gifts for grandparents..????

Can anybody help me? I am struggling to think of some Christmas gift ideas for my Grandparents - they are both in their 80's & are getting more housebound sadly, any ideas would be very much appreciated

Bjb
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  • troll35
    troll35 Posts: 712 Forumite
    When my grandparents were getting very elderly but still in their own homes we started putting together hampers of the foods they liked, packets of teabags, tins of soup, homemade cake, tin of spam (LOL) etc etc. General everyday stuff that they would use and that wouldn't get stuck in a cupboard unused.
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  • mary43
    mary43 Posts: 5,845 Forumite
    Jigsaws always were a favourite with my Mum and Dad
    MIL is in her 80's and we get her a subsciption to a magazine she likes. Saves her having to go out to fetch it now she's not so able.
    Crossword/puzzle books
    Shower stuff/soap, the sort they wouldn''t buy normally as a special treat


    Can't think of anything else at the minute
    Mary

    I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
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  • How about a digital photo frame and a memory card full of family pictures? They seem to be discounted everywhere at the moment and are so easy to use. We have given one to an Auntie and my mum and dad and they actually get turned on every day so they must like them!!
  • Drea
    Drea Posts: 9,892 Forumite
    I've got my gran the Delia's Frugal recipe book and the Soup Bible book :)

    I think she'll be happy, she likes to cook.
    Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you are a mistake.
  • Lou05
    Lou05 Posts: 290 Forumite
    We've bought H's grandparents a smelly set each (Dove and Nivea) as we know they'll be used and are making them up a bx of food bits like jams, christmas cakes, things like that. I'm not going to put it in a hamper as we made them hampers for the last 2 years with different bits (that reminds me, I need a box of some sort!)
  • lilac_lady
    lilac_lady Posts: 4,469 Forumite
    Anything edible or drinklable that they'd like to eat but wouldn't spend the money to buy. That age group tends to feel guilty about buying luxury food or drink so it would be a treat for them.
    " The greatest wealth is to live content with little."

    Plato


  • mary43
    mary43 Posts: 5,845 Forumite
    If you've got time, you could give them each a Journal in a Jar and a book.............nothing older folk like better them looking back on their childhood and it would occupy them during the winter months
    Mary

    I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
    (Good Enough Member No.48)
  • rainmac
    rainmac Posts: 7,063 Forumite
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    I've made my nan a journal in a jar with a hardback notebook to record the memories. I used this site as a starter for 10 http://organizedchristmas.com/printable/adult-journal-jar and made up other questions - things about her daughters, husband, wedding day, the war...

    Also for Xmas from my 2 boys I've done a photo calendar and photos in a clear bauble.

    It's my nan's birthday in January and for that I've got her a mug, some Ovaltine sachets, box of chocolates and I'm going to cross stitch a coaster to go with it.
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  • RoxieW
    RoxieW Posts: 3,016 Forumite
    i'm doing foodie hampers with posh chocs, biscuits , xmas cake etc :)
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  • moonpenny
    moonpenny Posts: 2,499 Forumite
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    If eyesight is failing and they love books, what about "talking books", (I think they are called) on C.D.
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