Whether you’re looking for a modest gift, or something really special, find the right gift for your grandfather with our ultimate list of the best gifts for grandpa below. Read on to see our top picks.
Look, I’ll be the first to admit you needn’t be a grandpa to lose stuff. I do it all the time. Nevertheless, if your grandpa is in the habit of losing things, these Tile Mate trackers could be just the ticket. Use them for keys, wallets, anything you can attach these to or put them inside of. They also work in reverse in that if your grandpa has lost his phone, a double press on a Tile will make it ring, even on silent. Handy stuff. Wish I’d put one on the keys to my shed.
Wet shavers are rediscovering the joys of premium shave sets, which offer a daily luxury experience. If this describes your grandpa, you can elevate his daily routine with this lovely set, which includes a chrome double edge safety razor, badger hair brush, and a stand.
Many grandads enjoy mowing the lawn, but some do not. Others may just want to eliminate the need to deal with it altogether. While we’re all totally familiar with Roombas, the next frontier is robot lawnmowers.
This clever machine can mow up to half an acre totally automatically. Once you set up a schedule in the app, the mower will proceed to take care of it for you. It can even be set to gauge the need to mow by itself based on the conditions.
Speaking of conditions, it has a sensor to detect when it’s raining or when the grass is wet and skip that mowing. Boundary wires make it easy to tell it exactly where to cut for worry-free lawn maintenance.
If grandpa’s wardrobe is looking a little dated, freshen up his closet with this classic sport coat. Add in these matching pants, and you’ve got a complete suit for him. Both pieces are dry clean only, so make sure he knows that when you deliver his gift.
Your hard working grandpa wants to spend the weekends relaxing, including grabbing a drink on the patio. This ingenious table makes that an easy proposition. Beneath the easy-lift table top is a 7.5 gallon cooler where he can stash wine, beer, or even snacks. Keeps everything looking neat and tidy and also means he doesn’t have to get up for his next drink. Comes in three colors of this style and an espresso-color rattan version.
Upgrade your grandpa’s fishing experience with a fishing kayak, which will allow for quiet, solo fishing expeditions for maximal relaxation.. This option from Wilderness Systems is designed with anglers in mind with good manueverability and the ability to accessorize as needed.
The deck of this kayak is large enough for standing and has a 550-pound weight capacity. It’s 13.5 feet long and extra wide for excellent stability, making it great for all kinds of water conditions. It can be paddled as normal, or with the addition of a pedal drive, can be driven hands-free.
This senior-friendly cell phone is perfect for grandparents who are confused by overly complex phones. The built-in SOS button is also nice if your grandfather has a history of falls. It’s also hearing aid-compatible. The large buttons help to prevent senior confusion.
The Liberator tells the story of WWII hero Felix Sparks, a maverick U.S. Army officer who played a key role in the Allied liberation of Europe. Tracing his journey from Sicily to Dachau, this epic tale is a must-read for any man who served in WWII, or any man who appreciates the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. Alex Kershaw’s other books on WWII, Avenue of Spies and The Longest Winter, may also be of interest.
Your empty nester grandpa may not need a huge cooking surface to feed a large family, but chances are good he’s still interested in a nicely grilled meal now and again. This small grill still provides plenty of cooking area along with two burners churning out 24,000 BTUs. There are options for a bundle with a cover, as well as expert assembly to make things easy.
Fancy bitters make for extremely tasty cocktails. This set of bitters could be used to make classic cocktails like the Manhattan, Sazerac, or an Old-Fashioned. The set includes cherry, celery, cranberry, plum, and Aztec chocolate bitters. Pair this gift with a copy of Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas by Brad Thomas Parsons.
Does grandpa have a sore back? If he lives alone, or has a fixed income, it may be hard for him to find someone to help work out the knots in his back. This self-massage tool can help him reach those hard-to-reach areas. This durable tool can be used on the neck, upper back, lower back, or even the feet. This massage tool is lightweight, so even older grandparents can use this tool on their own.
The Fitbit Blaze is Fitbit’s first tracker with a full-color touchscreen. This simple touchscreen interface is ideal for grandparents who need a big display that’s easy to navigate.
