If you’re doing holiday shopping for the grandparents who you appreciate every day — or maybe the ones you don’t tell often enough — we’ve put together some of our favorite sweet, sentimental grandparent gifts for the holidays. While of course it’s the thought that counts (and often, a hand-drawn card from the kids too!) we think these are some pretty thoughtful thoughts that you’ll love.
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff, there is no compensation in exchange for picks. CMP is an rstyle and Amazon affiliate. Discount codes expire 12/31/15.
Hardcover custom photo book
This company does exquisite work, turning your favorite family photos into a true coffee table book that becomes a forever family keepsake. ($69+ at Artifact Uprising)
10% off with code CMPVF297
Personalized children’s signature necklace
For years we’ve been singing the praises of this artist-run company that creates lovely high quality jewelry with incredible attention to detail. Whether you use a child’s signature or a favorite drawing or scribble, you can’t go wrong with this as a grandparent gift. ($120+ at Metalmorphis Jewelry)
Preserve their old tapes, slides, or photos digitally
Dig through the shoeboxes and old albums and finally make all those special memories somewhere they’ll stay for good. This is like a gift for the whole family. ($varies at Legacy box)
Child’s scribbles as framed artwork
We love this DIY project that reminds us that every child’s masterpiece, is indeed a masterpiece to the grandparents. (tutorial: Mandi Johnson for A Beautiful Mess)
A professional photo shoot with the grandkids
Liz’s parents got this wonderful portrait from Tory Williams photography in NYC, and now we think every family needs one this amazing, too. Hey, maybe you even get to be in it for a change! ($ varies)
What I love about Grandma journal
Proof it doesn’t have to cost a lot to be a truly special grandparent gift. ($10 at Knock Knock)
20% off site-wide with code COOLMOM20
We love Grandpa personalized money clip
Are there room for even more hearts? Just asking. ( $45 at Hatch by Alicia Ballard)
Love you to the moon and back custom photo art
Instead of traditional family tree artwork, we think this is a really cool way to feature lots of photos of all the grandkids or the entire family. (Starts at $29 unframed, at Minted)
Mini accordion brag book
Pick your 8 favorite photos and let the company’s designers do the rest. Great turnaround time and really lovely results. ($24.99 at Pinhole Press)
Grandparent/grandchild activity set
Use these ideas as a jumping off point. We bet there will be no end to the adventures. ($35 at Uncommon Goods)
