Choosing the Best Christmas Gifts For Grandparents

Grandparents are the mentors and role models of our lives, and Christmas is the perfect time to show your appreciation for all they've done. With some thoughtful planning, you can find a gift that’s ideal for your Grandma or Grandpa and make their day extra special.

✍🏻 Written by Dr. Laura Whitman from MemoryCherish

Imagine the surprise on your grandparents’ faces when they open up a present this holiday season and find something more than just another knickknack – something truly meaningful that they can cherish forever! Maybe it’s something unique or handmade by you or even something that commemorates an important event in their lives – all these little things can go a long way towards showing just how much you appreciate them this holiday season! Giving a thoughtful present can help make Christmas extra special for everyone involved!

How To Choose Meaningful Christmas Gifts For Grandparents

Trying to figure out what kind of gift would best suit grandparents during the holidays can be difficult because it’s sometimes hard to know exactly what they need or want – especially if they already have everything! But don’t worry – there are plenty of great gifts out there that can show how much you love them without breaking the bank!

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From personalized mementos like picture frames and albums filled with cherished memories together; nostalgic items such as vintage books and records; creative projects like DIY baking kits; sentimental keepsakes such as jewelry boxes – each one offers something special in its way. Furthermore, many of these gifts don’t need any additional elaboration from you – meaning no stress along with no fuss – so everyone can have an enjoyable time this festive season!

1. Bring Back Old Memories

You’re looking for something special to give your grandparents this Christmas that they can truly cherish and admire. You know how much they love their old photos, but they’ve been kept in boxes over the years, fading away as time goes by. You’d love to surprise them with something that brings life back into these memories and showcases them as beautiful heirlooms for generations to come.

Finding a reliable service to restore and colorize old photos can be challenging. You want professionals who understand the importance of the task at hand and will handle your treasured memories with care. You also want someone you can depend on for quality work, affordability, and quick turnaround times. Fortunately, MemoryCherish understands these needs and offers an unsurpassed photo restoration service that meets all these criteria.

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This Christmas season, surprise your grandparents with something truly special – a restoration of their cherished memories from MemoryCherish! Our experienced artists are based in the US and are trusted by major brands such as Adobe. We are dedicated to providing high-quality results at an affordable price. Best of all, you can see your restored photos in as little as two days! With MemoryCherish, you can give your grandparents the gift that will last a lifetime: their memories in all of their original life-like glory.

2. A Plant-A-Tree Gift

Give the grandparents something truly special and meaningful by planting a tree in their name. This could be done through a local conservation organization such as The Nature Conservancy or National Wildlife Federation. They’ll receive a certificate that commemorates the occasion and can track the growth of the tree online for years to come – plus, it helps preserve our planet’s precious environment!

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3. Subscription Boxes

Perfect for those grandparents who love to explore new things and ideas, subscription boxes provide them with something unique each month depending on what type you choose! From coffee subscription boxes, wine discovery clubs, art kits, and more – there are so many options available that any age group would enjoy receiving this festive season!

4. Customized Travel Maps

If your grandparents love to travel then they’ll appreciate this thoughtful gift even more. Get them a framed map with pins marking all of their previous travels around the world as well as any upcoming trips they’re planning on taking in the future! It’s an excellent way to remind them of all their adventures throughout life while also giving them something beautiful to hang up in their home that will last forever.

5. Family Cookbook

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Whether it’s been passed down through generations or one recently created by your family members – having a cookbook filled with cherished recipes makes for a great Christmas present for grandparents! These books can also be personalized with photos and stories about beloved family members which makes this gift even more special for everyone involved.

6. Gift Cards For Local Experiences

Why not give them something exciting like tickets to visit nearby attractions or experiences such as music festivals or cooking classes? Or maybe get them gift cards from small businesses in your area so they can treat themselves out to dinner from restaurants that they wouldn’t normally visit otherwise? Whatever you choose, this is sure to be an unforgettable experience for both you and your loved ones during this holiday season!

7. Concert Tickets

Surprise your grandparent by getting tickets for two concert events that feature artists/bands that they enjoy listening to (bonus points if it’s someone popular back when they were young!). This is such a great way to create lasting memories between you both while also allowing them to relive some old favorite tunes – perfect for those looking for some nostalgia during Christmas time!

