Gift Ideas for Grandkids

Great gift ideas for grandchildren from Crittenton Home Care just in time for the holiday season!

We all want to make the children in our lives happy. We also want to give them gifts that will last and help them throughout the year. Today’s kids are tech-savvy, fast-paced and ready to go at all times. Here are a few gift ideas that allow them to interact with you and other family members during the holiday season.

Twig: These blocks interlock for hours of creative building. Under $50, they are a great gift for any grandkid over the age of 3. Each set contains 72 brightly colored pieces and provides children with a hands-on toy to spark their imagination.

Bananagrams: The possibilities are endless with this word-game for anyone who can spell or is learning to work with letters. Banagrams can be played like Scrabble, connecting words to extend across the table. For about $12, this game makes a great stocking-stuffer!

ipod Touch: Why not use technology to connect with loved ones near and far? Did you know that with just WiFi, an ipod Touch can send and receive messages to and from other Apple products? With an ipod, iphone or ipad, your grandchildren can message or “facetime” with you from across the country. These gadgets can be purchased used at a fraction of the cost of a new one.

One of our Crittenton Home Care staff gifted her old iPod touch to her grandchildren when she upgraded to a new iphone and can now use it to chat with them anytime. New to the technology? Your grandkids can show you how the ipod works after your holiday dinner!

Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head: For younger grandchildren, this timeless classic brings mom, dad and siblings together to create hilarious faces. Join in your grandkids playing time and watch their imagination soar.

Books: Whether your grandchildren are still crawling or off to college, books are an all-time great gift. Little ones will cherish the stories read to them by parents and grandparents. Older children and students are reading now more than ever with the popular novels and series that have taken fame in the past 10 years. Find out what kids are reading and then help them stock up on classics as well.

Remember that a book purchase may be as simple as an “ebook” gift certificate for a Nook or Kindle. (PS. Your grandkids may love one of those as well!) Keeping your family close during the holidays is a great way to celebrate the season.

Crittenton Home Care is always here to lend a hand. Whether you need help running holiday errands or a loved one needs assistance getting around the house, our staff is available to assist with day-to-day needs throughout the holiday season giving you more time to enjoy the ones you love.