*last updated 12/9/2025
There’s something so incredible about shopping local and supporting businesses within our community. It’s something we’re extremely passionate about here at Detroit Mom. Buying local gives back to our community and, I don’t know about you, but that’s something I want to be a part of.
For our Detroit Mom-Approved Holiday Gift Guide, we’ve made it super simple for you to shop. We’ve compiled a list of local businesses we think are worth checking out. It’s safe to say that we’ve tried every single one of these businesses ourselves. The majority of them have the option to purchase online and ship anywhere. Scroll through and check them out!
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READ MY LIPS BOOKSHOP
Treat yourself to all the books on your list this season with Read My Lips, a romance bookshop located in downtown Birmingham and downtown Marquette! Here, you’ll find steamy contemporary romances, epic historical sagas, and more. You can shop for both books and audiobooks right on their website, or stop by their brick-and-mortar store!
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ACHATZ PIES/PIE COLLECTIVE BY ACHATZ
Achatz Pies are a Michigan bakery founded in 1993, known for their handmade pies crafted from scratch using all-natural ingredients and time-honored family recipes. For the holidays, they offer a wide range of seasonal treats, including classic sweet pies, cakes, cookies, and savory pot pies; all made with ingredients sourced whenever possible from local Michigan farmers.
As a family-owned company, they take pride in their commitment to quality, community, and authentic homemade flavor. They have nine Metro Detroit locations, including Armada, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Chesterfield, Livonia, Madison Heights, Oxford, Troy, and Shelby Township.
EXPERIENCES
Stemville is a hands-on STEM-based play and learning center designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in children. With two Michigan locations, Northville and Howell families can enjoy open play sessions, make and take holiday camp, and unforgettable birthday celebrations. This holiday season, give the gift of learning and exploration with a Stemville membership, open play admission, or gift card. Stay tuned for our Black Friday Sale too, featuring exclusive savings on experiences that inspire little minds to dream big!
Give your family the gift of adventure—without the planning stress! This year, skip the gadgets and give your family the gift of an unforgettable journey, without adding one more thing to your to-do list. The owner of Blue Pointe Travel, Michele Lindsay, designs effortless, luxury travel experiences that bring families closer together!
Sail the Caribbean in style on a luxury ocean cruise, explore the Galápagos or Antarctica on an intimate expedition voyage, discover Europe on a multi-generational river cruise (Yes! A river cruise tailored for bougie kids!), or take part in a guided land adventure with Tauck Bridges or Adventures by Disney. It’s a decision detox for mom and the most meaningful gift you can give your family, and yourself, this season. Schedule a call or click below to learn more!
Gift Camp Newaygo this holiday season to your daughter, niece, granddaughter, or whole family! With Girls Overnight Camp, Mom & Me Weekends, Family Camp, and even Friends Getaways’ for adults–there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the great outdoors together and build memories with great activities, amazing food, and phenomenal staff. Only three hours from Metro Detroit, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend, week, or more!
Add some wild to their wishlist! A Detroit Zoo gift membership opens the gate to 125 acres of naturalistic habitats, thousands of animals who call the Zoo home, and countless opportunities to connect with nature. Whether it’s for friends, family, co-workers, or employees, a membership offers a full year of unforgettable experiences. When you give someone a Detroit Zoo membership, you support exceptional animal care, wildlife conservation, sustainability initiatives, and education that inspires future generations to protect and connect with the natural world.
Member benefits include:
- Unlimited admission during daytime public hours
- Free parking always, even during special events
- Exclusive discounts on Zoo experiences, merchandise, and more
- 10% off select ticketed events
- Free admission to select special events
- And much more!
Broadway In Detroit presents the best Broadway productions at the Fisher Theatre and the Detroit Opera House. This holiday season, give the gift of live theatre and create unforgettable memories!
- Hell’s Kitchen | Fisher Theater | December 2-14, 2025
- shucked | Fisher Theater | December 23, 2025-January 4, 2026
- The Outsiders | Fisher Theater | March 3-15, 2026
- & Juliet | Fisher Theater | March 31-April 12, 2026
- Suffs | Fisher Theater | April 14-26, 2026
Dream wHERld is a powerhouse women’s community that helps bold, ambitious women build confidence, brand, and impact through online membHERship, coaching, and unforgettable in-person events. For the holidays, they’re offering giftable membHERship passes and tickets to their 2026 Dream wHERld Weekend: the perfect experience-based gift for the woman who already has everything.
