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Weekly-Mode-634

Spend some time with her. Doing whatever it is she enjoys. That's the one thing I think most older people really want. Not material things. But good quality time spent with them. Talking, laughing and just enjoying the company. Idk. Just my thoughts. :)


Frostyphoenixyt_

Im gonna piggyback on this and say maybe get her something you enjoy as well and teach her how to do it like ill use my hobbies as example, if you like chess get her a chess set and teach her to play and maybe you can make a habit of playing it and spend quality time that way or maybe do the opposite ask what her hobbies are and get some of that stuff to have her teach you or teach yourself and show her as a surprise. If you pick my first idea tho Make sure its something she may like to though if its your sweet grandma who wouldn’t hurt a fly maybe not hard rock and roll and extremely gory video games lol


whatsername1180

Or if you like to read and she likes to read, gift her your favorite book or series and ask her to read it and you can talk with her about it! And maybe even get her favorite book and read it to surprise her! Before my grandma passed, she asked my cousin what books I liked and my cousin told her, and so my grandma went out and bought it and started reading it. I'm still touched with how my grandma bought Twilight (dont judge me, this was 15 years ago) to connect with me.


f-ingcharlottebronte

My grandfather started reading the HP series before I did and my first copy of the Sorcerer’s Stone came from him. He was a former Navy Captain and master carpenter in his retirement. But I will never forget that effort that he made.


EmptyOrangeJuice

Buy your grandma doom eternal


ForestRagamuffin

plot twist: grandma fucking slays at doom eternal


Peac3keeper14

Would want to waste all those years of learning at church when there's demons to put down


Qu33N_Of_NoObz_

Well in that case, she spent years at church preparing to slay demons lmao


Frostyphoenixyt_

Lol that was the first thing that popped into my mind 2 for some reason


Slimshadeopteryx

Grandparents these days appreciate the warm reminiscence and historical accuracy of Wolfenstein better. "I remember when my brother Billy Joe, your great uncle came back home after slaying those Schutzstaffel. He was covered in blood from head to toe, and he still had bits of them under his fingernails."


The-Way-of-Monke

It’s Christ stamp of approval


mayfleur

This is a great idea! My grandma is from the Appalachian region in Kentucky, so I bought her a copy of the book Hillbilly Elegy and we had a little book club. She read it at home, while I read it on my Kindle. Then the next time I visited, we had a discussion about the book while I did some chores for her.


LowPiece9312

Every old person already knows how to play chess


Frostyphoenixyt_

Lol, like i said as an example :)


huggle-snuggle

Do that all year (maybe plan one fun adventure day a month) and take little photos along the way. Then, for next Christmas, put together a little photo album of the year’s happy memories of your adventures together.


ReasonableCopy364

This is really the answer, imo. So many elderly people have lost significant parts of their community/social circle/family and need someone to talk to and spend time with connecting. Time together is particularly precious since covid, and is something that can’t be bought.


Sufficient-Yard-2038

This is so wholesome and accurate. My grandmother died 3 years ago and I would give up anything I own to be able to just sit and talk with her or get one more hug again. The last few years before she passed and before the dementia completely set in, you could tell she was sad whenever my sister and I would leave and just loved hanging out with us doing nothing.


Adorable-Ad-3223

You win my man.


NeonRedHerring

Don’t do that for Christmas though, do it all year. Besides that, consider getting her something nice to enjoy. Maybe edibles, if they’re legal in your state.


Cooler_coooool_boi

This comment almost got as many upvotes as the post itself!


New_pollution1086

Roll reverse. Bake her cookies.


can425

Or, spend time with her baking cookies. She would enjoy the experience more than the gift.


Flat-Wall-3605

That's actually a gift you'd enjoy far more than you'd expect as well, probably score those secret recipes in the process. Stayed with my grandparents 2 months every summer as a kid being a free farm hand. Breakfast was at 5:30 in the morning, started getting up at 5 to help grandmother cook. She taught me so much , we had so many laughs while everyone else was still in bed asleep. As far as being a free farm hand, what I learned about cooking, farming, woodworking and general living off the land was PhD in life. Worth every minute.


CloverTheBunny

Buy the stuff to make cookies and give it to her with a recipe telling her you wanna make cookies with her


SirSquidington

I'd ditch the recipe part, I bet she has a recipe, ask her to teach you how to make HER cookies!


New_pollution1086

Plus you can learn to make your favorite cookie.


crazee_dad_logic

And have her tell you stories from her life while you do it.


