Best Gifting Ideas For Parents Under A Budget!

Alvin Price famously said, “Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes to drain it dry.” But how should the kids fill their parents’ bucket once they’re fulfilled and capable? We live in times when we want to show love for our […]

Alvin Price famously said,Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes to drain it dry.” But how should the kids fill their parents’ bucket once they’re fulfilled and capable? We live in times when we want to show love for our parents but several factor become roadblocks. Our fast-paced life and professional commitments often leave us with little or no time to invest in our parents happiness.

But in our technology driven society, nothing seems inevitable anymore. And its high time that our parents get exposed to the monumental benefits of technology surrounding their kids life.

We have compiled a list of few exciting gifting options for your parents at a budget of ₹ 30,000 that will bridge the generational gap between your parents and you. It will also help the older generation get accustomed to new age technology which can make their life not just simpler but entertaining as well.

Make your parents smart, gift them a smart phone

Its high time that our parents ditch their trusted aid: an old keypad phone. Today, parents require a phone with good basics like a decent battery life and a large display. Our parents need an easy life while handling technology and a smart phone does the job well.

Here’s a list of our top favourite smartphones under ₹30,000 that will help your parents as much as it did to you. These phones can provide a good, hassle-free and convenient experience for your parents.

  • Samsung Galaxy M21 (4GB RAM, 64GB Storage)
    Price: ₹13,999
  • Realme 7 (6 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage)
    Price: ₹15,099
  • Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM 128GB Storage)
    Price: ₹13,999

Wireless Bluetooth: Let your parents discover the wireless life

Our generation is heavily dependent on wireless devices throughout the day. Its convenient to use at all times when you’re multi-tasking. And more importantly, they are fun to use. Well, it’s time to share this joy with your parents as well, because if you’re in a fix on what to gift your parents apart from mobile phones, this is it!

What are the basics needed in wi9reless Bluetooth devices? They need to have a comfortable fit and should be designed in a way that they don’t fall off easily and have a decent battery life. These three are our top picks if you’re already on the lookout to buy the best Bluetooth device for your parents well within your budget.

  • Wecool Moonwalk M2
    Price: ₹1,199
  • boAt Airdopes 131
    Price: ₹1,999
  • Zebronics Sound Bomb
    Price: ₹1,282

Lockdown lesson 101: Get your parents an OTT subscription

Introduce your parents to a few of the OTT platforms for a short period of time. Do not end up buying the best premium plan for the entire year. Just buy the basic plan for a week or a month because they are available in India.

And when your parents figure what kind of content they like, choose the most appropriat5e plan and platform for their entertainment. Here’s a list of  some of the biggest OTT platforms available at the best possible price. Gift this to your parents and thank us later.

  • Netflix
    Subscription price: Ranges from ₹199-₹799/Month
  • Prime Video
    Subscription price: ₹129/Month
    ₹999/Year
  • Disney+Hotstar
    Subscription price: ₹299/Month (Premium)
    ₹1,499/Year (Premium)
    ₹399/Year (VIP)
  • Zee5
    Subscription price: ₹99/Month
    ₹999/Year
  • SonyLiv
    Subscription price: ₹499/Year
    ₹299/6 Months
    ₹99/Month
  • Voot
    FREE Subscription!

Not to miss, the above options are not just convenient in terms of the end usage, it’s convenient in terms of gifting as well. And when you do that, what your parents get is a complete 360 degree entertainment system, right in their palms, so that you can be there for them in some ways, even if you can’t be there for them otherwise.

Published: February 9, 2021, 17:41 IST
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