50 Gifts for Grandma That Will Make You Her Instant Favorite
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021These gifts for Grandma will brighten her day—and ensure she'll always have a special treat ready for you the next time you visit.
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Time to spoil Grandma
If there’s one person you can always count on to spoil you with extra treats and fabulous presents, it’s Grandma. Now it’s your turn to do a little spoiling. That’s where these gifts for Grandma come in.
We’ve got gift ideas for grandmas who like to cook, grandmas looking for new hobbies, grandmas who are always impeccably turned out, and every type in between. Shopping for your mother? Don’t miss these gifts for Mom (which also work as Mother’s Day gift ideas). If you need even more ideas for gifts for her, you can never go wrong with personalized gifts for Grandma or online flower delivery services.
Grab your wallet and get ready for some shopping. These gifts for Grandma are sure to win you the coveted spot of the favorite grandchild.
MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market Two-Quart Tea Kettle
Best for: Tea drinkers
This gorgeous tea kettle from the inimitable MacKenzie-Childs is hand decorated with whimsical botanical transfers and has rich, unexpected texture, thanks to its wooden handle and decorative glass knob. It may look delicate, but it’s literally made of steel and ready to handle what’s likely to become her new afternoon tea habit. In the market for a gift for your wife? This is a flat-out-gorgeous option.
Ugg Classic Short II Boots
Best for: Comfort seekers
There’s a reason this best-selling boot became a classic. With its cushy sheepskin lining, it’s virtually impossible to find a cozier gift for Grandma’s chilly feet. The iconic style that started a fashion revolution comes in five neutrals that somehow go with any outfit.
Allswell The Luxe Hybrid Mattress
Best for: Restless sleepers
This may seem like an unusual gift but, let’s face it: She’s been sleeping on the same old mattress for decades, and she’s not going to buy a new one. This luxurious but affordable hybrid combines layers of memory foam with individually wrapped coils, providing a not-too-soft, not-too-firm sleeping experience that even Goldilocks would approve of. It makes a great gift for dads and moms as well.
Anyday The Everyday Set
Best for: Microwave cooks
This lovely set of splatter-proof microwave cookware comes with four different sizes of frosted borosilicate glass bowls that are also oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe. Because they keep the steam in the bowl, food remains flavorful and moist, retaining important nutrients and making cooking from scratch—not just zapping TV dinners—a snap. This woman-owned business company just may change the way Grandma makes her meals.
Carve Designs Garner Joggers
Best for: Sleepyheads
These super-soft, brushed-rib pajama bottoms can be paired with a T-shirt, sweatshirt, or their matching button-down top for all-day and all-night comfort. Available in two solids or this pretty floral pattern, they’re perfect for lounging and likely to result in an extra nap or two. If you’re compiling secret Santa gift ideas, be sure to add these to your list.
Filson Rugged Twill Tote Bag with Zipper
Best for: Globe-trotters
Filson has been all about rugged quality for more than 120 years, and it’s never sacrificed style for practicality. Grandma will love this gorgeous bag, which can withstand anything from rain to crowded overhead airplane compartments. It’s available in four colors that add fashion to form and function, the ideal gift for a jet-setter.
Juvea 100 Percent Natural Talalay Latex Pillow
Best for: Grandmas who toss and turn all night
Reviewers call this pillow “really close to perfect” and say it’s “like sleeping on a cloud.” Made from pure Talalay latex (a type of foam) harvested from the Hevea tree, it offers pressure relief, freeing your grandmother from neck pain. Its other benefits are myriad: It’s naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, moisture-wicking, breathable, temperature regulating, and wrinkle resistant. Keep this in mind when brainstorming gifts for the father-in-law who’s notoriously hard to shop for.
Jaci Hydration Shampoo
Best for: Beauty queens
With a proprietary herbal blend packed with coconut, quinoa, and sunflower essential oils, this hydrating shampoo is a practical stocking stuffer for women. The formula will moisturize Grandma’s locks, and the beautiful blue bottle will upgrade her bathroom. Make it a set by including the Hydration Conditioner, which transforms tresses with hydrolyzed quinoa protein.
Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set
Best for: Sustainable sleepers
If you think sheets can’t affect the way you sleep, just ask Oprah, who dubbed Cozy Earth’s version “the softest ever.” Made of lightweight bamboo fabric, they’re temperature regulating and moisture-wicking—features that will mean a lot to grandmothers experiencing hot flashes. They’re also sustainably sourced and ethically made, which should mean a lot to anyone. Get an extra set as a gift for the sister-in-law you want to impress.
NutriBullet Pro 900-Watt Nutrient Extractor Blender
Best for: Health-conscious grandmas
The easiest way to make nutritious and delicious smoothies, this blender is compact enough to fit on your grandmother’s counter yet powerful enough to get the job done quickly. It comes in 12 different colors (we love the cheery coral) with two BPA-free cups, a to-go lid, and recipe book. It’s also a thoughtful gift for a girlfriend who never misses her morning smoothie.
The TeaBook 144 Tea Collection and TeaBook
Best for: Tea collectors
This may be the best gift ever for tea lovers. The baseball card–like binder holds all her tea bags in one place, making them easy to see, store, and serve. You can buy The TeaBook on its own, but do her a favor and gift her this special one, filled with 144 clever and tasty teas from The TeaBook’s vast collection, including Ruth Bader Ginseng, Chaikovsky, and Fred Tea Mercury.
Galison History of Hairdos Puzzle
Best for: Puzzle pros
Grandma will relate to this historic puzzle, which documents hairstyles over the past century. She may even pull out some photos to show you her own! The 1,000-piece puzzle is fun, challenging, and beautiful once constructed. Once she’s finished this one, she can have a go at the hardest puzzles on Amazon.
