Grandparents' unique gift guide
Unique gifts can be hard to find especially if you're not familiar with what's out there. Grandparents' gifts reflect love and the sweet thoughts behind each one. Here are a few suggestions for any-occasion gifts that say it all; you'll no doubt find one that is perfect for your grandchild. You can find a gift for any occasion indeed, christenings, baby showers and birthdays.
Personalised gifts come up as favourites. A Picture frame with your grandchild's name is something that will grow with them and will be loved. Who doesn't like to see their name in print? Personalised picture frames are available either engraved and in silver or hand painted in almost any colour. A lovely photo of your grandchild framed with a personalised note on the back speak more than a thousand "I love you"s.
Other great personalised gifts include knitted blankets; some come with name and date of birth, also available in a range of colours. Personalised artwork is also incredibly popular as you can choose artwork that reflects the child's personality or preferences like airplanes, ballerina or just initials.
Moses baskets make great first gifts. Ideal for newborns as most baskets are outgrown by the time the baby is 3 months old. Moses baskets provide a secure, lightweight and cosy sleeping environment for the baby. Most baskets are made from palm, although they can be made from maize or the more expensive versions from wicker. Wrap it in tulle and cute ribbons to make it extra special.
Another awesome baby gift is baby shoe and vest set. The matching set is too cute and in most cases they come in a gift box so all you need to do is personalise it with a ribbon and a card. Some stores even deliver gifts with a card and your own message.
Children have a unique approach to keeping their room tidy so why not buy them something to help? Toy boxes make thoughtful gifts as it also helps to keep the room tidy. Children will actually find tidy up time fun and mum and dad will be pleased too. At last. If budget allows, spoil them with a child's playhouse or teepee. Gone are the days when the only playhouses were Wendy houses for girls. Now you can get sheriff's departments and cowboy tents as well as Victorian houses and toyshops for endless hours of play.
Playroom furniture is always welcome. This includes table and chair sets , rocking chairs, bean bags, etc. Traditional Rocking horses make heirloom pieces and gives you the privilege of revisiting your childhood memories on them. For a traditional toy with a different appeal, why not go for Rocking Rams? Those are cute and lots of fun too!
Talking about memories, ditch modern toy cars and go for vintage reproductions. These pedal cars and trikes are constructed from solid metal and are a replica of 1901 to 1970 cars.
For older children, consider improving their minds with well known classics. These days you can also purchase DVDs of well loved tales. Then book a date with your grandchild to watch it together while eating her favourite cakes! Yummy!
Worth mentioning too are great days out. You can buy a package or simply create your own. A day out to a tourist attraction or historical site complete with lunch has great rewards for grandparent and grandchild alike. Nothing creates fond memories like time spent together.
By Toks Aruoture, www.punkinpatch.co.uk
