The countdown to Mother’s Day is on! We are so thrilled to share that GLAMoms and NECTAR body•face•skin are working together again this year to share a carefully curated list of a few of our area favorites with plenty of time to shop.
Whether it be a subtle hint to your family, a gift for another special someone in your life or a little treat for yourself, we have a sampling of more than 20+ area small businesses to help with pampering this Mother’s Day!
Beauty and spa
Grand Beauty Aesthetics
Specializes in non-invasive cosmetic procedures in the Greater Lansing Area. They offer anti-wrinkle injections, platelet-rich plasma injections, microneedling, hair rejuvenation, under-eye injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, Ultherapy, facials, lasers, tox boosters, skincare, and much more. The treatments are individual-focused and top-of-the-line, taking pride in improving a person’s natural beauty. Microneedling and PRP injections are a favorite of Julie’s! Grand Beauty Aesthetics also carries a medical-grade skincare line and other products to help extend the life of your services. Be sure to enter their Mother’s Day Giveaway on social media and if you’re looking for the perfect gift, purchase a $150 gift card and receive a free $75 gift! Located near Eastwood Towne Center.
Hi 5 Nails Spa
An appointment only nail spa that delivers high quality nail services while creating the most rewarding and relaxing atmosphere possible. Located in East Lansing.
NECTAR body•face•skin
A “Sanctuary for Your Skin.” A place that is beyond beauty and believes in treating the skin and the person as a whole. NECTAR body•face•skin is the space where they take their talents intertwine with your goals and together create a personalized plan to achieve the best version of yourself. Located in DeWitt.
Flowers, plants and greenhouses
Simtech Outdoor Solutions and Landscape Supplies
Landscape supplies, annuals, perennials, home and garden decor ranging from bird baths, decorative rugs, stepping stones, statues and much more. Located in Dewitt.
Sparrow Bloom
They just relocated to a lovely new space just walking distance from their previous location near Jackson Field in the stadium social district. Visit their cozy shop that offers locally grown flowers, low-maintenance plants, unique gifts, and more.
Clothing and accessories
Eastwood Towne Center
Eastwood Towne Center features upscale fashion retailers, home furnishing shops and a variety of dining opportunities! A few favorites include Lululemon, The Apple Store, lettuce wraps from P.F. Chang’s and margaritas from BJ’s Restaurant. Digital gift cards are available too!
Grace + Jane
While they have a lot of children’s clothing and accessories, they also stock mom shirts. #boymom, #girlmom, cozy Lions sweatshirts during the superbowl and most recently the place to find Swiftie items! Erika and Megan joined us as Meet a Moms earlier this year too! They have an incredible, always-updating online store and just this week they opened inside Bridge + Main in DeWitt. Now have retail space (they still have an amazing online store too). Visit their Launch Party on May 4.
Playmakers
All the shoes and gear you need – all in one place. Your Neighborhood Running Store – Running Shoes, Athletic Apparel, Walking Shoes. Located in Okemos.
Gift shops and things for your home
Candy’s Wildwood
Creative woodworking and much more. Charcuterie boards, coasters, custom address signs, Michigan wall art and more! All made locally in what is now called “The Wood Shop.” Located in Bath.
Clover Joy Collective
Clover Joy is a unique shop with hand-crafted products made with intention. Candles, essential oils, jewelry, soaps and more! The Healing candle is a GLAMom favorite! They will also be offering Reiki and guided meditations. This beautiful store is located in Downtown Lansing.
Twiggies
Twiggies is a modern day general store, located in Old Town Lansing. A charming experience for your senses, we support artisan made, offer boutique clothing, gifts, a pantry section and they are known for our customized fresh florals.
Quark Gifts
Unique Science Themed Gifts That Will Make You Smile! Puzzles, playing cards, books and more! Located on Grand River Avenue, Downtown Lansing.
Health and Wellness
Holistic Beginnings
Services include naturopathic appointments where you can discuss your individual needs for health and wellness; doula packages where they support, educate and empower our clients throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum care; massage. And they also carry many health-related items from supplements, homeopathic remedies, personal care products, and tools. Holistic Beginnings believes in getting to the root cause of “dis-ease” as the best way to achieve optimal wellness and healing. Located in Owosso,
Firefly Hot Yoga Barre
Located above Kewpees on South Washington offers an assortment of classes including a variety of yoga classes, barre, aerial yoga and sculpt (Christine’s-favorite. Join her Tuesday and Thursdays, 09:30-10:30am). Also, no mirrors 🙂
Yoga Connect
With two locations in West Lansing and Haslett. Their mission is that every individual is seen, heard and supported where they are and that is exactly how you will feel when you enter. Classes range from slow burn and yin to an invigorating hot vinyasa style! Strength training classes are also offered at the Haslett location and have become Julie’s favorite! Want to experience yoga with your infant or toddler? They also offer little yogi and children’s yoga classes as well!
