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    The Growing Keiki

    4.6 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    My favorite store on the North Shore. The Growing Keiki doesn't carry my size, but they always make me look good!
    Mikey C.

    My favorite shop in Haleiwa. Ima tell you why. My neices and nephews have a lot of uncles. Consequently, the competition for Most Favorite Uncle is pretty intense. Even so, I'm always way up there in the standings because I never forget to bring toys and gifts. That's why The Growing Keiki is my favorite store. They always have just the perfect gift. When you bring someone a present from Hawaii, you kinda want it to look like it came from Hawaii, you know? But not ostentatiously so, like the phony "Hawaiian" stuff retailers sell on the mainland. Something tropical, but subtle. Plenty to choose from here! And, importantly, they have a great selection of local Hawaiian made items. Last two visits I found just exactly the perfect birthday present for my cute little red-headed neice Lindy. I love textiles and I'm crazy about quilts. I mean, that's my favorite part of our local County Fair. I head right for the Quilting Exhibit. And that's another reason why The Growing Keiki gets Five Stars, they have some spectacularly beautiful local made quilts for sale. Mmmmm...hand stiched. Oh, and one more thing, the walls inside The Growing Keiki are covered with all kinds of really wonderful posters. Every time I drop by I really dig on that Eddie Aikau poster! Mikey C says: mahalo nui loa, The Growing Keiki!

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    Holly B.

    We've driven past this business many times, located just before the iconic Haleiwa Bridge, but never had occasion to stop in. We did so yesterday because my friend was looking for a local baby gift for friends on the mainland. Happy that we stopped in because many of the goods are made in Hawaii! I love to buy local and support local businesses. The store isn't overly cluttered, which makes it overwhelming and difficult to choose a nice gift. I found an ultra soft large shark plush toy that caught my eye as soon as we entered the store. It wasn't made in Hawaii but he came home with me anyway! There were onesies and mini aloha shirts, dress sets, matching sets, Hawaii print quilts, etc. It was really enjoyable looking at all the gifts. Woo hoo!

    Chelsie H.

    Came into this little Jem on Sunday to buy a birthday present. This was my first time in the store. A couple minutes into looking around, I presume the owner, asked if I needed help looking for something specific. I told her I was looking for a birthday present and she instantly started to show my things for age range I was looking for. She was so kind and helpful. She even wrapped the gifts!!! I will definitely be back in to shop locally. Thank you!!

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    Mark Y.

    Whenever Mark H is visiting from Vegas we always make a drive out to Haleiwa so he can bring back some kiddie-wear for his grandkids. They always have a nice selection of island inspired kids clothing, many of which are locally made. This time he left with a nice pink dress with plumerias on it for his 3 year old granddaughter and a very cool tiny aloha shirt for his 1 year old grandson. I will say the items weren't cheap but the quality was really good and they were both locally made. If you're looking for island inspired clothing for the keikis, this is the place to go!

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    Valeriia R.

    Thank you for the best Quality ever. My Keiki was very satisfied. For a long memory of this wonderful island.

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    Sweet local boutique near the end of town. I usually pick up a few shirts a year for my Keikis.

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    Great for gifts to send to the mainland. Everything is incredibly cute. Boutique pricing.

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    Tini Manini

    Tini Manini

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    I recommend this family-owned store for anyone with children or anyone looking for the perfect…read moregift! The staff is incredibly helpful, especially if you need ideas for different ages. My personal favorite is April, she is one of the owners and I love when she helps me with gift ideas! One of my favorite reasons to support this gem of a store is that many of their items are locally made and sourced. They have the cutest selection of kids' clothing, toys, books, and so much more! My son's current obsession is a kid-friendly cookbook he got there, along with edible finger paints made from different foods--such a genius idea! If you're in Haleʻiwa, this shop is an absolute must-visit. I believe they even offer online shopping! Go follow their instagram!

    This review genuinely makes me sad to write. We've visited Tiny Manini every year. It became part…read moreof our family tradition whenever we came to the North Shore. A children's bookstore should feel magical. It should feel like curiosity, discovery, imagination and the joy of finding something unexpected. For years, that's exactly what this place felt like. The people working here used to introduce us to local authors. They'd recommend books we never would have picked up on our own. They'd engage with our family. They'd make the experience feel special. This visit felt like the complete opposite. We arrived shortly before closing with our children. That's on us. We weren't expecting anyone to stay late. We weren't expecting special treatment. We simply wanted to browse for a few minutes and hopefully buy a few books. Instead, we were repeatedly reminded how much time was left. "Can I help you?" "You have about five minutes." "Anything I can help you find?" Over and over again. Not in a warm way. Not in a helpful way. Not in a "let me help you find something before we close" way. In a "please hurry up and leave" way. The saddest part wasn't even what was said. It was what wasn't. Nobody greeted my children. Nobody asked what they liked to read. Nobody pointed them toward a favorite book. Nobody shared a local recommendation. Nobody created even a single moment of wonder inside a children's bookstore. And just like that, the magic disappeared. The irony is that bookstores aren't really selling books anymore. You can buy books anywhere. They're selling atmosphere. They're selling community. They're selling the feeling that wandering through shelves is still worth doing in an age when everything can be ordered online. That's why this visit was so disappointing. The books were still there. The shelves were still there. The store was still there. But the warmth that made the place special seemed completely gone. After years of visiting and happily spending money here, I walked out feeling like my family had overstayed our welcome. For a children's bookstore, that's a surprisingly sad thing to feel. We won't be back.

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