When the jubilee of an older family member approaches, the question arises: "What gift can I give my grandmother?" There are only two options.
You can choose and give something ready, perhaps very expensive: gold, precious stones, crystal, furniture or clothing. And you can go the other way - to make a gift with your own hands. Which option to choose?
What to give to the grandmother for 80 years? Of course, a lot depends on the personality of the grandmother. Today, few women of this age resemble a fairy-tale granny from a fairy tale - in an apron and a scarf covering a bun. Many women both look and feel much younger. And they can like a variety of gifts.
Gift for grandmother from the store
If you decide to choose a gift in the store, be sure to find out what your relative would like to receive. Perhaps it will be expensive perfume, jewelry or a warm blanket. If there are no particular preferences (or you could not find out about them), consider the following options:
- Genealogy book. The book itself can be bought, but you can do it with your own “filling”. Grandma will be pleased to see photos of all relatives collected in the form of a family tree.
- Plaid, shawl, etc. Women at 80 years old rarely suffer from heat, often they do not have enough heat, and a fluffy plaid or warm jacket will come in handy.
- Sound clock. There are different options: some emit sounds of the sea, others imitate bird voices, others emit meow instead of an alarm clock.
- Tableware. Grandmothers usually like vases, teapots, rosettes, spoons, etc.
- A comfortable recliner, an ideal option is a rocking chair.
- Cosmetics suitable for her age group.
- Slippers, heated sheets , etc.
- A beautiful cane with backlight.
- Jewelry. What woman doesn't like them?
It is good if a nice souvenir is attached to a solid gift. What to give to the grandmother for 80 years together with the "main" gift? The medal “The best grandmother” or “For taking the anniversary”, the “real” newspaper (these are made to order) with an article about the birthday girl, a photograph of the whole family in a beautiful frame ...
What to give grandmother for 80 years: we make gifts with our own hands
Usually such anniversary gifts are made by children of all ages. The kid can draw a portrait of a granny, a bouquet of flowers or just a landscape. Older grandchildren are quite capable of making a more solid, but touching gift. For example, the same family tree or photo frame, which depicts your entire friendly family, can be built from various natural or improvised materials. Naturally, the grandmother should occupy the most honorable place in the picture (in the center), and the pictures of all relatives can be provided with cheerful inscriptions reflecting the essence of their character. What to give to the grandmother for 80 years? The socks or shawl connected by you, a home-made lamp or macrame - in fact, there are a lot of options. And it’s also possible to make repairs in the granny’s apartment on the anniversary, and go to the theater or on a picnic with her on her birthday, to prepare a family concert. The main thing is that the gift does not offend the old man, is necessary and enjoyable.