One cool perk is the ability to begin a FitStar workout on your wrist and get step-by-step instructions and graphics to ensure you complete each move correctly. That special feature ensures he’ll be getting the most out of each exercise, and also minimizing his risk of injury.
Not sure if this Fitbit model is right for his fitness style (or your budget)? Get additional recommendations on Fitbit models in our guides to the best fitness watches and our Fitbit comparison post.
Let’s be honest…this would also be a pretty good gift for yourself. But getting something cool for Grandpa is the order of the day today, so let’s stay on track. The folks at Fluance sent us a review unit so we could go hands-on with the turntable for an extended amount of time, and really dig in deep. The RT81 turntable is positioned as an affordable audiophile option. This is a great gift idea for a grandpa who has a large vinyl collection, or a grandpa who ditched his old albums years ago and is looking to re-enter the world of vinyl and turntables.
Set up is fairly simple. Just a few adjustments to the needle arm need to be done manually before you’re ready to enjoy a record, so you should be ready to listen to an album mere minutes after getting the turntable out of the box. The walnut cabinet has a premium look and feel, and definitely helps this turntable stand out visually from other models in the same price range.
In our extended daily use, we paired this turntable with a fairly simple audio setup: our test stereo receiver was a KLH KL2400, while the speakers are Pioneer CS-520s. Even with relatively common, pedestrian, and older model audio, this turntable offered rich, full sounds with both new vinyl and used, vintage vinyl. Because there’s an on-board phono preamp, you don’t need a separate stereo receiver, so a simpler setup for your grandpa would be to connect the RT81 directly to a Fluance Fi50 to create a simple, high-quality stereo system.
If you’re looking for quality sound on a budget, this is a turntable worth investing in. There are two drawbacks that may annoy Grandpa, however. Firstly, there’s no automatic needle drop or automatic needle return. If Grandpa doesn’t have the best eyesight, or the most steady hands, this could make using the turntable a little harder for him. For a fully automatic turntable, we recommend the Audio-Technica LP3.
Secondly, the turntable only came with the one needle. If you want to purchase him some additional needles so he can enjoy high quality audio, we recommend picking up one or two extra styluses. This turntable works with high performance AT95E Audio Technica cartridges. Save grandpa the trouble of having to track down his own needles, and include a few spares with your gift.
Writing aficionados know that the heirarchy of pens starts with ballpoint pens, improves with rollerball pens, and reaches its peak with fountain pens. And among the finest fountain pens available are Pelikan. In addition to being a fine writing implement, this pen has a confluence of luxury touches.
Brass is used in the striping to add weight for a higher-end feel and balance, but is plated in palladium for a silver finish, as are the rings and clip. The nib is made of 18 carat gold which is plated in rhodium. For anyone that loves to write, this implement is a joy to use.
If your grandpa could use a new computer, you might instead consider an iPad. Tablets tend to be a little bit more ergonomically friendly, making this an easy way to play games, check email or social networks, read, and FaceTime with grandkids.
They also travel very well, which makes them a good gift for the snowbird grandpa who takes the RV to warmer locales every year. If that’s the case, opt for the version with a cellular radio so he isn’t reliant on wi-fi.
A gentleman is entitled to a fine cigar now and again. If your grandpa keeps a stocked humidor, consider adding to his smoking lounge with this handsome cigar cutter. The lever makes it ultra easy to use, and there are two holes each for guillotine and v-cuts in two sizes. Stop fiddling with those plastic things and give grandpa a cigar cutter that means business.
This aviator-style watch is perfect for grandparents who served in the Air Force, or for those who simply appreciate a well-made watch. This basic watch features a brown leather band, a day/date dial, skeleton hands, and a water-resistant design that protects the watch down to depths of 100 meters. You can browse more men’s watches from this brand here.
If a traditional pasta maker with a hand crank is just too hard on his arthritic hands, get your grandfather a pasta maker that’s easy on his hands. This high-end pasta maker produces perfect fresh pasta in just 15 minutes.
The machine automatically mixes, kneads, and extrudes pasta. The machine comes with shaping discs for Spaghetti, Penne, Fettuccini and Lasagna noodles. Additional discs for angel hair and pappardelle are also available.
