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LINDSAY JAYE PHOTOGRAPHY Lindsay Cox has always loved taking pictures, but after she became mom to
Sydney in 2013, she turned her passion into a profession. “I am self-taught and constantly learning and reinvent-
ing myself,” she says. “I live for capturing unforgettable moments on camera that will be forever cherished.” A
$575 gift certificate includes a 1-2-hour premier photography session, 35 edited and retouched images in an
online gallery, a 4x6 printed photo of each chosen photo and lots more. Lindsayjayephotography.com.

CULINARY ART THERAPY uses cooking
as a means of communication and expression.
The benefits of Culinary Art Therapy include
gaining insight into one’s behavior, learning
about social skills/cues, increased awareness
about health and nutrition, stress and time
management and increased self-esteem, plus
the recipient of this gift gets the satisfaction
of sitting down to a delicious, nutritious meal
prepared by herself, with friends or family.
Culinary Art Therapy is offering gift certif-
icates starting at $150 for individual, family,
small or large group experiences. Owner Julie
Ohana will work with the recipient of the cer-
tificate on menu, program specifics and price
per session. Culinaryarttherapy.com.

STACY GITTLEMAN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

W

hether the loved ones on
your gift list just have too
much stuff, or they have
a favorite hobby you’d love to help
them indulge, try this: Offer them an
experience or a service they would not
think of getting for themselves. There
are so many experiences to give —
from culinary sessions and art classes
to photography portraits and more. Or,
give them a gift certificate to try out
the newest Pilates or yoga studios in
town. Here, a few of our favorites:

With studios all over the
Metro Detroit Area, CLUB
PILATES has opened its
newest location in the
Crosswinds Plaza in West
Bloomfield. Pilates offers
more than just low-impact,
full-body workouts. With a
range of class offerings that
challenge your mind as well
as your body, Club Pilates
provides a path to a richer,
more fulfilling life. The stu-
dio is offering free introduc-
tory classes as well as gift cer-
tificates. Clubpilates.com.

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