By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer
For the minimalist
Give the gift of Matthaei Botanical garden experiences all year long. A membership at Matthaei includes free parking, pre-sale invites, a reservation to Shakespeare in the Arb, discounts at the garden store and more! Sign up at mbgna.umich.edu.
For the comic book enthusiast
Vault of Midnight offers a subscription service for comic book fans. Get your loved one a few months of comics, ready for them every month when they are released. Find more information at vaultofmidnight.com
For the Family
Grab your family a year’s worth of movie night joy for all ages with a Disney+ subscription for $69.99. Parents can share their classic Disney favorites with their children and kids get access to the entire library of Disney, Marvel, National Geographic and Pixar. Register at disneyplus.com
For the person who has everything
Make a donation in your loved one’s name to Plant-A-Tree, a U.S. Forest Service program that helps reforest public lands. With a $10 donation, the program can plant 10 seedlings and will provide a certificate to the honoree. Find more information under the donation tab on the U.S. Forest Service website.
For the young chef
Sprouting Chefs is a local company that provides cooking classes for kids and young adults. From learning to make a 3-course Italian dinner, to easy midweek meals, to professional culinary techniques, attendees will take home new skills that will last a lifetime. Get details at sproutingchefs.org
For the locavore
This locally designed tote bag from Found is the perfect market shopping bag for the townie who loves to rock Ann Arbor pride. Find it at foundgallery.com/products/ann-arbor-coordinates-canvas-tote-bag
For the person always looking for their keys
Have a loved one that is always misplacing their keys, wallet or phone? Nudge them in the right direction with the Tile app, which makes finding personal items as easy as pressing a button. More information at thetileapp.com.
For the kids
Nothing beats the winter blues like a trip to the Hands on Museum. Give them the gift of educational play and discovery. You can buy a membership or purchase admission for a few visits. Details at aahom.org.