If your grandpa loves Humphrey Bogart, this box set will definitely brighten his rainy afternoons. This epic box set includes 24 movies, spread across 12 discs. In addition to classics like Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, Casablanca, and Treasure of the Sierra Madre, this box set includes the following films: Petrified Forest, Marked Woman, Kid Galahad, Black Legion, San Quentin, The Roaring Twenties, Dark Victory, Virginia City, Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse, Invisible Stripes, High Sierra, They Drive by Night, Across the Pacific, All Through the Night, Brother Orchid, Action in the North Atlantic, Passage to Marseilles, To Have and Have Not, The Big Sleep, Dark Passage, and Key Largo. There’s also a bonus disc, which features a feature length documentary on Warner Bros. studio, the studio that made Bogie a star.
This set doesn’t include every great Bogart movie, so if your grandpa is a big Bogart fan who doesn’t own any Bogie movies on DVD or Blu-ray, you may also want to grab The Caine Mutiny and The African Queen to round out the old man’s collection.
Need an inexpensive gift that’s still thoughtful and personal? This photo frame is a great way to show grandpa how much you care. Make sure to put a cherished photo of you and grandpa in the frame before you give it as a gift. It can be a newer photo, or one from your childhood. Just make sure it’s a photo that captures you both in happy moment.
Looking for more great gift ideas for the older folks in your life? Browse our recommendations for creative and cool 70th birthday gifts to get even more gift ideas.
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Gadgets are supposed to make our lives better. Sometimes they do, but usually just in the sense of being more entertaining. The Awair makes life better by actively monitoring the environment in which you lives. If your grandpa has asthma or has had trouble sleeping lately, it could be the air quality in the home.
Compatible with Nest, Alexa, and IFTTT, this air quality monitor tracks the levels of dust, VOCs, carbon dioxide, humidity, and temperature. As it collects data, Awair will make recommendations to improve the air.
Does grandpa have a hard time falling asleep? This sound machine creates soothing, non-looping white noise and other restful sounds to help him fall asleep faster. The compact size makes it ideal for traveling, bringing to the living room for an afternoon nap, or even using bedside in a hospital.
Is your grandpa the competitive type, especially when it comes to being out on the links? This complete golf game tracking system records all shots a golfer takes as he plays, collecting the data for further analysis.
The golfer in your grandfather can use it to improve his game generally, or use the shot mapping rangefinder to make shot decisions. There are over 40,000 golf courses pre-mapped in the system to help them ace almost any course. The system allows golfers to play with their phones on airplane mode, thereby reducing battery usage and removing any worry about international data roaming.
If the buy-in on the full system is a bit much, they also make the Arccos Driver Tracking System to focus only drives, including competition against friends using online leaderboards.
Help grandpa join the streaming age with this compact, user-friendly “TV” from Amazon. The Fire TV Stick is easy to install, and allows him to enjoy over 15,000 apps, games, and Alexa skills including Netflix, Hulu, HBO NOW, YouTube, Amazon Video, NBC, WatchESPN, Disney, and more. We also like that this device comes bundled with an Alexa remote, which allows him to use his voice to find his favorite shows. In addition to using his voice to control the TV, grandpa can also use the voice commands supported by the Fire TV to order a pizza, or call an Uber.
Is your grandpa a coffee drinker? Treat him to a gift box with this set, which focuses on Seattle-based roasters, including Slate, True North, Seattle Coffee Works, Caffe Vita, and my neighborhood roaster, Broadcast. Growing regions represented in this offering include Ethiopia, Kenya, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Panama, Brazil, and Hawaii, served up in 16 1.8 ounce bags.
Though billed as a beer glass, of course grandpa could drink anything he likes out of this vessel celebrating the year of his birth. A classic design to celebrate your grandfather’s heritage. Other years are available, too, like 1959, 1978, or 1964.
If your grandpa is retired and using his free time to travel, give him these cards to make the most of his adventures. These 75 cards offer prompts for interactions and activities that can enliven and enrich any destination. They can even bring a fresh perspective to familiar places, which might be a welcome change for your grandpa.
A good chair is invaluable. And, if you’re going to take out your checkbook to buy one, why not make it a chair that provides a service while you’re at it? This is great for anyone who has consistent muscle pain that could use a daily massage as they relax.
