The Good Feet Store sells arch supports, orthotics, cushions, and comfort shoes.

One night this past fall, 55-year-old Andrea Bridon woke up with a start. “I started thinking: ‘I can retire. What should I do?’ ” After 33 years of teaching, she had a wealth of leftover shell displays, thesauruses, solar system models, rock collections, videos and books of “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” that crowded her attic. “I can’t just give it away. I can’t use it anymore. I said, ‘You know maybe I could open a store.’ The more people I talked to thought, ‘What a terrific idea.’ ” Bridon retired in January from her fourth-grade classroom at Dr. Lydia T. Wright School in Buffalo, NY and she plans to open Teachers’ Tools & Treasures next month on Cleveland Dr. in Cheektowaga, NY. At her store, other teachers will be able to sell their teaching-aid stockpiles on consignment. “I’m now helping somebody again. I’m still accomplishing what I wanted to do. The kids are going to get excited,” she said. Since retiring, Bridon’s social life has improved and she has more energy. She and her husband go out to dinner more. “Now I want to do something for myself,” she said. Bridon doesn’t sleep late, as she once did on her days off. She gets up early and goes swimming. “I don’t miss school,” she said. “Now I have this free time.” When she was teaching, she said, “you always felt guilty if you sat down.” During her teaching years, she spent about $2,000 on teaching aids each year. She had five or six cases of supplies for classes about plants. She had lots of books for lending students if they couldn’t get into the library. When boxes filled her attic, she packed more into her husband’s shed. The convertible had to be moved outside. To make way for more flashcards, games and books, he had to move his other car out of its area of the garage. Soon the boxes will be in the store where they belong. The cars will go back to their proper places, ready for another new phase of Bridon’s retirement: She will close her store on Mondays, the same day her husband is off from work. “We’re going to call them Monday adventures and just go somewhere,” she said. “He’s excited.”

Aramark Uniform Services is now Vestis. Vestis, in Cheektowaga, NY, delivers uniforms and workplace supplies that empower people to do good work and good things for others while at work. We are dedicated to helping our customers succeed by serving as a one-stop provider of both rental and direct purchase uniforms, as well as workplace supplies including: first aid and safety, restroom supplies, mats, mops, towels, and linens. We service a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500s to locally owned small businesses across multiple industries. In everything we do, we are committed to supplying the uniforms that our customers feel good wearing and the workplace supplies that support the good work they do.

OUR HISTORY VP Supply was founded in 1965 by Marv Miller and Elliot Curwin. From its inception as a small wholesale plumbing supplier serving the greater Rochester area, it has since grown into a sprawling, multi-branch corporation serving New York and Western Pennsylvania with a wide array of products and services. While this expansion has widened the product offerings and geographic territories VP is able to service, the singular, unwavering focus on unparalleled customer service that was established decades ago has remained at the forefront.

Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers, part of Rogers & Hollands - America's longest family-owned and operated jewelry company since 1910 - proudly serves the Buffalo, New York community at Walden Galleria Mall. We specialize in engagement rings, wedding bands, fine jewelry, and watches for every occasion. Guests can also enjoy custom jewelry design, expert jewelry repair, and flexible financing options. With over a century of craftsmanship, trust, and family tradition, Ashcroft & Oak is your local jeweler for celebrating life's most meaningful moments with timeless style and warm, personal service.

At the Cheektowaga,NY Sleep Number store, we're improving lives by individualizing sleep experiences with adjustable beds. Only Sleep Number mattresses allow you and a partner to adjust each side to your ideal firmness, support and pressure-relieving comfort - your Sleep Number setting - for the deep, restful sleep you deserve. The Sleep Number smart bed is the only bed available with SleepIQ technology to track and optimize your sleep. You can complete your sleep experience with the exclusive Sleep Number bedding collection, from cozy warm comforters to support pillows. Visit a Sleep Number store near you where one of our Sleep Professionals will help you find the Sleep Number bed for you.

At Moto fab lifts we strive for every customer to be 100% satisfied with their purchase. Our goal is to offer our customers high quality products at a reasonable cost. We are a full service machine shop with state of art CNC equipment. Our extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes has allowed us to bring to the market, higher quality products at better prices.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States and has a growing presence in Canada. Our customers are primarily residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses and other outdoor spaces. Through our network of over 650 branches across 48 states and five provinces, we offer a comprehensive selection of over 90,000 products.

At Guitar Center Cheektowaga, you'll find a huge selection of amps, drums, keyboards, recording gear, DJ equipment, lighting and more from top brands like Fender, Gibson and others.

