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Better than Plastic: Three Heirloom Baby Gifts They'll Treasure Forever

Better than Plastic: Three Heirloom Baby Gifts They'll Treasure Forever

— Jake Register
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Nobody wants to gift a toy to their little one, just to see it get tossed or ignored after just a couple of hours of play. Check out our guide for the best gifts to buy kids and babies.

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The Play-Proof Wardrobe: Why Quality Matters for your Little Ones

The Play-Proof Wardrobe: Why Quality Matters for your Little Ones

— Jake Register
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Quality matters for your little one's wardrobe. Read about how sustainable, high quality clothing is a much better investment for your little one over fast fashion outfits. 

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Depiction of merchandise from our Locals Collection. There is an ILM Hat and a mug with custom-made Wilmington Art. The emphasis is shopping small and supporting local businesses.

Ethical Shopping: How Shopping Small is Sustainable and Serves You Better

— Jake Register
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Learn the importance of shopping sustainably. Fast fashion has ruined the industry and underperforms in customer satisfaction. You deserve better, and shopping small is a great start to building a wardrobe that looks good and lasts.

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