InLiquid
No way you're doling out Dali dollars for a new addition to your gallery wall? InLiquid's warehouse and e-store should be your first stop for pieces by Philly's most talented artists, so you can own that painting before it becomes auction-worthy. Put the annual June sale, Art for the Cash Poor, in your calendar. 1400 North American Street, #314, Philadelphia, PA 19122, inliquid.org.
Haverford Nature Trail
Think of this flat, unpaved 2.2-mile loop around the perimeter of Haverford College (a go-to for newbies and seasoned runners alike) as the prettiest track you've ever set foot on. 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041, haverford.edu/arboretum/files/Haverford-Trails-Brochure.pdf.
First and Marley
This Philly-based online boutique has a well-edited collection of cute, modern apparel and accessories for babies and toddlers, at prices that reflect the sad truth that it will all be barfed on (and worse). Sale prices dip as low as $5! firstandmarley.com.
Erdon
On-the-go ladies who prefer to sport comfortable shoes that are also cute (not Crocs) should step on over to the city or suburban location of Erdon, where they'll find footwear that rivals the comfort level of Danskos, in the form of stylishly clunky Robert Clergerie sandals, Trippen booties and MM6 sneakers. Locations in Old City and the Moorestown Mall, erdon.co.
Century 21
There are plenty of things that aren't worth a second look (e.g., the lackluster shoe section), but do some digging and you'll find coveted brands (from the likes of Missoni and Armani to Vince, Theory and DVF) at prices worth the hunt. Bonus points for the luxury vintage shop-in-shop and the stellar athletic-wear department. 821 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, c21stores.com/Philly_.
Bundy
As an authorized Apple dealer, Bundy -- in business for nearly a century -- does vigorous in-house testing on the rehabbed iPads it gets from a reliable source, and each purchase comes with a free 90-day warranty. But the "open box" items, which have only been used for demo or floor-model purposes, are the real steal: On a recent trip, we spotted a 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2014 priced $400 below nearly identical newer models. 1809 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, bundycomputer.com.
AnaOno Intimates
After a breast cancer diagnosis at 27, Queen Village-based Dana Donofree started designing bras for women who've undergone major breast surgeries like mastectomies. Her new line of lacy underpinnings doesn't have painful underwires, is smartly sized for post-surgery fit issues, and is just as gorgeous as anything you'd find in traditional stores. Plus, five percent of all sales go to breast cancer foundations. anaono.com.
Ambler Skate Shop
Skate shops can be intimidating for parents and groms (that's young beginners, dude) unschooled in "SK8R" culture. But this Ambler outpost is about more than just selling sweet new decks. It sponsors events ranging from canned-food drives to instructionals for kids with special needs -- something anyone can roll with. 33 East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002, amblerskateshop.com.
Indego Bikes
UberX? Pfft. All those blue two-wheelers you've seen cruising around town are evidence enough that the city's pay-and-pedal bikes are this year's ride of choice (5,000 Indego members and counting!). Now if we can just keep all those newly mobile folks off the sidewalks ... Various locations, rideindego.com.
Philly Van Man
James Harvey -- a.k.a. the Philly Van Man -- isn't a mover in the traditional sense. He's more like a friend who's always available to help you schlep your heavy stuff from one place to another -- a friend who's so good at it, so careful and reliable, that he's actually the first-choice mover for several Philly antiques shops. Harvey can often squeeze in next-week (or even next-day!) moves -- just call or text him. phillyvanman.com.
iPartz USA
This tiny company operating out of a cluttered space above a pizza shop is actually one of the largest cell-phone parts wholesalers in the Northeast, so they have the real Apple screens (not the knockoffs others use) dirt cheap. We recently brought them a badly shattered phone: Ten minutes and $60 later, it was like new. 299 Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, ipartzusa.com.
O'Boy Organics
Owner Trina O'Boyle, a former Montessori teacher, brings ingredients, supplies and aprons and holds court during her (healthy!) cooking party while you relax and snap pics. oboyorganic.com.
D'Antonio and Klein Jewelers
D'Antonio is where the chic and savvy jewelry retailers we know take their own pieces. 726 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, dantonioandklein.com.
NextFab
Is "tinkerer" part of your Twitter bio? Do you wish it were? This maker's studio has the coolest equipment (3-D printers! Laser cutters!), plus classes in stuff like digital embroidery and metalwork. A tutor can also give you one-on-one instruction in any area that interests you for $60 an hour. Locations at 2025 Washington Avenue and 1227 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, nextfab.com.
Keystone Mini-Golf and Arcade
Let's start with the facts: It's a putt-putt course in a warehouse in Kensington. It's BYOB. It's 13 holes. It's decorated with ephemera that was around before Caddyshack was in theaters. It's got arcade games from the '90s and is open until 1 a.m. If your date doesn't find this the least bit amusing, it's time to call it a night. 161 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122, keystoneminigolf.com.