Frugal & Useful Gift Ideas For Senior Men Or Women

Seniors are another tough group to buy for. The most important thing to keep in mind when buying for a Senior is not to buy knick-knacks or something they have to keep up to enjoy. Seniors have spent a lifetime collecting "stuff" and generally don't want more clutter. Stick to "useful and practical." Seniors also appreciate "comfort." Anything to make them more comfortable is a winner! Below are some frugal and thoughtful ideas for Senior men OR women!

* Large Print Playing Cards (Walmart) or Easy-Read Dice
* Christmas Classics CD (Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, etc.)
* Hot Cocoa
* Fleece Throw Blanket
* Gloves
* DVD (It’s a Wonderful Life, White Christmas, Holiday Inn or another Classic.)
* Cookies
* Lip Balm
*Lotion
* Comfy Socks
* Large Print Crossword or Word Search Puzzles (Dollar Tree has them!)
* Puzzle (Larger Pieces.)
*Pocket Tissues
* Peppermint Tea
* Nail Files
*Pre-Threaded Sewing Needles~ Stick in Cork or tomato pin cushion for Safety
*Magnifying Glass (Dollar Tree has them!)
* Book Light
* Armchair remote holder
*Relaxing music CD (Mendelssohn is one of my favorites!)
*Reflector tape (To mark the telephone, steps, etc.)
*Microwavable Rice Bag for Aches and Pains.
*Easy Grip Pens
*Night Light
*Extra Large Calculator (Dollar Tree has HUGE ones!)
*Craft Kit (Depending on interest.)
*Walker Bag
*Easy Grip Flashlight
*Candle Lighter (saves burnt finger tips from matches!) (Walmart)
*Eyeglass Cleaning Cloth (Dollar Tree has these!)
*Seeds for indoor plants, such as herbs.
*Hand and Foot Warmer Packets (Dollar Bin at Target.)
*Book of Postage Stamps

*Jar of Really Good Preserves
*Homemade Baked Goods
*Homemade Meals in Individual Small Portion Freezer Containers

*Gift Card to Favorite Ice Cream Shop, Such as Cold Stone or Dairy Queen

*Nice Letter Opener

*Frame an old, forgotten family photo as a surprise

*Book on Tape/DVD

*A Pound of Good Coffee

*A Nice Set of Four Soup Spoons