2006-11-25 13:28:36 · 13 answers · asked by Annika G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Something consumable; something that's used up. (No, I'm not thinking about a 12-pack of toilet paper.) Fancy chocolates? Some wonderful smoked salmon from the Pacific Northwest?
Gift certificates for something she likes to do. Does she like to eat out? Does she like to go out with "the girls"? Does she like to go to movies at an art theatre? How about a season pass?
A framed photo of you, or of relatives. Something you make for her. Do you write poetry? A framed photo of you, with one of your poems in the frame.
Does she know how to use the computer? Does she want to learn? Could you teach her? Are you nearby? A coupon book of "free coupons" for her to use to call you up and have you come over and teach her computer use, maybe?
(My mom just turned 90 and about five years ago my sister had the "brilliant" idea that Mother needed to be able to get email. Mother did not want to do this, at all, and fought it all the way. She is SO glad, now, that she made the effort and is learning this. She needs a lot of support from the younger family members, though, to keep the computer going: virus settings updated, resolving email problems, and on and on.)
What does she like to do, or what did she do when she was young that she hasn't done in a while? Photography? Art? How about a gift certificate to a local six-week class? Rekindle her old interests.
She'd probably just enjoy spending time with her grandchild. Ever think of just bringing over a tape recorder, video recorder, or whatever, and asking her questions about her life and writing them down? You'll value the time you took, later, and she'll love spending the time with you.
Does she garden? Does she enjoy looking at a beautiful garden? Could you offer to help her plant her garden in the spring, or help plant fall bulbs?
Once I refused to join my siblings in buying my mom "more jewelry" and instead brought over bulbs and planted them. Her birthday is in November. The bulbs still pop up every spring and she always tells me "oh, the tulips are up, and are so pretty." As people age, seeing the flowers in the spring, or having that to look forward to, can keep them motivated to make it through another winter.
Think about who she is, what she loves, what she enjoys, and what would make her life even more enjoyable. My mom loves the farm, her garden and gardening, and her kids. Learning the computer has enabled her to keep in touch much easier with her kids, grandkids, and now great-grandkids, and soon, great-great grandkids!
2006-11-25 13:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by itchikmint 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take her out for a nice dinner. Spend some value time with her. Give her an up-dated photo of you. Write her a beautiful letter or Christmas card and tell her how much she means to you. Take her to the Theater. Make something special for her. Bake her a favorite cake or cookies. Make her something good to eat. If you know her Nationality, bring her some Genealogical findings about your family. If she has a pet, help her with that. Ask her what she would like for you to do ,for her. Bring her a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Purchase her a special piece of jewelery with your name and birthdate inscribed. Suggest that you and her go to have your photo's taken together. AND I could go on and on.
2006-11-25 14:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her favorite music is always a plus! She will think of you every time she plugs in the c.d. Or a gift of you taking her to lunch or dinner, just the two of you. Get to know each other. How about a good girl movie complete with popcorn and soda? How about a trip to the zoo? Your grandmother will enjoy the best gift of all, your time and knowledge that you care enough to want to get to know her a bit better. Best wishes. Nana
2006-11-25 13:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First mention my name. and I am adoptable.
Than think of something like a painting. or maybe you could write her a poem and have IT embossed on a wood plat.
She doesn't need material things so some thing like that or some handicraft you can make would be nice. If she likes antiques maybe you could find her something in that department.
If she doesn't have pets maybe a fish or bird:)
good luck
2006-11-25 13:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her a photo album or something for her house. I'm sure that she would appreciate something that money can't buy.
2006-11-25 13:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What should i buy for my grandmother for Christmas? She has everything and she's loaded.? Suggesting Christmas presents for someone you dont know or have never met is always going to be difficult.
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2014-11-14 18:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her something with your own hands. That she can't buy!
2006-11-25 13:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her something like an afgain or a scarf. I have a sister in law that has everything...I made her a scrapbook of all the things we did this summer...She loved it!!
2006-11-25 13:31:38 · answer #8 · answered by Emme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest something that money can't buy...
a little simply Handmade card with a kiss inside and the words "Always Loving U" use the name that you use to refer to your grandma
2006-11-25 13:35:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should write her a letter letting her know what you mean to her and the impact she has had in your life and then buy her a gift that goes with the letter that she can keep with her to remember the nice thing you did for her maybe a charm bracelet or a charm for her bracelet
2006-11-25 13:38:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