What makes them different is how they hold the women who hold everyone else: community leaders, nurturers, visionaries, and seekers who want a space that actually fits who they are. They’re proudly based in Michigan but host events nationwide, making Dream wHERld your favorite community’s favorite community–no matter where you live.
This holiday season, Annamarie Green is offering transformational intuitive healing experiences that have helped over 500 people become symptom-free in less than 12 sessions. Her Year Ahead Readings include an energetic cleansing and a month-by-month look at 2026, giving you a clear energetic roadmap for the year ahead. She is also featuring her signature intuitive mastery training Soul Surgeon at a special holiday rate, teaching you to read, heal, and clear energy like a pro. For deeper breakthroughs, her discounted Intuitive Therapy Bundle offers four powerful sessions where clients often experience relief and clarity after just one session.
She is based in the Metro Detroit area and supports clients worldwide.
TEAM FAVORITE EXPERIENCES
Born Yoga
Born Yoga offers classes for kids, placing a strong emphasis on teaching communication skills, kindness, and more! Your kids will have so much fun learning whether in a private class, or group! Family Yoga is also a great option for the whole family (kids ages 3-7)!
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Treat the inquisitive adventurous kids in your life to a membership or day visit to Cranbrook. Kids will love the unique exhibits in the museum, walking the grounds, and visiting again and again.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Michigan Science Center
Experience everything Mi-Sci has to offer by becoming a member today! Along with unlimited free general admission to their live stage shows, lab activities, and over 220 hands-on exhibits, members receive discounts and priority seating for their 4D theater and planetarium, invitations to exclusive members-only events and hours, and so much more!
Urban Wick Candle Bar
Whether you are enjoying a Michigan summer Up North or cozying up to the fireplace on a cold winter’s night, your favorite scents and memories are unique to you and that is the beauty of Urban Wick’s one-of-a-kind candle making experience. Their candles are made with natural soy wax, organic cotton wicks, and clean-burning fragrance oils. This combination provides the cleanest burn, the strongest scent throw, and a long burn time!
FOR KIDS
NFL FLAG is now offered across the Metro Detroit area for boys and girls ages 4–15, grades Pre-K through 8th. Players can join one of the Female-in-Flag leagues in Romeo and Clarkston or their Tots program for ages 4–5, designed to introduce the game in a fun, non-contact way.
No experience is needed—just bring your energy and love for football! No child’s circumstance in life should ever keep them from the lifelong benefits of sports. Sports for all!
Rachel Giordano is a Michigan mom and veteran TV, Radio, Podcast Producer, and Content Creator (those in Detroit may remember her as Producer Rachel from Mojo in the Morning on iHeart Radio). She left corporate media five years ago to build her own boutique media company and publishing house, and she has spent every year since bringing this book-and-coin tradition to life so other families can experience the same Christmas Eve magic she and her kids share.
What started as a real moment with Santa turned into a small family business where they produce every book, every coin, and every deluxe box themselves. Santa’s Secret Wishing Coin is designed to become a tradition families can pass down for years to come. Everything is packaged and shipped from their home, making each order personal and meaningful. In their first official launch year, they couldn’t be more excited to bring this tradition into the homes of other families!
Hank a Roo Readings publishes quality picture books for kids from preschool to 2nd grade. Lindsay Gizicki, the author behind Hank a Roo Readings, also offers self-publishing services for other inspiring authors.
Her traveling book fair, A Pop of Indie, is free for Michigan schools to host, featuring over 30 other local indie authors, and a book catalog of almost 120. The book fair brings fun activities along with it, like writing workshops, arts + crafts, storytime, and an Author Q&A panel.
This holiday, gift the stories that help children feel understood, empowered, and deeply loved. Renee’s picture books Finding Bunny, Imagine That, and The Truth About Stepmoms were inspired by real motherhood moments, crafted to nurture big feelings, spark imagination, and celebrate blended families.
She’s offering a holiday discount to encourage families to support local makers while choosing gifts that truly connect. These keepsake books are meant to be read, reread, and tucked into childhood memories. Discover them at her website and share the gift of reading this holiday!
