Pictured left to right: Miranda Whitcher, Lisa DenHerder, Taylor Guthmiller-Martin, Sue Provost
Friends meet friends at Kicks and Giggles — that’s what they say here. “It’s about the relationships being built here,” said founder and owner Lisa DenHerder. When you spend time in this downtown Rapid City store, you’ll experience this people-first approach in action.
Seven years in, Kicks and Giggles is a one-stop shop for children’s clothing, baby gear and gifts galore for kids up to age eight. Miranda Whitcher, five-year manager said, “It’s a privilege to be in this kind of environment. We meet people before a baby is born, get to know them personally, and become a part of their journey. It’s such a great, local store.”
“Sharing the experience of parenthood is an enriching aspect of working in a children’s store,” said Taylor Guthmiller-Martin, four-year administrator and buyer. “Combining my passion for motherhood with my roles at Kicks and Giggles is very fulfilling. When I’m able to share my journey, it nurtures the connections we’re making.”
Six-year team member Sue Provost, added, “We’re honored to be part of a place where stories are shared and friendships blossom. The connections made within our store create a sense of community, which extends beyond our walls.”
In December 2022, Lisa was blessed with these connections for herself. “When my fourth grandchild, Julian, was born, he was diagnosed with craniosynostosis. It’s a birth defect in which the bones in his skull fused together too early. When I shared the news he would need surgery,” Lisa said, “I saw God in it with me and working for me.” Having witnessed it happen over the years for others, it didn’t surprise Lisa when one customer had very specific work experience with the condition, and another personally knew the Boys Town surgeon who would perform the procedure in August of 2023. So you see, Kicks and Giggles is more than just a store — it’s where friends meet friends.
329 Main Street, Suite 3
Rapid City, SD 57701