Fiskars SoftGrip Bypass Pruning Shears
A cushioned-grip pruner for the garden hobby many people finally have time for.
Features: 5/8-inch cut capacity · SoftGrip cushioned handle
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Gifts for People in Their 50sUnder $25
Gift picks
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Pearhead Grandma and Me Rustic Frame
A ready-made spot on the shelf for the first photo of grandma with the new baby.
Features: Distressed wood finish · Holds a 4x6 photo · Tabletop or wall display
LensPen NLP-1 Lens Cleaning Pen
A pocketable, liquid-free way to clear smudges and dust from a lens between shots.
Features: Non-liquid 12mm round cleaning tip · Retractable brush for dust · Full-size pen, 11cm long
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears (5/8")
A first yard means shrubs and branches to trim, and these handle routine pruning without a big tool investment.
Features: 5/8-inch cut capacity · Self-cleaning sap groove · Steel blades with low-friction coating
GE Enbrighten LED Motion Sensor Night Light
Lights up an unfamiliar hallway or bathroom at night without anyone hunting for a switch.
Features: Motion sensing up to 25 ft · 40 lumens · Dusk-to-dawn mode, second outlet stays free
Field Notes Original Kraft Memo Books (3-Pack, Ruled)
Pocket notebooks for meeting notes and to-do lists, small enough to slip into any bag.
Features: Three 48-page memo books · 3.5 x 5.5 in, ruled paper · Made in the U.S.A.
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
A thoughtful book on medicine, aging and what patients value at the end of life, widely read by physicians.
Features: Paperback, about 304 pages · Subtitle: Medicine and What Matters in the End · By Atul Gawande
Forge TSA Approved Luggage Locks (2-Pack)
Secures checked bags while still letting TSA inspect them, with a visible alert if a lock was opened.
Features: TSA-recognized combination locks · Open-alert indicator · Resettable zinc alloy body
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
A light backup filter for day hikes and emergency kits that lets them drink straight from a stream.
Features: Filters bacteria and parasites · About 1,000 liters of filtering · Weighs about 0.1 lb
The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Hardcover)
A gentle rhyming picture book that is a natural first read-aloud for a new grandchild.
Features: Hardcover picture book by Emily Winfield Martin · 36 pages · For ages 3 to 7
Carhartt A18 Knit Cuffed Beanie
A warm, stretchy rib-knit cap for cold mornings on site or outdoor shifts, sized to fit under a hood.
Features: 100% acrylic rib knit · Fold-up cuff · One size
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer
Keeps a desk coffee or tea warm through back-to-back meetings, a familiar office favourite.
Features: 17-watt warming plate · On/off switch with indicator light · Long cord for flexible placement
Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga & Fitness Mat (10 mm)
A thick, cushioned mat for floor work, stretching and home workouts, with a strap for carrying.
Features: 72 x 24 in, 10 mm thick · Easy-cinch carrier strap · Non-slip textured surface