The Best Gift Ideas Your Grandma is Going to Want and Need
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There’s so much to love about your grandma. The matriarch of the family is likely a combination of sugar, spice, and everything nice. And while she’s probably known to give out the best gifts for her grandchildren, she deserves all the love this year, too. It’s not always easy to come up with the best gifts for grandmas, which is why we’ve done most of the work for you.
During our search for grandma must-haves, our editors considered our own Grammys, Nanas, and Mimis. As you are thinking about what she’s hoping for, start by running through her favorite hobbies. Is she obsessed with game nights? Does she regularly whip up delicious masterpieces? Can you typically find her tending to her plant babies? Whatever her “thing” is, we have sourced the best possible gifts for grandmas, including top-notch kitchen gifts and gardening gifts she'll adore. And whether she lives down the street or across the world, there are plenty of thoughtful options for this special family member.
From no-fail gifts like the best slippers and coziest robes to the most popular gifts of 2023 to surprise her with, we found the 66 best gifts for grandmas that she just may attempt to post about on social media. And to help you tackle the rest of your holiday shopping list, check out our top gift guides for grandpas, wives, new moms, and more.
So, Grandma Broke Hearts: A Family Card Game
Your family game night will never be the same after you play this one. It will keep everyone engaged as you ask your favorite people about their childhood memories and other fun facts.
Custom Mom Necklace with Kids' Birthstones
This is technically designed for moms, but grandmas will love wearing a necklace with their grandkids' names and birthstones.
Original
For grandmas who are always complaining about how freezing it is...give them guaranteed warmth with this cozy wearable blanket.
Grandma's Keepsake Box & Journal Set
You can treasure your grandma's memories with this keepsake box. The set comes with a memory journal full of prompts that ask her about different times in her life. It also comes with a notebook, where she can add any other thoughts that pop up along the way.
Surprise Pregnancy Announcement
If you have some very exciting news for the future grandma in your life, make your announcement with this adorable onesie (and don't forget to record her reaction!).
Tree of Life Natural Stone Bracelet
This is about to become her new favorite bracelet. It's made with natural red stones, has a "tree of life" charm, and also shares a loving sentiment about the bond between grandmothers and their grandchildren.
Grandparents Are Great!
Everyone loves the Berenstain Bears books, and this comes with two stories in one. It's a must-read, especially when your kids spend the day with Grandma.
Phenomenal Woman Gift Set
The name says it all: Your grandma is a phenomenal woman, so she deserves this gift set. It's complete with a scarf, two wine glasses, and an exfoliating loofah and soap set.
First Christmas as Grandparents Ornament
She'll always remember the year she became a grandma with this special ornament. Plus, you can purchase versions of the ornament for new parents, babies, and more.
Premium Scented Candle, Grandma's Kitchen
With this candle, she'll get notes of butter, apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and more—without needing to turn on the oven.
Tranquil Tea Break Set
Uncommon Goods creators Michael and Ania Shepler truly thought of everything y0ur grandma will need at tea time. This set comes with a mug, mug lid to retain heat, and a tray that has a carved-out spot to hold a little treat.
Draw Your Own Embroidered Sweatshirt
This takes your kids' drawings to the next level. All you need to do is share a doodle, order your grandma's pullover size, and it will become a wearable piece of art in no time.
Classic Box Sign, Grandchildren
Add to grandma's home decor with a sign that says it all. Near or far, her grandchildren are always with her.
Classic Design
You can stay connected to your grandma using this set of two lamps. Set one up at her house and another at yours, and you can communicate by touching the lamp. When you do, your grandma's lamp will light up, signaling that you're thinking about her. Aww.
Grandma, Mommy/Daddy and Me
Make a special record of all three generations with this personalized book, which you can read together whenever you and your family visit Grandma.
Family Handprint Kit
A little DIY can make the ultimate homemade gift for grandparents. The set comes with non-toxic paint, transparent sheets, and a frame to memorialize this time in your family's history.
A Dozen Reasons Why I Miss You
There are probably more than 12 reasons why you and your grandma miss each other, but this sweet keepsake will send a clear message. You can customize the box and then choose 12 different "reasons" that will be displayed on hearts that fill the container.
Grandma Women's Long Sleeve Crewneck Sweatshirt
Mark the year her life changed with this custom sweatshirt. It's available in seven colors and six sizes.
