There is a special place stored in everyone's heart for their grandparents, after all, they are the figures that have presided over your family before your own mother and father did, and they're the ones you spent a great deal of your childhood with.
Generally speaking, grandparents are an integral part of any child's life.
They overwhelm their grandchildren with unconditional love...
seem to have a never-ending cookie and cake supply...
offer endless words of wisdom...
So it's important to buy special gifts for grandparents, whatever the occasion.
Buying the perfect grandparents presents entails a bit of thought, love and a smidgen of creativity.
When you were little, did you savour the moments you sat on their knee...
when they took you to the ice cream van...
said you could stay up later than usual when your parents were out? Did you treasure the times you spent gazing up at your grandmother or grandfather as they rocked in their favourite chair...
when they looked down at you with that special smile and those twinkling eyes? Those were times that 'forever bonds' were born! And for most of us, we still love listening to our grandparents reminisce about days gone by.
Here are a few quotes that sum grandparents up to a tee:

• Grandparents hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever...
  
• A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend
• A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart...
  
• Grandmother - a wonderful mother with lots of practice...
  

But what do you give someone who's been receiving gifts for more than half a century? When buying gifts for grandad and grandma, try to think of them as individuals, not as a group of grey-haired folks! Consider presents that suit their personalities and pursuits.
This is where personalised gifts for grandparents come in! These are gifts you can add their names to, and in some cases, a special date or personal message.
Not only do they ooze sentimental value, but they also make everlasting keepsakes.
Perhaps gardening's their hobby.
Why not personalise a gardening calendar for them? You could even feature their name on a Gardener's Life magazine spoof! If they enjoy a dram of whisky or splash of vino, wine and spirits gift sets, complete with a newspaper from the day of your choice, would make an ideal gift.
Or complement their favourite tipple with a set of engraved crystal glasses...
Stuck on gifts for Grandma? She'd surely appreciate a personalised jigsaw puzzle, featuring her name amongst amazing scenery...
a poem written by you, surrounded by photos...
a delicious chocolate bar, personalised with her name...
As for grandad, if he's a serious football fan, then football books make glorious grandad presents; he'll see his name embossed in gold on the front cover, and be able to relive his team's magnificent history.
But gifts for granny and grandpa don't have to revolve around the indoors.
For grandparents who enjoy being out and about, indulge them with a dinner and theatre visit in the capital...
afternoon tea at Harrods for two...
a tranquil champagne hot air balloon flight over the countryside...
Looking for really thoughtful gift ideas for grandparents? Let a grandparent know just how much they mean to you by starring them as the main characters in a classic tale such as Treasure Island or Price & Prejudice.
Whether they're full of beans or just happy at home, personalised gifts make practical and pleasing grandparents presents.