{"id":9138,"date":"2016-04-20T07:49:52","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T12:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=9138"},"modified":"2016-04-06T16:56:30","modified_gmt":"2016-04-06T21:56:30","slug":"mothers-day-gifts-for-grandma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/04\/mothers-day-gifts-for-grandma\/","title":{"rendered":"Unconventional Mother&#8217;s Day Gifts for Grandma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Unconventional Mother&#8217;s Day Gifts for Grandma<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-9140\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2016\/04\/Unconventional-Mothers-Day-Gifts-for-Grandma-350x293.png\" alt=\"Unconventional Mother's Day Gifts for Grandma\" width=\"350\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2016\/04\/Unconventional-Mothers-Day-Gifts-for-Grandma-350x293.png 350w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2016\/04\/Unconventional-Mothers-Day-Gifts-for-Grandma-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2016\/04\/Unconventional-Mothers-Day-Gifts-for-Grandma.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother\u2019s Day is coming up. Figuring out the best gift to get for your mom can be a challenge, but it can be even harder coming up with something to get for your grandmother that she hasn\u2019t received dozens of times already. Flowers and a nice meal are always appreciated, but if you want to figure out something a little less expected to send her way this year, these Mother\u2019s Day gift ideas for grandmothers may help inspire you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Homemade Jewelry<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your grandmother likes jewelry \u2013 and so many women do that there\u2019s a good chance she falls into this category \u2013 then picking out an item you can make for her that suits her style will show her that you\u2019ve been paying attention to what she likes and cared enough to put in the time and effort to bring her something personal and special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple Google search for &#8220;diy jewelry&#8221; will deliver a large number of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/peggy\/46-ideas-for-diy-jewelry-youll-actually-want-to-w#.xyP84BBXaA\" target=\"_blank\">DIY articles for making homemade jewelry<\/a><\/strong>. Then it&#8217;s just\u00a0up to you to browse what\u2019s out there and match what you can make to what your grandmother likes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Bird Feeder<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your grandmother enjoy nature and wildlife? Does she frequently go for walks outside or spend time in the garden? Then a gift that brings more beautiful birds into her life may be just the thing. You can <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diyncrafts.com\/3515\/home\/23-diy-birdfeeders-will-fill-garden-birds\" target=\"_blank\">make her a bird feeder yourself<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or find cute, personalized bird feeders on Etsy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want something more simple and practical, you\u2019ll still find a wide range of bird feeders to choose from among\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">those for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever route you go, the result will be the same. Your grandmother will enjoy more frequent sightings of beautiful animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Surprise Picnic<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know many grandmothers will favor any gift that includes spending quality time with their loved ones. Instead of simply heading to the same restaurant you frequent every year, spend some time cooking and baking up foods you know your grandmom likes and take her out on a picnic. It gives you an excuse to spend time in one of the beautiful parks nearby while catching up and enjoying each other\u2019s company. If it rains, you can just make it an in-home picnic. You\u2019ll lose part of the appeal, but still get to enjoy the food and time together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><b>4<\/b><\/b>. Family Name Nest Art<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etsy\u2019s got a number of personalized gift options that may include something that\u2019s just right for your grandmom. One idea to consider is this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/210273105\/unique-grandmother-gift-personalized\" target=\"_blank\">nest art<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes stones that resemble eggs decorated in the names of all her grandchildren. It\u2019s different than the kind of monogrammed mugs and t-shirts you typically see and is something your grandmom can show off to her friends knowing they won\u2019t already have one. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Potted Plants<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you visit any nursery in the spring you\u2019ll see flowers in all sorts of colors and varieties all around you. Do some browsing to pick out something beautiful your grandmother can appreciate all year long. You can put it in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized pot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before bringing it over so it\u2019s a bit more unique and ready to go. All she has to do is make sure it gets sunlight and water and she\u2019ll have an ongoing reminder of your love.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Quilt<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making your own quilt is a BIG project, so that may not be a feasible option for Mother\u2019s day, but if you pick out fabrics in the color and style your grandmom likes, or collect old t-shirts from your own closet and the other grandkids that might inspire some memories in her, then you can hire a professional to put the quilt together for you. Your grandmother will get a gift that combines form and function with memories of her grandkids. When the weather gets colder and she starts turning to it for regular comfort, she\u2019ll have a reminder of your thoughtfulness every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Family Movie<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone appreciates photo books, but what if you used some (basic) technology to turn some of the best family photos into a movie? If your grandmother is far away, this gift is an especially nice way for her to get to see you and her other loved ones from afar. There are a number of apps and software out there that can help you add music, text, and transitions to turn your photos into something new that grandmom will love. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.stupeflix.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Stupeflix<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you make unlimited free videos that combine photos, text, music, and video clips.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/makemymovie-free-professional\/id844928276?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\"><b>MakeMyMovie<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a free app that lets you turn your photos into slideshows with music and transitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/animoto.com\/personal\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Animoto<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a user-friendly service that lets you make videos out of photos, video clips, and templates they provide to make them look professional-grade quality. They do charge $16 a month for the service, unless you want to commit to an annual subscription at $8 a month.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many grandmothers will be quick to tell you they care more about knowing you\u2019re thinking of them than what the gift itself actually is, but if you can manage to provide them with something that shows them you\u2019ve put some real thought into it, it will mean that much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/history-of-mothers-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">The History of Mother&#8217;s Day<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/words-about-our-mothers\/\" target=\"_blank\">How We Describe Our Mothers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unconventional Mother&#8217;s Day Gifts for Grandma Mother\u2019s Day is coming up. 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