We've all heard it a million times: "Oh, I don't need a gift." "You don't have to get me anything." "Really, I'll be fine, just bring the grandbabies over, that's it." Mother's Day is right around the corner, and we're trying to pick out the perfect gift for the grandma in your life, but she always says she doesn't want anything! That's sweet and all, but it's Mother's Day, and she deserves to be spoiled! You want to show her all of the love and appreciation you have for all of the love, babysitting, and caring she does for you and your little ones.
Don't buy her another "world's best grandma" coffee mug, or a "my grandbabies love me" tee shirt. The last thing grandmama wants for Mother's Day is a bunch of clutter she'll never use. If you really want to go above and beyond this Mother's Day and impress your mom/grandma/mother-in-law (gasp!), you need to gift her with premium aesthetic upgrades for her home and time with grandbabies. Here's our official guide!
The Living Room Upgrade
Grandmama loves rocking the baby and hanging out with her grandchildren, but she doesn't love neon baby gear filling up her home, clashing with all of her beautifully curated decor! She probably doesn't have the room (or the desire) for a nursery in her house, either, so you'll need a gift that's also aesthetically pleasing.
A premium swaddle from Quincy Mae is an excellent option! It looks fabulous draped over grandma's couch or rocking chair as a throw, and it's instantly ready for cozy naps whenever the grandbaby is ready to rest!
Another great add to the gift basket is an oil diffuser. When the grandkids come over, they bring love, they bring joy, they bring fun, and sometimes, they bring... smells. An oil diffuser is a much safer option than a scented candle, and is the perfect way for grandma to reset, clear her head, and feel tranquil once the kiddos head out!
It could be tough to find the perfect one to match her decor, but a rattan or ceramic catch-all tray for her coffee table makes a surprisingly useful gift. Grandma needs a place to set down her phone, books, and reading glasses, but when grandkids come over, her special spot may become the designated drop-zone for stray pacifiers, bows, and toys. A beautiful, high-end catch-all tray for a side table is the perfect blend of interior design and practical grandkid preparation. She'll appreciate having a special place dedicated to keeping those bitty things organized.
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"Grandma on the Go" Accessories
Getting the grandkids out of the house, hanging out, and going on adventures is one of grandma's favorite things to do! Bonding with the babies is the best, but having to carry around a giant bag full of toys, diapers, and other baby gear is the worst! By gifting her a designated "grandma tote" you're making sure that she has as much convenience and ease as possible when she's spending time with her grandbabies.
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If the grandmother in your life is a beach lover who's always hanging out by the ocean, we can't recommend Sande Kids gear enough. Now, their bags are HUGE, but well-designed, so carrying them around is a breeze. Their beach hauler has over a 100-liter volume, and their backpacks can hold 60 liters! That means that she'll have a high-quality, sand-and-water-proof bag that holds all of her things, all of her grandkid's things, and has space for seashells or other treasures she finds along the shore.
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Accessories make great little "add on" gifts, too. A pair of chic, simple earrings, or a luxury hair clip in the gift basket can be the final touch on the perfect Mother's Day gift! Pro tip: If you're buying grandmama any jewelry, avoid anything tiered, dangly, or with big, grabbable crystals. There's nothing worse than snuggling with a baby, then having the baby accidentally yank out an earring!
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Expanding the "Grandma Stash"
If you haven't read our post on curating the perfect "Grandma Stash" of toys, you're missing out. Basically, we recommend that grandmother's keep a toy stash of their own for their grandbabies. These are high-quality, heirloom toys that double as decor. That way she can endlessly entertain her grandbabies while still maintaining her clean, curated decor! You can read the full post HERE.
Toys in the "Grandma Stash" never leave grandma's house. They're at her home to make visiting Grandma a special, exclusive experience, with toys and activities that they can't find anywhere else!
Dolls from Cuddle & Kind Co. are some of our favorites here at Wrightsville Ave Boutique. These dolls are handmade by skilled artisans using organic cotton, so they're as soft as they are durable. Cuddle & Kind Co. also has a mission that we love, so you can feel good about purchasing a doll from them!
Another darling, aesthetically pleasing choice are the mice from Maileg! These heirloom-quality dolls are designed beautifully, and made to last through hours and hours of playtime. They come in adorable matchbox beds, so storing them is as simple as tucking them in and using the matchbox as decor on her mantle or bookshelf. Maileg also designs furniture, clothes, and accessories for the mice, so the grandbaby can enjoy hours of imaginative play as her Maileg collection grows. You can read more about why we love Maileg in our blog post HERE.
If her grandkids love fast things that go "vrooooom!!" you can't go wrong with Candylab cars. These wooden cars are made of 100% non-toxic materials (even the packaging) and stand up to hours and hours of play. Once the grandkids go home, she can "park" the car on her coffee table. The vintage Americana aesthetic many of their cars have look great as decor, and the grandkids will love coming to grandma's house and seeing their favorite toy car ready and waiting for them!
The best gifts are those that foster connection. Yes, these gifts are technically toys for the kiddos, but what you're really doing is giving grandma the gift of guaranteed special time with grandchildren and endless hours of making magical memories together.
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Celebrate the Village
It's true what they say. It really takes a village to raise a child, and a lot of the time, grandmothers are the MVPs of the village. They deserve to be celebrated!
The pressure is high when preparing a Mother's Day gift for the grandmother in your life, whether it's your mother, your own grandmother, or your mother-in-law! You want to wow her and go above and beyond to really show how much you love and appreciate her! Follow this guide, and you'll have zero problems. But even if you do, let's be real: this isn't grandmama's first rodeo.
She's been the center of TONS of Mother's Days, and will get to celebrate many more to come. If things don't go perfectly on the big day, don't sweat it. As long as you were able to show you cared, offer a thoughtful gift or gesture, and tell her how much you love her, it's going to be a successful Mother's Day.
Are you ready to spoil your family's matriarch? You can shop online, or come by the boutique. We'd love to help you put together the perfect gift bundle.
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