Grandparents will love these gadgets
Grandparents deserve the finer things in life. They’ve put in their work raising kids, and now it’s time to reap the rewards in the form of a great gift. To help family shoppers out, we’ve put together a list of luxuries that won’t break the bank.
Below are three of CNET’s top picks for thoughtful options that will be ideal for your older loved one, special items that celebrate the warm fuzzies that only come from family. Money can’t buy happiness, but sometimes it can help foster connection.
FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOVE TO READ
Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon’s all-new Paperwhite is a worthwhile upgrade for the grandparent who likes reading e-books. This version features a larger 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light. The regular version has 8GB of storage while the Signature Edition boasts 32GB ($190) — plenty of space for favorite book titles. Spare Grandma or Grandpa the ads and spring for the ad-free version for an additional $20.
A WEARABLE HUG (WITH POCKETS) Giving Shawl
If ever there were a perfectly comforting shawl, this is it. Demdaco’s Giving Shawl is generously sized, seriously soft and cozy — Grandma will love having two deep pockets for anything she needs to keep on hand. Bonus: The Giving Shawl includes a bookmark with a touching message. It’s available in sage, pink, taupe and cream.
FOR THE GRANDPARENT
WHO’S FAR AWAY
Friendship Lamps (set of 2)
This set of lamps is such a sweet gift: Keep one, give the other to grandparents and whenever you touch your lamp, theirs will glow too, to let your loved ones know you’re reaching out. The lamps set up easily using your home Wi-Fi, and more can be added — so you could potentially set up a family lamp network. You can also customize these lamps with over 200 color options.