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Holiday Gift Guide
November 24, 2011
Find the perfect gift for grandma and grandpa ARA Content
With the holidays approaching, shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice. Undoubtedly, there are some blanks, as buying for grandparents often stymies children and grandchildren alike. Today’s grandparents are a unique bunch, with a number of traditional apple-pie bakers, knitters and chess players who are just as likely to be tech savvy or connected to their children and grandchildren on Facebook. In fact, according to a survey by Consumer Cellular, 67 percent of consumers 50 or older are on Facebook and desire a smartphone for easy Web access; 60 percent want to download financial apps, travel discounts and other offers. If the grandparents on your list enjoy the latest gadgets, consider these holiday gift ideas: • Share the memories: Pre-load a digital album with the best photos from the past year, including holidays, birthdays, celebrations, vacations and everyday moments. For grandparents who live out of town, such a gift bridges the distance and keeps children and grandchildren connected. • Stay in touch: Select a cell phone that grandparents can use to keep in touch
Consider ideas that bring grandparents closer to those they love most — family.
with loved ones, and consider paying for a plan for the first year. It doesn’t have to break the bank. Some providers offer nocontract plans for as little as $10 a month. For grandparents who are less technology oriented, think about these alternatives: • Plan a night out (or in): Pick up
vouchers to a movie, concert or other special event that grandparents can enjoy. Or, as kids’ schedules are packed these days, consider planning a family outing to ensure some quality time with grandparents. Homemade certificates for a classic See GRANDPARENTS, Page 29