A little Christmas magic on every pageLittle wishes. Lovely traditions.

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From grandparents, with love

Gifts that feel like
a little piece of you.

Their name on a keepsake. Your voice at bedtime. A whole afternoon, just the two of you. Find something your grandchild can treasure—and a little way to make it yours.

For little ones, growing kids and the memories you’ll make together.

01

Their name

A small detail that says, “I chose this just for you.”

02

Your story

A memory, a handwritten message or a familiar voice.

03

Time together

An invitation to make something—and a memory—with you.

A present with a personal touch

Thoughtful finds for your grandchild

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Start with something they’ll love, then add a note, a family story or a date to enjoy it together. Check the retailer’s age guidance and customization options before ordering.

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12 gifts only you could give

Add your own kind of magic.

Some begin with a small purchase. Others need only paper, a little time and a story worth sharing. Make each idea fit your grandchild’s age, interests and your family’s plans.

01Time together

A whole year of little dates

Twelve envelopes, each holding a small adventure with you.

  1. Choose one easy outing or activity for each month.
  2. Write the plan on a card and add a photo, ticket or tiny clue.
  3. Let them open the first envelope together with you.

Make it yoursInclude ordinary favorites: pancakes, the library or a walk to watch the ducks.

02Customized + together

Your recipe, their apron

Pass down a family favorite, one flour-covered afternoon at a time.

  1. Write out a much-loved recipe in your own handwriting.
  2. Pair it with an apron or a few simple kitchen tools.
  3. Set a date to cook together and take a photo for the recipe card.

Make it yoursAdd the story of who first taught you to make it.

03Lovely from far away

A bedtime story in your voice

A familiar voice they can come back to whenever they miss you.

  1. Choose a recordable storybook or make a private audio recording.
  2. Begin with their name and a little message just for them.
  3. Send the book with a note about when you used to read it.

Make it yoursKeep the funny voices, laughter and perfectly imperfect moments.

04Your family story

The family photo treasure hunt

Turn a handful of family photographs into a discovery game.

  1. Choose six photos and write a simple clue for each one.
  2. Hide copies around the house, or mail the clues one at a time.
  3. Finish with a small photo book and the stories behind the pictures.

Make it yoursInclude a photo of you at the age they are now.

05Time together

The cousins’ adventure kit

Give cousins a shared mission and a reason to make memories.

  1. Put a notebook, pencils and a homemade nature bingo sheet in a bag.
  2. Choose a park, garden or backyard for your first expedition.
  3. Let everyone add a drawing or discovery to the adventure journal.

Make it yoursGive the team a name and write each cousin a welcome note.

06Customized keepsake

A memory box with room to grow

Start a collection of little things with big stories.

  1. Choose a box and add their name or a handwritten label.
  2. Start with a photograph, a letter and one meaningful memento.
  3. Leave space for a new treasure from every visit.

Make it yoursLabel each item with the date and why you chose it.

07Time together

An invitation to your favorite hobby

A starter kit becomes much more special when the teacher is you.

  1. Choose an age-appropriate hobby kit, such as painting or gardening.
  2. Add three lesson cards for simple things you can make together.
  3. Book the first lesson before you hand over the gift.

Make it yoursInclude a picture of your own first attempt, if you have one.

08Lovely from far away

A book club for just the two of you

Two copies of one book, and a conversation only you share.

  1. Choose a book that fits their reading stage and interests.
  2. Write a dedication and tuck in a homemade bookmark.
  3. Pick a regular time to read or talk about a chapter together.

Make it yoursAsk them to choose the next book for you.

09Lovely from far away

The real-mail postcard club

Give them the small thrill of finding their own name in the mail.

  1. Bundle postcards, stamps and a pen in a simple stationery box.
  2. Send the first postcard with one memory and one question.
  3. Keep a gentle monthly rhythm and save their replies.

Make it yoursTry prompts like “What made you laugh this week?”

10Your family story

Letters for their someday

Encouragement for future moments, written while the stories are fresh.

  1. Write a few letters for milestones or ordinary difficult days.
  2. Label envelopes “A new beginning,” “When you need courage” or “Graduation.”
  3. Place them in a keepsake folder with a letter to open today.

Make it yoursTell a true story about a time you were learning, too.

11Customized keepsake

The birthday interview book

Start a tradition that captures who they are, one birthday at a time.

  1. Choose a notebook and decorate the first page with their name.
  2. Ask five questions about favorites, dreams and funny moments.
  3. Add a photo and repeat the same questions next year.

Make it yoursAnswer the questions yourself on the facing page.

12Time together

A museum of small wonders

Make an ordinary afternoon feel like a curator’s expedition.

  1. Bring a sketchbook on a walk and notice five interesting things.
  2. Draw what you find, or collect only items you are allowed to take.
  3. Make a little display with handwritten labels and a story for each find.

Make it yoursName the collection after the two of you and add a new “exhibit” on each visit.

Across the miles

You can be part of their everyday.

Send two copies of the same book. Record a story. Mail a postcard with a question only they can answer. The gift can be small; the regular little connection is what makes it personal.

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