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63 Unique Gifts for Grandparents

From Ancestral Tree Maps to Spiffy Shiny Slippers

— December 9, 2009 — Special
Ok, let’s face it, usually when thinking of unique gifts for grandparents you instantly draw a blank. I don’t blame you. It’s not an easy task finding something for the elderly when they usually have anything and everything they’ve ever needed.

Yet, as technology advances and boomers become more prevalent, there are actually quite a few things out there that grandparents won’t want to pass up. Just check out this cluster filled with unique gifts for grandparents to see what I mean.
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Old School Recorders
Old School Recorders
The USB Spherical Microphone Keeps Your Sounds Fresh
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Targeting Boomers and Urban Mothers
Targeting Boomers and Urban Mothers
"Quotations" at Bloomingdales
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Generational Fashion Targeting
Generational Fashion Targeting
Boomers With Attitude Clothing Line
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Chic Granny Cups
Chic Granny Cups
Elderly China Slips Into the Co-Co De Mer Erotic Shop
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59
Grandma Games
Grandma Games
Granny Foosball Lets You Score With the Elderly
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58
Computers for Boomers
Computers for Boomers
Microsoft Senior PC + Ad-Funded PCs
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57
Portable Medical Information
Portable Medical Information
Zaptag
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Medical Frames
Medical Frames
Revital Cohen Explores the Art of Life Through the Telepresence Frame
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Medication Alert Watch
Medication Alert Watch
ePill Cadex
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Multitasking Photo Frames
Multitasking Photo Frames
The FotoFlora Shows Off Pictures and Flowers
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53
Eco-Friendly Recession Blankets
Eco-Friendly Recession Blankets
Snuggies Gain Popularity Due To Ridiculous Branding
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Philosopher's Chocolates
Philosopher's Chocolates
CIOCCOlatini Include Flavors Like Seneca, Cicerone and Plauto
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51
Ancestral Tree Maps
Ancestral Tree Maps
The Hila Ben-Navat Family Tree Uniquely Documents People and Memories
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50
Revolving Radiators
Revolving Radiators
Matthew Catrino's LASKO Heater is 360 Degrees of Summer
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Modified Senior's Games
Modified Senior's Games
Animal Bingo Cards Will Switch Things Up at the Bingo Hall
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Personalized Eco Chocolates
Personalized Eco Chocolates
Chocri Expands Operations to United States
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USB Heated Shawls
USB Heated Shawls
Steal Heat from Your PC
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46
Cultural Cotton Lighting
Cultural Cotton Lighting
The Textile Chandelier by Judith Seng is Simple and Sophisticated
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45
Geek Glasses For Geezers
Geek Glasses For Geezers
Eyetonomy SightMate
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44
Scrolled Medical Mobiles
Scrolled Medical Mobiles
The Lu Yin Relexer Performs Physicals While Taking Calls
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43
Senior Stat Sticks
Senior Stat Sticks
The Pedomostick Keeps Track of Important Health Info for the Elderly
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Round Woven Rucksacks
Round Woven Rucksacks
Yarn Granny Bag by High-Quality Grandmother
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Decadent Chessboards
Decadent Chessboards
Chocolate Chess Provides Winner With a Treat
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40
Disposable Hearing Aids
Disposable Hearing Aids
Cheap + Disposable + Wasteful = Perfect for U.S.
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Sculptural Radiators
Sculptural Radiators
Interior Heating Gets Stylish
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Video Games for Safe Driving
Video Games for Safe Driving
Allstate Advocates Senior Gamers
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37
Microwaveable Aromatherapy Slippers
Microwaveable Aromatherapy Slippers
'Foot Cozy' Heated Slippers Emit Sweet Fragrances
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36
Picture-Framed Flowers
Picture-Framed Flowers
Polaroid Flower Vase Brings Back Iconic Photo Design
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Power-Assisted Suitcase
Power-Assisted Suitcase
LiveLuggage
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34
Paperless Newspapers
