Ok, back to why Christmas Movies are the best!!! 
2- The MUSIC.  Ahhhh, the music is so happy and bouncy and fun.  Today I was in the grocery store and I swear half the customers walking around we're singing along to the Christmas music they had playing. It is impossible to be anything other than joyful when people around you are so freely singing "Jingle Bells". 
3- The moral of the story.  Seriously, most Christmas movies have a great moral to the story and it's almost always to appreciate your family and friends, enjoy the little things in life, and not work so much.  A Christmas Carol is one of my favorites and has the best lesson of them all.  

Whenever anyone talks about role models for kids, particularly female role models, we think of characters like Mulan, Pocahontas, and Moana.  Don't get me wrong, they're all awesome in their own way and Cindy Lou Who belongs with them! 

First, I'm talking about the Cindy Lou Who in the Jim Carey version of the Grinch.  Ok, now that we're all on the same page, let's get started.  We're going to cover my favorite scenes that illustrate what a smart, brave, strong young person Cindy is and why she is an amazing role model.  

In the beginning of the movie we see Cindy voice her concerns about Christmas to her father.  Her concerns that all the Christmas mania seemed "superfluous and a bit much".  I love this scene because Cindy is bold enough to tell her dad he's acting nuts, and second because she's casually using words like superfluous.  Vocab is important kids! 

After a run in with the Grinch she starts to doubt the rumors she's heard about him, thinking maybe he's not so bad after all.  Cindy realizes that rumors aren't always true and the only way to find the truth is to investigate. So this bold girl goes out and full on investigates what happened and why the Grinch disappeared.  Going door to door, asking questions, taking notes, interrogating the witnesses.  

We come next to another great scene with her dad, she gives him a heads up that "she may do something drastic". When was the last time you did something drastic and had the forethought to warn your loved ones about it?  All my crazy ideas are on impulse only.    

This is my favorite part, she decides the Grinch is probably misunderstood and needs to be shown he's welcome in the town, so she yells out in front of the whole town and nominates him to be the Holiday Cheermaster! I would definitely not be brave enough to do that! 

However, the Mayor contests her nomination, but this girl stands toe to toe with not only an adult, but the most powerful adult in the city! She makes a coherent, well reasoned argument and manages to prove him wrong and outsmart him.  Get him girl!!  I was 18 years old before I was able to make a reasoned argument like that and that may have been a one time thing! 

So now she just has the small task of climbing a terrifying mountain and talking to someone the whole town has feared for what, 20-30 years to invite him to the Christmas Party. No big deal for Cindy though!  

Even when the Grinch is acting like a complete loon, trying to scare her away, yelling at her, she stands her ground.  Finally recommending a time out for him as she maintains her composure.  Bravery level 10. 

(I would like to take the moment to note, it may have been an impulsive decision to write all this about a children's Christmas movie, I'm mildly regretting it but I'm in too deep now so on we go)

So we skip ahead, Grinch ruins the Christmas party, steals Christmas, and is on his mountain gloating... 

Cindy is taking all the blame from the mayor for ruining Christmas.  Finally dad gets his head out of his bum and defends his daughter!!  Wake up Lou!!  

Cindy, despite all this, even though the Grinch has probably disappointed her and committed a felony, she still doesn't want him to spend Christmas alone.  She manages to put it all aside and climb that darn mountain again.  This girl is crazy fearless.  

Throughout the whole movie, she never gave up on him.  She stood up to everyone who dismissed her as "a little, not to be taken seriously, girl!" (quote, Mayor MayWho).  She did so eloquently and with great bravery.  She taught the whole town the true meaning of Christmas and basically rehabilitated a chronic agoraphobe with anger issues.  She was strong enough to let her love and light bring everyone together.  Cindy Lou Who, you are going down in my Bad Ass Role Model hall of fame! 

