HOLIDAY 08
GIFTS FOR THE DOTING GRANDPARENTS
THEY SAY THAT THEY'LL LOVE ANYTHING YOU AND THE KIDS GIVE THEM, BUT YOU KNOW
THAT'S NOT REALLY TRUE—SO GET THEM SOMETHING THAT'S AS GRAND AS THEY ARE
Mobil Travel Guides
What could possibly keep your parents away from their grandkids? Not much, we know—except maybe for 18 holes on a world-class course, a little indulgent shopping, or a glass or two of fabulous vino. Help them have more fun while en route to see their beloved brood with
Mobil Travel Guide: Golf,
Mobil Travel Guide: Vineyards & Wineries and
Mobil Travel Guide: Luxury Drives. These information-packed travel tomes feature details on everything they need to trip the life fantastic, including where to stay, what to do, how much it’ll cost and more. Life’s a journey, not a destination—and these useful guides will definitely help them enjoy the ride.
($17.95 each,
www.barnesandnoble.com)
Rag & Bone Bindery Accordion Book
Now Grandma and Grandpa can show off their favorite photos of their little ones (and maybe you, too) with ease and style. The handmade, hand-cut, acid-free Accordion Book from Rag & Bone Bindery holds ten 4-by-6 or 5-by-7 pictures and does double duty as a standing frame or a two-sided book. With 30-plus elegant cover options, this versatile gift makes displaying their pride and joy a snap.
($26,
www.ragandbonebindery.com)
You Can Call Me Hoppa!
Does your mom suffer from G-word-itis? Does Gramps-to-be want to be called something, well, younger sounding? We hear you. Help your parents find a moniker that suits them in
You Can Call Me Hoppa! This collection of less traditional and oh-so-unique choices gives baby boomers the chance to claim a name that speaks to them. ($24.95,
www.callmehoppa.com)
Happy Neuron
Give Mom and Dad a workout that they won’t mind with Happy Neuron’s online brain games. These scientifically grounded and fun games were designed to target the five main cognitive functions (memory, attention, language, executive functions and visual/spatial). In fact, studies show that brain exercises like the ones on Happy Neuron can defer the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other signs of aging. Complete with 25 games and a personal, virtual coach, Happy Neuron makes for lasting memories.
($9.95 per month or $99.95 for the year,
www.happy-neuron.com)
Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer
What do grandparents want? Pictures of their grandkids! When do they want them? Now! The Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer plugs directly into their digital camera and prints up to 15 photos at a time. Instant gratification. Instant brag book addition. Showing off has never been easier.
($99.99,
www.target.com)
Samson Technologies CO1U USB Condenser Microphone
Capture the greatest stories ever told by the people who lived them: your parents and grandparents. With this easy-to-use microphone, Grandma and Grandpa can recount their tales of wow, creating an invaluable audio log of your family’s history. The recording-studio-quality mic plugs right into the computer for hours of good old-fashioned storytelling fun that will last a lifetime.
($89.95,
www.mcmelectronics.com)
Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale
For those not given to traveling lightly, aka Grandma, the Digital Luggage Scale saves time and money—and sanity. Simply lift luggage with the scale to get a good read on its weight—or how overweight is is, as is often the case. This handy trip tool spares your favorite frequent fliers the nuisance of having to redistribute their belongings at the check-in counter or pay excess weight charges. It’s so compact and lightweight that they can take it with them and use it for the return flight. And you know what that means: no more overstuffed suitcases, filled to the brim with vacation purchases. See, it really will save them money!
($24.95,
www.balanzza.com or
www.target.com)
