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A pair of socks for grandpa and anti-aging cream for mom... Don't be left empty-handed! As funny as it sounds, this tragedy is real when it comes to giving gifts to one's own flesh and blood. Parents and grandparents are not that demanding; A self-made gift is enough for them.
If you want to get a really thoughtful gift for a change this year, you should read our tips for the 10 best Christmas gifts for parents and grandparents :
1. Photo calendar from snapfish by HP
Our all-time favorite! The photo calendar – always works for everyone. You can even get your personal Christmas present for free here at snapfish. The family gets pee in their eyes.
2. Fashion from TOPSHOP
This has probably never happened before: Winter Heroes promotion with 50% discount at TOPSHOP + 10% student discount on top . You can dress your mom in new clothes and have enough money to reward yourself with a hot item!
3. SONY TV
Sounds expensive, but it doesn't have to be! Get together with your mom and buy your dad a new TV. But not just any, but a slice from SONY. You even get a 25% student discount on selected models at SONY .
4. Taking Woodstock – Audiobook
Your grandparents are 68 years old and are mourning their hippie days? Give them Taking Woodstock as a free audio book ! This will allow them to reminisce about their wild times and understand you better.
5. Dream vacation
And if you already know that the three days of Christmas with your family are just going to be too much and you need a break afterwards, send them on a trip! With a vacation powered by Groupon you can save up to 60% on this fun.
6. Lavazza capsule machine + WIRED
Your parents still make filter coffee and you think of the Melitta man from the commercial with every sip? Get them a capsule machine! With the Lavazza A MODO MIO Éspria you give the gift of enjoyment! There are also 10 issues of WIRED magazine. Then Mum and Dad are hip and up to date!
7. Make chocolates yourself and give them away
Not all chocolates are the same. If they come from your own creation, they are twice as tasty... and probably twice as high in calories. Whatever, it's Christmas! Here is a complete starter set for your personal chocolate factory!
8. Christmas present from Douglas
Hand on heart: Even if it's really crazy to give away perfume at Christmas - your mum or grandma are always really happy about a new scent or soap, right? You get a 10% student discount at Douglas through allmaxx.
9. More ideas
If our tips aren't enough for you, you can simply browse through Amazon . There are a lot of discounts here and thanks to the clever algorithm, further ideas are suggested to you… “Customers who bought this item also bought…”.
10. Show your heart!
If your family insists on not receiving gifts, invest your money wisely! You can support SOS Children's Villages with a donation here .
For those who are going home again for Christmas...
If you don't want to use your grandma's cookie jar again, you should take inspiration from this article! Here you are guaranteed to find the right gift for your parents and grandparents!