Whenever you have a birthday or a holiday, you know that you can count on your grandparents to give you something that is fun.
Your parents will usually give you clothes or something you need for your room, but grandma and grandpa can always be counted on to provide money, games, and new pets.
When the time comes to buy presents for your grandparents, you want to make sure you get them something equally enjoyable and indulgent.
Here are a few things you can get them that will make you the apple of their eye.
Get them some memorabilia
Whenever you talk to a person of a mature age, they are likely to tell you how much better things were when they were young.
If your grandparents are always telling you about the music and movies they loved in their salad days, you should see if you can find a rare recording of their favourite singer or musician.
If they are film buffs, you may be able to find them a coffee table book about their favourite film, movie era, or film star. Perhaps you can find a signed movie poster or an old movie magazine, which they will surely be thrilled with.
If your grandparents were political activists in the 1960s, they might enjoy souvenirs from protest marches that they attended or a ‘Get Clean for Gene’ poster. They might find the collector’s edition of the Woodstock concert or a first edition copy of ‘Helter Skelter’ quite pleasing.
Get them some grandpuppy mementos
Many people will find great comfort in their relationship with their pets when they get older.
If your grandparents have an animal that is dear to them, you can get them a professionally taken portrait or have a painting done.
However, this could be quite expensive and if you don’t have that kind of money to spend, you can pay tribute to Fido or Cuddles with a t-shirt or mug that bears their likeness.
There are websites on the internet that will print any image you care to upload on an article of clothing, a blanket, a poster, or a cup.
If your grandparents don’t have a pet, these sites can print awesome mug ideas that you might have, such as a picture of you and your siblings or a motto that they live by. You can even get socks with images of pets, veggies, flowers, or political heroes.
Send them food from their favourite restaurant
Nowadays, there are many food delivery services offering a multitude of cuisines from a plethora of different restaurants. Why not treat your grandparents to their favourite meal?
You can give them a gift certificate so they can order at their leisure, or you can let them know you are sending them something.
If you are a whiz in the kitchen, you can also prepare a meal for them and act as their waiter for the night. Don’t forget the dessert and a nice bottle of wine.
Your grandparents are ultimately the reason you and your parents are here. When you buy them a gift, it should be something that will remind them of what they love and what you love about them.