by Elise Bowerman
Give a gift worth receiving... we often wait until the last minute to purchase gifts for parties or showers, then pick something ordinary. Stand out from the other gifters, and give a gift with thought and inspiration!
When giving a gift for a new baby and the parents have other children, please give a small gift to the new big brother(s) and/or sister(s). This is a huge life-change for them, as well, and it shows they are (of course) still loved. Your generosity will go a long way.
Find Your Next Gift Here...
The Ultimate List of 100 Non-Toy Gift Ideas here
4 Things Children Don't Need (and a few they do) blog post
Boutiques and Stores
- The Little Seedling, Ann Arbor
- Cloth diapers, amber and teething necklaces, eco-friendly products/toys, wraps/slings, clothing for mom and baby-toddler... and anything else a natural momma would want!
- Adventure In Toys, Birmingham
- Huge variety of fun, educational and silly toys for kids of all ages.
- Baby Bliss, Northville
- Amber necklaces, baby/child toys/clothes.
- Better Health, Whole Foods and Zerbo's
- Homeopathic remedies for prenatal, postnatal, newborn-adult care; calendula; teas; nail polish; natural oils; etc.
- Modern Baby, Ferndale
- Cloth diapers, amber and teething necklaces, eco-friendly products/toys, wraps/slings, clothing for mom and baby-toddler... and anything else a natural momma would want!
- Union General, Clarkston
- Known for their cupcakes, they also carry gifts, toys, and baby items.
Services
- Catering / Food Prep
- Salon or Spa Gift or Yoga Certificate (add in card that you'd be willing to babysit while mom/dad take advantage of your thoughtful gift)
- House Cleaner
Gifts From Your Kids
- Creatopia: Paint-It-Yourself Pottery, Plymouth
- The Bee's Knees Pottery, Northville
- Captured in Clay: Impressions That Last A Lifetime, Grand Rapids area
Websites with Ideas
- kuplink.. kuplank.. kuplunk!
- Blog offering insight and recommendations about exciting books for preschoolers.
- ETA hand2mind
- Science and Math: Pre-K-12
- Learning Resources
- Toddlers thru school readiness
- Special needs & intervention
- STEM & critical thinking
- Shop Organic
- Wide variety of products for everyone.
- Sweet Bottoms: Where 'green' comes naturally
- Natural gifts for moms and babies
- The Honest Company
- Diaper cakes, baby shower gifts