Create memories with your grandkids, not clutter, with these holiday gift ideas

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Grandparents who don’t want to spend money on something that will get played with once and tossed in the toy box can find it challenging to choose a holiday gift. Sure, asking the parents for advice might be helpful, but sometimes the best gifts don’t take up space; they create it. They make space for a deeper connection that lasts long after the wrapping paper and ribbon are gone.

To help, here’s a list of holiday gifts that can help you create memories without the clutter.

Letters to My Grandchild

The Letters to My Grandchild set includes 12 letters that begin with different prompts, such as “I’m curious to see how you…”, “One positive change in the world I have witnessed is…” and “The best advice anyone ever gave me was…”. Grandparents can write the letters, seal them and give them to the child to open at future intervals. Each letter includes a space to indicate the date sealed and the date to be opened.

Our Adventure Book Scrapbook

Grandparents who enjoy traveling with their grandchildren or going on daytime outings will love the Our Adventure Book Scrapbook. The scrapbook offers 146 pages of blank, high-quality kraft paper, ready for writing about adventures and mounting photos or souvenirs. Other features include a vintage copper lock and dual-color ribbon bookmark.

Conversation Cards for Grandparents

Purchase a set of Conversation Cards for Grandparents and give it to your curious grandchildren so they can pick your brain whenever you visit or call. The set includes 200 carefully chosen questions that are designed to help grandparents share their memories, perspectives and hopes for the future with their grandchildren.

Shared Journal for Grandparents and Grandchildren

Younger grandchildren with writing skills will enjoy this Shared Journal for Grandparents and Grandchildren. The paperback journal has various prompts that provide both grandparent and grandchild their own pages with questions to answer, like “What is your favorite family tradition?” and “What makes you laugh?” Prompts are organized into 10 chapters, such as “All About Us” and “Our Family & Traditions”.

Grandson Blanket

Every time your grandson cuddles up with this Grandson Blanket, he’ll think of you. And when he’s not using it, it can be folded neatly at the foot of his bed. The 50-inch x 60-inch fleece blanket is printed with various inspirational messages that are organized in boxes, such as “Follow your dreams, believe in yourself and don’t give up.”

Granddaughter Blanket

Give granddaughters a daily reminder of your love with a Granddaughter Blanket. The soft 50-inch x 60-inch fleece blanket has a white, black and pink color scheme, covered with inspirational sentiments such as, “Be brave, have courage and love life.”

14K Gold-Filled White Pearl Necklace for Granddaughter

Older granddaughters will appreciate a jewelry gift like the 14K Gold-Filled White Pearl Necklace for Granddaughter. The necklace is adjustable from 10 to 18 inches, which means it can be worn as a choker, at princess length or anywhere in between. It comes in a decorative gift box with a special message inside that ends in, “Just like a pearl, you are one of a kind.”

Cross Necklace for Grandson

A Cross Necklace for Grandson is appropriate for older grandsons. It features a cross made of 14-karat white-gold-coated premium stainless steel on a snake chain with a lobster clasp. The chain is adjustable from 18 to 22 inches. It comes in a gift box with a sentimental message inside.

Personalized Grandson Pillow

Give a Personalized Grandson Pillow to remind your grandchild of your love and hugs. The 12-inch x 12-inch pillow is printed on both sides with a special message encouraging him to squeeze the pillow tight and includes space for your grandson’s name and a photo of your choosing.

Personalized Granddaughter Pillow

Offer your distant granddaughter some comfort with the 12-inch x 12-inch Personalized Granddaughter Pillow. The pillow features double-sided printing and encourages your grandchild to hold it tight when she wants to feel your love. It also has space for a personal photo and your granddaughter’s name.

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