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Christmas is almost here!!! The tree is up, the house is decorated, and it’s time to purchase gifts for loved ones! One of the hardest people to pick the perfect gifts for are grandparents. They are always getting gifts for you and your kids, but how do you know what to get them in return to say thank you?
There are 2 rules that I have when it comes to gifts for grandparents: 1) Keep it simple. 2) Make it memorable.
This Christmas I talked with my mom, an actual grandma, to come up with some unique and thoughtful gift ideas in varying price points for grandparents. Grandparent gifts are perfect to gift with siblings or cousins to help share the costs and make your grandparent feel extra loved this year. This gift guide has 6 gift ideas to find the perfect gift for grandparents this Christmas!!
1. Storyworth
This is the best gift we have ever gotten for our grandparents. Storyworth is the perfect way to preserve your grandparents’ memories in a beautiful keepsake book. The best part is at the end of the year getting to open the book together and read through the lifetime of memories. But it is also a gift that lasts all year! The weekly questions make a great conversation starter and really helped us connect personally all year with our grandparents.
We learned so many amazing stories that we never even knew through gifting Storyworth to our grandparents. Writing down their stories can also give grandparents a greater feeling of purpose and connection with their family. It’s a great way to pass down their knowledge and preserve fun family traditions!
The way that it works is that it emails your grandparents a question each week about their life and memories. At the end of the year, it takes the collection of answers and compiles them into a beautiful bound book. It is a great way to let your grandparents know that you are thinking of them throughout the year and a great conversation piece! Because the service works through email, it makes the perfect last minute gift that the whole family can enjoy together forever.
2. Digital Photo Frame
If there is one thing grandparents love, it’s photos of their grandkids. The problem is that usually those photos are lost in a never ending text thread or emails. The perfect way to make those photos last all year is by gifting your grandparents a digital photo frame so they can proudly display photos of their grandkids all year.
A photo frame that is grandparent proof is the Skylight Frame. It is a straightforward frame that works by emailing a photo and watching it be displayed in seconds. There is no need for an app and it is almost impossible to mess up. It is also easy for anyone to send new photos to. So kids and grandkids can also send their favorite photos from the day and have them instantly displayed in Grandma’s kitchen.
(For a cheaper option, consider the META PORTAL 10” or the Echo Show 8. They are actually less expensive options with more features like video call options. But sometimes it’s best to keep it simple and not add too many features or new apps for grandparents to figure out. But if you set these up for them, it is a great cheaper alternative.)
3. Lil DAVINCI
Sometimes the best gifts are the simplest ideas. That is definitely the case for Lil Davinci Photo Frames. For grandparents, or parents for that matter, who love to display their grandkids artwork, this is the perfect gift. The best way to describe how it works is by watching this video on their Amazon page. Essentially, it is a physical photo frame that is able to store 50 pieces of artwork. So when your kid draws grandpa a new picture, he just has to open the frame, pop in the new photo, and have a new picture from an aspiring Picasso framed in their home. No more cluttered refrigerators and magnets or having to worry about which grandkids’ art to throw out vs. keep.
4. Face Tracking Phone Tripod
This next one is an interesting one that you are probably going to see a lot more of in 2023. Have you ever Facetimed your grandparents only to see an out of frame close up of their nose or the couch cushion instead of their face? This gift solves that problem and is simple enough that even a grandparent can use it! Automatic tripods are quickly becoming a popular new item for people of all ages. But for less than $40, this makes the perfect gift for the grandparent who loves to make video calls.
How it works is essentially like any other tripod. Just pop your phone in the holder and you’re done. But the magic is that this tripod has automatic face detection capabilities. So not only does the grandparent not have to hold their phone, but the tripod moves as they move, making sure you never see a close up of a nose or couch again! Seems like something from the future, but I can’t believe that they are only around $40!
5. Wallet Phone Case
A thoughtful and practical gift that any grandparent can use on a daily basis is a wallet phone case. This is one that my mom personally loves and never goes anywhere without. Rather than keeping track of a wallet and a phone, why not combine them both? My mom will often leave her purse behind when she goes into a store and just take her phone with her because it has everything she needs for check out.
This is a great, budget friendly option, that your grandparents will be sure to use and think of you every day. There are plenty of options, but this one for the iPhone 12 Pro Max has great reviews and is Prime eligible, making it the perfect last minute gift to arrive in time for Christmas! (Just make sure to order the right one to fit their model of phone.)
6. Halo Bolt – Car Battery Jump Starter
This is something everyone needs, whether grandparent or not. This compact portable car battery jump starter is so small that anyone can store it in their car and use it. When my mom told me about it, I didn’t believe her when she said how small it was.
No more worrying about breaking down in deserted parking lots and having to ask a stranger to help you jump your car. At $100, this 6 inch battery jump starter, all you have to do is hook it up to your battery and start your car. Although it’s small, it’s powerful enough to jump a full-sized SUV! It also can double as a phone charger or a flashlight and only weighs around 1lb!
Tell your grandparents that you love them and are thinking of them with one of these gifts this Christmas season!
