Shop Local for Holiday Gifts
Julie Bitely
| 4 min read
Will you be braving the Black Friday crowds, or gasp, maybe even starting your holiday shopping on Thanksgiving? Perhaps you’re more of a Cyber Monday shopper, scooping up online deals between Monday morning commitments at work. (It’s okay, we won’t tell your boss!)
In recent years, Small Business Saturday has popped up as a local alternative to shopping at big-box stores and massive online retailers. Shopping for gifts locally means the dollars you spend stay in your community, helping your neighbors, local artisans, and the economy in your town.
We encourage you to consider some of the small businesses in this roundup of Michigan shops and companies as you power through your gift list! They’re favorites of the Healthier Michigan team and our friends from around the state.
Detroit
- City Bird, 460 W. Canfield St., Detroit
- Cyberoptix (made in Detroit/shop online)
- Frida, 15 E. Kirby St., Detroit
- Hugh, 420 Cass Ave., Detroit
- Rebel Nell (made in Detroit/shop online)
- Sweet Potato Sensations, 17337 Lahser Rd., Detroit
- The Detroit Coaster Co. (made in Detroit/shop online)
- The Peacock Room, 15 E. Kirby St., Detroit
- Workshop, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit
Grand Rapids
- 6.25 Paper Studio, 40 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids
- Gina’s Boutique, 40 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids
- Made in Michigan, locations at Woodland and RiverTown Crossings malls
- Parliament the Boutique, 120 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids
- Rebel Reclaimed, 1409 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids
- Shops @ MoDiv, 40 Monroe Center Street, Grand Rapids
- The Mitten State, 1502 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids
- Woosah Outfitters, 131 S. Division Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
- Earthly Delights, 157 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
- Plata y Oro Jewelers, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
- Gazelle Sports, 214 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo (other West Michigan locations)
Lansing
- Absolute Gallery, 307 E Grand River Ave, Lansing
- Bradley’s Home and Garden, 117 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing
- Grace Boutique, 509 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing
- Katalyst Gallery, 1214 Turner Street, Lansing
- Mother & Earth Baby Boutique, 1212 Turner Street, Lansing
- October Moon, 119 E. Grand River, Lansing
- Old Town General Store, 408 E. Grand River, Lansing
- Summit Comics and Games, 216 S. Washington, Lansing
- Sweet Custom Jewelry, 1232 Turner Street, Lansing
Northern Michigan/U.P.
- American Spoon Foods (locations in Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, Williamsburg, Traverse City, and Saugatuck)
- Bella Beads, 325 W. Washington Street, Marquette
- Domaci Art Gallery, 169 N. 3rd Street, Rogers City
- Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars (locations in Traverse City, Petoskey, Holland, and Ann Arbor)
- Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, 301 E. Lake Street, Petoskey
- Great Turtle Toy Store, 123 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette
- Jordan Valley Glassworks, 209 State Street, East Jordan
- My Secret Stash, 122 Cass St., Traverse City
- Pond Hill Farms, 5581 S. Lakeshore Dr., Harbor Springs
- Symons General Store, 401 E. Lake Street, Petoskey
- Tee See Tee, 346 E. Front St., Traverse City
- The Painted Lady, 112 S. 3rd Street, Rogers City
Southeast Michigan
- Bed & Butter, 333 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor
- Mix (locations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti)
- The Eyrie, 50 E. Cross St., Depot Town, Ypsilanti
- The Robot Garage, three locations in Birmingham, Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe
- The Rocket, 122 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
- Ypsilanti Running Company, 126 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
West Michigan
- Earth’s Edge, 705 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven
- Jade, 17 Squires St. Rockford
- Lee & Birch, 128 Washington Ave., Grand Haven (Grand Rapids location on Wealthy Street)
- Out of the Box Games, Toys & Puzzles, 114 E. Main Ave., Zeeland
- Paper Doll Boutique, 10 E. Bridge St., Rockford
- The Red Lotus Gallery, 356 W. Western Ave., Muskegon
Do you plan to #ShopSmall this holiday season? We know our list doesn’t even come close to covering all of the great shops that are out there – shout out your favorite Michigan retailers in the comments!
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