Available in black, cream, expresso, gray, and red, this chair is a full-body massage experience. The 34 massage and motion programs are controlled with the LCD controller, and include rocking, relaxation, and recovery options. The lumbar section also provides heating to soothe lower back pain.
Each section has independent controls for range and intensity, giving you the exact experience you want. While all this is happening, the seat itself allows for zero-gravity, which will reduce the stress on your vertebrae. To top it off, a pair of Bluetooth speakers are built in so you can put on your favorite relaxing music.
Obviously, this is premium offering, but if you like the idea, you could also consider the Nouhaus Massage Chair with Ottoman, which is far less expensive.
If your grandpa could use a new hobby, consider getting him into painting. This expansive set includes everything he would need to get started, including a tabletop easel, various types of paper and several brushes. Also included are 24 colors each of oil paints, acrylics, and watercolors. There’s enough here to keep anyone busy creating for a good long time.
Cufflinks add a sophisticated touch to a suit. They’re not necessary, of course, but something about having your own monogrammed cufflinks really drives home your look. These gunmetal cufflinks are especially nice and should add a nice detail to your grandpa’s look.
Regardless of whether your grandpa has arthritis, opening wine bottles with a traditional opener gets old. I’m not a grandpa and I’m already tired of it. This electric bottle opener from Cuisinart makes the job a lot easier and looks good doing it. It’s completely cordless and can open 50 bottles on a charge.
Does your grandfather fish? If so, does he know all the best tricks? In that case, get him this kit for making his own lures so he can customize them exactly as he likes them. This kit will make 12 lures, which will keep his casting for awhile. You might also augment this with another kit so he can mix and match pieces to build the perfect lure.
Whether your grandpa keeps a journal, takes notes, or likes to write, a leather notebook cover always makes a nice gift. It adds a sense of care to keeping a notebook, even if it’s just for jotting things down while talking on the phone. This is a fine full grain leather, trimmed with a bit of stitching at the edges.
Is your grandpa a bird watcher? One of the best ways to accomplish this is to set up a bird feeder near to where you can sit and watch. What better place than a window? This could potentially serve the complimentary function of making it harder for squirrels to reach, as well.
Bluetooth speakers are perfect for workshops, garages, patios, docks at the lake, you name it. Typically, the buttons on these devices are small and a little bit fiddly. Not so on this one, where the volume and play/pause/skip button are all very large on the front of the unit. Even the power button is relatively easy to press. Plays for 20 hours on a charge and can be placed anywhere for unidirectional sound.
Grandpa deserves nice serving vessels for his Scotch and whiskey. This set includes a crystal decanter with four matching glasses. The decanter holds 27 ounces while each of the glasses holds 10. Great for elevating the evening nightcap.
This super-soft scarf is made in Italy, making it great for your paisano nonno. It’s affordable, and ships quickly, making it perfect for those on a tight holiday shopping budget. A variety of colors and patterns are available. You can see all the color options via the link below.
The extra-large display on this coffee maker is perfect for older gentlemen with weak eyes. An anti-drip function, “boldness” selector, and a programmable timer add exactly the right functionality for an average coffee drinker. There are some frills, but not so many bells and whistles that grandpa will feel overwhelmed.
Does your grandpa need just one piece to complete his living room design? Consider giving him the gift of a handmade quilted maple coffee table. Quilted maple is always striking, bringing a balance of subtle yet striking natural design to any space.
The finishing touch on this elegant table are the pieces of bent tiger maple which form the legs. It would have been simple to attach straight legs or even form a similar shape from metal, but doing so in wood takes time and skilled care when done by hand. This is an excellent, one-of-a-kind piece.
This “grandfather” knife is the perfect gift for an outdoorsman. The knife’s seven functions include a fine edge blade, flat driver, Phillips driver, corkscrew, bottle opener, file, and lanyard ring. The rubber-over-mold grip helps grandpa to keep his grip on the knife, even in wet conditions. If you want to see more gifts like this, browse more Gerber multi-tools here.
Carhartt gear is both tough and warm. Whether your grandpa is a sportsman or just likes to work on projects outdoors, this vest will keep up with him. Sherpa lining adds to the warmth while a number of pockets add to the utility.