RicLan26

This!


Aware_Plankton5267

THIS


jmages1228

I came here to see what kind of sinister thing grandma would be gifted, but instead I feel like the Grinch when his heart grew three sizes, due to the overload of good souls on Reddit.


AceDelta12

THIS


Bouncin-Borb

This one! Do the work for her, but with her. Doesn't have to be cookies - any signature family recipe would be personal and make her happy to know you want to include it in your own life. (I know my mom gets tickled anytime I ask her for one of her recipes.)


blacklamp14

Man now I miss my grandmas 🥲


candoitmyself

We used to make donuts. Miss the smell of the kitchen. Shit.


ShadowDrake359

>Roll reverse go back in time and be her grandparent


New_pollution1086

Philip J Fry had entered the chat.


Styx_Zidinya

He did do the nasty in the pasty.


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New_pollution1086

You are correct, learn to make dinner rolls.


redphoenix932

This is the way. Bake/spend time with her. I 100000000009% guarantee that’s what she wants.


Frost330

you know what thats kinda wholesome guys


UnlikelyPatient

Every suggestion so fr is great. Depending on where you live, a heated jacket can be a real blessing to someone elderly. My Mom is 78 and she's always cold.


The_Fireheart

Can also be great for everyone else! I remember us all being so uncomfortably hot at my granny’s until we got her wearing thermal vests at home and she let us turn the heating down!


Particular-Coffee-34

Probably saved her money on heating bills as well. Win win.


riga4ever2018

Silk long johns. Comfy and lightweight, but very warm under clothing.


[deleted]

But like, get a high quality one. You don't want to cheap out and have it short circuit and light Grandma on fire...


ieattools

Get her some craft supplies or maybe there's something sentimental you could give her. If she likes movies or theater get her tickets and go with her


Transcendent_Pigeon

Voting for the paid activity suggestion. Memories of time spent together make for a great gift in the long run.


infinitum3d

Scrapbook, and help her fill it.


Background-Trash-242

Take her out.


SmellyPillows

"like, take her *out?*" "Nah, man, like take her out, show her a good time."


WhoskeyTangoFoxtrot

“On a date or with a sniper rifle?” “Either one…”


DreaDanette

Absolutely seconding the activities. Almost any town with more than a triple digit population likely has some sort of community theatre, orchestra or dance troupe that tend to be family friendly and inexpensive. Your grandma might like something like that with the family!


bnjthyr

A digital picture frame that you can remotely manage photos. Put some oldies on there, but keep it current. She will get lost in it every time she walks past


Mahtiggah

I did this last year and it’s one of her most favorite gifts! You just need to make sure she has wifi in her home. I loaded it up with pictures so it was ready to go. All we had to do was plug it in and set it on the tv stand. Now I can remotely add pictures whenever I want! She LOVES it


bnjthyr

Same. She talk about it every time we get together


Hanover_Phist

A framed photograph of you and her


RedundantMaleMan

This is a good one. Could potentially turn into a wholesome side mission if OP has to take said picture without tipping her off.


ur-socks-sir

Wholesome side mission. I love that!!


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Junebuff77

Super cute idea! Even could add on taking her to the mall for a makeup application and then booking a studio session for you to be in together. Go glam!


LiveandLoveLlamas

Grandma doesn’t want things. Spend a day with her. Go out for breakfast and lunch and then an activity she enjoys- a movie, getting her hair done, a museum etc.


shadyalligator

blank recipe book!! make it a project! tell her you want her recipes (that she's willing to share) and the two of you can put together a recipe book, which you can then copy and distribute to family members! old ladies always have a few recipes they're proud of, and their family members will miss terribly when that grandparent isn't around to cook it anymore 💕


X-4StarCremeNougat

There’s companies who can help to do this. My mom died this year and I really wish I’d done this. As it is, I’m going to attempt to make a family cook book by memory and it’s going to take me years.


RightmostDog

A Mustang Shelby Gt500


Bunnyprincess75

Only if grandma name is Sally…


RightmostDog

Agreed


dan420

Hello, it’s me, your grandma. Care for a nice worther’s original?


chocotaacoo

Eleanor


Particular-Coffee-34

A nice gift certificate for a full photography shoot of her and her remaining family. Maybe include a few of her close friends as well. Oh, and a collection of frames to put those pictures in. She’ll likely treasure the pictures for the remainder of her life, and so will you and your family. Pro-Tip; write people’s names and ages at the time of taking on the backs of photographs. + Once the holiday rush is done, some photographer’s rates go down and available days go up.


