One day you have kids. One day the nest is empty. That’s just how it goes.
But you can ease mom and dad into their new lifestyle (even if they seem to be having all the fun all of a sudden) with some great holiday gift ideas for the empty nester. Check out the Christmas gifts for parents we found below:
1. E-book Reader
With all that newfound spare time they’ve got, maybe they’ll finally tackle some of those books they never had time for before. In the morning with a cup of coffee, in the evening with a glass of wine, they are having all the fun now.
Worst case scenario, they’re checking their email and playing sudoku with a glass of wine. Worst case scenario is great.
2. This Heart to Heart Pillow
You might not be at home any more, but you can still show them that you’re thinking about them and that you know where home is with this custom Heart to Heart Map Pillow.
3. Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frame
Let them remember all the good times with you and know that there are more on the way with the Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frame. They can wirelessly connect and make a playlist full of photos of the family. It’s great to get a lot of photos into a small space and you can swap them out easily, no matter how far away you are.
If your gift recipient isn’t into the high-tech route, try the NIX Digital Frame. Upload photos via memory stick or SD Card and simply transfer over the photos you want to display.
The best part? Even if your parents struggle with technology, Nixplay has fantastic support to help ensure that your memories are always up and running
4. Tickets
Their evenings are more free than they’ve been in years. Get them tickets to a movie or play in town. Give ‘em an evening out. Throw in a dinner at their favorite restaurant if you’re feeling extra generous.
5. Camping Gear
Tents? Sleeping bags? Campfire cooking gear? Yep. Because they really are having all the fun now.
6. Photography Classes
Everyone wants to rekindle their creative side when they’ve got some extra time. Get ‘em some classes and unleash their inner artist.
Maybe you can start them off with some of the photography guides we’ve got up at the Nixplay blog and then they’ll be filling that Nixplay WiFi Could Frame with new pictures before you know it.
7. Herb Kit
These dried herbs from Williams-Sonoma are the perfect fit for the empty nester who loves to cook. Make the kitchen smell nice, give them a beautiful piece of decor and inspire them to try something new, dropping fresh herbs into their cooking with this kit.
8. French Press
With all the reading they’ll be doing with their free time (and maybe that ebook reader you got them) they’ll want to have some delicious coffee in the morning. A French press might be the solution that connects them with the process and has them really enjoying some luxurious mornings to themselves.
Your mom and dad dedicated their lives to raising you – isn’t it time you gave them a little something back? Give them any – or all – of the gifts on this list, and you’ll be letting them know they raised you right.
Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.