We are thrilled to share the 2023 Greater Lansing Area Moms Holiday Gift Guide! The holiday season is right around the corner and we are so excited for all of it! In this guide you will find both in-store and online shopping options from both locally owned and operated and others you will find throughout the Great Lake state!
GLAMoms is still making lists and hope you will join us in shopping from businesses featured below. While there is still plenty of time to figure out where you will shop, plan ahead, there continues to be ongoing, and often unforeseen shipping delays and disruptions in the supply chains.
Scroll down through the guide and take a look. The GLAMoms Holiday Gift Guide is full of curated gifts, skincare gifts, eat, drink and be merry gifts, sparkly gifts, gifts to read, gifts to wear, gifts for the home and gifts of experiences and places to visit! We have also included a few of our favorites in case Santa is shopping the GLAMoms Holiday Gift Guide.
If you do not have time to take a look now, bookmark for later and return when you have a moment. The guide will also be on our home page throughout the holiday season!
Also, be on the lookout on Instagram and Facebook for the GLAMoms 12 Days of Giveaways coming in early December – we have quite a collection of incredible gifts ready to share with you.
And last but certainly not least, a very special thank you to our generous sponsoring partner Eastwood Towne Center.
Bliss Salon, Skincare Studio, and Boutique
Two Greater Lansing locations to serve you
5320 Ivan Drive, Lansing
517-323-6388
4790 S. Hagadorn Suite 152 Hannah Plaza, East Lansing
517-333-3917
Coco’s Confections is here to help you celebrate your special moments with custom sugar cookies that are almost too pretty to eat, but too delicious not to!
Love watching those amazing cookie decorating videos, but think you’d never be able to do it yourself? Attend an upcoming Coco’s Cookie Class and I’ll teach you how! There are still a few seats available in Coco’s holiday classes on December 2nd and 3rd in DeWitt.
Upcoming dates to remember:
Cookie Classes: December 2, December 3 and December 17
Holiday Markets: November 25, December 9 and December 16
Holiday Pre-order opens December 1
Coco’s Cookie Classes fill up quickly – check back often for more information, updates and new classes offered.
Eastwood Towne Center
US 127 and Lake Lansing Road, Lansing
517-316-9209
Eastwood Towne Center – the center of attention! Featuring upscale fashion retailers, home furnishing shops, great dining and so much more!
And be on the lookout for Santa strolling around Eastwood Towne Center.
Goldfish Swim School – Okemos
5135 Times Square Drive, Suite B, Okemos
517-255-1617
Goldfish Swim School 2023 Holiday Package!
For children under 3 years of age: 6 weeks of swim lessons + registration fee, Goldfish Bath Book, Goldfish storyboard book , A Reusable swim diaper and 4 Family Swim passes
For children over 3 years of age: 6 weeks of swim lessons + registration fee, 2 Goldfish Swim School storyboard books , A pair of goggles and 4 Family Swim passes
Goldfish Swim School also offers a Winter Jump Start Clinic at Goldfish Swim School. A unique Jump Start Clinics are swim classes specially designed for families looking to get their kids water-ready in a hurry. They’re a great way to introduce kids to the fundamentals of water safety, take full advantage of school vacations, and get peace-of-mind before a water-centric vacation. Jump Start Clinics can quickly improve your child’s technique also!
Jump Start Clinics include four consecutive days of 30-minute swim lessons that focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. These clinics are so effective, we guarantee you’ll see significant improvement in your child’s swimming skills in just four short days!
Winter Jump Start Clinic dates:
December 26-29, 2023
January 2-5, 2024
Register online or stop by the Front Desk at Goldfish Swim School Goldfish Swim School can also put together the party of your child’s dreams and take care of all of the details, setup and cleanup for you. Stop by a Goldfish Swim School location near you and schedule a birthday party today! From pool birthday parties to summer kickoffs, nothing says “party” like a warm pool that’s exclusively decorated for a boy or girl’s special day.
Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum Drive; Lansing
517-485-8116
Impression 5 Science Center is a dynamic, interactive space for families to play, create, and challenge their understanding of science together.
