Feel like you’re always buying a birthday gift for one of your kid’s classmates, friends or cousins? Be sure to show up to the party with something different than the norm and still in your budget by stocking up on presents at some of NYC’s unique gift shops – no trips to giant, tourist-filled, toy stores required! Here are 11 Manhattan and Brooklyn gems to browse for really special birthday gifts including cool kid’s jewelry, funky temporary tattoos and vintage toys.

The "In-the-Know" Store

When it comes to city kids, Pink Olive knows what's trending. Popular gift items include mouse in a matchbox (pictured here; $28) available in four types: boy, girl, brother, sister; flourescent pencils for budding illustrators and funky temporary tattoos designed by professional artists.

Pink Olive
439 East 9th St., East Village
167 5th Ave., Park Slope
370 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg

What is your favorite local shop for buying kid’s birthday gifts?

-Rachel Sokol

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