TEAM FAVORITES FOR KIDS
Asher & Arnold
Toys for kids, from ages 1-10! Plus, Asher & Arnold offers items for parenting and pregnancy. Each item in their shop was chosen intentionally, and you can shop by age. Check them out at this year’s Downtown Detroit Markets too!
Live Light Birth & Family
Give the gift of doula services this year. Choose from prenatal, birth, and/or postpartum support.
Modern Natural Baby
Modern Natural Baby can complete the entire baby registry or wish list for your modern natural baby including cloth diapers, baby carriers, wooden toys, strollers, clothing, high chairs, car seats, furniture, and so much more!
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FASHION + ACCESSORIES
Rebel Nell exists to provide employment, equitable opportunity, and wraparound support for women with barriers to employment. By repurposing meaningful materials into wearable art, they mark life’s important moments and connect them to your personal journey. Rebel Nell seeks to embolden women, to embrace their infinite strength, and to define their own future. Their jewelry serves as a reminder that there is power in being ONE OF NO OTHER KIND.
Mend on the Move is a space for healing + empowerment for survivors of abuse in Detroit through sustainably handcrafted jewelry.
TEAM FAVORITE FASHION + ACCESSORIES
Chaos Collection
The cutest sports gear around! Their custom apparel and designs are perfect for kids, adults, sports, and more. Their custom requests are also perfect for vacations, get togethers, or parties!
Detroit vs. Everybody
Show off your Detroit pride with a shirt or sweatshirt from one of our favorites, Detroit vs. Everybody. Whether for the city, your fave sports team, a school, or something else entirely, you’re sure to find it on their website.
Kiloh + Co.
Kiloh + Co is a woman-owned apparel brand focused on all things local love and game day! They are based in Michigan and have a fun holiday pop-up experience this season!
YogiStoned
YogiStoned is yoga-inspired apparel designed to inspire you on and off the mat, since 2016. Yes, their tanks, tees, and sweatshirts are crazy soft—but what they really create is a mindset you can live in. Created by a yoga teacher who understands the real-life challenges of self-care, YogiStoned exists to support your well-being in simple, wearable ways. They print in small batches to keep waste low, partner with Metro Detroit artisans for beautiful quality, and use materials you can feel good wearing. And every purchase supports Yoga4Change and access to yoga. Give a soft reminder to self-care this year.
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SELF CARE+BEAUTY
Activate Your Life is a community space created to help women—especially moms—feel more alive, grounded, and connected in their everyday lives. Inside, you’ll receive simple daily activations that bring you back to yourself. It will be an incredible place to remember who you are beyond the roles you hold and to feel supported by a world-wide community that truly gets it.
Activate Your Life is part of House of Reclamation, a local women’s community co-founded by your very own Detroit Mom Founder, Elizabeth Lewis. If you’ve been craving more presence, energy, and aliveness, this is your invitation.
Aesthetic Rx redefines self-care with a modern, luxury approach to aesthetics. Located in Novi, their expert injectors and skincare specialists offer personalized treatments including Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, dermal fillers, microneedling, and medical-grade facials. Each visit is designed to enhance your natural beauty while maintaining balance, confidence, and refinement.
This season, share your glow with their Referral Bonus Program: When you refer a friend to Aesthetic Rx, they’ll receive $50 off their next service (with a minimum purchase of $250). You’ll also receive $50 toward your next service (with a minimum purchase of $250). There’s no limit to how many friends you can refer through the end of 2025. It’s their way of saying thank you for helping them grow through trust, connection, and beautiful results—because self-care is even better when shared.
This holiday season, Pointelle is your go-to spot for all things glow, glam, and gorgeous, stocked with gift-worthy skincare, hair care, and makeup from top brands. Snag their festive bundles, limited-edition treats, and expert tips to help you check off every name on your list, including your own.
At Pointelle, they make beauty feel fun, thoughtful, and totally you. Stop by 17125 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe, or take advantage of their convenient in-store pickup and home delivery to make your holiday shopping easy, seamless, and utterly stress-free!
A space that feels like home: at Shores Yoga, they go beyond the poses. Their mission is to share yoga in its fullest form for every body–as a practice that unites mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in the foundations of traditional yoga, they guide students in building a strong inner and outer foundation for life: one that supports mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and spiritual balance.