S&K Holiday Lighting is a certified and insured lighting store in Cheektowaga, NY. We offer holiday, party & Christmas lighting, patio lighting, window cleaning, ice removal and much more. For "Bright lights and shiny windows" contact our experts and ask for a free quote. Looking forward to discuss your lighting project. (716) 860-0696 http;//skholidaylights.com

Carter's is the best selling brand of children's clothing in the United States. With comfy + cute styles for baby, toddler + kid, gifts and accessories, we're with families from the start.

Our mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers; by offering premium quality, custom fit, hand tailored dress shirts for under $60, a surprisingly affordable price. We are currently serving the greater Buffalo, NY region to those ends with unparalled personal service. If you already have a style, we will accommodate it. If you do not, you can find your perfect style thru us. Each shirt you order can have different collars, cuffs, colors, pleats, pockets, etc.; same low price, no minimum orders. We believe that good clothes are like a gift you give to yourself each time you put them on. They not only make you look good, they make you feel good. We welcome the opportunity to spoil you. Please call (716) 400-1602 to schedule a free Fitting Appointment.

We are poised to capitalize on several trends present in our society today: -A large, aging global population -Increased lifespan, coupled with rising healthcare costs -The lack of new job creation -insufficient personal finances to live a satisfying comfortable retirement Our partnership with Waiora and our business model rewards both experienced networkers and everyday people. It's a model that can supply you the means to capitalize on these trends and build a successful business to help you achieve your goals. Our dedication to your health and our desire to see you be successful is what drives us, inspires us and motivates us everyday. We can provide you with products, education and a financial opportunity that allows you to live a longer, healthier life. Join us now at: www.mywaiora.com/905964

Value City Furniture Stores offer a vast selection of furniture for Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Childrens Rooms, Mattresses and more! Visit your local Value City Furniture today!

Felgemacher Fireplace Shop is a third-generation fireplace company, dedicated to giving you the best quality in Western New York. Founded in 1953, we have over 60 years of experience in the chimney industry. Perfecting his craft in Germany, our founder, John Felgemacher, started a small masonry company on his own when he came to the United States. He later passed down his knowledge through two generations, which helped the company grow to where it is today. John’s two grandsons and granddaughter acquired the company in 2015 and have continued to run the business with the same craftsmanship and expertise that they learned from their grandfather. Over the past decade, we have expanded our business to include fireplace repairs, chimney sweeping, fireplace liners and gas inserts on top of the chimney masonry work. At Felgemacher Fireplace Shop of Buffalo NY, you'll find a full line of fireplace inserts, heating stoves and gas log sets for our customers in Buffalo, Rochester and other Western New York communities. When you visit our showroom, our helpful staff is happy to help you find the perfect appliance that will meet your heating and aesthetic requirements for your home. We have powerful heat producing wood fireplace inserts from well-respected manufacurers such as Enviro and Osburn that boast heat efficiency ratings of 75%, which will be reflected in your pocketbook. Our gas fireplace inserts come from industry leaders including Enviro, Marquis, and Majestic. With their own vent pipe, gas fireplace inserts don't require major construction to install and with a switch or remote to get fires started, you'll find near instant comfort as these inserts are powerful enough to heat rooms up to 3,000 square feet. Our gas and wood heating stoves from top manufacturers such as Enviro, Marquis, Majestic and Osburn are nothing like the traditional stoves of the past. These modern stoves offer advanced technology to produce clean burns with high heat and come in many styles and finishes to compliment any home decor. With heat-efficiency ratings of up to 80% and higher, you can't go wrong! Heating stoves come in many exciting sizes, shapes, design styles and finishes that will compliment any home’s décor. Easy venting allows for installation virtually anywhere, without the need to build a chimney. And when it comes to heat, it’s hard to find a more powerful heat producer for those cold winter days and nights when warmth is the #1 objective.

Shop at your Cheektowaga ALDI for everyday low prices on quality groceries and home goods. Whether you're looking for fresh meat & seafood, produce, pre-made deli items, baked goods or frozen treats, we have great options at affordable prices. Need inspiration for a culinary adventure? Check our website for flavorful recipes using ALDI ingredients. Grocery shopping isn't the only thing ALDI is good for, we have home goods and limited-time, must have items. Order online for curbside pickup or grocery delivery if you're low on time. Bring your quarter, we'll provide the cart, and we'll see you soon at 1685 Walden Avenue.