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Traditional Gifts for Grandma

For the Old-Fashioned, Sentimental Grandmother

By , About.com Guide

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. Willow Tree Figurine

This Susan Lordi Willow Tree figurine could make a perfect gift for grandmother.Image Courtesy of PriceGrabber

Willow Tree makes lovely collectible figurines, and now there are several that honor grandparents. Sculpted by Susan Lordi and then cast in resin, each simply but eloquently suggests the love between a grandparent and a child. Add to a grandmother's collection, or start one for her.

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2. Scissor Art

personalized gift for grandmaPhoto © Personalized Creations
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!

3. Grandmother's Bracelet

Grandmother's bracelet is a great grandmother's gift.Photo © Lillian Vernon

"Grandma" is spelled out in alphabet blocks and combined with with Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and 14K gold-filled beads, then finished with a cunning heart toggle clasp.

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

Cookbook gift for grandmaPhoto courtesy of PriceGrabber
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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5. Family Tree Sculpture

This artistically rendered family tree is perfect for displaying family photographs.Photo Courtesy of PriceGrabber

It's a sculpture and a photo album all in one. Grandma will love this unique way to display family photos. It comes with six photo frames, but more can be ordered for larger families. A personalized nameplate is included.

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6. Grandma's Special Memories

Country-style illustrations make this keepsake record book perfect for special memories.Image Courtesy of PriceGrabber
Folk artist Linda Spivey has created this memory book to help grandmothers share their stories with their grandchildren. Bible quotations plus pages for recipes and photographs will make this a especially meaningful book when completed by a grandmother. If the rustic look of this book doesn't suit your particular grandmother, choose one from this list of grandparent journals. There is sure to be one that is perfect.
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7. Gardener's Stool and Tools

gifts for gardening grandmasPhoto © Elderluxe
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.

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