They provide fun and light teaching methods in a supportive and encouraging environment for both the beginner and seasoned yogis. They offer an array of classes for all ages (including kids), workshops, events, and retreats including Hot Vinyasa and Pilates to Restorative and Yoga Therapy. Come as you are; leave feeling grounded, nurtured, strong, and renewed.
Plush Laser is a boutique laser experience led by medical professionals and your #1 destination for smooth + glowing skin in Birmingham. Plush specializes in Laser Hair Removal, Laser Facials, and Medical-Grade Skincare. Enjoy affordable monthly payments and their Forever Smooth Guarantee.
Get started with a totally complimentary consultation for Laser Hair Removal or try your first Laser Facial for just $189. Treat yourself (or someone you love) to skin that feels amazing all season long!
Sarah, the owner of Kitchen Gypsy Goods, handcrafts small-batch organic herbal teas, honeys, and elixirs—blends made with intention, tradition, and a whole lot of plant magic. With over 40 unique teas, there’s something for every moment of your day, from soothing nighttime sips to vibrant, caffeine-boosting brews. She sources local raw honey and transforms it into Golden Honey, and she also crafts an elderberry–thyme syrup that’s a cozy staple in her own home.
Every product is 100% organic and made by hand, with care you can taste. If you’re looking to elevate your daily rituals, this is where the goodness lives.
TRV|FIT Berkley is an ABOVE the NORM fitness community and family. Inside these walls, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals who will inspire you every day to be better They also have some amazing Black Friday specials to help start or continue your fitness journey!
Holiday Harmony is the program your nervous system would ask Santa for if it could. Trade survival mode for a season that actually feels joyful instead of jingly and overwhelming. Inside, you’ll get simple boundary setting tools, repattern your nervous system so those holiday triggers don’t run the show, and a quick strength + stability session to keep your body steady while everything else is . . . not.
And because it’s totally virtual, you can join from your couch or wherever you hide when Aunt Linda starts in. Since the Detroit Mom community is pure magic, use code HOLIDAYSAVE to grab it for just $17, a $30 savings.
Root Report is a personalized deep dive into what your gut has been trying to tell you. Using a comprehensive lab test and a custom recorded breakdown, you receive clear insight into what is driving your symptoms and exactly what to do next. It blends physical, emotional, and energetic patterns for a more complete picture. Perfect for anyone ready to stop guessing and start truly understanding their body!
IAN’S SECRET is an online plant-based clean beauty and wellness apothecary offering simple, natural solutions. This holiday season, they will be offering their full product line along with gift bundles and sample sets that make great stocking stuffers, corporate gifting, thoughtful gifts, and the opportunity to “try before you buy” larger sizes of some of their top performing popular items.
TEAM FAVORITES FOR SELF-CARE + BEAUTY
Barefoot + Free Yoga
For international and local yoga retreats, Barefoot + Free is our favorite! Aside from their annual Yoga Festival, they also offer minifests, solstice celebrations, and more.
Beauty in Science Medspa
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HOME DECOR
Modern Supply, a women-owned business since 2021, embodies minimalist design through home decor, body care products, books, and garden + lifestyle goods. At their shop in Royal Oak, you’ll find an appreciation for high-quality craftsmanship and sustainably-minded products from local artists to makers around the world. Curated with intention, Modern Supply has become the go-to place for just the right gift you need or didn’t know you needed!
TEAM FAVORITES FOR HOME DECOR
Applewood Candle Co
Applewood Candle Co. is a home fragrance collection, handcrafted in small batches using thoughtfully-curated ingredients for a clean, luxury candle burning experience!
Catching Fireflies
Whether you’re shopping for men, women, or kids, you’ll find it here–along with items for the kitchen, stationery goodies, and “little things” (think candy, stickers, and trinkets!). You could probably spend hours here shopping for everyone on your list, including yourself!
Leon & Lulu
A cozy shop in Clawson, Leon & Lulu is a store you could get lost in and be totally okay with that. There are SO many things to see, not to mention the cutest cafe next door!