8. Home Decor & Accessories

Add some festive cheer into their homes by purchasing decorative pieces such as holiday pillows, blankets, wall art pieces, etc – anything that would remind them of how much love fills up this space each day!

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9 . Wine & Cheese Basket

Fill up a basket with some yummy treats like cheeses, crackers, olives, wines, etc. They’ll get plenty of use out of these items over Christmas especially if there are several family gatherings planned! And if you want to spoil them, why not include some chocolates too?

10 . New Hobby Kits

Have fun watching your grandparent learn something new! Whether it’s crocheting, painting, or photography – find kits specifically designed for beginners which should help ease them into starting something new! And if you get yourself one too, then you’ll have someone close by who understands what you’re going through while learning too!

How to Place Your Photo Restoration Order with MemoryCherish

No matter how many photos you might have, placing your photo restoration order has never been easier. You may upload your photographs using MemoryCherish’s order page. You will then be required to fill out the form, indicating your name and email address. Click the “Upload” button to select the images that you want to restore.

Next, personalize your order by adding prints. You may also request colorization for your photos.

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Once you picked all the options above, you need to choose the processing speed. You can pick from the standard and priority options, which would take three to five business days or 24 hours, respectively.

Lastly, hit the “Add to Cart” button and type your payment information before submitting.

Individually Restored

It is easy to can find a photo restoration company that promises to get the job done right the first time for a lower price. However, most of these companies tend to use automated software to work on their projects. This eliminates accuracy as it is challenging to catch all the details in one go.

Fortunately, at MemoryCherish, our team of artists restores every photo by hand, spending several hours at their working tables to ensure that images are visually stunning and crisp. We pay attention even to the tiniest specks on your pictures to ensure that you’ll get the most out of your investment.

A lot of our works have already been featured in the biggest media outlets, including ABC, NBC, and FOX. 

Our Services

MemoryCherish offers a wide range of photo restoration services to help you cherish old memories. Our services include:

  • Colorization
  • Color correction
  • Photo upscaling & resizing
  • Detail restoration
  • Background replacement & enhancement
  • Water & mold image restoration
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Costs

Prioritize quality over the price tag. Photo restoration is an endeavor that you hope to get right the first time, so it’s best to work with the pros. MemoryCherish can restore your pictures for $38 per photo. The final costs, however, may vary, depending on the customization options that you have selected.

Revisions

Since you will be spending your hard-earned money on your precious photographs, you want everything to be nicely done. If you are still unsatisfied with our work, you are entitled to one round of revisions free of charge for the retouches.

When sending back the photos for revision, it’s best to indicate the specific things you want to see in the restored pictures.

Got Questions?

If you find the photo restoration process overwhelming or if you have other questions, you may always send us an email at support@memorycherish.com. We’ll be more than happy to get back to you as soon as we can to help you make the right decision.

Trust the Experts!

Do you have old photographs that have faded or deteriorated over time due to exposure to ultraviolet rays, pollutants, or acid burns? Worry not! We are here to help you give your pictures a brand-new look so you can hold the memories for years to come. Our portfolio speaks for us.

Final Thoughts

This Christmas, give your grandparents the gift of memories that will last a lifetime with MemoryCherish! Our experienced artists are dedicated to making sure your photos look their best and that you receive them back quickly and affordably. Let us help you make this holiday season one to remember!

About The Author
Dr. Laura Whitman | MemoryCherish
Dr. Laura Whitman | MemoryCherish

Dr. Laura Whitman is the Head of Education at MemoryCherish, the #1 photo restoration company in the world.

With a PhD in Art History and a specialization in photographic preservation, she brings an unrivaled breadth of knowledge to her role.
Over her 19-year tenure in the field, Dr. Whitman has become a respected authority on topics ranging from photo restoration techniques to historical context and genealogy.

Her work has been recognized by major media outlets such as ABC, NBC, and FOX News, and she has been trusted with collaborations by Adobe. As an educator, she has developed numerous 'how-to' guides and tutorials, making photo restoration accessible to millions.

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