Christmas Gift Ideas for Grandparents That Include the Grandkids (Because They Really Don’t Want Anything Else!)
We all know that when it comes to Christmas gifts, grandparents have one main request: anything with the grandkids on it! Sure, you could buy them socks or some fancy gadget they’ll never use, but let’s be real – their favourite gift is always something that reminds them of their little loves.
Whether it’s a framed photo, a personalised ornament, or a heartfelt keepsake, grandparents live for this stuff. So, let’s dive into some thoughtful and creative gift ideas that’ll make them tear up (and let’s be honest, maybe give you extra brownie points!).
1. Personalised Photo Books: A Year in Review
Nothing screams "thoughtful" like a custom-made photo book. You can fill it with a year’s worth of memories – from family holidays and birthday parties to quiet, everyday moments at home. It’s a trip down memory lane, and they’ll love flipping through the pages and reliving those special moments.
And here’s the best part: making one is super easy these days. There are loads of online services that let you drag and drop your favourite photos into pre-designed templates, add captions, and voilà! A beautiful, personalised gift that doesn’t take ages to create. Plus, you can throw in some funny quotes from the grandkids or add a little note on the last page telling them how much they mean to your family.
Pro tip: Make sure you include some of the “real” moments – not just the perfectly posed shots. Grandparents adore those candid photos of the kids in action, whether they’re covered in mud or mid-laugh. It makes the book feel more personal and true to life!
Xmas offer: If you have had a photoshoot within the past 12 months, contact Tarsh for a half price album of your photoshoot.
2. Framed Prints: Classic and Timeless
You can never go wrong with a beautiful framed photo. It’s a simple, yet meaningful gift that they can hang up in their home and smile at every time they walk past. And let’s be real – nothing brings joy to a grandparent’s heart like seeing the faces of their grandkids every day.
Choose a high-quality print of a special moment: maybe that big family Christmas from last year, the kids playing in the backyard, or even one of those cheeky shots from your last professional photoshoot (hint, hint, time to book one if you haven’t!). Pop it in a lovely frame that matches their home décor, and you’ve got a gift that’ll outshine anything else under the tree.
Pro tip: Get creative with the frame itself! You can go for a rustic wooden look, something sleek and modern, or even make a collage frame with a collection of smaller photos. It’s all about capturing those memories in a way that fits their style.
Xmas offer: If you have had a photoshoot within the past 12 months, contact Tarsh for a half price framed print from your photoshoot.
3. Custom Christmas Ornaments: Something to Hang on the Tree
How about giving them something they can proudly hang on their Christmas tree every year? Personalised ornaments with photos of the grandkids are a perfect blend of festive and sentimental. Every December, as they decorate the tree, they’ll smile as they remember how little the kids were in that photo (because we all know how fast they grow!).
You can find so many beautiful options for personalised ornaments online, from classic round baubles with photo inserts to wooden or metal ones engraved with the grandkids' names. It’s a simple gesture, but one that’ll quickly become a treasured part of their holiday décor.
Pro tip: Get one ornament for each grandkid, and keep adding new ones every year! It’s a fun tradition that’ll turn their tree into a visual family history.
Xmas Offer: Order a set of 3 personalised metal ornaments from your photoshoot for $99
4. Handmade Crafts: From the Heart (and Little Hands!)
There’s just something about handmade gifts that melts a grandparent’s heart. Whether it’s a finger-painted masterpiece, a handprint in clay, or even a simple drawing, they’ll love it because it came straight from the grandkids. These are the kind of gifts that get displayed on the fridge, mantelpiece, or even framed forever.
If you’ve got crafty kids, get them involved in making a gift for their grandparents. A simple DIY project like decorating a picture frame with their handprints, making a beaded bracelet, or even putting together a scrapbook full of doodles and notes will mean the world to them.
Pro tip: Pair a handmade craft with a heartfelt letter from your kids. Even if they’re too young to write, a little note from mum or dad about why the grandparents are so special will be a real tearjerker. Grab the tissues!
