2020 Grandparents Day Gift Guide - September 13

August 24, 2020 by Angie Long

At the end of summer, when families have returned from their vacations and school has started up again, is a special day that too often goes unnoticed. Grandparents Day is observed every first Sunday after Labor Day, and it has been since it was declared a national holiday by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. But for so many grandparents, this holiday comes and goes without much, if any, fanfare. 

If you have special grandparents in your life, or if your parents have become grandparents to your children, why not take this day to show them how much you appreciate all they’ve done for your children. Make them feel special by either spending quality time with them, online or in-person, or gifting them something they’ll use and enjoy. Here are a few tried-and-true Grandparents Day gift ideas.

Gift Ideas for Grandparents Day 2020

Jitterbug by GreatCall

Invented as a more user-friendly phone option for seniors, the Jitterbug has come a long way since it was first created. More than just a phone with large print, the Jitterbug Smart2 has the smart features many seniors want, but without all the distracting apps and settings that many regular smartphones have. The grandparents in your life can use it as a phone, to access the internet, text and play games; but, most importantly, they can use it as a lifeline to friends and family. With their permission, you can access their location, find out what their daily activities are (such as whether they have any doctor visits or appointments) and even whether their device is running low on battery so you can remind them to charge it. You can save on this Grandparents Day gift with a Jitterbug by GreatCall coupon:

Usual Wines

Usual Wines is a wine delivery service that sells large glasses of wine by the bottle, with 6.3 ounces in each. If your grandparents like to sip on some wine or Brut now and then, gift them a shipment of between 6-24 glasses of sustainable wine made without additives. They don’t even need to mess around with a corkscrew to open it! If you want to gift more than just the one box, or if they decide they like it, you have the option to sign them up for a recurring subscription and get a 17% discount. Prices vary and are dependent upon the type of wine you choose. For example, a box of 12 mixed bottles is $96, or $80 if part of a monthly plan. Or, you can let them choose what types of wine and how many bottles they want by giving them a digital or physical gift card. Shipping is free on orders of 12 bottles or more for this gift for grandparents. Use one of these Usual Wines coupon codes to save:

Air Purifying Sansevieria Plant from Bloomscape

How about something that looks good in your grandparents' home and also offers proven health benefits? A Sansevieria plant, otherwise known as a snake plant, is not only extremely easy to care for, but it also has superb air cleaning properties. NASA even says so, as their research has shown that Sansevierias can remove more toxins from the air than most other plants are capable of. They also produce lots of oxygen at nighttime, making it easier to get a good night’s sleep. Bloomscape’s Sansevierias are packed with care and arrive in an attractive pot with everything your grandparents need to ensure they can start enjoying its benefits right away. Try one of these Bloomscape promo codes when you're ready to save:

Zenni Optical Gift Card

Zenni Optical is an online retailer that provides affordable prescription glasses, with single-vision prescription glasses starting at just $6.95. If your grandparents like to experiment with different styles of prescription glasses or sunglasses, or if they simply tend to lose theirs now and then, a Zenni Optical gift card can make for a great Grandparents Day 2020 gift. You can have it mailed directly to the recipient with a personal message wishing them a Happy Grandparents Day. They can then use your gift card to play around on the website and virtually “try on” different pairs of glasses. Although you can choose your amount for the gift card, Zenni recommends $75 to cover the cost of most frames, lenses, coatings and tints. Here are two Zenni Optical discount codes currently available:

Decocrated Subscription

Decocrated is a subscription box for lovers of trendy home decor. Each box offers between six and eight items for the home, inspired by the season. This makes a great gift for grandparents that live together as they both get to benefit from the gift. Simply send them a box, and if they like it, they can decide whether to continue the subscription. If you’re sure they’ll enjoy it, springing for a full year’s subscription will impress them even more. Try one of these Decocrated coupons to save on your gift this year:

Family Print from Plak That 

Plak That sells custom-made prints created to showcase your most valuable photos in a non-traditional way, on a wooden or metal surface. The original Plak That prints were printed over several wooden planks that were pieced together. It is still a popular option that offers a rustic look due to the lines that show between the pieces of wood. But when those plank lines might distract too much from the actual photo, solid wood is also an option. Metal is another option for a more modern look that can be hung indoors or outdoors. So choose a photo your grandparents adore, and surprise them with a ready-to-hang Plak That print this Grandparents Day. Prices vary, as do the sizes. You can get them something as small as a printed wooden ornament, or a print as large as 23.5 x 38.5 inches. Plak That discount codes are available to help you save: