{"id":8420,"date":"2021-09-23T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=8420"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:38:29","slug":"gift-ideas-for-grandparents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/gift-ideas-for-grandparents\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift ideas for grandparents"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to buying a present for your grandparents, we reckon it\u2019s worth pushing the boat out a bit \u2013 after all, didn\u2019t they always let you sneak an extra biscuit out of the biscuit tin, or slip you a stealthy fiver as extra pocket money? If it\u2019s a special birthday then make the most of it with a brilliant birthday card<\/a>, or shop our special grandparent cards<\/a> for a memento they\u2019ll really treasure. And if they\u2019ve just made the jump from parents to grandparents, we\u2019ve also got some sweet new grandparent gifts that are bound to make them go all misty-eyed.<\/p>\n

New grandparent gifts<\/h2>\n

Arguably, giving your parents the gift of a grandchild is the greatest of all possible grandparent gifts \u2013 but hey, an actual present is always nice too. Here are some sweet new grandparent gifts that you can get to commemorate the special moment that you welcomed a new addition to the family. Make sure you mark the occasion with a new grandparent card<\/a> too!<\/p>\n

Digital photo frame<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it \u2013 as proud grandparents, they\u2019re going to have SO many photos of their grandkid(s), so a digital photo frame is a great grandparent gift idea. They can boast about how cute their grandchild is and show them off to everyone who steps foot in their home, and you can keep them well-supplied with shots of the little one doing adorable things. Truly a gift that keeps on giving.<\/p>\n

A genealogy gift<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re adding a whole new branch to the family tree with a new generation \u2013 what better time to take a look at the generations who came before? We think any kind of genealogy gifts make great new grandparent presents, especially if they\u2019re already interested in family history. Maybe ask them to write down their findings in a baby book, so when the new baby is a little older, they can sit down with their grandparents and find out about their ancestors. From a DNA testing kit to a subscription to Ancestry, there are lots of genealogy themed grandparent gifts.<\/p>\n

Gifts for grandad<\/h2>\n

Celebrating a special birthday for grandad? Make sure you send a funny grandad birthday card<\/a> to bring a smile to his face \u2013 and then knock his golf socks off with a sweet and considerate present from our list of suitable grandparent gifts.<\/p>\n

Personalised glasses stand<\/h3>\n

Is grandad always putting his glasses down and then somehow <\/em>losing them? It happens to the best of us \u2013 but make his life a little easier and make his day with the considerate and smart gift of a personalised glasses stand. Whether he remembers to always put his glasses back on the stand, well\u2026 that\u2019s up to grandad.<\/p>\n

A whisky tasting set<\/h3>\n

Treat grandad to something really special as a grandparent gift. Whether he\u2019s new to whisky, or a big fan of a dram in an evening but getting tired of the same old bottle, send him a bottle of whisky<\/a> or a whisky tasting set and broaden his alcohol horizons.<\/p>\n

A garden sundial<\/h3>\n

If your grandad loves pottering round the garden on a sunny day, make sure he keeps an eye on the time with a sundial. There are plenty of stylish options out there \u2013 but we like this grandad-specific option from The Metal Foundry<\/a>, which can be fully personalised to make a really special grandparent gift idea.<\/p>\n

Gifts for grandma<\/h2>\n

Say a proper thank you to a brilliant grandma with our thoughtful list of grandparent gifts that she\u2019s sure to love \u2013 and get in her good graces with a sweet grandma birthday card<\/a>. Might even be worth an extra biscuit if you write a nice enough message!<\/p>\n

A pamper evening<\/h3>\n

Grandparents are often the unsung heroes of the family, so make sure grandma knows how much she means to you by throwing her a whole pamper evening. If you can be there in person, that\u2019s even more special, but if you can\u2019t be there she can still enjoy an evening of relaxation. Order our Meadow Facial spa set and an Aery candle<\/a> complete with a card, and she can sit back and chill in quiet bliss.<\/p>\n

Afternoon tea hamper<\/h3>\n

Pay grandma back for all of those cakes, cups of tea, and home baking experiments with a seriously classy afternoon tea. There\u2019s nothing as quintessentially English as a spot of afternoon tea, tiny cakes and finger sandwiches \u2013 a classic grandparent gift, if you ask us. You could take her out to her favourite caf\u00e9 that offers afternoon tea and make it a special day out for the two of you, or order a hamper to her house \u2013 we love this posh Fortnum and Mason teatime gift box.<\/a><\/p>\n

A bottle of gin<\/h3>\n

They used to call it \u2018Mother\u2019s Ruin\u2019 \u2013 but if your grandma is fond of a G&T, then we think she\u2019ll be quite alright receiving a bottle of gin and a card <\/a>as grandparent gifts. Even more so if you get her a bottle of award-winning Salcombe Gin \u2018Start Point\u2019, an award-winning gin distilled in the UK in Salcombe, Devon. Which you definitely should do.<\/p>\n

Grandparents can get overlooked in the gift-giving business \u2013 alright, there IS a grandparent\u2019s day<\/a>, but it\u2019s not got quite the same cultural clout that Mother\u2019s Day or Father\u2019s Day does. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to make a big fuss on their birthdays, to say thank you for all they do for the family. Hopefully these grandparent gifts have given you some inspiration \u2013 for more present prompts, check out our gift ideas<\/a>, or head back to the thortful blog<\/a> to find fun crafting and lifestyle inspiration!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to buying a present for your grandparents, we reckon it\u2019s worth pushing the boat out a bit \u2013 after all, didn\u2019t they always let you sneak an extra biscuit out of the biscuit tin, or slip you a stealthy fiver as extra pocket money? If it\u2019s a special birthday then make the…<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":8423,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[464],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGrandparent Gifts | New Grandparent Gift Ideas | thortful<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Grandparents are often the forgotten heroes of the family - but no longer! 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