girlymama’s gift guide: parents and grandparents

I'm jumping on the gift guide train sleigh here at Girlymama. The
gift guide this year is not sponsored by anyone – its just a few items that I
love that I wanted to share!!

The hardest gifts every year are for parents and grandparents. Especially my dad. He is so hard to shop for. So here are a few ideas to get you started… this will probably be a short list, since I confess that I haven't figured out what to give my parents and grandparents yet.

1. Photo Gifts. An annual photo book is a terrific gift! And you just have to make up one and make copies for everyone on your list – score! SeeHere has gorgeous photo books starting at just $5. And these photo ornaments are so adorable! My sister-in-law makes a calendar with all the cousins for everyone every year and its a huge hit.

2. Movies. Our default gift for dad every year. Boring, but we know he likes them! Entire TV Seasons on DVD has to be one of the best inventions ever, in my humble opinion. We love to get Dad old school  tv shows on DVD  like  Star Trek or M*A*S*H. Wouldn't Grandma love a season of I Love Lucy
? And for some good, clean fun try Julie & Julia, While You Were Sleeping
or National Treasure.

3. Luggage. Pretty much anyone could use a small suitcase. And surprise Mom or Grandma with a cute Vera tote bag for her knitting or library books. (Speaking of knitting, I got my mother-in-law one of these knitting needle wallets last year and she LOVED it!)
 

4. Downsize, Upgrade & Replace. Are they adjusting to a smaller kitchen? Then get them some smaller appliances to match! Replace their sometimes-working coffeepot with a fabulous new one. Moms and Grandmas love a great purse
, new pajamas or a fuzzy robe as much as the next gal.

5. Gift cards. They're not just for picky teenagers anymore! Why not treat mom and dad to a date night at their favorite restaurant. Or send Grandpa and Grandma a gas card for their trip down to Florida. The possibilities are endless!

disclosure: once again, some of the above links are affiliate links. Which means
if you click on them and purchase something, I will earn pennies – PENNIES! – for every dollar you spend. Go crazy.