How to Select a Gift for Your Grandmother

Grandmas are just like grandpas in that they can hardly ever think of a thing they need. Being practical is a good idea, but splurging a little will always make grandma happy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Greeting Cards
• Gift Baskets
• Photograph In Picture Frames
• Magazine Subscriptions
• Airline Tickets
• Gift Certificates
• Telephone Calling Cards

1. Ask her what she wants. This information can get you going in the right direction and save guesswork.
2. Buy her a prepaid phone card so that she can talk to the grandkids without running up her phone bill.
3. Give a gift certificate for hair styling, a manicure or a pedicure.
4. Fill a gift basket with her favorite "splurge" foods or beauty products.
5. Subscribe to a magazine or buy a book she would enjoy. Get large-print editions if needed.
6. Make a book about her life. Include photos, news clippings and letters from friends.
7. Have a formal family picture taken and put it in a nice frame.
8. Buy her something for the yard, or hire someone to take care of her yard.
9. Make something. Grandmas love homemade gifts from you or the kids.
10. Buy a year's membership to a local museum or another attraction she enjoys.

Tips & Warnings

• If grandma doesn't already own a microwave oven, a telephone answering machine, a computer, a VCR or a CD player, she may not be interested in learning how to use them. Resist the temptation to buy such gifts unless you are sure they will be appreciated and used.
• Grandmas generally have enough knickknacks. Unless she collects something special, it may be wise to avoid adding to the clutter.
• If she has trouble seeing, give her a new phone with large push-button numbers.
• Give her a plane ticket so she can visit family.
• Buy her jewelry if she wears it.