Jewelry
Lakuna Links Permanent Jewelry
Lakuna Links offers a custom, one of a kind jewelry experience. Bracelets, anklets, and rings are custom sized to fit you beautifully. Simply choose your chain(s) and trained Linkers will cut, place and weld. This creates a clasp free, permanent piece of jewelry that you never have to worry about.
Jean Jean Vintage 
Jean Jean Vintage is a lovely mix of vintage, unique and original jewelry. Take a moment and visit this hidden gem located along south Washington street in REO Town. Look for the octagon windows, their neighbor The Clean Refillery also has a similar unique store front.
Sweets, treats and COFFEE!
BeTini Spirits
Ready to drink cocktails that are delicious, low carb, low sugar, gluten free and made by a woman-owned business, BeTini Spirits is a new GLAM-favorite. Currently 6 flavors. Available locally at Big Ten Party Stores, ABC Liquor, On the Rocks Wine & Spirits, South Washington Market, Spartan Spirits, Chandler’s Top Shelf, all in the Lansing area, are some of the top stores that carry BeTini. BeTini Spirits founder and product designer, Julie Stevens recently joined us as a Meet a Mom and we are hooked!
And until May 13, 2024, enter moms10 at check out and receive 10% off online orders.
Playa Bowls East Lansing
Located right on Grand River Ave in the heart of East Lansing and is your slice of summer, anytime! They serve healthy, delicious açaí, pitaya, coconut bowls, smoothies, juices and cold brew!
Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe
Sweet Encounter is a gourmet bakery and café specializing in scrumptious, made from scratch gluten free, peanut free desserts and vegan desserts. Cakes, cupcakes, pies, dessert bars to cookies. Coffee, lattes and also breakfast and lunch items! Located in the Knapp’s Building, Downtown Lansing.
Some of our favorite things recently:
Christine:
Bitchstix lip balm – “A balm for a better world.” Lip balm may seem a simple treat but chapped lips cranky is a whole new level. Check Bitchstix out and while you are there, take a look at the Lip Plumping Butter and the Resting Bitchstix Lip Mask. Happy to support this company because it is woman-owned and each November, Bitchstix asks participating retailers to nominate a nonprofit in their area that supports survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault. Then the folks at Bitchstix select and give unrestricted cash gifts each year to TWO of the nominated nonprofits.
Santal 33 by LaLabo – This is a treat and a little goes a long way. And if you walk into a Graduate Hotel, you will recognize the scent! Personalized labels are also available. Mine reads, “Moms only :)” Although, in the future I may need a reminder on the label such as, “less is more…” Personalization is available at retail stores (Detroit) or online and earn savings off future purchases when you recycle empty LaLabo bottles.
Ten Finger Fish – Recently met Christina and her adorable sales crew (husband and son) at a Bridge + Main Fall Market last season and happy to announce she is going to be joining us at GLAM Jam Summer Kickoff! She has t-shirts and hoodies that are all Michigan-themed, tri-blend and very creative designs along with some clever sayings and the designs she creates herself. I am forever looking for the perfect t-shirt and this is definitely a favorite.
Portland Leather – Entered a giveaway last year because I thought, someone has to win….right? I didn’t win a thing but splurged on a Mystery Box. I am hooked! Beautiful pieces, a variety of colors, shapes and sizes and some have a raw leather edge and I like the raw-edged look. Oh and the leather is forgiving too.
Julie:
Zulay Coffee Frother – Look forward to using this every morning and it makes made at-home coffee feel like such a treat!
Whitewater Car Wash Membership – Living in Michigan means a dirty car many months of the year and of course, kids, pets, life! So driving through this local car wash makes it so simple with a monthly membership; includes free vacuums, car mat wash, window & all purpose cleaners are free too. My favorite tool, the air gun, gets dirt out of every crevice!
Instacart Membership – This has saved me SO much time and my sanity. We even used it on vacation–order groceries ahead to have them delivered when you arrive!
Athleta In Motion Seamless Tank – This is a favorite top to workout in and also for an everyday casual shirt. It has a grippy lining on the inside bottom of the shirt to prevent it from falling in your face while doing a downward dog 🙂 I am a huge fan of all things Athleta- the quality and fit is the best!
Lululemon Yoga Mat – This is the best mat if you love yoga! It’s durable and the grippy top layer helps with balance and not slipping. It is an investment, but once you use it, you’ll be hooked!
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Now that you have looked over the GLAMoms Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, do you have some ideas of your own for something to get the special someone in your life? Did you see a local business where you would like a little something for yourself?
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