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Shops that house the elusive perfect birthday gift, books, toys, clothes, baby equipment (all those strollers, cribs, changing tables, and high chairs), consignment shops, music, videos, and more can be found on our site with the click of your mouse.Doc Sweets' Candy Co.Parent rating: ![]() Location: 120 S Rochester Road, Clawson, MI With prices starting at just 10 cents and 2,000 varieties of candy, Doc Sweets' may be just what the doctor ordered to satisfy your family's sweet tooth. The store stocks all kinds of nostalgic...
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Lorla'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 142 North Center Street, Northville, MI Since everyone knows you can never have too many pairs of shoes, Lorla's is a shoe collector's paradise, offering a wide variety of hip women's shoes and handbags. The store also hosts private ...
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Michele's Children's ShoesParent rating: ![]() Location: 41830 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI Michele's is a children's shoe store that carries size infant 0 to adult. The store also sells dance shoes and dance wear, ice skates, rollerblades, and soccer shoes. Find name b... |
Book BeatParent rating: ![]() Location: 26010 Greenfield, Oak Park, MI An independent bookstore that specializes in art, photography, and children's books. Book Beat has a large online store as well. |
The Moon and MeParent rating: ![]() Location: 116 East Main Street, Northville, MI The Moon and Me is a baby and toddler boutique in family-friendly downtown Northville. |
Kids Gotta Play aka Rainbow Recreation of MichiganParent rating: ![]() Location: 7732 Auburn Road, Utica, MI First and foremost, Kids Gotta Play is a giant, well, playground store. Kids Gotta Play carries Goalsetter basketball systems, SpringFree Trampolines, and Step2 toys and h... |
Detroit's Eastern MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: Russell Street, Detroit, MI Detroit's historic Eastern Market is more than just a place to get fresh produce and plants. It has become a community icon, a gritty gathering place that draws city folk, suburbanites, ...
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Chocolate Bar CafeParent rating: ![]() Location: 20737 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI This is a great old-fashioned ice cream and sweet shop. The Chocolate Bar Cafe features Alinosi's chocolates and ice creams, along with made-to-order cakes, cupcakes, and treats. ...
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Royal Oak Farmers' MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 316 East 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Farmers sell fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, baked goods, herbs, and soaps in an enclosed building. There is at least one vendor who sells certified organic produce and dried beans. In the w...
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Nicola's BooksParent rating: ![]() Location: Westgate Shopping Center, 2513 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI A fairly large independent book store that has an extensive children's section. Nicola's brings in some top-notch authors and literary characters for both adults and children, so check t...
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Tringali's BakeryParent rating: ![]() Location: 29100 Schoenherr Road, Warren, MI A long-time eastside Italian bakery that makes the best cannolis around. Tringali's specializes in Italian bread and pastries and makes delicious cassatta cakes. Tringali's has ... |
Scrapbook ManiaParent rating: ![]() Location: 6517 North Canton Center Road, Canton, MI Scrapbook Mania is a terrific place to purchase scrapbooking supplies, learn new scrapbooking techniques, and hold cropping parties for kids or adults.
The shop's spacious activity room and co...
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Baby BlissParent rating: ![]() Location: 118 E ast Main Street, Northville, MI Sells cloth diapers, slings, wooden toys, organics, and more. |
Barnes & Noble BooksellersParent rating: ![]() Location: Huron Village, 3235 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI This big chain has a lot to offer. The children's section offers easy access to picture books, first readers, and young adult tomes, plus nooks for test-driving the material.
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Urban OutfittersParent rating: ![]() Location: Somerset Collection, 2800 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI Urban Outfitters is a national clothing store chain that offers cool clothes, accessories, shoes, and home decorating items for teens - and hip parents, too. Baubles, bangles, and gift i...
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