Softstreme High-Rise Pant
Yes, even Grandma needs a pair of Lulus. These best-selling pants are super soft and come in nine different colors.
Personalized Recipe Card Book
What's more special than collecting all of your grandma's most beloved recipes in one book? This comes with 40 blank cards that you and your grandma can fill out together, and you can personalize it with a photo and title on the cover.
Orange & Bergamot Hand Care Gift Set
For a luxurious gift set, look no further than this one from Molton Brown. It includes the brand's orange and bergamot-scented hand soap and lotion.
Ideal Mother's Day Breakfast Gift
Don't forget about Grandma on Mother's Day! But honestly, she'll love receiving this gift basket full of goodies any time of year.
Shower Steamers
You can elevate her nighttime routine with these shower steamers. All she'll need to do is place one of them on the shower floor and wait for the relaxing scents to give her a spa-like experience.
Tasman Slippers
Keep her feet cozy and supported with these best-selling slippers from UGG. They come in six colors and a range of sizes.
Nana and Papa's House Doormat
We have a feeling she'll immediately toss out her old doormat when she receives this one. If your kids have other nicknames for their grandparents, you can also customize the text.
The Best Grandma Ever Pots
If your grandma has a green thumb, she'll love this three-piece planter set that's delivered in a special gift box. (Just keep in mind that plants are not included.)
Adjustable Herbal Warming Neck Wrap
This wrap has a microwavable herbal sachet inside, which you can remove and heat up for an ultra-cozy and relaxing experience.
Charlotte Tilbury Iconic Mini Lip Trio
Glamorous grandmas will appreciate any type of beauty gift. This three-piece kit from one of the most popular beauty brands in the world also makes the best stocking stuffer.
Sunny Day Garden Hat & Glove
Grandma will look even cuter tending to her garden with this floral bucket hat and gardening gloves. They're sold separately, but we love the idea of gifting these as a set.
Just For You! Savory & Sweet Deluxe
Grandma can snack on meats and cheeses, cookies, and everything in between with this gift basket.
Classic Turkish Cotton Robe
If your grandma needs a comfy robe to wear around the house, this is it. Parachute's robe is a best seller, and it's available in six different colors.
Shearling Wool Clogs
...and why not snag these snuggly clogs for the ultimate hygge-inspired gift for your grandma?
Patchology Fizz The Season Head-To-Toe Self Care Set
Grandma doesn't even need to leave her house for a spa treatment. This self care set includes sheet masks, eye gels, and a foot mask.
Holiday In The City Dessert Plate
Your travel-loving grandma will want to start collecting these hand-painted dessert plates. They show five different cityscapes during the holidays: New York City, Chicago, Rome, London, and Paris.
Made You Smile Dish Towel
Where's the lie? We all know your grandma offers a hearty supply of kisses and cookies, and this dish towel was made for her kitchen.
Personalized Drawing Woven Blanket
She'll feel all warm and fuzzy for multiple reasons, thanks to this personalized blanket. You can choose to recreate your kid's doodle in color or black and white, and designer Meghan Zeruk will transform it into an adorable blanket.
Travel Makeup Bag
Your grandma can take your love on the go with this cosmetic bag. It'll hold everything she needs and will come in handy every time she travels to visit you.
Cork Keepsake Wine Gift Box
Have a grandma who's into sentimentality and sauvignon blanc? If so, she can store all of her wine corks in this keepsake box.
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Venus ET Fleur Lé Clair Cinq Eternity Roses
This luxury set of five roses is the gift that keeps on giving. In fact, they can last for up to one year and don't require any watering.
Butterfly Tea Gift Set
These tea bags are as beautiful as they are comforting and flavorful. The set comes with three tea bags for each flavor: Marigold, Chrysanthemum, and Magnolia.
Hand Massager with Compression & Heating
Your grandma and her hands will thank you for this one. The smart hand massager is made to help with carpal tunnel and other discomfort.
Handmade Dark Chocolates
Cater to your grandma's sweet tooth with this set of decorated dark chocolate pieces. The gift box can be filled with nine, 16, or 25 chocolates.
Gardening Gifts
Every plant lover will appreciate receiving this starter pack for gardening grandmas. It includes a sun hat, apron, and gardening gloves and tools.
Everywhere Belt Bag
Lightweight and the perfect size to fit the essentials, this belt bag is a must-have for everyone in your family—including your grandma. It's also made in 11 colors, so you can easily find the one that suits her style.
Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine
All your grandma needs to do is place her feet in Amazon's best-selling electric foot massager and an at-home spa treatment will begin. It's so impressive that it's earned more than 11,000 five-star reviews, too.
Relax and Unwind Gift Set
Every grandma deserves a little self care. Show her the way with this set, comprising a robe, bath bomb, tea pods, and tealight candles.
My Garden Box
There are subscription services you can purchase that will provide your grandma with something to look forward to on a regular basis. You can order this gardening kit to arrive at her door every month for one, three, six, or 12 months.
The Dog in Photography
What grandma isn't obsessed with dogs? This coffee table book is full of dog photos taken from 1839 to now.
Couch Cup Holder
This gift is practical and perfect in every way! Grandma can load it up with her morning coffee, a tv remote, her phone, the list goes on. She can even pick it up and take it to any other corner of the house while she's at it.
Personalized Book
Your grandma is really going to love this one! If you've got a little one, make grandma feel extra loved with a personalized book that will have a permanent spot on her bookshelf.
Cell Phone Crossbody Bag
Is your grandma always losing track of her phone? This phone carrying case is useful and cute! It comes in 13 different colors and designs so it's sure to go with any outfit she puts on!
Digital Picture Frame
Most grandmas have too many photos and frames to know what to do with! With this digital frame, she can see all of her favorite photos and loved ones as they scroll along the screen. When she downloads the app on her smartphone, a quick and easy set up, she can connect to anyone and everyone she wants to share photos with. Which means you can snap a pic of her favorite grandkids and send it straight to her frame!
My Life Story So Far Book
This gift for Grandma is as unique as it is meaningful. Starting with "The Early Years," this journal is organized into nine sections and contains intelligent, interesting prompts to get her excited about sharing her story on paper.
Terrarium Candle
This white tea and jasmine-scented candle smells just as good as it looks. Grandma will delight in this unique gift! It also comes in a cactus terrarium that's pine and vanilla scented as well as a larger cactus terrarium candle that's a champagne and peach scent.
Calming Lavender Heat Pillow
This warming pillow is especially helpful for any older women with back or neck pain, but we're sure it'd be appreciated by anyone who loves the scent of lavender. Also, we can assure you that she'll love either one of the floral patterns it comes in.
Cozy Body Slippers
Is she always cold? These microwavable slippers will keep Grandma's feet toasty all year-round! They're filled with microwavable dried lavender that'll not only soothe her achy feet with heat but also a bit of aromatherapy.
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Shiatsu Neck Back Massager Pillow
Grandma will definitely appreciate a little TLC with this heated massager pillow! It comes in both black and blue and has a great rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Family Recipe Board
A family recipe board is a truly personal gift for Grandma. Each one is made using a snapshot of your family member's actual handwriting, so it's authentically "theirs." Choose between beautiful maple or cherry wood.
How to Babysit a Grandma
The perfect gift for any grandmother who likes to read to their young grandchildren, this picture book teaches little kids how to "take care" of a grandma. Let's be honest: Is there any better gift than spending time reading with her grandbabies?
Grandparent Pen Pal Kit
We can guarantee that this pen pal set will be a favorite gift of any long-distance grandmas out there.
Giving Shawl
This extra-cozy shawl is long enough to cover her torso and a bit of her legs, and it comes with pockets. It comes in eight different colors and is the perfect light layer that's also super breathable thanks to the loose knit.
What I Love About Grandma
This fill-in-the-blank journal is a sweetly sentimental gift for grandkids to give their grandmother. The title also comes in tons of different name options, including Gigi, Nana, Nonna, and more. You can see them all here.
Potted Bonsai
She can bring her favorites from the garden indoors with this bonsai kit. It comes with the plant of your choice (including favorites like azalea and gardenia), the pot, and the bonsai soil.
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CozyChic Lite Cardigan
There's a reason this cardigan has such a cult-like following: it might just be the coziest thing in our closets. It comes in five different colors and is super easy to toss in the wash.
Electric Lighter
This electric lighter eliminates her need for matches and traditional lighters. She'll love the flexible head so she doesn't have to maneuver it around to get an almost-empty candle to light. If you want to get her a little something extra, snag one of our favorite Amazon candles to go with it.
Paramount Plus Subscription
If she loves Yellowstone as much as we do (and we bet she does), then she'll love you forever for this gift that will allow her to watch all the re-runs and spin-offs.
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