Paperless Newspapers
The ‘In Newspaper' is a Delectable Current Events Device
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33
Shaving with Fossils
Shaving with Fossils
The Mastodon Razor
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32
Targeting "Stylish Elderly"
Targeting "Stylish Elderly"
Trendy Tokyo's Senior Fashions
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31
Bladeless Fans
Bladeless Fans
Dyson Updates a Staple Household Item
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30
Phones for Elderly (Part 4)
Phones for Elderly (Part 4)
The Sens Phone
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29
Micro-Medical Tests
Micro-Medical Tests
Signos Personal Ultrasound by Signostics Holds 20,000 Images
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28
Jungle Plant Lights
Jungle Plant Lights
The Leaf Lamp Brings a Touch of Mother Nature into the Home
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Runway Blanket-Wear
Runway Blanket-Wear
Snuggie Fashion to Debut at NYC Fashion Week
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26
Newspaper Flower Pots
Newspaper Flower Pots
Gardeners Fall Head Over Heels for Biodegradable Paper Potter
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25
Blossoming Beverage Sets
Blossoming Beverage Sets
The Easy Exotic Blooming Tea Set by Padma Lakshmi
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24
Stringy Sweaters
Stringy Sweaters
Irina Shaposhnikova's Hot Knitted Styles for Fall 2009
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23
Home Medicine Machines
Home Medicine Machines
Watinee Leewongjaroen's Memo Saves Seniors
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22
Spiffy Shiny Slippers
Spiffy Shiny Slippers
Newbark Shoes Blend English Men's Slippers and Moroccan Babouche
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Gentlemen's Grooming Tools
Gentlemen's Grooming Tools
The 'Willy Care Kit' for Dignified Manscaping
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20
DIY Grandma Jewelry
DIY Grandma Jewelry
Knitted Rings for Nimble Fingers Revive the Granny-Chic Look
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Innovative Sewing Needles
Innovative Sewing Needles
The BigEye Needle Made of Flexible Metal
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18
Chocolates for Boomers
Chocolates for Boomers
The GreenBloom
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17
Casket-Shaped Cigarette Cases
Casket-Shaped Cigarette Cases
R.J. Reynolds 'Antismoke Pack' Reminds Smokers of Cigs' Dangers
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16
Eco-Friendly Designer Chocolate
Eco-Friendly Designer Chocolate
Divine Chocolate in Ghana Makes Sweet Fair Trade Treats
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15
Fashionable Hearing Aids
Fashionable Hearing Aids
Geezer Gadgets Hit the Catwalk
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14
Precision Tea Pots
Precision Tea Pots
Bugatti Vera Kettle Makes the Perfect Cup on Demand
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13
Chic Grandpa Couture
Chic Grandpa Couture
Cozy Cardigans Button Up Menswear for Spring 2010
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12
Urban Boomer Hipster Lookbooks
Urban Boomer Hipster Lookbooks
Unused Uses Older Model to Brand Product
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11
Luxury Grandma Totes
Luxury Grandma Totes
The Embroidered Fendi Spring/Summer 2010 Handbags
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10
Mop Socks
Mop Socks
The Slipper Genie
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9
Cell Phones for Seniors 2
Cell Phones for Seniors 2
Easy Mobile Calling
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8
Hearing Aid Bling
Hearing Aid Bling
Hayleigh's Cherished Charms is a 10-Year Old Entrepreneur's Innovati
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7
Stylish Seniors
Stylish Seniors
Photoblog Celebrates Fashion-Forward Retirees
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6
Supercar Driving Loafers
Supercar Driving Loafers
Ferrari and Tod's Team Up for Luscious Driving Shoes
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5
Rebellious Senior Fashion
Rebellious Senior Fashion
Fanny Karst Creates Looks for the Hip Grannies
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Stress-Sensing Watches
Stress-Sensing Watches
The Biofeedback StressWatch Tells You When You Need to Take a Deep Breath
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3
Peel and Stick Picture Frames
Peel and Stick Picture Frames
Stickr Frames
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2
Kick Ass Gifts for Grandparents
Kick Ass Gifts for Grandparents
From Bling Hearing Aids to Rentable Friends
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Senior-Friendly Thermostats
Senior-Friendly Thermostats
ThermoCare is Designed With the Elderly in Mind
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