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What are you getting your nans and grandads?

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Courtney555 · 10/11/2019 13:47

Nan is my nan. In her 80s. Each year she gets scarves, CDs, books on local history, gloves, slippers from my cousins. She played a significant role in my upbringing so I tend to get a little more, I've got her handbags, little patio furniture stuff, nice dresses, bottle of Chanel, Dior palettes.

I'm stumped this year. Her house is full to the brim of niknaks and there's no space for really anything else decorative. I can't really do the typical Nan stuff mentioned above as between my 5 cousins who spend about £20 each, they've got the scarves/books/CDs covered. Any suggestions please? Budget of £150 in total.

Grandad is my stepdad, so present is from DS11 to him. He's into golf, gardening, but when I say he has everything, we've literally exhausted down to packs of golf tees and every single Stihl attachment that exists over the last decade. Not into beer or alcohol in general. Last year resorted to a Clarins set, which felt pretty thoughtless when we gave it to him, as he's not a preening type at all.
Budget is £60 in total. What thing(s) have you found successful for DG (aged 60)

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Nearlyadoctor · 10/11/2019 15:17

Would they appreciate National Trust membership, something they can use all year.

Sadik · 10/11/2019 15:28

I had a thread recently looking for ideas for my dad - there might be something useful to you on there.

Following one suggestion I've ordered my dad some pasture-fed organic beef to go in his freezer as part of his gift, I know he'll be pleased with that & dd can give him some nice red wine to go with (obviously latter not helpful for you).

Courtney555 · 10/11/2019 21:37

They've both got NT membership.

He'd be a bit Confused if I presented him with raw meat as a present though.

Dad's are so hard. I might hassle DM and see if he needs any new slippers/dressing gown. That's just so uninspired though isn't it.

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pastelyellow · 10/11/2019 21:57

How about a food hamper of their favourite bits and pieces, and including some more luxury bits that they wouldn't normally buy themselves? e.g. biscuits, fudge, posh chocs, cheese, chutneys, jams, tea, coffee etc? That could be a part of your present if your budget allows for more

goose1964 · 10/11/2019 21:59

My dad's in his early 70s and we're going to get him Edward Wilson's Antarctica. It's full of beautiful illustrations.

Courtney555 · 10/11/2019 22:09

Something to eat or drink, I don't really see as a close family gift (just personal opinion) I'd usually get hampers for DHs work associates, because they're quite generic. Some nice chocs, chutneys and biscuits, posh tea.

Lacks the personal touch I think. And DF will just buy his favourite food throughout the year.

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Sharptic · 10/11/2019 22:56

Last year I got my 90yr old nan an afternoon tea voucher. She had never been on one and wasn't too fussed about it. But when we went, she was surprised by how much she enjoyed it, we took lots of food home too 😊.
We're going again this year for a Christmas treat.

user1471478181 · 10/11/2019 22:59

Normally I buy food they don’t buy and make hamper. But this year different my grandma is in a nursing home and got dementia I don’t have a clue what to get her. I might see if the local tearoom will do a take out order has I can’t take her out and it’s something for me and her.
As for my grandad old spice chocolate fruit n nut

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