Grandparents Day is approaching—here are 10 gifts they'll love
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Are you ready for Grandparents Day? If you're anything like I am, you didn't even realize there was such a holiday, and you sure as heck don't know when it is. Well, I'm here to tell you that it does exist, and it's on Sept. 13 this year, which means you better order some gifts ASAP.
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We asked real-life Nanas, Pop-Pops, and Bubbes what they'd love to receive, and what they'd actually use. Whether your Zayde prefers pictures or pickleball, we've found a whole range of gift ideas for you to share.
1. For the grandparent who loves pictures: A digital photo frame
Sure, you may have to help them get it set up, but the Nixplay 10.1-inch Digital Picture Frame is user-friendly, comes with a remote, and can be integrated with Google Photos for grans who aren't iPhone users. Plus, it can play up to 15 seconds of video, and it has a motion sensor so it doesn't keep playing to an empty room. Download the app to your phone so that you can instantly add new photos to the digital picture frame from afar.
Get the Nixplay 10.1-inch Digital Picture Frame at Amazon for $179.99
2. For the grandparent who wants to take up a new craft: The Woobles
It's never too late to learn something new. If the grandparent in your life wants to pick up a new hobby, why not gift them with a crochet kit from The Woobles? The kits include everything one needs to turn out an adorable crocheted animal, plus step-by-step instructions.
Get a kit at The Woobles starting at $20
3. For the grandparent who has a sweet tooth: Cupcakes from Baked By Melissa
Sometimes, a grandparent wants a sweet treat that tastes as good as homemade without all the effort. Enter: Baked By Melissa. The gift boxes full of delicious bite-sized cupcakes are just right for the grandparent who craves a little indulgence. With lots of flavors to choose from, as well as cheerful packaging, this is a gift that's sure to put a smile on any grandparent's face.
Get a Baked By Melissa 25-pack starting at $35
4. For the grandparent who is always cold: A pair of toasty slippers
Make the impending cold winter months less of a downer by gifting the grands a cozy pair of slippers. Ugg's Scuff Slippers are easy to slip on and off, thanks to the backless design, and they keep even the coldest toes toasty in frigid weather.
Get a pair of Ugg Scuff Slippers at Nordstrom for $80
5. For the grandparent who loves coffee: Keurig K-Cafe
If you have a grandparent in your life who loves fancy coffee but doesn't like the fancy price tag, they'll be thrilled with the gift of a Keurig K-Cafe. The nifty countertop machine gives them the ability to make espresso drinks—yes, it even foams milk—or regular coffee, so that they won't have to compromise with their not-into-foam partner.
Get the Keurig K-Cafe at Amazon for $169.24
6. For the grandparent who likes to garden: A great pair of gardening gloves
Grandparents who love to putter in the garden will really appreciate a thoughtful gift of a pair of our favorite gardening gloves, the Showa Atlas 370. The lightweight material and long cuffs make these ideal for serious gardeners, and they can be tossed in the wash at the end of a muddy day.
Get the Show Atlas 370 gardening gloves at Amazon starting at $31.40
7. For the grandparent who likes comfort and style: Allbirds
No matter their age, everyone loves a comfortable pair of shoes. Unfortunately, comfort doesn't always equal stylish. Thank goodness for Allbirds, the company that makes light-as-air sneakers and flats for those who appreciate both style and comfort. The grandparents we polled all rave about their Allbirds footwear—especially the ones who love to cruise to exotic destinations.
8. For the grandparent who has an RV: A folding cornhole set
If they love nothing more than hitting the open road in their 40-foot motorhome, gift them a foldable cornhole set. They can bring the fun to every campground with this easy set-up plastic play set that includes everything they need for a rousing game of cornhole. The grandkids will love playing it with them, as will their fellow motorhome enthusiasts.
Get the EastPoint Sports Outdoor Game Cornhole Set at Amazon for $37.21
9. For the grandparent who likes spending time with the grandkids: A Grandma's Joy subscription
Give them the gift of fun and meaningful activities to do with their grandkids with a subscription to Grandma's Joy. Each month, they'll receive a themed box full of activities, crafts, and materials needed to help create life long memories. It's the perfect way to get kids and grandparents engaged in projects they can do together.
Sign up for a Grandma's Joy box for $33.32 per month
10. For the grandparent who likes to stay active: A pickleball set
Pickleball isn't a new invention—it dates from the 1960s—but it's taken the nation by storm this summer. A combination of badminton, tennis, and pingpong, this sport is loads of fun and a great way for folks to get exercise. If the grandparents are already avid pickleball players, they'll appreciate a fancy new paddle. And if they're just getting started, you can't go wrong with the gift of a whole set so they can play anywhere.
- Get the Amazin' Aces Pickleball Paddle Set on Amazon for $39.99
- Get the Onix Z5 Graphite Pickleball Paddle at Dick's Sporting Goods for $89.99
- Get the Zeny Portable Net System at Walmart for $60.99
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