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Great Gifts for Grandparents

Parents share their best ideas for personal & practical gifts for grandparents!

Whether you're looking for the best grandparent gifts for Christmas, Grandparents Day, a new grandparent, or to say thank you for taking the kids for a long weekend, see what other parents recommend as the gifts grandparents have loved best. Don't forget experience gifts like a day at the zoo or homemade gifts from the grandkids, too!

What special gift for grandparents was a hit in your family? Recommend it below!


 
    uncommongoods.com

    Custom Map Coaster Set

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    Kelly R said:  A set of tumbled marble coasters that can be customized with a street map of any location. Like the spot where grandma and grandpa got married, or the town where they raised their family.

    amzn.to

    Grandmother Keepsake Box by Willow Tree

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    Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  The Willow Tree company is famous for its gentle figurines with inspirational messages. This Grandmother Keepsake Box is a sweet gift with a great message, "Love that transcends the years." The box is a perfect size for any granny to keep her jewelry in.

    etsy.com

    Custom House Portrait

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    Kelly R said:  A custom watercolor portrait of a beloved home (like the one you grew up in) is a wonderful keepsake for grandparents, especially if they have downsized or relocated since that time.

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    Engraved Tumbler

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    Sarah Calamita said:  A personalized coffee/water mug is a great gift! Many sites will engrave with your children's handwriting and pictures. My parents loved this as a gift from my kids.

    etsy.com

    Scratch Off Map

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    Sarah Calamita said:  If they are big travelers, a scratch off map is so fun! They make ones for the states and countries so they can scratch off the ones they have went to.

    collage.com

    Personalized Photo Blankets

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    Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Curling up in a personalized photo blanket featuring their grandchildren's smiling faces is the perfect way for grandma and grandpa to relax and unwind. There are many options to choose from but each one will bring lots of love.

    amazon.com

    Handmade Soap Gift Set

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    Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  What's more relaxing than a warm bath with some soft, natural soap? Great for sensitive skin, this gift set of handmade soaps comes in three unscented varieties: aloe calendula, super shea butter, and oatmeal w/ goat milk soap. I personally received these as a gift and was greatly satisfied!

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    The Gifts of Being Grand Personalized Book

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    Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Marianne Richmond books are known to be filled with love and poetry, and this book is no different. A lovely book about grandparents, it offers personalization and allows you to add names and even a special message to make a heartfelt gift. A non-personalized version of the book is also available.

    amazon.com

    Colorations Wooden Flower Pot Picture Frames

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    Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Nothing beats a handmade gift made by a dearly beloved wee artist! When my son gave me this wooden flower pot painted and decorated following his own imagination, my heart just melted away!! You can buy the wooden pot already made and then let your kids' imagination soar by painting and decorating the frame. Add a little picture of your child and voila!...Grandparents are sure to adore the personal touch in this cute little gift!

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