greet with Albert Tanquero of The Found on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 6 to 9 pm, so be sure to stop in! Light appetizers will be generously provided by neighborhood favorite Café Selmarie, and drinks will be served. A portion of the evening’s sales will be donated to a non-profit organization chosen by our featured guests The F...
  5. Happy National Bourbon Heritage Month In 2007, the US Senate declared September as "National Bourbon Heritage Month." We celebrate the versatile spirit that is the base for such venerable cocktails as the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned, the whiskey sour, and the mint julep. And while every month is Bourbon Appreciation Month around here, we raise a glass of bourbon (neat), and toast America's "Native Spirit" and the artisans who distill it. Cheers! 🥃
  6. Lucky #13 On a very hot summer day in 2005 we opened our doors in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood in the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue. Through a bit of luck and a lot of hard work, we are happy to be celebrating our 13th birthday. Yes, we're a teenager! A lot has changed for us in those thirteen years; a new address, a holiday sock pop-up shop, 3 different presidents, a redesigned website, 2 World Series championships, 3(!) Stanley Cup Championships, 3 babies, many new dogs and cats...
  7. Announcing the Re-Opening of ENJOY SQUARED, a holiday pop-up shop ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE, located at 4723 N. Lincoln Avenue, has been a “one-stop shop” for holiday gifts for over 13 years. This holiday season, ENJOY will again open a pop-up shop in a second location (2324 W. Giddings St.– in Giddings Plaza). The store, ENJOY SQUARED, a holiday pop-up shop, will be open until Monday, December 24, 2018 (Christmas Eve) Thursdays-Saturdays 10:00am until 7:00pm and Sundays 10:00am-6:00pm. The shop (in the former Paciugo Gelato location) at in the northeas...
  8. Make Back To Work Fun The calendar doesn't lie. September is here. Labor Day is upon us. It is back to school time and the end of summer—so that means back to work, too. Most kids love going back to school... new backpacks, new lunch bags, new pens, pencils, notebooks, new outfits, and whatever you call THIS. Why isn't getting back to work as fun for adults? We think it should be! We have 100's gifts, gadgets, and gear to help bring a little drollness to the dullness of the workday. We also have a larg...
  9. Celebrating the Dreamers & Doers Celebrating those who dare to dream and dare to do. Today, Martin Luther King Day, is a great reminder of how powerful others' actions and words can be.Here are a few of our favorite inspirational gifts–we hope they help you dream and do everyday.
  10. Help Keep Chicago’s Feet Warm This Winter Join us on Thursday night (11/29) for the Shop Late Lincoln Square Event. We will be open until 9pm (at ENJOY & ENJOY SQUARED). For every pair of socks sold in the event, We will donate a pair to the night ministry. Stop in and get your stocking stuffers and holiday gifts!
  11. Go Cubs Go—Confessions of a Cardinals Fan My name is Stephanie and I am a Cubs fan. There, I said it. While it might not seem like that big of a deal coming from someone who has lived on Chicago's North Side for 25 years, I wasn't born in Chicago–I'm originally from St. Louis aka Cardinals Nation. For the past 23 years it was easy–every baseball season I could blend in. I had my stealth Cubs “C” hat in Cardinal red, my original Lou Brock Brockabrella, my vintage Ozzie Smith t-shirt, and my Stan Musial collectibles (give...
  12. Feliz Cumpleaños, Frida Kahlo July 6 is the birthday of the inimitable Frida Kahlo. We are definitely "Frida Freaks" celebrating her all month long! Celebrate the color, the strangeness, the wonder, and the beauty of Friday Kahlo with an item from our Feliz Cumpleaños, Frida Kahlo section featuring socks, pins, mugs, books, cards, and even lip balms. Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón was born in Mexico City, in her parents’ home, the famous “La Casa Azul,” (or “The Blue House.”) Injured in a tragic bus cras...
  13. Happy National Piña Colada Day Yes, we like piña coladas. No, we don't like getting caught in the rain. Who does? July 10 is National Pina Colada Day! While we'll take any fruity, rum-filled, frozen beverage in a pinch, a homemade piña colada is just so much better than anything made from a mix. Here's our favorite recipe. 1/2 cup diced pineapple, frozen 2 oz. pineapple juice 2 oz. Cream of Coconut Coco López 1 1/2 oz. white rum 1 oz. dark rum 1 1/2 cup ice Blend together until smooth. Garnish with pinea...
  14. Happy National French Fry Day July 13 is National French Fry Day. While we love French Fried Paters with a big Kosher pickle and a cold draft beer, we are also a bit of Francofiles. We love all things FRENCH. On the occasion of France playing in the World Cup Finals and the Tour de France we're going to celebrate all things French (including fries and bikes and bulldogs) today. Get 10% off select French and Bicycle themed items now through Sunday, July 15. Use coupon code "FRENCHFRY" at checkout.
  15. Is your dad a Hipster or a Jokester? Is your dad a Hipster or a Jokester? We have gifts for fathers that are way cool and those who love playing the fool! Enter below to win either a HIPSTER DAD or JOKESTER DAD Gift Package! Enter now through Father's Day, June 17, 2018. Winners will be selected at random. No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Hipster Dad Gift Package includes My Dad Used To Be So Cool by Keith Negly Pocketmonkey Tool from Zootility Tools Bourbon Whiskey Soap from Swag Brewery ...
  16. Happy Birthday to his purple majesty, Prince Today as we celebrate what would have been the birthday of Prince, we have Anil Dash's amazing compilation of every single video Prince ever made on rotation. Our day is more funky and more PURPLE! Check out our awesome collection of Prince-themed gifts.