5. Photo Calendar: A Whole Year of Smiles
What’s better than one photo? Twelve! A personalised photo calendar gives your kids’ grandparents something to look forward to every month. You can fill each month with a different photo of the grandkids – from silly faces and messy moments to holiday snaps and family portraits.
This gift is practical and personal. Every day, they’ll be reminded of their favourite people while planning their week or marking important dates (like when they’ll next see the grandkids!). Plus, it’s a great way to showcase the highlights of the year, month by month.
Pro tip: You can customise calendars with important family dates like birthdays, anniversaries, or school events, making it even more special and personal to them.
6. Photography Gift Certificate: The Gift of Memories
Looking for a gift that’s both unique and incredibly meaningful? Consider a photography gift certificate! It’s the perfect way to give grandparents a chance to create new memories with their grandkids – and who doesn’t love a professional family photo session? Whether they want a cozy at-home shoot or a fun outdoor session, a gift certificate lets them choose the perfect time and style for capturing those special moments. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to preserve the growing-up years of the grandkids, and let’s face it, grandparents can never have too many photos of their little darlings! So, if you’re stuck for ideas, a photography session gift certificate is a win-win – it’s a thoughtful present and a future day out with the grandkids rolled into one.
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7. Custom Family Tree Artwork: A Heartfelt Heritage Piece
Give grandparents a gift that celebrates the whole family with custom family tree artwork. Using your professional images from your recent family photoshoot, you can create a stunning artwork on the wall to celebrate your whole family.
Not only a beautiufl decoration, the artwork iwll also remind your grandparents of the strong bonds and love within your family. It can spark nostalgic stories and conversations, symbolising their legacy passing down through generations.
8. Grandkids’ Recipe Book: Tasty Memories Made Together
If your family loves spending time in the kitchen, a custom recipe book featuring favourite recipes from the grandkids (and maybe even a few cooking mishaps!) could be the perfect gift. You can compile recipes that the grandkids love to cook or eat with their grandparents, along with photos of the cooking adventures. Add personal anecdotes, drawings, and little notes from the kids about why they love each recipe. It’s a fun, practical gift that not only provides new ideas for meals but also becomes a cherished keepsake that captures special family moments shared over the kitchen table.
9. Personalised Puzzle with Family Photos: A Fun Challenge
A personalised puzzle featuring a family photo is both entertaining and sentimental. Imagine the joy grandparents will experience putting together a puzzle of a recent family photo or a collage of snapshots featuring their grandkids. It’s a great way to keep them engaged and provide a fun activity that also doubles as a keepsake. You can even choose a puzzle with a larger piece count for added challenge or opt for a smaller one if they’re more into quick, easy projects. This gift offers the perfect blend of fun and sentimentality – plus, who doesn’t love a good puzzle?
10. Memory Jar: A Year’s Worth of Family Moments
Create a “memory jar” filled with little notes of appreciation, funny anecdotes, and memorable moments from the year. You can get the grandkids involved by having them write or draw their favourite memories and what they love about their grandparents. Add in some special occasions and heartfelt messages from the whole family. This jar will be a delightful surprise for grandparents and something they can turn to whenever they need a pick-me-up. It’s like a year’s worth of hugs and smiles packed into one jar – and it’s a lovely way to show them how much they’re appreciated.
There you go – ten wonderful gift ideas that will surely make grandparents feel loved and cherished this Christmas.
Whether it’s a personalised photo book, a custom ornament, or a creative recipe book, these gifts are all about celebrating family and making sure that those special moments with the grandkids are never forgotten.
Here’s to making this holiday season unforgettable for the grandparents who mean the world to us!
At the end of the day, grandparents don’t care about the latest gadget or fancy gift – they care about their family.
These personalised, photo-based gifts are a way of reminding them how much they mean to your family, and giving them something to treasure forever.
After all, memories are the most precious gift of all.
So, while you’re checking off your Christmas shopping list, why not add one of these heartfelt gifts for the grandparents?
And if you’re feeling extra festive, why not book a family photoshoot to capture the perfect picture to go with these ideas? You’ll knock their socks off (and hey, maybe you can still get them a new pair of socks, too)
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