Brag-worthy grandparent gifts

Seniors are situated at the top of the family tree, and grandparents have a lot of experience and knowledge to pass on to the generations who follow them.

Grandparents often do much for their families and, at various times — whether it’s the holiday season, birthdays or other special occasions — it’s time to repay grandparents for all they do. These ideas can become cherished gifts from the heart.

• Photo flip book: Thanks to the popularity of digital photos, families may no longer print out copies of their photographs. However, various apps from major photo-printing providers enable users to put together photo flip books and other photo gifts right from their smartphones that seniors will love.

• Plaster mold: Grandparents may enjoy crafting with youngsters, and making molds of hands or palm prints is a great craft idea. Hobby and craft stores have various kits at the ready for these types of projects. Afterward, the hardened mold can be painted, dated and signed for a lasting memento.

• Photo slideshow: Turn old photographs into a digital legacy. Tech-savvy family members can scan prints of photos and upload them into slideshow programs. At the next family gathering, pair the computer or streaming subscription service to the television so that these photos can be viewed on loop.

• Recipe collection: Pull together the family’s culinary legacy from old recipe cards, word-of-mouth instructions and more. Print or publish the recipe book and distribute to grandma or grandpa and other members of the family.

• Special shadowbox: Create a shadow box of cherished mementos. If a loved one served in the military, was a beloved teacher or had a worthwhile hobby or other endeavor, gather pertinent items and arrange them in the shadowbox.

With some forethought and ingenuity, it’s possible to come up with gifts for seniors that they’ll cherish for years to come. Article courtesty of MetroCreative