In reporting this story, I FaceTimed with my grandmother to ask her what she wants for Mother’s Day. She replied that all she wants is to spend more time with me, which was charming and sweet but not exactly helpful (sorry, Grandma). Shopping for grandfathers is easy enough (a nice pair of argyle socks or books about past presidents or retired athletes tend to go over well), but finding the best gifts for grandmothers is a bit more challenging — especially if they’re anything like mine.
To find the best physical gifts to buy for someone who only wants to smother her grandchildren with love, affection, and food, I spoke to my grandma and others — between the ages of 52 and 89 years old — as well as a couple of granddaughters who’ve had success shopping for their own picky grandmothers.
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