Finding special gifts for grandparents can be a challenge, especially if it feels like they already have everything. Even when grandparents say they "don't need a thing," they'll love these handpicked, thoughtful presents. These well curated offerings suit any budget, and they are perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any time you want to show how much you care.
Our Favorite Gifts for Grandparents
Top Personalized Gift for Grandparents:
Texture of Dreams Personalized Paint-by-Number Kit
With a totally customized design, this paint-by-number kit makes everyone an artist (including your grandma).Read more.
Top Gift for Grandparents Who Love to Read:
Kindle Oasis
There are tons of useful features that make this e-reader perfect for older readers, and that makes it an ideal gift.Read more.
Top Gift for Active Grandparents:
Lifewit Cooler Bag
If your grandparent is always on the go, a cooler bag makes a perfect present.Read more.
Your grandparent doesn't need to be an avid tea drinker to love this 28-flavor tea sampler pack, which includes a variety of herbal teas. It's a way to try new things without committing to a full tin of tea, so the gift is an experience as well as an object. Many of the flavors are downright delicious too, especially African Solstice and Strawberry Apple. These are loose-leaf teas, so you will need to throw in a tea ball or fillable tea bags to allow them to enjoy the gift.
For added fun, pick up two sets - one for you and one for your grandparent. Even if you live far away, you can text or call when you are trying one of the flavors, and share your thoughts about it.
A memory book makes a great gift for any grandparent, and it's also a gift for you. The Duncan & Stone Legacy Journal offers lots of prompts to make recording memories easy. The thoughtful questions and easy-to-use format make it easy for grandparents to record memories in their free time and at their own pace. There are questions about all aspects of life, and even a place for them to record their advice. This is a wonderful way to create an heirloom.
To make it even more special, make some time to sit down together to work on it every week. It will spark great conversations and give you special memories to share.
If grandpa likes his coffee extra hot or grandma likes to sip tea while working on the computer, a smart mug is a great gift idea. The Ember smart mug can keep any drink at a temperature between 125 and 145 degress Fahrenheit for up to an hour and a half. It's perfect for people who aren't in a hurry to drink their warm beverages. You can use it with our without the app, which is great if your grandparents aren't always quick adopters of technology.
The mug has an auto off feature in case someone forgets to turn it off, and it comes in both black and white. It is hand-wash only.
For an added personalized touch, give the smart mug with a certificate for a monthly coffee date with grandma or grandpa. It could be virtual if you can't get together in person.
If your grandparent loves exploring new experiences, why not give them a subscription box of international snacks? From the comfort of home, they can snack their way around the world with every new treat box that arrives. Each box includes treats for different countries, such as India, Taiwan, Israel, and Greece.
For added fun and connection, ask grandma or grandpa to tell you about their favorites so you can order that snack for yourself to try. It allows you to share the experience with them.
For grandparents who love genealogy, it's hard to beat the gift of an Ancestry DNA test kit. This simple swab-based kit lets your grandparent test their own DNA and send it off to the Ancestry lab. In a few weeks, they'll receive a breakdown of their ancestry by country or region. It's a fascinating look at your family history and a fun way for your grandparent to explore their own background.
To get the most out of the test kit, your grandparent will need an Ancestry.com subscription, so you may want to include that in the gift if they don't already subscribe. Ancestry provides many layers of privacy assurance, but this gift may not be great if your grandparent is a very private person.
When it comes to gift ideas for grandparents who enjoy gardening, the Tertill Garden Weeding Robot is tops. No one enjoys weeding, and if your grandparent deals with joint or back issues, it can be a literal pain.
The Tertill is like a Roomba for the garden. It sorts garden plants from weeds based on height and removes the weeds automatically - no kneeling or bending required. It's solar-powered and can keep up to 200 square feet of garden space weed-free. It does have specific requirements for plant spacing, so it may not work for every garden.
Your grandmother always told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you can show her you were listening with this thoughtful gift. The Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker lets your grandparent make a delicious and fully customized breakfast sandwich each day. Different sections allow the egg to cook separately instead of making other parts of the sandwich soggy, and the whole sandwich will be ready in five minutes.
This makes two sandwiches at a time, but your grandparent can choose to only use one if they aren't making breakfast for multiple people. If you stop by, you guys can have breakfast together.
Amazon's latest e-reader has several features that make it a perfect gift for grandparents. The Kindle Oasis has adjustable brightness, a choice of warmer light, font size you can make bigger for easier reading, and even the option to use voice commands and audio books. It's also water resistant in case grandpa accidentally drops it in the pool, and it's as close to real paper as you can get. The interface is very user-friendly too, with simple page turn buttons and a long battery life between charges.
This is a great option for grandparents who love reading or belong to book clubs, and it's an easy way for you and your grandparent to share great books in real time.
For grandparents who enjoy sparkling water, the Sodastream One Touch is an ideal gift. With just the push of a button, they can turn regular tap water into sparkling water. The amount of carbonation is adjustable too, and they can add flavors to customize their favorite drinks.
This doesn't require a lot of setup, and it's very user-friendly. This model doesn't even require pumping, and it's fully automatic.
Some grandparents are always on the go, whether it's to grandkids' games, family picnics, or camping adventures. If your grandparent likes to get out and about, a cooler bag is a great gift. Unlike a hard-sided cooler, it collapses for storage in smaller apartments or homes, and it's just the right size to fit a family meal, lots of beverage cans, or perishables.
The Lifewit Cooler Bag is a good option because it has exterior pockets for napkins, utensils, and other items your grandparent might need to bring along. A padded carrying strap makes it comfortable to tote.
Paint-by-number can be fun and relaxing for people of any age, but it can also feel generic. That's where the Texture of Dreams Personalized Paint-by-Number Kit comes in. This is a customized kit, where you upload an image and receive a paint-by-number set of the picture you chose. If you give them this gift, your grandparents can paint a picture of a pet, a flower, or even of you.
The kit comes with everything your grandma or grandpa will need to paint a masterpiece, including paints, brushes, and the numbered background for the painting. It comes in six different sizes, so you can find one that's perfect for the spot on their wall.
Today's grandparents have active lives that extend both inside and outside the home, and a great pair of indoor-outdoor slippers can be an excellent gift. The Tempe Women's Slippers and Tilden Men's Slippers from Minnetonka are the perfect solution for grandparents who need to let the dog out, grab packages off the front step, run out to the mailbox, and stay cozy at the same time.
These slippers have a rubber sole that keeps feet dry and prevents slipping, and they are lined with cozy fleece. The suede outside is classically stylish, and the moccasin styling goes with everything. They come in a wide range of sizes and colors.
A weighted blanket is a thoughtful and functional gift for a grandparent. The reversible design of the OMYSTYLE weighted blanket lets you choose between the plush warm side and the smooth cooler side. It's a great solution for maintaining the perfect temperature.
This blanket comes in a wide range of sizes for every bed, as well as generous throw blankets. It only comes in gray, which may be a bit drab for some grandparents' tastes.
No matter what gift you choose to give grandma or grandpa, it's all about showing you care. Take the time to wrap the gift beautifully and attach a card. They'll feel your love and appreciate your effort.