Hugs + Mugs
GiGi’s Impact | Nicole’s Story.
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers impact lives everyday. We make a life time commitment from prenatal all thought adulthood. We are very proud of our GiGi’s Internship Opportunities– The GiGi’s Internship Opportunities provide GiGi University graduates with an 18-week internship to practice and master career skills. Throughout this internship, interns receive individualized, hands-on training applicable…
Read MoreHappy Fall Y’all!!
Happy Fall – Join us for some great Autumn treats! We now have Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Pie Milk Shakes and Pumpkin Pie Gelato! Start this Autumn season right with a treat from Hugs + Mugs. We also have some special one-of-a-kind fall mugs!
Read MoreWE NEED YOUR HELP!!
We need your help!! The busy holiday season is starting soon. We are in need of great volunteers to help spend some time here at Hugs+Mugs training and assisting our interns in this great program. If you or know someone interested in volunteering their time, please contact the store manager at 847-278-8531 or email hugsandmugs@gigisplayhouse.org.…
Read MoreMeet Kiera!
Meet Keira – Mentor at Hugs + Mugs! Meet Kiera!! Kiera graduated GiGi U in the winter of 2014 and became an intern here at Hugs + Mugs immediately after. Kiera spent 16 weeks as an intern learning great customer service skills, money handling, creative artwork, cafe equipment and sales skills. After the 16 weeks,…
Read MoreHot Summer Days!! Cool Down at Hugs + Mugs!
Hot summer days?? Cool down at Hugs + Mugs! On these hot summer days, join us for a cool treat! We now are serving Kefir soft serve with a choice of toppings. Oreo Cookies, Reese Peanut Butter Cups, Nestle Crunch or M&Ms are some delicious toppings you can add to your Kefir for a small…
Read MoreWhats New at Hugs+Mugs!
CUSTOM CUSTOM CUSTOM!! We have been busy adding new item to our designAbility studio! Check out some of our latest and greatest item that you can customize with your photos, artwork or our interns can create special artwork for you! Our new Jewelry line up includes a special charm bracelet with a…
Read MoreCELEBRATE OUR INDEPENDENCE!!
Hugs + Mugs will be closed on Saturday July 4th to celebrate the holiday! Stop in before then to pick up your one of a kind Independence Mug or Water Bottle! Our interns have worked very hard creating these special holiday designs. Show them off at your event or BBQ this weekend! Chris, Sam and…
Read MoreGELATO – Our italian classic!
Have you tried our Authentic Italian Gelato yet?? Our Gelato is home made with only the finest ingriedients from Italy! Gelato has less sugar then ice cream and half the fat of ice cream. Hugs + Mugs is proud to offer a great variety of flavors including Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Mint, Chocolate, Vanilla,…
Read MoreWhats NEW!!
Happy Father’s Day! Join us this Sunday, June 21st for a special sale at Hugs+Mugs! All merchandise will be 21% off on Sunday only! Hugs + Mugs will be open from 10am-6pm. Also, bring dad in for a FREE cup of Gelato!! Don’t forget, we carry special Father’s Day mugs or stop in and…
Read MoredesignABILITY
Have you been to Hugs + Mugs recently? Stop in and check out our awesome designABILITY art gallery! All of these art pieces were created by our very own interns. We had a special customer who couldn’t resist a piece by our very own Christine. Father’s Day – Sunday June 21st!! Join us on next…
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