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Cape May, NJ is FULL of sweet, small shops, but trust me--this is the ONE that you can't miss! And here are 4 reasons why--did I mention that it's kid-friendly?? ;)I have endless memories of my mother, a natural-born shopper, delighting in browsing the shops at Cape May, NJ on our vacations. Much to my husband’s chagrin, I’ve inherited her shopping gene. That’s cool; he can go ahead and roll his eyes in the corner, I’m too thrilled with my hunting for special treasures to notice his silliness. I’m shopping it up on our vacations and I’m loving it.

In the past couple years, in between wave jumping and pitiful sand-castle-building while sneaking out for my shopping fix, I discovered the most incredible shop in Cape May: Across the Way. This gift and home decor shop was opened seven years ago at the end of the Washington Street Mall across the way from it’s sister store, Madame’s Port. It’s been so successful, they recently opened a second store in Stone Harbor, NJ.

 

Why do I love Across the Way and why is it so popular?

Finding a sweet shop you'd love to return to again and again can be hard! Here's the 4 things that keep me coming back--small business owners take heed! I'll bet you never thought #4 through before!

1) They sell really cool stuff. Like, really. The owners are uber-dedicated to finding unique items, buying from local artisans and American-made product as they can. From gorgeous jewelry to trendy bags to pallet-board wall art to games and books for the kids to eco-friendly gifts, you’ll have fun looking around and checking out their stock. Find something perfect for whomever you’re shopping for–yourself included! They are also known for the tremendous line of Lenny and Eva jewelry they carry and as a sweet treat, are giving away a large sentiment/brass combo to one of you readers! Find more details about this below.

Cape May, NJ is FULL of sweet, small shops, but trust me--this is the ONE that you can't miss! The selection of unique one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces is supreme. And you can even design your own bracelet cuff with the amazing brand featured in the shop--and online! Here are 4 reasons why you will go back to this shop again and again! Check out this boss leather cuff my sister put together!

Check out this boss leather cuff my sister put together!

Cape May, NJ is FULL of sweet, small shops, but trust me--this is the ONE that you can't miss! The selection of unique one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces is supreme. And you can even design your own bracelet cuff with the amazing brand featured in the shop--and online! Here are 4 reasons why you will go back to this shop again and again!

I love the sweet matching rings my sister and I found!

2) The store is set up really well. Aside from the fact that they have two register stations so you never have to wait in a long line (always a plus when you have whiny kids in tow), they very smartly have some kids items stashed towards the front of the shop. And they encourage the children to play with the display toys (I know–awesome!). Even cooler, they have some guy-friendly items (puzzles, books, games, etc.) right beside the kids’ area. This allows Mommy to at least hope her family will be happily occupied while she shops through the rest of the store.

Love shopping but hate having to worry about bring your kids with you and having them crash into or break something? Finally a small shop with unique treasures and finds for mom--and a family-friendly environment for the kids!

3) The staff is really nice and helpful. Of course I fell in love with a particular necklace that happened to be in the front display window, buried in front of about a zillion display stands and other items. Basically, the staff had to dismantle the entire store front to retrieve the necklace. And they never batted an eye during the whole process. Not only were they not grouchy with me for making them work so hard, they were very friendly and kind. They were also more than willing to answer my questions about different products as I sorted out all selections.

4) They have a very cool online presence. I understand that as a blogger, I may be more into this than most, but here is why this is a good thing for you too: so many small local shops lack an online site where you can order their products. Across the Way does have a website to order from, and this is fantastic. If you aren’t visiting Cape May soon, or were in the store, saw something you weren’t sure about, then got home and were kicking yourself that you didn’t buy it? No sweat! You can pop over to their website and get it sent straight to your house.

In addition to being on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Google +, Across the Way also has a gorgeous Instagram account–follow along to capture some more inspiration and beauty in your day!

Cape May, NJ is FULL of sweet, small shops, but trust me--this is the ONE that you can't miss! The selection of unique one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces is supreme. And you can even design your own bracelet cuff with the amazing brand featured in the shop--and online! Here are 4 reasons why you will go back to this shop again and again!

I love my favorite shop, can you tell? When I leave Across the Way, I feel inspired. And it’s not just the inspirational quotes on the wall decor or engraved in the jewelry, it’s the the store is dedicated to genuine things of beauty and artisanship. I never got to shop here with my mother, but I know she would have LOVED it.

This sweet wooden sign says it all. How to find your own perfect sentiment to snag for your own home.

This sweet wooden sign I found at Across the Way speaks volumes to me!

If you’re headed to Cape May, NJ, swing by and tell them hello from me and pick out something fun! It’s the kind of place you want to visit again and again–in-person and online. If you’re looking for something special, Across the Way is the way to go.

Cape May, NJ is FULL of sweet, small shops, but trust me--this is the ONE that you can't miss! And here are 4 reasons why--did I mention that it's kid-friendly?? ;)

And be sure to enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter below for your very own Lenny and Eva bracelet (a wide cuff of your choice with the pictured antique silver sentiment). As long as you live in the continental United States, are 18 or older and enter before 5:30am ET on 7/24/15, you are eligible!

This sentiment on this bracelet is this perfect way to honor what being a Mom of the Year is all about. Enter and then get your shopping on at Across the Way!

The greatest thing she learned is that there's no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one.

“The greatest thing she learned is that there’s no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one.”

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****Many thanks to Across the Way for creating such a gorgeous shop and sponsoring this post and giveaway so I could share them with you!****

 

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Meredith

Meredith blogs at The Mom of the Year, where she dedicatedly earns her title one epic parenting fail at a time, offering quick, relatable laughs for fellow parents and all their empathizers. She has been part of several best-selling anthologies, featured on prominent sites such as Huffington Post, In the Powder Room and BlogHer, and loves her role as the Executive VP/Operations Manager of The BlogU Conference. When she's not breaking up fights over Legos and juice boxes, she remains fully committed to sharing a less serious look at the world of parenting.
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  7. Sandi says

    I’m trying to figure out why I don’t know about this store since we go to Cape May at least 2x per year. The building looks familiar! Was it previously a specialty popcorn store? We will have to check this out next time. Thanks….I love that mall!

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  8. The NotsoSuperMom says

    Cape May!! My husband and I used to have lunch at The Ugly Mug there all the time (before kids!). Love it! We took the kids there last year to walk around, get some lunch and check out Coast Guard station. I’m sure I stopped in Across the Way while we were there. Great place!

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  9. Kathy Radigan says

    What a great shop! I love Cape May NJ, my husband and I went there for our first anniversary trip! What a great website, I loved the bags, because I have a huge obsession with them, but the jewelry is lovely too. I will keep it bookmarked for Christmas shopping. Thanks!

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  14. Janine Huldie says

    Not sure how I missed this earlier, but totally entered as they have beautiful jewelry and you know I am a jewelry addict from way back. Plus, I used to go to Cape May and Wildwood all the time as a kid with my parents, so totally brought back such great memories with this one, too 🙂

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