Grandparent gifts (for Christmas or birthdays)

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wishesuponastar

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Wondering what your ideas are to give as a gift under $50 total for both grandparents.

I was thinking of a photo mug but we've done that already. They don't hang up pictures so that's out.
They don't really have any hobbies or do anything other than go out to eat. I'm talking about grandparents who are in their early 70's but maybe the age doesn't matter for your ideas.
 
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We can't give chores, don't live close. Was trying to think of other ideas than restaurant but thank you both. I guess we could give Visa gift card.
 


Soft throw blankets.
 
Many people in that age group still read newspapers. If your grandparents subscribe to one already, contact the paper and ask if you can give a gift subscription for a year ($50 might only get you six months). We've done this for both sets of grandparents and they loved it.
 


My parents have enough mugs, blankets etc. I try to go a more practical route - my dad loves TV Guide, my mom People magazine. A gift card to their favorite grocery store or movie theater is also appreciated.
 
How about jigsaw puzzles, 2 player board game, crossword or other puzzle books, gift card to a bookstore (1 for each please). Craft store, hobby shop, hire a local caterer for a meal in! A beautiful plant arrangement for the holidays, magazine subscriptions.
 
I'm considering getting my mom a Tile or another small tracker for her keys and phone. The only thing is finding one that she can program so it has to be super user friendly. It's not 'fun', but my dad's pretty sure her last set of keys fell into a box at her work and got mailed overseas (seriously), and he's tired of replacing them. New car keys are not cheap!
 
Present for my Dad and Inlaws is so hard. Last year we made my Dad a Photo Calendar. I think the thing he liked best was that we had printed all the kids and grandkids Birthdays and Anniversaries and any other dates he needed to know. My mom was always the one to keep track of all the dates so very helpful for my Dad. We also give him Kindle Gift Cards. (Gave him a Kindle a few years ago - he was not sure at first but now loves it).

Inlaws are in Florida for the winter. Last year my DD made them a Holiday Blanket and then we give them a Gift Card to the local grocery store. They all have everything they need so get's harder to shop for.
 
I try my best to replace things with nicer things that is "luxurious"

New robes, pjs, and house shoes
New plush towels with wash cloths
Plush, cozy throw blanket or a heated electric blanket
Kitchen towels and scrubbing cloths
Cozy, practical and comfortable track suits

Practical gifts
Gift cards for dining out, groceries, or movies
Gift basket with good coffee, cocoa, tea, biscotti, muffins,
Big push button calculator or phone or tv remote (if that need is there)
New tennis shoes and comfortable socks
Magazine subscriptions
Big print books
Gift cards to hair dresser or salon
Gift card to the pharmacy of choice

Other Presents
Flowers/centerpiece (We send my husband's grandparents flowers every year and they use as a centerpiece on the table so we are there even when we aren't)
Food baskets (My FIL loved these as he was too cheap to buy himself anything "gourmet" and these were a treat) There are a TON of options for these baskets and all prices.
Paying for short term service like lawn or snow removal
 
If they like going out what about a gift certificate to a really nice restaurant, not any chain kind.
Dinner theater certificate?
Robe/slippers/PJs
Utility company gift certificate (not sure if they all do this, ours advertises it during the holidays)
 
A box or two of occasional cards, stationary and several book of stamps.
Do they enjoy doing puzzles, word find books or any specific games?
Is there a specialty bakery store close by that you could arrange for a pie/ to be delivered every several months so as to spread the gift out during the year?
Arrange for a local florist to send amarylis, paper whites, tulips, etc. or a small decorate potted pine tree
Certificate for hair styling/barber services
Landscape/snow removal/window washing
Gift card for car servicing for oil change
Donation in their name to their favorite charity
 
I've learned over time to give mostly food or booze. My Mom gets chocolate covered strawberries for Mother's Day, and a birthday cake for her birthday. Christmas is usually something homemade by my daughter. My father I just gave wine or brandy to before he passed away, for every occasion. I gave both individual bottles and monthly clubs to him over the years. He honestly had nothing else he wanted.

We do give my mother pictures too but that's more for selfish reasons - she has Alzheimer's and is to the stage where she "forgets what her grandchildren look like" if we don't put out pictures for her. It's just a matter of time before she forgets she has them altogether, but we'll hold it off as long as we can. My daughter was particularly upset the first time my Mom told her she couldn't remember what she looked like (it was over the phone). Hence the statement that it's for selfish reasons..
 
I detest those visa gift cards, DS got one from a certain relative all the years he was growing up, and they aren't always easy to use, the money disappears if they're not used fast enough, there's a fee to even buy them, etc, etc. I probably still have a few lying around that are now valueless :(

Do they enjoy tv and have cable/satellite? For my DSF, we called his provider and paid for him to have the next tier up for the following year. For my in-laws, who are in tough financial straits, we have called their utilities (electric, especially) and paid ahead for them (especially in the winter months. Is there a food delivery service nearby? We paid one to go to their favorite restaurant (which doesn't deliver) and bring their meal to them.

I've also contacted senior services in the area to ask what services are available that they might enjoy.

For this Christmas I'm buying them a digital photoframe that has its own email address, so as I take pix, I can send them right to the frame, and they can stay updated on whats going on in our lives :).

Best gift we can give any of them, though, is definitely our time. (IMHO)

Terri
 
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