Full disclosure: I chose this because my grandpa taught my mom how to play and in turn, she taught me how to play. Both favored a ruthless form of play that absolutely included stealing missed points. This bloodwood and maple board is much nicer than any board I ever played on, so if cribbage is your grandpa’s game, this will make a nice gift. You could pair it with some year-specific trivia playing cards to round it out.
This book is a great gift for the granddad that loves football. This book poses a tough question: Should we allow our children to play football? The book focuses on New York’s New Rochelle High School football team, and follows the team’s 2014 season. The team’s season unfolded alongside major news stories about the health dangers of NFL football, as well as fatalities on nearby fields. This book explores the complexities of football, from the health risks to the inherent dangers of a pro football lifestyle. This is a must read for any football fan, coach, or former player.
This nifty system allows wine drinkers to sample a bottle without pulling the cork. If your grandpa is a wine collector, he may want to savor his bottles over time to extend his collection.
It works by inserting a small, narrow needle through the cork and letting you pour right through it. The system uses argon to pressurize the bottle and push the wine through the needle. Once the needle is removed, the cork seals itself. For this reason, new, natural corks are best to use with this.
Synthetic corks will work, but a small hole will remain in the cork, which will allow some oxidation of the wine. A good gift for anyone who likes to sample many new wines in an evening.
If you don’t go this route, consider a vacuum wine stopper, which may approximate the results.
That said, if grandpa is a frequent espresso drinker and is serious about pulling a good shot, this is an excellent machine for doing it himself.
It has the ability to automatically adjust the water temperature after steam, and is equipped with a conical burr blender with a 1/2 pound bean hopper perched atop it. This is quite a handsome machine and will more than likely pay for itself within the year if it displaces trips to Starbucks.
The nice thing about buying tea for tea lovers is that, for the most part, it’s virtually impossible to have quite enough tea. This subscription service provides between 16 and 20 cups worth of loose leaf tea every month for roughly the same price as two stops at Starbucks. If your grandpa is into tea, this is a great way to make sure he’s always stocked up and to let him try something new.
Each box ships with four different teas with a variety of black, green, and herbal blends, with varying caffeine levels and flavor profiles. Reusable linen tea filters are also included, as are detailed tasting notes cards for those who want to know more.
If you find yourself tired of being the only tech-inclined person in your family but still want grandpa to be able to use his computer stress-free, consider this option, which provides a year of 24/7 tech support for Macs and PCs.
This is a vast improvement over calling the automated phone trees of manufacturer support lines. This provides dedicated, easy-to-reach computer support that will make life easier for everyone.
Sure, everyone is into cornhole lately, but what if you’re looking for something a little different for grandpa? These giant dice measure 3.5 inches square (2.5 inch versions are also available) and are perfect for throwing around your yard to play a variety of dice-based games.
In fact, they come with a dual-sided scoreboard for playing Rollzee (you know, Yahtzee) and Farkle. Each set includes six dice and a carrying bag.
Even if you’ve never had it, once you learn about it, you know there is nothing at all wrong with raclette. How can you say no to scraping off a hunk of melted cheese onto your food? This set will allow grandpa to throw together a raclette dish anywhere.
This is a cooking vessel powered by tealights, which means you can use this while camping, when the power is out, or when firing up any other cooking implement is too much work.
Like a modern Trapper Keeper, this notebook folio cover collects everything a creative or entrepreneur could need into one unit. Made of recycled fabric, these are much lighter than those old notebook covers, but still repel water.
Included within are a pouch, pen loop, and pockets for filing various sized flat items. It’s available in two and three fold variants, for both A5 sized notebooks like the Rocketbook Everlast or Rocketbook Everlast Fusion and A4 sized notebooks like the Leuchtturm1917 Master A4.
If you like the idea of a notebook cover but were looking for something a little more deluxe, try a leather notebook cover.
Whiskey and a cigar – two great tastes that taste great together. Well, technically, aficionados of both would tell you that they should be enjoyed sparately so one doesn’t color the other. Nevertheless, it is a very relaxing thing to enjoy them at the same time and this glass was designed to help with that.
