Gift Guide to Queens 2011
Where we shop, eat, and have fun are all a part of what makes our communities unique and wonderful. Shop locally this holiday season and help give back to your community in an important way. When you buy locally more of your money is put back into your neighborhood which will ultimately improve your quality of life. This is so important over the holiday season when your neighborhood businesses make most of their money, so here are some of our Mamas picks of great gifts that are made and sold locally. Happy Shopping!
Gifts for New Moms
Diaperkind cloth diaper service delivers and cleans diapers to most areas of Queens
Mommy and Me or Prenatal Yoga Class Pass
Giggles Calendar for Kids Cancer
Cozymate lambskin rug for a new baby sold at Caribou Baby
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Gifts for Not so New Moms
A great babysitter for one night from Creative Sitters
Victorian Chocolate Basket from Aigner Chocolates
Organic Direct Grocery Delivery
Potters Wheel Class in Kew Gardens
Cards from Moxie Press
A Stroller Cleaning or Repair. A California based company has come to this side of the coast and you can buy the mom in your life a stroller repair and cleaning of her most used accessory. Contact OrdersNYC@strollerspa.com
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Gifts for Guys
A one day Ski Trip with Emilios Ski Shop
A Wine tasting from Hunters Point Wines
Laughing Devil Comedy Club Tickets
Upcycled Wallets from mens ties at SITE
Charlie Lifestyle diaper bag, by So Young Mother. Super utilitarian, with amazingly functional features, like an insulated side zip pouch for food or bottles. Sold at Caribou Baby
Indoor Bike Converter from Spin City Cycle
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Gifts for Kids and Babies
Cool handmade hat by Van Rey in Queens
Sweet Emma Jean Shoes Made in Queens
Tell Me a Story Fairytale Mixup
Box of Jokes from Carol School Supplies
Eco-Dough from Green Rainbow Shop
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Gifts for Teens
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Astoria Made Little Soap Shop Gift Basket
Ice Skating Pass to City Ice Pavilion
Astrological Cupie Dolls at Toy Qube
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Gifts for Queens Foodies
Coffee from Sweetleaf in LIC
Dinner at gastropub The Dog and Duck in Sunnyside
Sripraphai Thai Desert Assortment
Tagine in Little Morocco
Marzipan from La Guli
Apron or Pantry Olive Oil from Vesta
Treats from the New Fairway Market in Douglaston
Eco-dough is great, my three year old loves it! Also, if you’re looking for a gift a little more educational for younger kids and toddlers, you should definitely check out Little Pim products. They teach foreign languages through DVDs and books. Everything is super creative and simple: great for younger ones. I think they also have a good gift guide up on their website.