If money were no object and a grandma did not care what anything cost, here are over the top luxurious holiday gifts grandchildren would love:
Infants and Toddlers
They have no clue and grow too fast so do not spend for luxuries for them. Spend at this time in their lives on those who matter most to them and to you — the gatekeepers – their parents. Spend lavishly for them for something they want for their home or themselves and cannot spend because of the new child. Give them twenty four hours away from the child, pay for hotel and a fabulous dinner. Keep the hotel close to home but luxurious. Use your reward points and get a double win. You can use points for a buffet breakfast or dinner at the hotel restaurant with Star woods properties at most locations. There is a little known program at Star woods. If you call rather than book on line, you can ask for the special program allowing a combination of points and cash for a deep discount on a deluxe room which may not be available on line.
If you are not the grandma ready to tackle bedtime, give the parents of the grandchildren an early reservation time at one of the best restaurants, or their favorite restaurant, pay for the meal and watch the grandchildren until they get home. If you are long distance, give them a coupon for when you will be in town or pay for a babysitter.
Therefore, the best luxury gift you can give the infant and toddler is to help the parents restore intimacy lost due to caring for a new child and therefore to help keep the parents’ marriage or partnership strong.
If you must buy something for the baby, then ask the parents what they would covet but cannot justify the cost in their budget. Think to purchase a series of Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Classes, or toddler gymastics classes. Think Ugg booties, even for newborns, or Ugg boots for toddler girls and boys, if they do not give you suggestions. Take a look at these booties that come in different colors, even pink and pink leopard, and drool over how cute they are.
The girls’ Uggs go from glamour to glitz.
The boys’ Uggs are here.
There are the cutest clothes.
If you want to go totally over the top, take a look at this lucite playpen, and only buy it if the parents of the grandchildren have cleaning help who will be wiping fingerprints all day. Or just buy it for your home as it is nearly invisible.
Or, give the parents of your grandchildren a Target gift card with an amount that would at least cover a years’ supply of diapers, wipes, their favorite organic shampoo and soap. You can even send them a gift card via email.
Preschoolers
See, gifts for the gatekeepers above. This is a priority at every age. Therefore, the best luxury gift you can give the preschooler is to help the parents restore intimacy lost due to caring for a new child and therefore to help keep the parents’ marriage or partnership strong.
If you must buy something for the preschooler, first ask the parents what they would covet but cannot justify the cost in their budget. Think new bedding in a favorite character or design. Check out Pottery Barn:
If you want to go over the top, take a look at the sundae duvet and sheets here.
Then, think to purchase a series of dance or gymnastics or after school enrichment classes. Think motorized ride on toys, if they do not give you a suggestion.
You can pick any color or favorite character version, but read the reviews regarding safety of each.
School Aged
At this age, letting the parents go away and having the grandchildren to spoil all to yourselves is a gift for grandparents! A win-win-win.
Electronics control the world of school aged and above. Last year, the grandchildren coveted iPad Minis. This year, the older grandchildren crave Dr. Dre beats. Literally. These are headphones, on ear or over the ear (over the ear costing more) wired or wireless (wireless costing more), character, colors, Hello Kitty, and more.
Of course, the older grandchildren want the top of the line covering the ear wireless.
The Ultimate Over The Top Holiday Present for the Whole Family
The ultimate over the top holiday present for the whole family is a multigenerational vacation.
See posts for ideas or, for the more adventurous think Abercrombie and Kent Family Adventures:
Happy Holidays! With such luxury comes such
Joy,
Mema
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