Things to Use to Make a Gift Basket for a a Grandma to Be
A grandma-to-be feels excited, proud and special. Her child is about to give birth to another generation of the family. Honor this meaningful time in an expectant grandmother's life by offering a gift basket filled with goodies she'll need for the job, as well as gifts that match her joyful feelings.
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Brag Books
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Grandmas love to show off their grandchildren. Help your grandma-to-be do this with brag books. This is no longer limited to vinyl photo albums. Tuck a pretty linen-bound photo book or a large colorful leather-bound album in a gift basket. For the more high-tech grandma, go with a gadget that displays photos, such as a digital photo frame. Look for one that has a large memory capability as well as speakers and video playback for the videos that are sure to be emailed to her. Other options include a digital photo key chain or an MP3 player with photo capability.
Jewelry
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Grandmas who like jewelry will enjoy displaying their new status with baubles. A necklace with the birthstone of the anticipated grandchild is a good choice for a gift basket, as is a locket that the grandma can load with a photo once the baby is born. Bracelets are another possibility if you add a charm symbolizing the grandma's status or the baby's gender or birthstone.
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Tools of the Trade
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It's been a while since the grandma-to-be was a mom; she can use some of the tools that will help her do the job. Load the gift basket with everything from diapers and nap blankets to bottles and bibs that will all stay at her house. The grandma-to-be may also need a little guidance so an advice book, video or an audio CD is a handy gift. Consider a grandmother's diary, a pretty journal that she can use to record her thoughts and feelings about the new baby; she can record her thoughts and save the diary for the child when he grows up.
Pampering Gifts
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The grandma-to-be still wants to feel important; give her a few gifts that will pamper her. Tailor this gift to the expectant grandma's likes and interests. If she's a girly grandma, give her some pretty scented soaps and lotions or a gift certificate to a spa for a facial or manicure. If she loves the arts, give her tickets to the ballet or a play or the symphony. A gift certificate to her favorite restaurant will also be a big hit, so the grandma-to-be can go and celebrate the pending arrival in style.
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