Does this happen to you? You sit down to put together a gift list for family only to come up with a few ideas that you’re not especially excited about.
We all get stumped around the holidays – especially when it comes to gifts for grandparents. However, I’ve found that one thing my family enjoys is when the older generation shares stories with the younger generation.
So, why not turn that into a gift?
Storyworth
Storyworth is a subscription service that emails a prompt a week for a year (52 prompts). At the end of that year, they create a hardbound book that everyone can enjoy. If you’ve got a family member who loves to share stories, this is the perfect gift.
Recipe Book
Many of us have family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Why not put them together in a book? Tools like Create My Cookbook allow you to organize the recipes and include images. Have young adult kids who are just starting out on their own? Get together with your parents and come up with some recipes that you grew up with and include recipes that you made for your kids.
Conversation Decks
Conversation decks are a fun way to keep the conversation going. Consider getting one and just putting several piles on the table when you’re all together for the holidays. Delve Deck is a great set and if you’re looking for some multigenerational sharing, grab one that’s specifically for grandparents and grandkids.
As our parents age, we all become more and more aware of stories that might be lost forever if they’re not shared or documented. Gifts that prompt conversation or give us something that can be passed down can have a lasting effect on generations to come. And they’re better than the socks you probably have written down on your gift list!