Stop by Impression 5 To Go and bring science exploration to your home with unique educational gifts, toys, and stocking stuffers for the curious ones in your life from toddlers to all those still “young at heart.”
Launch Entertainment Park
1982 W. Grand River, Meridian Mall, Okemos
517-381-7812
Launch Lansing is the Premier Family Entertainment Venue in Mid-Michigan. With over 32K sq. ft. of attractions, that include: 15K sq. ft. of connected trampolines, including dodgeball, battle pit, challenger course, and a signature Launch Pad.
In addition to the trampolines, Launch Lansing features a 25+ game arcade, Fury Laser Tag, an escape room, and the Krave Café’ making made-to-order pizza and lots of other delicious food and drink selections.
With private party rooms and awesome birthday packages, Launch Lansing hosts the BEST.BIRTHDAY.EVER!
Take advantage of Launch’s Holiday Gift Card Promotion! For a limited time, you can get up to $30 FREE when you purchase select gift card amounts. Launch is great for gift giving, from the holiday to birthdays, you can purchase digital gift cards right online – purchase Gift Cards HERE.
Love & Journey hand strings 4mm energy bead bracelets.
We also hand tie mala necklaces and other necklaces and anklets. We have recently added logo totes and sweatshirts.
We are always adding new stones and offering different stone specials each month! Love & Journey would like to personally invite you to shop for the holidays on our website or catch us at a holiday craft show or market.
It all began as a road-trip idea when Connie Hahne and her husband Erich were making the 5-hour drive home from their cabin in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. By the time they were home they had a plan to represent the “Mitten State” – Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on one hand and the Lower Peninsula on the other.
While traveling over the Mackinac Bridge, Erich penned the slogan “Always have a MAP on Hand”!
Shop for yourself, friends, family – including children and even Michigan Mittens for infants. You will find Michigan Mittens around the state and Michigan Mittens (and so many more items) can be purchased online too!
Mother & Earth: Toys + Baby
100 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. Lansing
517-721-1868
Mother & Earth: Toys + Baby is Greater Lansing’s destination for fun. We put the fun in growing up with our huge selection of unique toys, games, dress-up, puzzles, books, plush and more. Spur a child’s imagination and creativity with toys found at your locally owned toys store. For the littlest of children, we have baby gear; car seats, strollers, high chairs, and bassinets.
Let’s build your baby shower gift registry or birthday wish list today. Locally grown and owned.
Special savings for GLAMoms: Receive a $10 gift card when you complete a holiday wish list and mention GLAM
NECTAR body•face•skin
13060 Old US 27, Suite C1, DeWitt
517-306-2510
Our skin sanctuary is dedicated to personalized beauty and wellness for you. We focus on treating the whole person: improving your skin, mood, confidence, and life. Our team provides tailored guidance for a luxurious upgrade to your beauty routine, leaving you rejuvenated and refreshed. This is beyond basic beauty. Join us for optimal wellness, a radiant look, and a luxe upgrade to the best version of yourself. Join us with a special offer just for our GLAM community!
Special savings for GLAMoms: 10% off all Hydrafacials to GLAM followers, mention GLAM10 when scheduling, expires January 31, 2024
Emily Miller from Nourish & Lift shares: I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Master Face Reader. I help clients become the healthiest version of themselves. If you have been struggling to find the answers to your health issues, take the leap and check me out. I offer nutrition consultations and face reading consultations. If you have been wanting to better connect with your body, while reaching your health goals, face reading and nutrition can provide fully personalized recommendations for you.
Special savings for GLAMoms: Mention GLAMOM10 for 10% off. This can be applied to any service I provide. Expires 1/31/24
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing
517-331-6372
Celebrate the Holidays with Potter Park Zoo!
Potter Park Zoo, nestled in the heart of Lansing, offers a year-round escape to nature. This holiday season, you can play a crucial role in supporting Potter Park Zoo. Here are some fantastic ways to get involved: AniMall Gift Shop: Explore our AniMall gift shop, where you can discover an array of fun, animal-themed gifts that are perfect for your family and friends. Every purchase contributes to the welfare of our zoo residents.
