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Traditional Gifts for Grandma
For the Old-Fashioned, Sentimental Grandmother

By Susan Adcox, About.com

You know the type. The grandmother who really does bake cookies. The grandmother who wears her status proudly. The grandma who wears aprons and grows geraniums. This is the grandmother that you really don't want to forget on birthdays, Mother's Day and Grandparents Day. Look at this list and find perfect gifts for grandma.

1. Memory Maker Bracelet

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This bracelet is like a wearable photo album. This proven conversation piece has six frames to fill with photos of grandchildren. The stretchable band makes it easy to put on and take off. In silver-toned metal, it has one charm that can be engraved with the initial of your family name.

2. Kids in the Kitchen: Chicken Soup for the Soul

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This book from the "Chicken Soup" people is filled with recipes and tips for sharing with kids. If the kids happen to be grandkids, so much the better! The heartwarming stories that this series is known for are present, but the cooking information is solid and well-presented.
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3. Scissor Art

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This vintage look print can be customized with different grandmother names. The number of child figures can be specified, and the child figures can be personalized with different names. This gift is guaranteed to make Grandmother smile each time she sees it!

4. Personalized Afghan for Grandma

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This soft cotton throw has a cuddly feel and a border of roses. Best of all, there's a poem just for Grandma in the center. It can be personalized for your family. Grandma will feel both warm and loved every time that she uses it.
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5. Grandma's Memory Book

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There are lots of stories that grandparents never get around to sharing with their grandchildren. This book solves that problem with a series of questions that will remind Grandma of some of those wonderful untold stories. The questions are arranged in chronological order and there is a page for recording a family geneaology, the better to help grandchildren learn about their roots.
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6. Gardener's Stool and Tools

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Older knees don't bend quite as well as they used to. This gardener's stool will allow grandmothers to work in their yards and gardens with ease. A comfy padded seat and a steel frame make a winning combination. Five hand tools and a storage container that attaches to the stool are included.

7. Polka Dot Apron

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Forget those square-cut aprons that chefs and butchers wear. This sprightly apron actually fits a woman's body, with an actual waist and a ruffled skirt. It's nice enough for dinner parties, but the grandkids will love to see you in it on any occasions. There is also a junior size for little cooks.
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8. Camp Grandma Cookie Jar

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Traditional grandmothers love the look of the Camp Grandma Line, and this cookie jar cottage is too cute! It's lovingly detailed and features a recipe for Happy Grandkids on the back. Giving this for Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, or a birthday will be sure to result in a Happy Grandma.

See also Gifts for Global Grandmas and Classic Gifts for Grandmothers.

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