Our Gift Nook has fair-trade items, local consignment of artists and artisans, toys and puzzles for all ages, cards, music, children's books and much more! Directly upstairs from TipTop Store, The Gift Nook is staffed 11-5 Saturdays and Sundays and many times we can open for you when the main store is open. To be sure, call the store for an appointment (508-867-0460).
Our overstock sale has expanded to the Gift Nook stop in and check it out!
1% of TipTop store sales in July will go to the Jim Dahler Tantasqua Scholarship. Jim was a longtime resident of Brookfield who inspired many with his can-do attitude and determination in his battle against Parkinson's disease.
June's 1% will go to The East Quabbin Land Trust, a community based non profit working to permanently protect open space.
May's 1% went to Birthday Wishes, a Boston based charity that gives birthday parties to homeless children.
One percent of store sales in April 2010 will go to The Brookfield Fund.
The Brookfield Fund a local non-profit, established in 1993
to help residents of Brookfield in times of financial crisis. It often assists
residents who are having trouble paying their utility bills, working with the
electric and heating companies to set up a payment plan and provide emergency
relief. Grants given to residents are kept strictly confidential. To contribute
or to find out more information, write to: The Brookfield Fund, PO Box 228,
Brookfield, MA 01506.
Click here to see past recipients of 1% of store sales. To date, we have donated over $10,000 to local nonprofits.
We are pleased to offer these gourmet, handmade chocolates, including organic vegan chocolate! See the complete line of barks, nougats, caramels, toffees, bars, gifts boxes and more at Lifebychocolates.com. We always have a good selection at TipTop, and we can special order for you any of the many selections from the website. The man behind the magic, Mark, the Life by Chocolate guy, also has a great blog for exploring more of life by chocolate. As quoted on the website: "I have this theory that chocolate slows down the
aging process . . . It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?" [Photo: Mark at Greenville Arms, Bed & Breakfast and home of Life by Chocolate.]
Give a fresh organic fruit basket for a beautiful and thoughtful gift. We will make to order, starting at $6.95. Call the store for availability (508-867-0460).
Include Honey and Maple Syrup from local producers in your gift basket and you will help your neighbor, support sustainable agriculture, and give a gift that is delicious and healthy.
Also consider certified
fair trade, organic items for a gift basket. You will support traditional agricultural practices
(small scale, shade grown, and chemical free) and help for small
farmer families who own and operate organic food co-operatives in developing countries.
Click here for more information about Fair Trade. For more gift ideas, click here.
Join as a "Frequent Buyer" and get 2% back on retail purchases. Anyone can join, no charge and no minimums. Stop by the store (8 Central Street, Brookfield, MA 01506) to sign up. .
We are pleased to offer these gourmet, handmade chocolates, including organic vegan chocolate! See the complete line of barks, nougats, caramels, toffees, bars, gifts boxes and more at 
Give a fresh organic fruit basket for a beautiful and thoughtful gift. We will make to order, starting at $6.95. Call the store for availability (508-867-0460).