[Iowa Granny]

I've been doing gift certificates for the Hair Dresser and the Housekeeper. It frees up some of her money for less essential things.

I think you can buy boxes of 'All Occasion' cards. Which is an assortment of B'day, Anniversary, Sympathy etc. I may throw that in, as well. Great idea. Thanx.

[PrincessB]

We did Blockbuster gift certificates for my grandparents for years. They loved it.

Also, we've gotten a toaster oven, smaller food processor/blender, and a smaller scale mixer for my grandmother. She appreciates the "downsized" appliances that sit on the counter and table. They aren't too heavy, don't take much space, she doesn't have to bend over, and she doesn't have to use as much gas/electricity to run them.