{"id":2657,"date":"2013-04-19T11:00:17","date_gmt":"2013-04-19T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2015-11-11T09:11:32","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T14:11:32","slug":"10-great-gift-ideas-for-grandparents-under-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/10-great-gift-ideas-for-grandparents-under-50\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Gift Ideas for Grandparents Under $50"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a gift for that special grandmother or grandfather can be challenging, so we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re here to help with this hand-picked list of 10 great gift ideas for grandparents.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Each item here was chosen because it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a little bit unusual, but also very practical, so it will appeal to those sensible seniors that can be difficult to shop for.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 And we made sure that all of these gift ideas for grandparents are priced under $50 to fit everyone\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s budget.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 With Mother\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s Day and Father\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s Day right around the corner, you will want to get shopping right away.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2659\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"10 Great Gift Ideas for Grandparents Under $50\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Grandfather-gift.jpg\" alt=\"10 Great Gift Ideas for Grandparents Under $50\" width=\"325\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Grandmother-gift.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Personal Weather Station with Large LED Display<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For those storm watchers on your list, here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a full-featured weather station and clock with an easy-to-read display.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Priced at under $45, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8094-meade-te653elw-m-personal-weather-station-with-atomic-clock.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8094-meade-te653elw-m-personal-weather-station-with-atomic-clock.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meade Personal Weather Station<\/strong><\/a> is a battery-powered weather station that gives grandparents everything they need to know to about the upcoming forecast, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 to 24 hour forecasts with cloud icons<\/li>\n<li>Atomic clock that shows hours\/minutes\/seconds and never needs resetting<\/li>\n<li>Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity<\/li>\n<li>Current barometric pressure plus 24 hour barometric pressure history<\/li>\n<li>Add two more sensors to monitor temp and humidity in additional locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7992-datexx-pm-316b-zenlight-motion-sensor-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7992-datexx-pm-316b-zenlight-motion-sensor-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 10px 15px;\" title=\"Datexx ZenLight Motion Sensor Light\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/7992_4_.jpg\" alt=\"Datexx ZenLight Motion Sensor Light\" width=\"193\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><em>Energy-Saving Motion Sensor Light Turns on Automatically<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Entering a dark room can be a hazard, especially for seniors.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 With a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7992-datexx-pm-316b-zenlight-motion-sensor-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7992-datexx-pm-316b-zenlight-motion-sensor-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Datexx ZenLight Motion Sensor Light<\/a><\/strong>, rooms or hallways are illuminated as soon as grandma or grandpa enters the room and shuts off when they leave.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 This unique motion sensor light features authentic Japanese Shoji Paper that gives its energy-saving LED lights a soothing and peaceful glow. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Its sensor can be adjusted to shut off after 1, 5 or 10 minutes.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A great gift idea for around $45.00.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><em>Clever Parking Aids for the Garage<\/em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Maxsa Innovations Park Right Garage Laser Park\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/7934.jpg\" alt=\"Maxsa Innovations Park Right Garage Laser Park\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here are two useful items for driving seniors who park their car in a garage, especially if the garage is too small or too tight.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Buy them as a set for less than $50.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7934-maxsa-innovations-park-right-garage-laser-park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Innovations Park Right Garage Laser Park<\/a><\/strong> makes it easy for grandparents to park correctly in the garage every single time!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It shines a bright red laser beam on the hood or dashboard to guide the car to a pre-selected parking \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201csweet spot.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/p>\n<p>To help protect their car and garage when they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re parking or opening car doors, get them a pair of <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7999-maxsa-innovations-37357-park-right-car-door-bumper-guards.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7999-maxsa-innovations-37357-park-right-car-door-bumper-guards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Innovations Park Right Car Door &amp; Bumper Guards<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 These padded reflective strips adhere right to garage walls and provide just enough added protection to prevent dings and scratches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Wide Platform Bathroom Scale with Easy-to-Read Display<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Tracking weight gains or losses is important for monitoring health, especially with seniors.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For grandparents who are unsteady on their feet, a wide-platform bathroom scale provides more surface area on which to stand.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 We recommend the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8071-conair-ww66-wide-platform-weight-watchers-body-analysis-scale.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8071-conair-ww66-wide-platform-weight-watchers-body-analysis-scale.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Conair Wide-Platform Weight Watchers Body Analysis Scale<\/a><\/strong> which also has a large 1.5&#8243; display, 350-pound capacity and the ability to measure body fat, body water.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It comes with a long-life lithium battery and costs around $40.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Comfortable Wristwatch\/Heart Rate Monitor<\/em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8159-omron-hr-210-strap-free-heart-rate-monitor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8159-omron-hr-210-strap-free-heart-rate-monitor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"OMRON HR-210 Strap-Free Heart Rate Monitor\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8159.jpg\" alt=\"OMRON HR-210 Strap-Free Heart Rate Monitor\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Active grandparents will appreciate this attractive wristwatch that doubles as a heart rate monitor so they can easily and safely monitor the intensity of their workout.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Made by OMRON, a leader in easy-to-use heart rate monitors, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8159-omron-hr-210-strap-free-heart-rate-monitor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8159-omron-hr-210-strap-free-heart-rate-monitor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Strap-Free Heart Rate Monitor<\/a><\/strong> gives accurate readings in less than 6 seconds with a two-finger tap.