Pingree Detroit
Pingree Detroit is made up of Detroit makers who handcraft bags, home goods, items for pets, footwear, and accessories using high-quality leather that is reclaimed from the auto industry, right here in Detroit. How cool is that?! And, all of their products are made right here, too. Talk about local love! The core mission of Pingree Detroit focuses on sustainability, and they are working hard to ensure that future generations can live sustainably as well.
Urbānum
We love their wide assortment of home goods, and we think you will too. Their story is so unique, you’ll definitely want to learn more when you stop in to visit!
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SUBSCRIPTION BOXES
Give a gift that keeps giving. Each month, members of the Full Color Print Club from Sam in Full Color receive an exclusive hand-painted art print along with a handwritten note. It’s small art with big joy, delivered straight to the mailbox, making every month feel a little brighter.
Sam also creates hand-drawn colored pencil portraits of homes, capturing the unique charm of each space. These personalized keepsakes make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, or just because.
TEAM FAVORITE SUBSCRIPTION BOXES
Dermy Doc Box
Whether you’re looking for a skincare dream gift or a monthly box of skincare essentials, you’re going to love what Dermy Doc Box offers in both subscription boxes and holiday bundles. They also offer a men’s box!
Morally,
For any book lover on your list (even yourself!). Here, you’ll find stickers, kindle cases, bookmarks, and more, but their monthly bookmark club is where it’s at. Each month, receive three hand-drawn, high-quality bookmarks.
Thrive Market
Organic and non-GMO groceries . . . delivered! Save yourself a trip to the store this holiday season. Your future self will thank you!
BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
TEAM FAVORITE BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
12th & Viv
At 12th & Viv, your self-care comes first. Choose from any of their home fragrances, candle collections, wax melts, and more.
The Lip Bar
For all things makeup, head on over to The Lip Bar! Here, you’ll find products for skincare, lips, eyes, face, and brushes. They also have holiday bundles ready on their website to make holiday shopping a little bit easier for everyone.
Source Booksellers
Shop for your TBR list online, over the phone, or through email! Source Booksellers is an independent bookstore focusing on non-fiction.
Sweet Potato Sensations
Sweet Potato Sensations is the go-to spot for sweet potato pies, cookies, cake, and more!
YumVillage
The best Afro-Caribbean food in the city and they also have a full bar and coffee menu! You’re sure to love anything on their menu, check them out the next time you’re downtown!
FOR FOODIES
For the Love of Sugar is a bakery and cafe located in Midtown Detroit offering a variety of desserts including cakes by the slice, cookies, brownies, macarons, and more! They also offer amazing coffee and lattes to pair with your sweet treat. You can also order custom cakes, wedding cakes, and other celebration cakes!
This holiday they will have a specialty menu including pies, holiday cookies, and more! You can join one of their classes at their Sugar Studio in Garden City where they teach baking and decorating classes as well. Gift a class for your loved one this holiday!
TEAM FAVORITES FOR FOODIES
Apothecary Espresso & Coffee
It’s no secret how much we love Apothecary. A gift card to here would be perfect for any coffee lover on your list!
Mother Handsome
If you’ve been to one of our coffee chats, you know how incredible this place is. And not just for coffee . . . their pizza is AH-mazing as well!
Toots Sweets
Order cookies from Toots Sweets for those on your list with a sweet tooth! Her cookie sets are uniquely decorated, and her cookie decorating workshops allow you to add your own personality to each cookie!
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BOOKSTORES
TEAM FAVORITE BOOKSTORES
Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe
Picture books, young adult picks, and more. A truly magical spot your kids will love visiting just as much as you do!
Love and Other Books
Shop pre-orders, grab a gift card, or snag your next favorite audiobook! With a wide assortment of genres, the possibilities are endless and your TBR pile will only grow!
Pages Bookshop
Pages Bookshop is a friendly, neighborhood independent bookstore. They have a carefully curated selection of fiction and children’s books. They also sell cards, gifts, and puzzles. Pages Bookshop is located in Grandmont-Rosedale, on Grand River.
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We hope you love these local businesses as much as we do! They are truly some of the best gems in Detroit. You’ll find something special for everyone on your list. As always, now is the time to shop local, shop small, and support our community. We know just how much our favorite small businesses appreciate you! Stop by or shop online, and tell them Detroit Mom sent you!
