One of the great things about having grandchildren is that you are able to spoil them without having any repercussions. You can go all out on buying gifts, knowing that they will cherish them because they are from you. But when it comes to buying gifts, grandsons can be especially difficult, what do you when you aren't sure what to get them but want to make sure you are giving them something they will treasure? Don't worry, we're here to help. Here are 5 awesome gift ideas for men and boys, so you won't be left scratching your head.
A Personalised Photo Book
With the rise of smart phones, photo albums and physical photos are seemingly a thing of the past. However, there are a range of businesses and organisations that are challenging this narrative and are now producing beautiful photo albums. Whilst it isn't the same as leafing through traditional pictures, you now no longer have to face the heartbreak of losing any. You can beautifully organise all of your photos into one book and it will be gift that your grandson will treasure for ever. Even better is that there is no age limit on this!
A Family DNA Test
Kids often ask questions about where their grandparents came from, which is usually quickly followed up by what about their parents and what about their parents. More often than not, grandparents aren't able to answer this as most people haven't conducted research into their own family tree. So what if you could help your grandson answer these questions? Well, now you can, simply purchase a family DNA test for him. All you need to do is complete the test inside the packet and then send it off for an assessment, he'll be so excited to find out about his heritage and the gift of knowledge is one that will never get old or can be taken away.
A Personalised Book
If your grandson is still young enough for bedtime stories, why not look at investing in a personalised book? There are multiple services that offer these online, from text all the way through to illustration depending on how much you want to spend. You can go as far as writing your very own story featuring your grandson as the main protagonist and his trusty teddy bear as the side kick. There are services that will illustrate and publish your own book for you as a one off, especially for your grandson. Not only will it make for an amazing gift, it will be something that he will treasure forever and may even hand down to his children!
A Journal
If your grandson is older and enjoys writing and being creative, you can purchase journals that encourage them to write about their lives. Not only does it offer a hobby to get involved with, the beautifully made journal will instantly become a family keep sake that can be handed down to other members of the family later on in life. This is an excellent gift for older grandsons who may be about to depart on a traveling adventure or begin the next phase of their lives, such as college. They are available in an array of colours and finishes, so there is one to suit every need.
An Exceptional Pen
When it comes to your grandson's graduation or wedding day, nothing can compare than an item that they will treasure. The chances of them buying their own branded pen is slim, so it makes one of the most perfect gifts. You don't need to get the pen embossed; you can just purchase a branded pen that will forever remind him of you and the day that you gave it to him on. Before you make the purchase, make sure that you are able to get refill cartridges with ease, as you don't want it to be left unused because he wasn't able to find the correct ink for it!
Final thoughts
Buying for boys and men can be notoriously difficult, especially when they are at the age of either asking questions or reaching those all-important milestones. You don't need to break the bank buying the perfect gift, rather you need to spend time thinking about items that they will treasure. When your grandson is young, we're sure he would like nothing more than to feature in his own book and when he is older, he would love a pen that reminds him of his grandparents every time he uses it.