Don't want to read all this?  No worries, I'll give you the highlights right here! 
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Groomer's Best Bet- goes to Love Groomer's VIP and Hot to Trot boxes!  They can't be beat on the value of items included, and their customer service is above and beyond! This box doesn't include shears (currently, but maybe soon they say), but all of their customers sing their praises and you will not be disappointed!
Runner Up- Scissor of the month club! They had a few bumps in the beginning, but they got their manufacturing issues under control and they are now a favorite!  Their customer service is also outstanding, and their line of Blake's Fleek shears are out of this world! Plus each month they include a coupon for the first sharpening of their shears free! 
Honorable Mention- Pure Paws! Pure paws is a very new subscription but already making big waves!  Their products are a big hit, as is their customer service!  Their February boxes even arrived with big bows on the top!  A present for you every month.

I chose not to pick a favorite from the accessories section since we have our own accessory subscription.  I didn't want to be biased, so try them all and you decide!  You'll end up using that many accessories anyway right? 

Where to find it? Right here! https://www.thelittlebirdstop.com/monthly-subscriptions.html
What's the cost? There are many subscription options available, our most popular are the value packs which are $25 for small and $50 for large.  However we also offer individualized packs of hair bows, bow ties, and neck ties so you can mix and match and create your own subscription starting at just $12-$17.
What's included? Value packs include Bows, Bow Ties, Neck Ties, and MORE! Specially chosen for the season and holidays of the month.
Is there a fee to cancel? Absolutely not! Cancel anytime.  Switch to a different subscription anytime.  You're the boss! 
What are the pros? Not having to worry about ordering bows every month for one!  Plus if you choose the value pack you get to try an assortment of products and new items that haven't even been released yet.
What are the cons? You don't get exposure to other companies, products or brands. 
How's the customer service?  I do my best to make every customer happy every time.  You can message me or email me personally anytime you have an issue and we'll make it right. 
What are people saying about it? See for yourself!  https://www.thelittlebirdstop.com/customer-reviews.html
Worth the Value Paid? You always get a good value with us.  We try to keep our prices affordable for groomers, comparable with our competition, while also keeping the quality top notch. 
Bottom Line- Give it a try! You can cancel anytime, but you won't want to! I'm also a groomer, and myself and my coworkers use my products on our grooms.  I wouldn't send you anything I don't love myself! 

​Where to find it? https://fozziebros.com/
What's the cost? Three Size Options, $35 (30+ accessories), $45 (45+ items), $75 (85+ items)
What's included? Their monthly collection includes bow ties, collar bows, collar flowers, bandannas and more! These come from a variety of vendors so you can get a diverse selection.  Hair bows are not included, but can be added on! ($10 for 20)
Is there a fee to cancel? Nope! 
What are the pros? You use accessories every month right? Save yourself a step and get them automatically shipped
What are the cons? Only con I see is getting things you may not want/use, however you probably have friends or coworkers who would want them right? 
How's the customer service? They go above and beyond to be their for their customers.
What are people saying about it? Fozzie Bros is new, however the vendors they are using so far have great feedback themselves. The owners of Fozzie Bros also have Scissor of the Month club as well as The Blade Bag, which are both favorites among groomers.
Worth the Value Paid? That is up to you and how much you love to spoil your clients with fun accessories! 
Bottom Line- Give it a try! You can always cancel and you'll get some fun bling! 

Where to find it? http://groomergirls.storenvy.com/groomersclub
What's the cost? Options start at $32-$35
What's included? Their Tie Boxes include 40 total ties, 25 neck ties and 15 bow ties.  This set is $32 per month.  Their Value Boxes include 20 bows, 10 collar bows, 10 neckties, 6 bow ties, and 6 necklaces and is $35 per month. 
Is there a fee to cancel? No fee, you just have to cancel before the 15th.
What are the pros? As with the other accessory subscriptions, these are items you will probably use every month and so getting them automatically delivered is a no brainer! 
What are the cons? Getting products from just one vendor rather than an assortment.
How's the customer service? Great. Owner is also a groomer and knows the value of good quality supplies
What are people saying about it? People love their items from Groomer Girls! 
Worth the Value Paid? Definitely! You get $3 off the regular price for subscribing and shipping is included.
Bottom Line- Scared to sign up? Go to their website and try out a regular order first! http://groomergirls.storenvy.com/products

Scissors!  Scissor subscriptions are great because who couldn't use extra shears?  Even if you already have them, you can always use a back up right? We've all had those moments as you watch your favorite curves fall to the floor and all you can do is cringe.  Yes, backups are good! 

There are other subscriptions that included shears, however these are the ones specifically geared towards a new scissor every month. 

Variety boxes generally have a little taste from every aspect of the grooming world.  Including shampoos, shears, perfumes, vet wrap, and more! They're a great bet to try things you may have never heard of before. 

*VIP version is shown below, it is sold out for February but they're adding more soon

Where to find it? LoveGroomers.com
What's the cost? $75 for the Hot to Trot, $150 for the VIP version
What's included?  The Hot to Trot subscriptions offer some of the top names in the grooming industry.  The boxes include big sized bottles, coat care, tools, accessories, and shears will be added soon (once they figure out how to accommodate lefties!). The VIP is a bigger version of their original Hot to Trot box and is shown above. (side note, I have used many of those products and they'e definitely worth it!)
Is there a fee to cancel? No, cancel and rejoin whenever you want!   
What are the pros? This box is a favorite among groomers.  The contents are always top of the line and their customer service can't be beat! Their subscription is one of the few that is always received on time! 
What are the cons? While you're definitely getting your money's worth, this is on the pricier side and may be out of the budget for some groomers. 
How's the customer service? I consistently hear that they go above and beyond for their customers. 
What are people saying about it? "I absolutely love my vip box! Best subscription for groomers"
Worth the Value Paid? Definitely! 
Bottom Line- If you have the money, its a good buy! Even if you just get a box for one month, you won't regret it. 

*according to their website, currently sold out

Where to find it? http://www.honestgroomer.com/
What's the cost? $75 per month 
What's included? The Honest Groomer subscription box includes some of the latest of what the grooming world has to offer, as well as some steadfast classics.  Expect 5 awesome items are your door every month, keeping you ahead of the trends. 
Is there a fee to cancel?  No
What are the pros? Full sized products and I don't believe they include shears at this time.  That means instead of having a pair of shears take up the bulk of the cost for the subscription and then some cheap bonus items thrown in, you'll have a variety of top of the line products.  
What are the cons? It's on the pricier side.  If you work at a big box store that doesn't let you use your own products (like shampoos etc) this is probably not the one for you.  
How's the customer service? good
Worth the Value Paid?  Most customers say yes
What are people saying? "I've been dying to try the vog mask, thanks for including it this month!"
Bottom Line- Unfortunately I wasn't able to contact the owner for details on this subscription.  Because their website has it marked as sold out, there was limited information I could obtain there as well.  However, we have contributed bows in the past to this subscription, and the owner is a great groomer who really cares. 

Where to find it? https://groomersbox.com/
What's the cost? $55* per month for US shipping (there are international options as well).  *I have heard they are updating their pricing so this may be changing
What's included? Items in the box vary and can include products from Artero, Les Pooches, Precision Sharp and more! It looks like most boxes include 4-6 items, often times including a set of shears. 
Is there a fee to cancel? Previously yes, but not anymore! 
What are the pros? There is a lot of diversity in this box and it is reasonably priced. No more cancellation fee! Yay! 
What are the cons?  I have heard from customers that sometimes items are missing from their boxes or improperly labeled.  These are hopefully past issues which have been resolved? 
How's the customer service? Mixed Reviews.  Some people like the company and owners, others have had issues. 
What are people saying? Some talk about problems with customer service, however most like the boxes and the products anyway! 
Worth the Value Paid? The consensus on this one is.... sometimes.  Sometimes the products are great and all there and arrive on time.  Sometimes the shears don't work and things are missing. 
Bottom Line- I would consider waiting for them to iron out the kinks on this one.  It has a lot of potential to be a great subscription one day, but their pricing is changing and their quality and consistency is a little unpredictable at this time.  