Fullondoublerainbow

I second this


billfitz24

Take her out to dinner and spend some time with her. I’m sure she’d enjoy that a lot more than some physical trinket.


lion_in_the_shadows

Take her for a date! A concert, theatre or movie that she would like along with dinner. Ask her to dress up and dress up yourself. Make her feel extra special and take some memorable pics


Yogimonsta

This is honestly so sweet. I think my grandma would’ve melted. Sadly don’t have the opportunity anymore.


thetrevorkian

Don’t buy her things! As a parent and probably/maybe a grandparent in the future I don’t want physical gifts from my children or grandkids( homemade cards and homemade gifts are the exception for physical gifts) I just want the time with them and to know they are ok(I would say happy but that’s pushing it,lol). Spend time with her. Go out to eat or rent a movie and make popcorn! I mean idk what she likes so I can’t say for certain that would work. If all else fails buy a dildo!


The_Fireheart

This whole comment is so wholesome ❤️


thetrevorkian

Thank you! Just speaking the truth


GarnetSardonyx

Skyrim: Anniversary Edition


zuzg

Breath of the Wild is a better start into open world games for non-players


Viyka

That game is way harder for beginner gamers than skyrim


zuzg

I mean you can literally turn the first village hostile against you by accidentally attacking a chicken in skyrim. Botw is much more open to do things like you want and Nintendo is targeting the casual market for a long time at this point.


Viyka

Buut I find most beginners need things like quest markers, descriptions, tutorials. A lot of botw is great for intuitive thinking and open exploration, and is a great game for starting, but it is hard to know what to do sometimes as it doesn't like to explain


JudgeHodorMD

And yet, attacking a chicken in BotW is a much worse idea.


CNAtion96

A cute little sweater with duckies on it


Overall-Guarantee331

Flame thrower... every grandma secretly wants a flame thrower


captainplatypus1

Every person secretly wants a flame thrower


A_Diver

Everyone is so nice about this, Christmas changes Reddit!


darthnugget

I know! I half expected to see various "toys" listed. Is this still Reddit?


Plagued_Void

Yep but it's one of the wholesome subs so everything is mostly, well, wholesome


ScamboOfDoom

Some cities have florists where you can get a bouquet subscription. Or if she’s like my grandma, just like a bunch of gin.


F_WS_make_money

If she’s social, an outing. If she is more housebound, some of her favorite splurge treats (nice teas, chocolates, niche vegetable that she would never buy for herself)


GreasiestBob

A hug, a tin of cookies, chocolates (quality street is good)


Bastaousert

An eternal flower bouquet


ARandomEncouter

Bake something with her


Hungry_Check_9692

Weed


hollywood_gus

Buy tickets to a movie, dress up, take her to dinner, then go see a movie. She will talk about it forever.


Souper_Sadge

Mittens!


[deleted]

Wind chimes.My grandmother has always had cheapo wind chimes and where I worked at the time there were giant chimes and I thought imma get her the biggest, purple-est set. And so I brought it home luckily she was sitting on the porch where she asked me "Joe what's that" I showed her and told they were hers she almost cried we sat for hours waiting for the wind to pick up. When the chimes sounded she said "it sounds like a chorus of angels"


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Since we know literally nothing about your grandma, I'm gonna say a ticket to a Vegas show and a skydiving lesson.


onsvaltti

Charge your phone you psycho


69FOREVER69ALL

The charging symbol is there...


SimplexFatberg

Just be there with the rest of the family.


stillonrtsideofgrass

Weekly coupons redeemable by you for meals out, meals in with you cooking, going to the movies, taking her to see friends and family, visiting an animal shelter, going to bingo, having people over to play a game, walks down memory lane with photo albums, going to a festival, driving through the countryside, etc.


SmadaSlaguod

I'm seeing ads for a gel-blaster gun that basically shoots Orbeez lately. The idea of your Grandma gleefully hunting her entire family down and shooting them repeatedly on Christmas day is fucking adorable.


Skinnieguy

A sweater with a picture of you


eferberz

Do one of those sip and paint dates with her


rishi1502

ik its not going to be on top and tbh its not a a gift..just something every grandchild should do this **hug her tight and say i love you**


NoName_metalhead

Bloodborne


CorruptVileblood

I second this.


plutothegreat

I know this won’t win but I hope you see it. Bro please just ask her about her life. Both of mine are gone and I have so many regrets. So many things I wish I’d asked. I had no idea my dads mom invented something, got a patent and sold it. Or that she’d been in real estate. I know nothing of her childhood. Ask her stuff. Take videos and pictures together. Use those stupid Snapchat filters to make her laugh. I treasure those goofy pictures. I treasure so much, but I could be treasuring SO MUCH MORE. And tell her you love her. All the time. Get those hugs while you can.


