https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 01:47:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379230 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 09:15:04 +0000 travellingbee 2379230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: what about a photo session of just them and your kids? Or a cooking with kids kit? I think the subscription box sounds fun. My parents would like your ideas and would not see it as me making them babysit. They ask for DS all the time and get bummed when we pick him up early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379220 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 08:49:15 +0000 Jess1483 2379220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: I gave my mom a digital frame a few years ago and regularly re-load. But they do like it!</p> <p>I totally get what people are saying about doing things with the kids, but truly, I think my parents would be offended if I gave them a gift certificate just for them. They know money is tight since we just bought a house and they already do whatever they want.. I can try to think harder, but they actually ask us when they can keep DS1 overnight (usually weekly). I thought the subscription box would give my mom something to do with them when she already has them, not like I'm asking for them to take the boys more often! I'll keep thinking. I do have some handmade stuff to give them as well, I was just trying to come up with something additional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379180 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 05:37:56 +0000 starlitsky 2379180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: ooh I just looked up Nixplay and it looks amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379175 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 05:18:21 +0000 regberadaisy 2379175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with a gift that's just for them. I like the digital picture frame idea. Or what about a brag book with pictures of them and all their grandkids?</p> <p>Honestly their favorite things are the most random handmade items! Last year I made FIL a card with a grandparent saying and the girls two footprints. He absolutely loved it and ended up framing it and putting it up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379173 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 04:16:27 +0000 Charm54 2379173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my parents a nixplay digital frame last year - they lOVE it. You can add pictures wirelessly so my sisters and I regularly send new pics even though we are spread out across the country. They love seeing new pics pop up. Best gift I ever bought them, and they are SO hard to shop for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379170 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 03:26:06 +0000 Truth Bombs 2379170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I would probably avoid a gift for them that involves doing something with your kids. I'm sure they wouldn't take it this way but to me that says "here, I bought you a gift that requires you to babysit/entertain my child for me in order for you to enjoy it". I would try to get them something that is really just for them. Gift certificate for some kind of lesson they could do together like cooking or dancing? Or if you wanted something more family focused what about a photography session with the whole family (including any siblings and nieces/nephews you have)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379149 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:45:03 +0000 Jess1483 2379149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ALV91711: We're pretty much members everywhere you can go. We live in a pretty small city, so there aren't a ton of options.</p> <p>I'm looking at maybe a subscription box with activities to do with DS. Anyone have experience with Kidstir? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379143 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:16:10 +0000 ALV91711 2379143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did photo books this year and DS did a painting. </p> <p>What about a pass to a local attraction that tegu ca take the kids too. Then it could be a fun day out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379136 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:26:32 +0000 Jess1483 2379136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: Yeah. They'll get a calendar. They just have so many of those (I do them for every occasion.) So I'm looking for a new idea ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379135 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:25:49 +0000 gingerbebe 2379135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All grandparents are getting photo gifts this year - canvas, mugs, photos in frames, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-grandparents#post-2379131 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:20:26 +0000 Jess1483 2379131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking for a unique gift idea for my parents. They do SO much for us, and they don't really need anything. (Oh, they asked for a ladle...)</p> <p>Getting them gift cards is weird, because they'd probably be upset we were spending money on them (and they don't need them.) Kind of the same with gifts in general. So we were thinking of creating some kind of "experience" gift for them involving the boys (DS1 is 3 and DS2 is 6 months the week before Christmas). My first idea was a "break the rules" day, where they can spoil the crap out of DS1 (their favorite activity.) They generally follow caretaker rules rather than grandparent rules because they have him so often (mom does part time child care). But DH nixed that. </p> <p>So any similar ideas? We're doing a couple small DIY gifts/crafts in addition (a calendar and a cute ornament.) And I'll probably get the ladle, too... </p>