Green Hippo Gifts — Local services in Lake Orion

I would love to say the owner is genuinly kind but I don't think that's the case. Hired a single mother and fired her the first day because she had a family emergency and had to leave early to care for her elderly grandparents. Even though she has 8 years of retail experience, a direct knowledge of the product and nothing but kindness and respect for customers. This is a glorified toy store owned by a woman that will demand you start work within the same week and punish you for being a human being. I will not ever shop this store nor will my family and friends, it's so sad that a small town family store can be so cold and self centered. 💔

Enlisting her closest customers to attempt to bury my review just confirms I was right...

One of my favorite stores for years now. A local female owned business that has unique gifts for the entire family, friends, and events from birthdays to baby showers. Always fun to shop and explore what new & interesting things have arrived. Intelligent, fun, silly, and beautiful…I find something new each time I visit. The store is quaint, warm, welcoming - and a little bit magical in my opinion. I’ve shopped online and had purchases delivered, shipped, and have even done curbside pickup. They do it all with ease. The gift bags and wrapping they provide is thoughtful and adorable. A definite must see!! I shop online often now and still have a...

After walking by so many other mornings - too early for the doors to open, I was thrilled to finally step inside to see beyond the windows all decorated for Spring and Easter. I stepped inside and fell in love. Green Hippo is a great collection of unique gifts. Just the right size too: not to big and not too small. Besides finding something for a special friend that I would love to have myself, I was treated like an old friend who had stopped by for the umpteenth time - only this was my first time through the doors. Dana was very nice and I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Jennifer too! I just had to share...