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Gifts for All Celebrations & New Parents

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

As a prenatal chiropractor, I have worked closely with Elise and many of her prenatal yoga students in the past 2 years. I consistently find that the women under my care that are also attending regular prenatal yoga classes with Elise experience less discomfort in their pregnancy, report stronger emotional connections to their bodies, and they consistently state they feel better prepared for labor and delivery. If you are looking for a way to safely exercise but also want a beautiful way to connect with your body prior to delivery seek out classes with Sweet Momma Yoga. Lastly, Elise goes above and beyond to create a sense of community for her students. She has created a thriving group of moms that support one another outside of the classes and virtually. - Kelsi McClure, DC, Lone Tree CO
I’ve participated in Sweet Momma Yoga during both of my pregnancies and have benefited each time. Even on days when I feel tired and just wanted to put my feet up, I always felt better after class knowing that I am taking the best care of myself and my baby. Elise does an amazing job of making all of the moms feel welcome and comfortable no matter what previous yoga experience they’ve had. I got more out of Sweet Momma Yoga than I ever expected, benefiting both my pregnancy and birthing experiences. I would recommend to any expecting momma! - Deirdre L., Livonia MI