My Grandma is getting both of her knees replaced in about a week, and she will be away from home for about 2 weeks or more. Me and my Grandpa want to get her something so Im thinking about making her a gift basket. But I don't really know what to put in it. I thought about items like crossword puzzles but I need help on what else to put in. Please help :)
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- since she's going in for knee replacement surgery, how about gifting her a throw for her legs [knit or crochet] ? she will be able to use this even in future. also a scarf for her shoulders. - besides crosswords, add other types of puzzles if she enjoys those [or she can learn a new type with all the free time she'll have on hand ;-)] eg. sudoku, kakuro, hitori, word search, acrostics, anagrams, etc. - add a board game that she enjoys & can play with her visitors too. eg. scrabble, etc. - a jigsaw puzzle would be good too. however, make sure she has a spare table or a thick/plywood board on which it can be done & kept without disturbance. - add a few chocolates, munchies, cookies, cupcakes,.... - is there anything she's always wanted to do/try but didn't have the time for? see if it can be done & add that. - if she enjoys cross-stitch or embroidery, add a kit. - if she enjoys reading, add a book. however, make sure it is light reading. - add an ipod or CD player with selected music [& headphones?]. - you have to add a "get-well-soon" card -- handmade would be really appreciated & signed by all the family. you could make it with dried flowers & herbs, sprinkled with some scent/attar. - maybe a mini scrapbook? - also include a blank diary or notebook where she can write her thoughts, feelings, memories, reflections.....during her stay. with this, you'll obviously need to include a pen or pencil. how about some color pencils/crayons too if she enjoys sketching? - a photograph of the family to display in her room. - you could even get all family members to say & record something on a tape/cassette for her, before or after her surgery, along with the card. she can listen to the messages & voices at will. - a perfume bottle - air freshener - glycerin soap - her favorite cosmetics, talc, ... make sure whatever you put in the basket doesn't require too much effort or concentration. because if she's in pain, she may not enjoy tough stuff. hope these inspire all the very best & hope your Grandma has a successful & pain-free surgery & rehab.
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