gifts for grandparents..????

boredjellybean

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

troll35

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.

mary43

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

yummymummy888888

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

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.

Lou05

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

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.

mary43

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

rainmac

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.

RoxieW

i'm doing foodie hampers with posh chocs, biscuits , xmas cake etc

moonpenny

If eyesight is failing and they love books, what about "talking books", (I think they are called) on C.D.