Christmas Gift Guide: Grandparents, Seniors

 

Gifts for grandparents and other seniors don’t always require a trip down memory lane. Today’s grandparent is more likely to be tapping out e-mail than pounding away on a typewriter. Here are 35 of my best gift ideas that are sure to delight grandparents everywhere, whether this is their first year on the job or they’re old pros by now—even those you perceive are hard to buy for!

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From dolls and toy trains to housewares, clothing, furniture, and candy, the much-anticipated arrival of the Sears gift catalog in American homes marked the start of the holiday season.

A unique Americana collectible that offers a look back at consumer goods of the era, this edition will delight both collectors and nostalgia enthusiasts.

 

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This small watering can is quite deceptive in that it holds 1/2 gallon of water, making it suitable for watering a fairly large collection of plants before a grandparent returns to the tap for a refill. Well made, this item is available in a plethora of beautiful colors.

 

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The solar module gathers energy from the sun during the day, then the solar-powered bird feeder will glow beautifully at night for 8- 10 hours. Convenient to fill  and easy to clean. 

 

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NOAA weather radio with 7 NOAA channels to get the latest weather and hazard information. Rechargeable 4000 mAh. 4 ways to recharge: hand crank, solar panel, micro USB charger, or from 110v outlet. AM and FM radio too. Plus a lantern and also reading light.

 

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This tea gift set includes a carefully curated selection of our 12 most popular teas and infusions. Each loose-leaf tea comes packed in clear-topped tins so you can see all the amazing ingredients in your blend. Every tin holds enough to make approximately 1-2 cups of tea. All it takes is to scoop, steep, sip, and fall head over heels!

 

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Pressure cook, slow cook, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan and food warmer. 13 customizable Smart Programs for pressure cooking ribs, soups, beans, rice, poultry, yogurt, desserts and more. Pressure cook delicious one-pot meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods or slow cook your favorite traditional recipes – just like grandma used to make.

 

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Give the gift of healthy, glowing skin with this 6-piece Travel Size Gift Set. Not only do Burt’s Bees natural products make the perfect gift, but they nourish skin throughout the winter to keep your loved ones glowing on the inside & out.

 

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This challenging jigsaw puzzle makes for the perfect gift for puzzle aficionados for two reasons: 1) It’s a Ravensburger, which is the best-selling brand in the world, and 2) every piece is unique, softclick technology means pieces fit together perfectly.

 

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Sometimes, a kitchen tool comes into your life that changes everything. It makes you want to buy one for every person on your gift list, making this your Gift of the Year! This thing really does do it all, from draining to stirring to chopping to turning and countless other things that I can’t even remember right now. Get one for yourself while you’re at it. You won’t regret it.

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This limited-time set of deluxe Eau de Parfum purse sprays in an exclusive gift box is bound to be a high-end, classy gift she’ll love all year long.

 

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Perfect for kid-friendly breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and more at Grandma’s house. So much fun and quite the perfect gift!

 

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The best home cook or baker you know will love filing away their favorite creations in this colorful tin that’s pretty enough to leave out on the counter. Included dividers and recipe cards are the perfect way to capture his or her priceless recipes they can turn to over and over again. Maybe we should rename this, Legacy in a Box!

 

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Great for all ages to massage tired achy feet and treat ailments like plantar fasciitis. Just roll your feet on this foot massager several times a day to treat muscle spasms, release tight and knotted muscles. Relieves pain and pressure, too.

 

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Assists in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, muscle cramps, heel spurs, calf, thigh, hip and low back strains and injuries. Ideal for stretching the foot, heel, Achilles tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, inner/outer thigh and calf. The Stretch-EZ is easy to use and ideal for people with limited flexibility or range of motion. It can be used while seated, standing or lying down for maximum versatility.

 

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If your favorite grandparents haven’t tried a REAL pair of nail clippers, trust me, this clipper set is going to change everything by offering a completely different (and far superior) experience from those $2 clippers filling their junk drawers.

 

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This may look scary with all those spikes. But trust me, it isn’t. For anyone with back issues, this may be the godsend he or she has only dreamed of. Lying on or sitting against this device for just 10 minutes a day will bring amazing results. And it doesn’t hurt, actually just the opposite!

 

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I have never fully accepted the problem of hard-to-spread butter as just a fact of life. I’ll bet I am not the only one. And I don’t think it is an overstatement to say that the Original Butter Bell Crock (beware cheaper knock-offs that are not even close) is a life changer. Soft, spreadable butter is one of this world’s true and pure pleasures. This will make your giftees’ day!

Made from high-quality, durable New Bone China, the Butter Bell Crock safely keeps butter at room temperature without refrigeration or the threat of spoilage or odors. Comes with complete instructions that hold the secret to how and why this works. Choose from a multitude of colors.

 

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Have you ever overheard a my-phone [ipad, iwatch]-is-more-dead-than-yours-so-hand-over-the-charging-device argument between people you love? If so, then I suggest buying them a charging station dock. It tames the mess, corrals all the elements, and eliminates the competition for chargers. And no more”where is my phone?!” dilemmas.

 

 

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An issue with having a small bathroom is the lack of space for hair tools. A hairdryer, straightener, multiple brushes, and countless hair products can take up a lot of room. I never found a good place to put all of that stuff until I bought this brilliant over-the-door basket. I don’t know how I lived so long without this thing in my life. I hang in on the inside of the cabinet door, which keeps everything organized, handy and out of sight. Brilliant!

