It's a challenge to find the ideal gift for anyone, but picking gifts for grandmothers is especially tough.
She still displays all those picture frames and hand-made ornaments you've given her over the years, so finding room for another one presents her with a problem.
Change the game and surprise her with a gift that speaks to who she is as a person.
Time The most valuable gift you can give your grandmother is your time.
If she enjoys going out to eat, join a supper club with her so you and she can catch up over an excellent dinner.
Another possibility is a shared spa day; it's a treat for both of you.
Taking a class together also gives you a reason to spend time with one another.
Whether it's tennis or taxidermy, sharing an experience while learning a new skill is something she'll treasure.
Grandmother's Jewelry One symbolic gift that won't occupy shelf space is jewelry specifically created for grandmothers.
These rings and pendants feature birthstones to represent each grandchild.
Other versions of mother's jewelry incorporate beads or charms in a bracelet or necklace.
Available in traditional or contemporary styles, grandmother's jewelry combines style with sentiment in a gorgeous piece of jewelry she'll love.
Hobby-Specific Gifts Use your grandmother's favorite activities as a source of gift inspiration and choose a practical gift related to her beloved hobby.
A crossword puzzler would love a large book of puzzles, while a gardener might appreciate tools or garden ornaments.
Gifts that relate to her favorite hobbies show that you notice what she enjoys.
She'll be delighted at your thoughtfulness.
Luxury Foods Retired people and those on fixed incomes often forgo luxurious treats that might break a tight budget.
Surprise her with a gift basket overflowing with her favorites.
Fine chocolates, cheese and cracker baskets, and assortments of teas are excellent places to start, but learn a little about her tastes before you pick out her gift basket.
If possible, fill and wrap the basket yourself so you can include her preferred flavors of tea or chocolate.
She'll appreciate the time you took to create a basket filled with her particular favorites instead of a pre-arranged assortment.
Easier Living Age may bring wisdom, but it may also bring limitations.
A wide range of products for easier living make it simple to find something that gives her the gift of overcoming those limitations.
Consider a jar opener or a hairbrush set with soft handles that mold to her grip if arthritis makes activities tougher for her.
Gardening benches save sore knees and backs.
Large-print books make reading a pleasure again.
Look for ways to make her life easier, and she'll value your thoughtful gift every day.