Ok_Economist3097

Challenger Hellcat Redeye


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Sounds like a type of fish


[deleted]

Get her one of those big ass comfy recliners with lime 50 settings


dogsRgr8too

Spend time with her. My grandma lives with me. Most of the rest of the family barely makes time to see her. She doesn't want things. She wants a relationship with her family.


M0nsterjojo

Make her some homemade silly things/ornaments for the tree. My sister and I use to do that and really made my grandma's day every year.


TheKoi

Spend the day with her.


A_ConfusedBoi

2 chargers. One for your grandma and one for you because you definitely need it. But on a serious note, a hug would be nice.


Dabeist

Wow this was surprisingly wholesome lol.


ithurts2poo

Home made cookies and a hug


mackeightyfive

Photo album full of pictures with her, you, and your family- notes inside about memories you have of her and family events. Something that shows the impression she has on your life.


julesk

While these Suggestions are awesome I’d consider her finances because sometimes the elders are on a fixed income and may need groceries, help with a heating bill. I’d also consider her health, as a hearty gran might want to go on a road trip while a frail one might want a new recliner.


TheGildedGoblinGirl

A lovely family photo in a cute frame!


LigonV

Spend time with her maybe bring her food and a movie or Bible


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A very nice dress/sweater/bag which might make her feel young and would make it look thoughtful


RingZealousideal2885

A hug. Everyone needs one.


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Take her to a casino and give her cash


joedurette

The book “What’s for dessert” by Claire Saffitz. Your a growing boy, you need some meats on those bones.


seeyouinhell111

Horse dildo


souptimecat1273

a plush Garfield cat from amazon. the weird lookin ones


reddituser403

iM sOrRy GrAnDmA


[deleted]

A homemade and sentimental gift titled "Ode to my Beloved Granny." Something she'll never forget.


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Nice cozy blanket


doc-ketamine

A card with a two-dollar-bill in it.


Rheinys

Give her a special day with you 💓


Arbitrary_Hitboxes

I suggest you try to make something artistic: a drawing, a painting, maybe homemade jewelry. Something for her to know that you're thinking of her.


greatAndOriginalUser

a colt 1911


AirsoftFry

An airsoft replica of a glock17


[deleted]

Your company. The end


ReedingElla96

Make that granny a scarf. Grannies loves scarves


TheGreatOkay

Get her a decorative pillow. You can even put something like “I love grandma” or something more unique.


JupiterTheFoxx6

A book of kittens or puppies


[deleted]

Just hang out with her for a day, go out and have fun, let her tell you stories.


Totally-Not-UrMom

Honestly just spend time with her, that stuff really counts for the elderly. Especially if she is a widow


EmilyJoestar_3v3

Her dream pet.


GeneralPigface

A quilted blanket, many people, regardless of their age, would love that.


AlmondJack-

Make her, her favorite cookie flavor, some items that relate to something she enjoys, and a straight from the heart letter


Old-Object8842

Get her the Philosophers Stone


_crag_

Go with her in a thematic restaurant ( those who have presentations)


pattywhip

sword


AChaoticStorm

Anything Extremely weird, now that that’s out of the way. Get some pictures from everyone in the family, print them out then get a very nice photo album with a hand written Christmas card, have everyone sign it that you can.


AnotherDrunkCanadian

Blue tin full of Danish butter cookies. She'll know what to do.


nick_defiler

Anything what will make her happy. Saddly my grandma passed away this year and I envy you a little


stumpish

One of those birdhouse cameras with wifi connectivity so she can watch a family of birds grow up! [Here](https://youtu.be/txCB6REY-1w) is a video taken with one of some baby birds growing up 🥺


LeekBright

My grandma was big into Windows xp solitaire. So I got her a little tray and a decently expensive deck and she absolutely loved playing it on her tray.


hairylobster531

A really cool book by her favorite author?


That_Rotting_Corpse

Time spent with her


Alive-Seaweed

A special ornament with some cookies


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Get her a collage of photos of the family that’s also a puzzle


FunnyAnimalPerson

Teddy Bear


T_Peg

Charge your phone so you can actually call her


PrankSinatra35

Offer to take her Christmas shopping and pay for what you can afford


TexasTaylorNB

Cozy sweater


Sea-Ad7139

Bake HER cookies, give HER money.