 

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Ever have you experienced this? You get into the car, set your handbag in the other seat or between the seats on the console. And every time you stop, the entire contents spill out everywhere, making the car a mess and also a terribly unsafe distraction while driving. This handbag “hammock” holder attaches easily keeping her handbag in place and her drive much safer.

 

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This fancy coffee mug, albeit slightly pricey, just might be the best gift she has ever received. You know how as you drink a cup of coffee you anticipate the colder and colder temperature, and how you take that last sip knowing it will be tepid and unpleasant? Well, this Ember Mug changes all of that. Nana’s last sip of coffee is just as hot as your first and it will blow her mind every day for at least a month while she gets used to this new, glorious joy of life.

 

 

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For anyone whose kitchen suffers from a serious lack of drawer space, this cutlery organizer. This utensil holder holds all of their spoons, forks, and knives and takes up hardly any space in a typical size drawer. This effectively turns one drawer into the capacity of two, maybe three! Such a brilliant design.

 

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Plugged into a standard electrical wall outlet, it kills germs, mold, freshens air, and wipes out odors, all while staying nice and small on their wall. Choose from black or white.

 

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Give her the gift of more space. This makeup organizer not only provides the perfect spot for everything, but it also adds an extra dose of glam to her countertop. Let her actually show off her makeup and toiletries now instead of just shoving them in a drawer!

 

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Perfect gift for anyone who tends toward anxiety tending to think of things in terms of worst-case scenarios. Help him or her be prepared for absolutely any situation. This car emergency kit will help them feel much more relaxed on the road because they will have confidence knowing that if something should happen, they have all they need to get through it safely.

 

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This decorative wall art is as adorable as it is charming, lists the rules grandkids are to follow while at their grandparents’ home. Designed to either stand or be hung on the wall. Grandparents’ House Rules is priced right and made in the USA!

 

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This Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch tracks heart rate, steps, and even sleep. Check the weather, set timers and alarms, control your smart home devices and so much more. Nice choice of colors.

 

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Relieves sore muscles. Powerful 3-dimension deep-kneading Zyllion Shiatsu Massage Pillow relaxes overused and tight muscles (automatically changes direction every 60-seconds). Advanced heating function soothes aching muscles and can be easily turned on and off.

 

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Write now, to be read later and treasured forever. Whether your grandchild is still a baby or all grown up, share your stories with them in this keepsake, Letters to My Grandchild collection of twelve letters. Fill each letter with information and love that only a grandparent can impart, then postdate, seal, and gift this paper time capsule for future opening. Your grandchild—and generations to come—will treasure this heirloom forever. Includes 12 prompts to help grandparents fill with favorite memories and words of wisdom.

 

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This amazing two-volume collection of American Musicals contains the complete books and lyrics of 16 Broadway Classics from 1927-1969 including Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret plus 11 other great shows. The Broadway musical is one of America’s great indigenous popular forms, a glorious hybrid that emerged “out of our speech, our tempo, our moral attitudes, our way of moving” (as Leonard Bernstein put it) and more than likely beloved by the grandparents in your life.

 

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If there are many miles between kids and grandparents, cyberspace is their best friend. Give grandparents the opportunity to see your kids regularly on their computer, iPad or other device with this Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920S widescreen video calling and recording computer camera. It’s foolproof and easy to install (seriously, just plug it in). For the money, the quality of this computer camera can’t be beat!

 

 

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Remember all those cute things your grandkids said? The ones that made their grandparents laugh hysterically and conclude they have the smartest grandkids in the universe? They don’t either. But they’ll never forget in the future, once they have My Quotable Grandkid: A Grandparent’s Journal of Unforgettable Quotes. This is the perfect diary to record the hilarious and unexpectedly wise things grandchildren say. With a photo window for personalizing the journal, this is the perfect gift for grandparents and for cherishing family memories.

 

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These 5.5-inch figurines from the folks at Willow Tree beautifully depict the unique love of a grandmother that transcends the years. Available both grandmother and grandfather.

 

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The Stander HandyBar is an awesome 3-in-1 automotive mobility safety tool that helps grandparents—or anyone, for that matter— get in and out of a car safely. It is 1) a powerful window breaker in the unlikely event that is the only way to exit the car in an emergency  2) a seat belt cutter and 3) an automotive standing aid. This tool turns into a sturdy handle that fits into the door latch giving mobility assistance for the elderly, injured or anyone who needs a little help getting out of a car. The Stander HandyBar easily stores in the glove box or under the seat. Every car needs to be outfitted with one of these very useful tools.

 

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This beautiful bangle bracelet includes a heart charm with a beautiful inscription embossed right into the silver-tone finish. Make sure she has a tissue handy when she reads, “Grandma, sometimes the best things in life are often unseen, a moment of serenity, a feeling of security. All this and more you’ve given to me.”

 

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If your grandparents aren’t into the Alexa scene, you’ll make a big splash with a retro tabletop retro radio gift. This radio has remarkably high-quality sound and great reception. And perhaps best of all, the ease of precise tuning. The narrow 7-inch frame fits nicely into downsized living spaces giving it a particularly nostalgic feel. Available in 3 color finishes.

 

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