This double rocks glass includes a cigar holder in the side, making it an ideal companion for evenings in the backyard on the patio. If this sounds like your grandfather, this is an easy to give gift that he can make use of.
Giving grandpa the gift of an outdoor fire is both practical and fills a need they might not otherwise get around to addressing himself. This one ups the ante a bit with a nice, upscale crosshatch pattern, which provides more visual interest as well as a better look at the flames.
This measures nearly 26 inches square and ten inches deep. Assembly is super easy and the kit also includes a spark arrester, waterproof cover, and a poker.
Even practical gifts can be unique. This key holder turns an entire key ring into a compact unit. Great for those with many keys, or for people who hate to have a large keyring jangling from the car ignition. There’s an included loop ring for bulky car remote keys, too. This one will hold two to ten keys, but you can buy expansion packs to hold even more.
If grandpa is the type who may soon be headed out for a day of hunting, fishing, or general reverie, he needn’t spark up a fire at all just to be able to eat. Send him out with this camo-patterned cooler that comes with 50 ounces of the following meat and cheese:
Six ounces of elk sausage
Six ounces of venison sausage
Six ounces of ‘Roadkill’ sausage (blend of elk, venison, wild boar, pheasant, rabbit and pork)
Does your grandpa need a secure way to store passwords and web addresses without adding additional steps on the computer itself? This handy device can store login information for 400 websites and is secured with a PIN. This doesn’t connect to the internet to keep it secure.
You can also get a carry case for it to complete the gift.
Giving your grandfather a car GPS tracker can add functionality and safety to their ride. These help keep up with maintenance, provide real-time driving data, and even include roadside assistance in their monthly subscriptions.
Is your grandpa a history buff? This book takes a look at the history of the world via maps to explain major events, cultural shifts, and the changes that brought us to the present day. There are also sections analyzing overarching themes that tie them all together.
If his focus is more on World War II, they have a book for that, too.
If your grandfather is looking to learn how to play guitar – or get back into it after several years away from the hobby – now is a great time to pick up an excellent starter guitar.
This offering comes from Orangewood, who are making some of the best entry-level acoustic guitars going, sold direct-to-customers to keep prices low. This is a baby concert shape made of mahogany, which is an easy instrument to get to grips with. A gig bag is included with each guitar.
If using the computer is painful for your grandfather, you might consider giving him a mouse like this, which promotes a neutral arm placement that allows for a smoother mousing movement. This is a practical gift that can improve his life while keeping him connected with everyone online.
Most credit cards issued in the last decade and all U.S. passports after 2006 contain RFID chips that make it easy to access private data within. This is useful, but has an unwanted side effect: just about anyone could built a rudimentary RFID scanner with the ability to access or delete the data stored on your materials.
Fortunately, a clever person devised a way to shield your data inside of a handsome leather cover. If your grandpa travels a lot, this is a simple gift that can elevate a basic item to something lovely. It’s available in two shades of brown and black.
According to Clarks, this boot is “inspired by the crepe-soled boots worn by British officers in World War II.” Clarks makes fantastically comfortable footwear, and this classic chukka is no exception. These are very stylish, vintage-tinged boots that are available in several colorways and finishes.
If your grandpa is in need of some new kicks, these are an excellent choice for any number of occasions.
Great for areas of the country with hard winters or just for general utility, this combination jump starter, air compressor, and battery power bank makes a great practical gift any grandpa can make use of.
This features two auto-style 12v outlets, two household 120v outlets, a light, a USB port, and of course the 150PSI air compressor. If you’re looking for something along these lines but this isn’t quite it, consider the best jump starters for more ideas.
Motion-activated video doorbells are excellent convenience gifts for anyone looking to improve security in their home. Whether your grandpa has reduced mobility or just wants a high-tech way to see (and then ignore) those who might be soliciting him, this is an easy way to upgrade his home.
This camera provides a full HD camera feed to smartphones and tablets and can be further augmented with an inexpensive monthly service that allows for 60 days worth of history to review all activity that has taken place. This integrates seamlessly with Alexa devices, as well.
Perhaps better as a gift from younger grandchildren, this print is perfect for anyone who lives far away from their grandpa. This is a totally custom gift that allows you to choose the two states to be connected.