Where to find it? https://www.cratejoy.com/subscription-box/groombox/
What's the cost? $49.99+
What's included? About 4-6 items (including shears), plus some accessories (bows, bow ties, etc).  
Is there a fee to cancel? No
What are the pros? Great variety of products.  The shampoos, sprays etc are good quality brands and often full sized
What are the cons? Some say the shears seem to be lesser quality and after a few months some customers commented they have received duplicates of the same shears.  
How's the customer service? Good, no complaints from anyone
Worth the Value Paid? Some months yes, some no.  
What are people saying? Many love the products and think it is a great buy, even if you get doubles of the same shear. 
Bottom Line- I would give this one a try.  Reasonably priced and you can cancel anytime.  In the very least you'll get to try some new products.  Since you can cancel anytime, this may be a good one time purchase and then decide.  

Pretty self explanatory, subscriptions that don't quite fit in another category

Where to find it? http://pure-paws.subbly.co/product/pure-paws-groomer-subscription-box
What's the cost? $44.99 per month (Will be increasing to $49.99 March 1st (to cover increased shipping costs), so sign up now!)
What's included? Pure Paws in unique because it is always a box of their own line of products.  The February box is show above.  (PS- those are Little Bird Stop accessories!) Included were products from their Oats and Aloe line, Shampoo, Conditioner and spray.  As well as a continuous spray bottle and bonus accessories. You receive different products from one of their product lines every month.  
Is there a fee to cancel? No, in fact you also have the option to "skip a month" 
What are the pros? Full size products, plus you get to try different shampoos etc and find your favorites! They also include tips to use and special videos for their subscribers
What are the cons? It's primarily consumable products, so if you're looking to stock pile tools and such this subscription won't do that for you.   
How's the customer service? Great.  Owner communicates well with the customers.  Their subscription usually ships EARLY every month, and if there are any issues they really strive to fix them immediately.  
Worth the Value Paid? Absolutely! This would be a great subscription for your personal use to sample the products on your own dogs at home.
Bottom Line- I have never tried the Pure Paws line, however they have great feedback and this subscription would be the perfect way to try them out! 

Although to be honest, it's actually a combination of what my friends think I do and what I really do.  Florida Life!  

So, on to the bows! A groomer friend of mine told me she "loves every single thing with an elastic collar!".  So, I am working on expanding that collection.  We have new tulle necklaces, neck ties, and bow ties.  This month the whole Bow Tie/Necklace section is 10% off with coupon code SPRINGFLING.  I personally am obsessed with the wild animals bows!!!  

​Well, I must be off, there are bows to be made!  If anyone has any ideas for new products, or suggestions, please email us or comment below.  We love your feedback.  Before I go, a couple reminders.... 

1- We do bows and bow ties with your logo!  Get your name out there with adorable, personalized accessories.  

2- Our new built in collar options like bow ties and tulle necklaces have sturdy elastic collars built right in! (obviously lol).  There are currently two sizes available, S/M or M/L.  Please note, these are actually Size Ranges!  No two dogs are the same exact size, so neither are our elastic collars.  S/M is a range of XS, S, M, and M/L is a range of M, L, XL.  We think this is best so you can try to find the perfect fit for every dog. 

3- Most of our items are Made to Order.  We just have too many options to keep extras in stock all the time.  Our usual turn around time on an order is between 3-5 days.  If you are in a rush you can either email us or include a "message to seller" on checkout and we will do our best to get yours out quickly, however please try to plan ahead.  We have been very busy lately and we are getting orders out in the order in which they came in.