All She Really Wants For Christmas Is You.
Do you have a hard time shopping for your granddaughter, or neice, or other precious young lady on your list?
She may not know it yet, and you may not believe it to look at her wish lists or reactions to gifts…but trust me, you’re all she really wants.
Having two grandmothers no longer with me, I speak from experience. One of my favorite wedding photos is with my grandmother…there’s a $100 bill tucked in my dress. Though the gift was appreciated tremendously, it was so much more about her presence at the event, and in my life. I’m sitting here trying not to bawl as I type. For the four years prior to this day, Granny had been a vital part of my village. She was one of my oldest son’s extra mothers. There were weeks when she saw him more than I did. And she did this without complaint, willingly, and always seeing it as a gift to herself. She was always my biggest fan. The worst scolding I ever got from her was her smirking, raising her eyebrow, and saying, “well,” as she raised her favorite Fire King coffee cup to her lips. That was enough. It said, “I guess you won’t make that mistake again.’. It said, “it doesn’t matter. You’re still you.” It said, ‘I love you unconditionally and always.’ It said, ‘until my last breath.’ I was by her side when she took that last breath and made sure her nails were filed and painted before I held those precious tiny hands for the last time. I can still feel them, and I still miss them 14 years later. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her and something she said, or did, or what she would have said (or not said…but you’d have known she thought it) about the day’s events.
So, dear grandmothers, spend time with them. Even if, for now, that means video chats. Share recipes, share skills and talents, share what you’ve learned over the span of your life and career. Listen to her stories. Tell her yours. Write her letters. Take pictures and videos with her. Give her favorite books, and tell her why you loved them so much. It’s not the same bond she’ll create with her mother. It’s very unique. You are her forever safe space. And she will miss you someday, and cherish every moment…even the ones that she may have been forced into. Can you please pass me a tissue now?
Now that the hard stuff is over, I’ve curated for you below a few items that are popular among ‘the granddaughters.’ Please let me know if you need any assistance making your selections.
I generally recommend bobby pins, Hair Sticks, and upins as gifts, as they are basically one size fits all. If you go with Flexi Clip, I would recommend sizes XXS or XS. SM at the largest, as these fit almost everyone. There are sizing guides below each item on the website, but, again, I’m always happy to assist you in choosing.
Missy Upin
Missy Acrylic Upins offer a soft color palette and are sold in singles and sets of three.
The Arabian Collection
Bobbies, Upins, Flexi Clips, or this Braided Leather Flexi with a Hairstick. If your grandaughter loves horses, we’ve got her covered.
Soaring
Intricate soaring butterfly with purple-iris metallic beads that shimmer in the light.
The Swerve
This is my go to gift for all the young ladies on my list. Seriously. It’s magic. The Swerve is a large Upin that fits so perfectly, they’ll be able to wear it for days at a time. Available in the regular size, or small, you call you choose the one of four finish options.
Let her take you everywhere…
Grab the Make-a-Stick, and your favorite Charm. The best way to personalize your gift. Shown here with Limited Edition I love you charms.
I hope that helped to find something just right for your granddaughter! Please let me know if you’d like a more personalized list. You can also search key words like their favorite color, lady bug, butterfly, etc to find things that might fit!
Much Love to you and yours!
Cindi
Self proclaimed Godmother of the Messy Bun Mafia.