Gift Memberships: Consider giving the gift of a Potter Park Zoo membership to your loved ones. It’s a present that keeps on giving throughout the year, offering unlimited visits and exciting benefits.
Gift Cards: Our gift cards are a versatile option, usable both at the zoo and online. They cover admissions, memberships, programs, activities, souvenirs, concessions, and, of course, The AniMall gift shop.
To purchase or renew your own membership, visit potterparkzoo.org/membership. For gift memberships or gift cards, please reach out to us by calling 517-342-2713 or visiting us during our regular business hours. Gift Shop Hours: Open 7 days a week during normal business hours.
By celebrating the holidays with Potter Park Zoo, you’re giving delightful presents and contributing to the well-being of our remarkable animals. Thank you for being a part of our extended zoo family!
Shanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire
An iconic ski and golf resort in northern Michigan, Shanty Creek Resorts is a three-resort experience in one.
Its four villages of SCR (Summit, Cedar River, Hawk’s Eye, and Schuss) span over 5,500 acres across hardwood forests, rolling meadows and atop mountain bluffs with miles of camera-ready views. With nearly 400 lodging options, multiple dining venues, four award-winning golf courses, two ski mountains, a 6-lane tubing park, three terrain parks, plus fitness center and wellness spa, and 36,000+ sq ft of conference and event space, Shanty Creek Resort has been an Up North destination for generations.
Sparrow Bloom
316 N. Cedar St. Lansing
517-708-8276
Sparrow Bloom, located in Lansing, Michigan, is a distinctive specialty florist providing daily flowers, low-maintenance plants, curated gifts, and event + wedding floral design.
The Sparrow Bloom Holiday Gift Guide is full of holiday gift ideas and maybe a couple for yourself.
Special savings for GLAMoms: Spend $40 on a gift card get $10 free – in store only.
Twiggies
106 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing
517-668-8126
Twiggies located in Old Town Lansing is a modern mercantile and charming experience for your senses. Known for award winning fresh floral, artisan made, boutique clothing and gifts.
Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing
1-800-WHARTON
Give the gift of the performing arts this holiday season! Wharton Center makes for the perfect holiday surprise and is a wonderful experience for families, friends, date nights, girls night out and more!
The 2023-2024 season is underway with holiday themed performances that include The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Voctave: It Feels LIke Christmas, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas and Cirque Dreams Holidaze! Tickets are on sale now for these and many other upcoming Wharton Center performances.
Visit whartoncenter.com or 1-800-WHARTON for tickets and more information!
Feeders Pet Supply (previously Soldan’s Pet Supply)
Museum Store – located within the Michigan History Museum
Here are a few more local places for holiday shopping this holiday season, do you have a favorite? Please share, we would love to check it out!
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A special, heartfelt thank you to the 2023 Greater Lansing Area Moms Holiday Gift Guide sponsor Eastwood Towne Center.
Eastwood Towne Center has a variety of over 50 merchants offering shopping, dining, services and more – here is a map for you to see all that Eastwood Towne Center has to offer – or to plan your shopping. And while you are there look for Santa!
Santa will be strolling around Eastwood Towne Center on Black Friday, November 24 from 1-3pm! Get a photo and use the #shopeastwood when you share on social media! There will be more days Santa will be walking around – check back or watch the Eastwood Towne Center Facebook page for additional events this holiday season.
Greater Lansing Area Moms would like to wish you a happy, healthy and safe holiday season! We are grateful for each and every one of you who continues to follow along and spread the word about all that Greater Lansing Area Moms brings to the Greater Lansing community.
We would like to thank all of the local businesses who have joined us for our 3rd annual Holiday Gift Guide. We pride ourselves on helping to promote small businesses in the Greater Lansing area! We could not continue to showcase local small businesses or do the work we do without the support and generosity of our sponsors.
And finally, a big thank you to all of YOU for spending time browsing our Holiday Gift Guide. Be sure to use the discount codes provided by these fantastic small businesses. Every purchase – no matter how big or how small – makes their dream possible and enables them to continue to share their passions with our community. #shopsmall
We hope you get some time to take in the magic and wonder that happens this time of year!
Cheers!
Julie and Christine 💚
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