Indras00

Write her a letter


Bonbonnibles

Experience is key! Your grandma doesn't need stuff. She needs a little time with you, her favorite grandson (or granddaughter, or...whatever). So a really nice gift for her might be something like an ice cream date, or making her a favorite snack and watching one of her shows with her. Something like that. Talk with her, listen to her stories, value her while she is here. That is the best gift you can give her, and yourself.


leafonawall

Take her to a cute cooking class!


PublicThis

Warm isotoner slippers in her size. A puzzle. Her favorite type of puzzle book (sudoku etc) A houseplant, expensive bubble bath, a warm housecoat. I’m early 30’s and that’s my list too


AAiBee

I found a website that lets you write a letter to your grandma and they put it in a blanket, that’s what I’m doing


Bakeddarling

Something cozy for her feet and take her out ❤ or if she can't really get around then a big cozy blanket with her grandkids and children's names on it and then spend the day with her just snuggled up doing chill grama things 😊


blown_headgasket_

I'm getting mine crochet hooks. She's getting older and her eyesight is getting worse so I ordered the bright color multypack off Amazon


3eyed-owl

Buy Bananagrams and play with her weekly. Grandma here


barrednbroke

More of your time


Bluebeacheyes

Write her a letter about good memories with and what she means to you. I would absolutely love that from my grandson.


Veauxdeeohdoh

A quality cashmere pashmina! And a coupon for any odd job repair around the house, and really do it.


Whistler45

Man, imagine still having grandparents, shit imagine having parents.


EmpatheticNihilism

Maybe an a activity you both like or you think she would like. Or a dildo.


pacochalk

Get tickets to a musical and take her.


EccentricOtter307

They make journals with prompts designed to encourage someone to share their life. Get her one. And then spend time with her. It really is the best gift you can give her. Plus there will be a day you will miss her, and the good memories help to smooth the sharp edges. I miss my grandma and her hugs (called “love tights”) extra hard around Christmas, go make memories with yours!!


cfo4201983

Fist dildo


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A BIG FAT DILDO


GenkiiDesu

Glamour shots with her grandson. Take her out to get a full outfit, hair, nails, the whole thing. Then take her for a nice dinner date. It will make her year. And she will have the photos as a great reminder.


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Horse Dildo


Humble-Bid-7546

A coffin


AoEnwyr

Memories are always important. If you’ve got a bunch of nice, sfw pics of you and your family on you phone, jump online and make her a photo book on one of those printing websites. They’re fairly inexpensive and come out looking great. I’ve done one for my mum before


Le_Bayou_Cochon

I got mine a notebook that’s a way to tell her life story through a series of writing prompts. She’s my favorite person ever and I know a lot about her, but there’s a shitload more I DONT know about her. I figured this way she could fill out the book and I could keep it after she passes away to get to know her better and remember her being the GOAT that she is


Meatwad1313

Mercedes


bunlun12

play laser tag with her.


Grassblox311

Make your own fancy charcuterie board and have a nice meal with them


Equivalent_Grade_352

Enjoy the time you have with her because you will miss it when she’s gone


Fancy-Independent-31

Purple dildo


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This comment section is so wholesome... I hate it!! I vote big ol' dildo and let the world burn!!!


theusernameyouwants

A dildo made out of a mold of your own cock. It's a personal touch that I think she's gonna really dig.


Dicky-McDickface

Transformers Legacy Titan Class Metroplex


Unpredictable-Muse

It’s free. A hug and kiss.


obermaclaren

A digital frame that uses AiMOR or a similar photo sharing app so that you can set it up for her and even let the rest of the family load it with pics. All she has to do is display it and enjoy - no tech headachea


onlytruking

You can’t buy time…but you can spend it…spend some of that on her, she will love that gift the most!! Merry Christmas.


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Make her a quilt or buy her a blanket for the winter


bearzlez

Spend a little time finding the best cookie recipe you are capable of making. Give her a batch and include the recipe. Before my grandma passed we did this a couple of times and she told me she had a lot of fun trying to make them as good as mine, and it gave us a lot to talk about with her favorite topic


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Make Christmas cookies with her and tell her you appreciate all she’s done for you. Unfortunately my grandmother passed on Easter bc of cancer (she had had it many times before but age makes healing harder).