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It can also be worn as an everyday watch and is water-resistant up to 164 feet.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Priced under $45.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Flashlight with Built-in Personal Protection<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Grandparents will feel much safer on their walks carrying this innovative flashlight with a pull-tab, high-decibel siren to ward off threatening followers.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 In addition, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8169-viatek-handheld-bark-stop-with-flashlight.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8169-viatek-handheld-bark-stop-with-flashlight.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Viatek Handheld Bark Stop with Flashlight<\/a><\/strong> also emits a silent ultrasonic sound that can repel pesky barking dogs!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s the perfect personal protection device for less than $25.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8027-p3-international-p0520-save-a-drop.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8027-p3-international-p0520-save-a-drop.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"P3 International Save a Drop Water Meter Nozzle\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8027.jpg\" alt=\"P3 International Save a Drop Water Meter Nozzle\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Water Meter Nozzle to Conserve and Measure Water<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Grandparents who garden will love this special hose nozzle that lets them measure exactly how much water they are spraying.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8027-p3-international-p0520-save-a-drop.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8027-p3-international-p0520-save-a-drop.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">P3 International Save a Drop<\/a><\/strong> water meter nozzle helps prevent over-watering plants by showing how much water they are giving each plant.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s also a useful tool for conserving water.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The 5&#8243; long handle grip area is comfortable to hold.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Priced at under $25, this is a handy gadget for just about everyone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><em>Radio Alerts for Weather &amp; Disasters<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to keep grandma and grandpa really safe at home, get them a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/why-a-weather-alert-radio-should-be-part-of-your-emergency-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">weather alert radio<\/a><\/strong> so they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll automatically receive early warnings of natural or man-made disasters affecting their area.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For under $50, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8035-oregon-scientific-wr608-desktop-weather-alert-radio.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8035-oregon-scientific-wr608-desktop-weather-alert-radio.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon Scientific Desktop Weather Alert Radio<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0will provide them with official updates on severe weather and other important emergencies broadcasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Emergency Alert System\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0(EAS).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Extra-Loud Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker<\/em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7172-sonic-alert-sonic-bomb-sbb500ss-alarm-clock.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7172-sonic-alert-sonic-bomb-sbb500ss-alarm-clock.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sonic Alert Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/7172.jpg\" alt=\"Sonic Alert Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>For grandparents who are heavy sleepers or hard-of-hearing, a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/multi-sensory-loud-alarm-clock-wakes-grandma-every-time\/\" target=\"_blank\">multi-sensory alarm clock<\/a><\/strong> is a sure-fire way to make sure they wake up on time every morning.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7172-sonic-alert-sonic-bomb-sbb500ss-alarm-clock.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7172-sonic-alert-sonic-bomb-sbb500ss-alarm-clock.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sonic Alert Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock<\/a><\/strong>, which was designed for teens but is equally effective for seniors, is everyone\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s favorite! \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It has a powerful super-charged bed shaker to slip under the pillow and a turbo-charged 113dB extra loud audio alarm. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Costs just under $50.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><em>On-the-Go Smartphone Charger Holds Power for a Year+<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8873-datexx-powernow-buddy-2400ma-mobile-power-bank.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8873-datexx-powernow-buddy-2400ma-mobile-power-bank.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">PowerNow Buddy<\/a><\/strong> is the most reliable portable smartphone battery charger you can buy. Using a patented feature called \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00cb\u0153SmartJack,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 PowerNow holds 97% of its charge after one year compared to only three months for competitive chargers. Great for recharging iPhone or Android smartphones when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s no other power source available. The 2400 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery charges a smartphone in under three hours. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Also has an LED flashlight that can be used as an emergency beacon. Recharges via USB\/AC adapter in six hours. Comes in 4 colors for about $40.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>More Gift Ideas for Grandparents<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8027-p3-international-p0520-save-a-drop.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If the suggestions ideas here aren\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t quite right for the grandparent on your shopping list, take a look at <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-307-for-grandparents-and-seniors.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-307-for-grandparents-and-seniors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">this page of additional gift ideas<\/a><\/strong> for grandparents and seniors.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 There\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s sure to be something here that will please that special grandma or grandpa on your list.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a gift for that special grandmother or grandfather can be challenging, so we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re here to help with this hand-picked list of 10 great gift ideas for grandparents.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Each item here was chosen because it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a little bit unusual, but also very practical, so it&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/10-great-gift-ideas-for-grandparents-under-50\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2659,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,189,190],"tags":[416,428,380,410,404,376,169,168,403,405,406,424,425,214],"class_list":["post-2657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-monitoring-security","category-independent-living-aid","category-miscellaneous","tag-bathroom-scales","tag-extra-loud-alarm-clock","tag-garage-parking-guide","tag-heart-rate-monitor","tag-hose-water-meter","tag-smartphone-charger","tag-sonic-alert-alarm-clock","tag-sonic-boom-alarm-clock","tag-water-meter","tag-weather-alert-radio","tag-weather-radio","tag-weather-station","tag-wide-platform-bathroom-scale","tag-wireless-motion-sensor-light","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2657"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6281,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2657\/revisions\/6281"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}