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Gifts for All Celebrations & New Parents

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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