How to Celebrate a Grandparent's Birthday

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Figure out your budget.

   Knowing how much you have to spend will help you pick out a gift more easily.
   
   It’s okay if you don’t have enough money for a big gift--many grandparents are happy to receive anything from their grandchildren. , If you want to keep your gift a surprise, ask your parents or another close relative what they think your grandparent would like for their birthday. , If you don’t know what they would like, think about what they like to do and pick a gift that’s related to it.
   
   For example, if your grandfather likes to golf, a golf shirt would make an excellent gift., If your budget is tight, make a gift for your grandparents.
   
   A homemade photo album, card, or trinket will make their day!, If you aren’t sure what your grandparent would like, a gift card can be a good option! Make sure that they know how to use it and that it is for a store in their area--many older people are uncomfortable shopping online., This is especially important if you live far away from your grandparent! You should mail out packages about a week in advance, but if they live in a different country you may need to mail your gift several weeks before their birthday.
2. 2

   Step 2: Ask your grandparents what they would like.

3. 3

   Step 3: Buy a gift based on their interests.

4. 4

   Step 4: Make a homemade gift.

5. 5

   Step 5: Choose a gift card.

6. 6

   Step 6: Send your gift in time for their birthday.

Detailed Guide

About the Author