Gifts for Grandparents

A spiral-bound collection of large print crosswords, so the book lies flat and the clues are easy to read. A quiet gift for a puzzle lover.

Four loose teas and a strainer arrive in one chest, a small way to give a grandparent a few new cups to try in the afternoon.

A grandparent can record their own voice reading the story, so a grandchild can hear it again whenever they like, even when they live far away.

A fast-paced dice and card game in the Yahtzee family, quick to play and easy to toss in a bag for a round with the grandchildren.

A guided journal with a prompt on each page about a grandmother's life, from childhood to family traditions, which becomes a keepsake for the family.

Prompts cover childhood, school, work, travel and love, giving a grandmother a structured place to write down the stories her family keeps asking about.

A guided journal with questions and a family tree page, written for a grandfather to share his memories in his own words at his own pace.

A printed photo book is easy to flip through without a screen. Fill it with recent family photos, or one grandchild's year, and give it as is.

Pages open fully flat, so a favourite photo can stretch across both sides. A good home for a wedding, a trip or a family reunion.

Each mug carries a drawing and the name of one family member, with the family name optional on the back. It is made to order, so check the ship date at checkout.

Ceramic leaves are hand-stamped with names you choose, a keepsake for a porch or garden. It is made to order; order early and check the seller's current ship date before choosing it for a time-sensitive gift.

A carved birch tree with initials or a family monogram, meaningful for a couple celebrating an anniversary. It is made to order, so check the ship date at checkout.

A written heirloom journal in a gift edition, with room for memories, advice, photos and recipes, and a family tree that can be framed.

A hardcover book for a grandmother to write down family recipes and food memories, so a favourite dish can be passed to the next cook.

A classic tile game in an edition with larger numbers on the tiles, which makes it easier to read across the table during a family game night.

The classic word game, suited to anyone who likes a long game with family at the table and a dictionary within reach.

A route-building train game for two to five players that adds tunnels, ferries and stations, simple enough to teach grandchildren and rich enough for adults.

A double-twelve set of 91 color-dot dominoes with instructions, playable by two to eight people, a good fit for a big family gathering.

Full-size binoculars for watching birds, boats or a grandchild's ball game from the sideline. Check the page for details on weight and fit.

A preseasoned skillet that goes from stovetop to oven. It suits anyone who likes to cook family recipes.

A wool throw with fringe that can go in the washing machine, so it stays easy to look after on the back of a favourite chair.

A cozy camp-style throw that the page describes as made for everyday use, easy to keep over a porch chair or take along on an outing.

A mug that holds a chosen drink temperature, handy when a good conversation lets the coffee or tea cool. The temperature is set in the app.

A six-quart pressure cooker with a quiet steam release, a practical way to cook a family-sized meal with one appliance.

A 10.1 inch Wi-Fi frame that family can send photos to from a phone, so the pictures on the shelf change without any effort from the grandparent.

A touchscreen digital frame that family members can send photos to by app or email. It works well as a shared window onto grandchildren's lives.

A 10 inch Wi-Fi touchscreen frame with USB and microSD slots, so photos can arrive over the internet or be loaded straight from a card.

A small stick that plugs into a TV and comes with a voice remote that also controls the TV, a way to bring streaming shows to the living room.