  17. Need some Mother's Day gift ideas? We can help you solve the Mom Equation! Need some Mother's Day gift ideas? We can help you solve the Mom Equation! gifts 🎁+shipped📦=she'll love❤ We are delighted at the gift combinations our customers come up with in-store at ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE and online. They add up to a special gift for mom! We wanted to share some of these ideas with you. We have 1000's of gifts for every type of mom. And with our $6.95 flat-rate shipping (free for orders over $100), you can mix and match and make your perfect Mother'...
  18. We're Hiring at ENJOY in Chicago! ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE in Chicago is currently accepting applications for a Retail Store Manager and Retail Sales Associates. Our bustling gift store in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood features fun, functional and funky products for all ages. We are an Urban General Store™ with an ever-changing selection of over 10,000 items. We are open 7 days a week. We are seeking applicants for our part-time Retail Sales Associate positions. Responsibilities include: Providing friendly...
  19. Enter to win either a SWEET MOM or SASSY MOM Gift Package Is your mom sweet or sassy? Either way, she's all yours! Enter below to win either a SWEET MOM or SASSY MOM Gift Package. Enter now through Mother's Day, May 13, 2018. Winners will be selected at random. No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Valid in the US only. Make your mother feel like no other! Shop now at Urbangeneralstore.com. We have huge selection of gifts for all types of mothers—SWEET, SASSY, NEW, and GRAND. We offer flat-rate shipping for $6.95 anywhere in the US ...
  20. A New Way to Give the BEST GIFT EVER Announcing our BEST GIFT EVER Gift Packages Available exclusively online and at ENJOY Squared, our holiday pop-up shop in Chicago, the BEST GIFT EVER Gift Packages are curious curated collections of 8 themed boxes of fun. Each is filled with our best selling items, packed with decorative fill in a gift box with colorful label, and a tag on the outside with a space for a TO:/FROM: message—ready to give. BEST GIFT EVER Gift Packages are perfect for: Secret Santa Gifts White Elephants Hostess ...
  21. Keep It Clean (and a Little Dirty) Bath products have come a long way since your grandmother's bar of face/hand/body soap! Independent makers of artisanal soap and bath products are crafting old-fashioned high-quality products with natural ingredients with very modern packaging and themes. While some of these personal care products are not for the easily offended, they will make many throughly amused. The Whiskey River Bath Bombs are snarky, funny, and fizzy bath products with adults in mind. Scary Mommy says "If yo...
  22. In Defense of Chicago (Pizza) It is time for us to praise not defend all pizza. On his Netflixt show “Ugly Delicious”, Chef David Chang defends his favorite Dominos Pizza order to a skeptical food critic and Brooklyn pizzeria owner, but Chang still has no love for Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. I'm not sure why Chicagoans must always defend our pizza. Yes, it is really more of a pie—like that is a bad thing! Sure, it is a bit of heavy meal as a single deep-dish pie can weigh up to 25 lbs. And, if you can forgive the double ...
  23. Political Whimsy They say you should "never discuss politics at the dinner table." So why do so many family holiday gatherings inevitably turn to political talk? Who knows? But what we do know is that any debate could use a bit more humor and whimsy! We have some great gifts that bring a softer edge to any political debate. Send a whimsical gift to your favorite political wonk in your family or friends. You might not be able to share political beliefs but you can share a laugh. The Best Idea...
  24. Announcing our new holiday pop-up shop, ENJOY Squared ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE, located at 4723 N. Lincoln Avenue, has been a “one-stop shop” for holiday gifts for over 12 years. This holiday season, ENJOY will open a pop-up shop in a second location (4745 N. Lincoln Ave.). The store, ENJOY Squared, a holiday pop-up shop, will be open Friday, November 24, 2017 (Black Friday) until Sunday, December 24, 2017 (Christmas Eve) daily from 10:00am until 7:00pm. The shop (in the former Marbles Brain Store location) at 4745 N. Lincoln Ave. will feat...
  25. Send an #InstaValentine Happy Valentine's Day! You didn't forget, did you? If you did... and live in Chicago... we still have lots of great gifts and cards in-store at ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE. We're open until 7pm tonight (Thursday, 2/14) at 4723 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. If you're reading this at 7:01pm, we have one more option for you: Send an #InstaValentine Just copy the photo below and insert your face. Then text, email or post it to social media and tag your sweetie (we'd love...
  26. 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.
  27. 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 ...
  28. Giving Back - ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE Our Contributions We want to support the incredible organizations and the folks who do good work in our community. ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE | Urban General Store, Inc. makes annual and semi-annual contributions to the following: 100% of our profits from our Black Lives Matter and Trans Lives Matter products to Brave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-u...
  29. 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...
  30. 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 ...
  31. Giving Back - Bella Tunno Bella Tunno ✔️ Eco Friendly 🏷 Social Good ✔️ Women Owned Based in Charlotte, North Carolina Established 2005 Bella Tunno is a brand with heart—specializing in fun, solution-based baby accessories that have a greater purpose featuring silicone baby products (bibs, spoons, suction plates and bowls, teethers) that are 100% CPSIA compliant. Bella Tunno is a leader in baby gifting as a women-owned, give back brand that was B Corp certified in 2020. Bella Tunno is committed to giving on...
  32. 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...
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. Giving Back - Cards by Dé Cards by Dé ✔️ Black Owned✔️ Eco Friendly✔️ LGBTQ+ Owned✔️ Social Good✔️ Women Owned✔️Latino Owned Based in Brooklyn, NYEstablished 2019 Cards by Dé is a Black Queer worker-owned cooperative based in NYC. Their handmade work is grounded in racial, healing, and social justice.
  36. Small Business Saturday Thank you for shopping with us on Small Business Saturday. We excited to be featured on ABC 7 with Evelyn Holmes. And NBC 5 with Jen DeSalvo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andersonville Chamber (@avillechamber)