Grandmother and granddaughter
Regardless of her age, today's grandmother is younger thinking than grannies from generations past. Women stay active longer and have a much higher life expectancy. She may enjoy knitting or sewing, but she's just as likely to play tennis or even hike mountain trails. Family is still just as important to her, and she loves nothing more than having reminders that she's important in her grandchildren's lives.
Handmade Items
Most grandmothers enjoy anything made by their children's offspring. Younger children can have fun decorating a T-shirt for Grandma by dipping their hands in non-toxic paint and carefully placing them on the shirt. An idea for an older child is to paint a tiny flowerpot and plant flower seeds that sprout. Grandma can re-pot it or leave it in the decorated flower pot until it blooms.
Personalized Gifts
Personalized items are always welcome gifts. They show that the giver took the time to order something specifically with Grandma in mind. For a knitter, needlepoint enthusiast or seamstress, a sewing basket with her name professionally embossed on the front will be a hit. For the athletic granny, consider gear from her favorite sport with her name engraved. This can be done with golf balls, bicycle helmets or even bowling balls. Towels, makeup kits, handbags or anything else made of fabric can have her name or initials embroidered.
Memorabilia Display
Most grandmothers have oodles of grandbaby pictures scattered around, and they'll appreciate picture frames, photo albums or picture cubes to display pictures of the family they love. Other items like shadow boxes and shelves for special gifts from the grandchildren will also be appreciated.
Specialty "Grandma" Items
Most gift shops carry mugs, pens, glasses and other items with cute sayings about Grandma. Other thoughtful specialty items are totes, "green" bags for her to tote groceries, and sun shades to put in the windshield when leaving the car unattended in the hot sun. Pillows for her couch or bed, vases and figurines remind her of her grandchildren's love when she can't be with them.
Jewelry
Whether handmade by her granddaughter or purchased with her in mind, most grandmothers appreciate jewelry that will remind her of her family all day. Grandma will especially appreciate a bracelet or necklace with a birthstone for each of her grandchildren.
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