In addition, you can also choose the size among the options of 8 by 10, 11 by 14, and 16 by 20. You can also choose to have it framed as part of your purchase, as well.
These Willow Tree sculptures are iconic now, with their simple, elegant designs that express a wide range of relationships and feelings. This one focuses on the relationship between grandfather and grandchild, of course.
It measures about six inches high and is made of cast resin. A great decoration for a desk or bookshelf.
If you’re a parent-to-be, you could gift this book to your parent as a way to surprise them with the news. True, it’s ultimately a gift for your child, but this begins the process of connection between grandfather and the new baby.
This book is filled with prompts and questions to generate thoughful answers to help explain who grandpa is and what his life has been about. There are maps to detail travels and places to insert photos. You’ll be gifting an activity – and fostering a relationship.
Available in five different styles (if you include the gose), this kit will give the beer-drinking grandpa a way to make his own brew. It’s a fun hobby that kits like this can help to start, but could later blossom into a ton of experimentation. You could even brew together, of course.
This set makes one gallon of your chosen style, and their focus on developing exceptional flavors is well noted. Their hard cider kit is also well worth considering. This kit includes:
If you want to get your grandpa something really nice, upgrade his outdoor space with premium sound capability. These rugged speakers from Bose disperse sound in all directions while blending in nicely with the garden.
These are good from 40 degrees up to 150 degrees and can withstand significant weather events. They also don’t need to be installed into the ground if that’s better – you can set them up above ground, if you want. If you need an amplifier to drive them, consider the Bose SoundTouch SA-5.
If grandpa loves to grill – or just enjoys frequent oven roasts – get him this modern take on a meat thremometer. This devices allows for perfectly cooked meat every time by allowing you to adjust for the doneness you want and then providing convenient monitoring on a smartphone.
It uses Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity for long-range cooking. The Bluetooth connection is good for up to 165 feet, or can connect to the Meater Cloud and connect to Alexa-enabled devices. I use one of these and find them especially helpful when I’m making many dishes for a meal and can get distracted.
Looking for a game you and your grandpa can play together? This game focuses on building train routes across North America and is easily learned for playing with grandkids.
You can even play this game with Alexa or just have her bring you on a tour through the game.
Does your grandfather have a number of projects going on? Or, perhaps he’s offered to come to your house and do a few things? Having a portable table for sawing and measuring can go a long way to making his life easier.
This foldable work stand folds down flat and weighs only 30 pounds – easily carried by the large handle on top. It can hold up to 1,000 pounds, takes only 30 seconds to pop open, and is very stable. Two 12 inch clamps are included, as well.
If your grandpa is decked out with a home theater system and home theater seating, the finishing touch to his at-home movie viewing experience is, of course, the popcorn maker. No more paying too much for the popcorn on top of the crazy ticket prices.
This makes ten cups of popcorn per batch and includes measuring cups for the oil and the kernels so it’s the same every time. A lighted interior provides ambiance and visibility. Complete the effect with popcorn containers.
Convenient for sitting in bed, outside, or even just in any room lacking a television, these handy screen magnifiers for smartphones also double as a holder. Set the phone on the stand and the image is magnified two to four times, depending on the device.
These could be especially useful when using them for FaceTime chats when you can’t be together.
Whether your granddad is a tailgater, camper, beach-goer, or just someone who hangs around his own yard, this handy folding table may just enhance his relaxation time. Rather than being a heavy, solid-surface table that takes up space, this collapsible unit deploys quickly whenever he needs it.
The top portion includes four bottle holders and a center place for a bowl. Below, you’ll find an insulated bucket for ice and more drinks. Great for parties or picnics.
If the events of 2020 have your grandfather considering becoming less dependent on the outside world – or at least just looking for new hobbies to do safe at home – learning how to garden for self-sufficiency could be an interesting project for him. Assuming he already has a gardning tool set and a garden cart, all he needs is ideas.
Over the course of 240 pages, third-generation farmer Brett Markham shows you how to produce 85 percent of the food needed to feed a family of four on just 1/4 of an acre. Everything from seed saving to raised beds and compost is covered here, with excellent photos and full materials and tool lists.