Koolaburra by Ugg Lytta Mini
Best for: Grandmas with low dexterity
Aside from the great style of these short, pull-on boots, she’ll really like that they were designed with a stylish zipper closure. Zips are easier than laces for people with decreasing dexterity. They also feature the brand’s new curly, exposed faux-fur cuff and lining, both of which provide extra warmth.
Pure Enrichment PureRelief Express Designer Series Electric Heating Pad
Best for: Achy, breaky grandmas
This therapeutic heating pad features a designer cover that’s machine washable and non-irritating even to sensitive skin. It heats to four different levels and has an automatic shut-off feature for safety. Offering both moist and dry heat therapy options, it warms up quickly to bring relief to tired, sore, or aching muscles. Buy another as a gift for your husband too. It may not be the sexiest present, but it’s a welcome respite after a long day at work.
Elechomes Electric Food Processor and Vegetable Chopper
Best for: Convenience-seeking cooks
This game-changing electric food processor grinds meat, fruits, vegetables, onions, garlic, potatoes—you name it—with the press of a button. It’s never been easier to chop, crush, and mince and then clean the whole thing. She will wish everything was as simple and efficient as this machine.
Rumpl Merino SoftWool Throw
Best for: Cuddlers
She can never have too many throw blankets, especially when they’re as gorgeous as this new style from the extraordinary blanket makers at Rumpl. Made of responsibly sourced Australian Merino wool mixed with organic cotton, these beauties will keep her cozy and will look warm and welcoming around her home. They come in four colors, and she’ll love them all.
Shorebags Carmel Crossbody
Best for: Purse collectors
Roomy enough to hold all her necessities, this cotton canvas clutch is surprisingly compact, making it a great everyday bag. It has leather trim and detailing, along with a fully adjustable leather strap for maximum comfort. Zippered pockets inside and out make it easy for her to find her keys and phone.
Jiggy Irv’s Corner, Anthropologie Puzzle
Best for: Piece keepers
Whether she’s been doing puzzles all her life or she just got into them during the pandemic, she will fall in love with the fresh and totally modern collection from female-founded Jiggy. Supporting emerging female artists around the world, each puzzle is a work of art in itself and even comes with a tube of glue and a straight-edge tool so she can display her finished creation. The Irv’s Corner design is the perfect gift for book lovers.
The Best Friend
Best for: Women who need a hand
Jane Fonda once famously slept in her red carpet gown because she couldn’t unzip her dress herself. If only this brilliant little product had been around then. The Best Friend does what any best friend would do: It helps her zip and unzip the back of her dress. Watch Grandma suddenly elevate her wardrobe choices.
Neon Lace Co. Unicorn Oven Mitt
Best for: Bakers
Each of these 100 percent cotton oven mitts is individually handmade and tie-dyed so no two are exactly alike, although all are finished with a sparkly layer of diamond dust to add a touch of magic. The real magic, though, is the fact that this gift gives back: $2 from each sale is donated to The Okra Project to support black trans chefs in New York City.
Thriae Ilios Peshtemal
Best for: Multitaskers
This beautiful Turkish towel is so versatile, it can also be used as a throw, a scarf, or a shawl. Plus, it’s double-layered, with the pattern colors reversed on each side, so it’s like two for the price of one. Made from 100 percent hand-loomed Turkish cotton, it’s lightweight, gauzy, and a piece she will always treasure.
Pudus Gracie Sleep Shirt Dress
Best for: Sweet dreamers
This oh-so-soft sleep shirt is a classic silhouette with a modern sensibility. Pretty in pink, it’s made of sustainable Tencel, a naturally antibacterial, breathable, and thermal-regulating fiber. She’ll sleep cooler (a must if she has hot flashes), more comfortably, and in style. It’s appealing to all ages, so snap up a second sleep shirt for your next gift for your sister.
Naot Kumara Shoes
Best for: Grandmas on the go
Who said good-looking shoes can’t be good for your feet? The lace-up Kumara is American Podiatric Medical Association Accepted for promoting good foot health, and Grandma will appreciate its all-day comfort and style. It’s lightweight, durable, and slip-resistant—ideal if she’s a bit unsteady on her feet—and is crafted by hand in Israel from the highest-quality, eco-friendly materials. All she’ll care about, though, is that her feet don’t hurt.
Best of Dylan’s Candy Bar Bucket
Best for: Sugar fiends
This is likely to be the sweetest gift she receives, so don’t be surprised if she thanks you, then sneaks off to dig into it on her own somewhere. Dylan’s Candy Bar is a candy legend that will bring Grandma back to the best memories of her childhood through cute tins filled with goodies like sour flower bites, gummy bears, peanut butter truffle cups, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and so much more. Everyone loves candy, so you can grab a bucket for everyone (it makes a fantastic gift for tween boys and girls).
Beekman 1802 Pure Goat Milk Bodycare Gift Set
Best for: GOATs (Greatest of All Time)
Beloved for its pure goat milk products, Beekman 1802 has curated a gift set that features four of its most popular beauty essentials, from the soap that started it all to a luscious whipped body cream. It’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. No doubt this kit will become part of her new daily routine.
Etekcity ESF24 Smart Fitness Scale
Best for: Weight watchers
Any grandmother who’s watching her waistline will be obsessed with this scale that provides 13 essential body measurements, including weight, BMI, muscle mass, bone mass, and more. It even syncs all the data with her favorite fitness app to make tracking her progress easier than ever.
Conair Extreme Steam Hand Held Fabric Steamer
Best for: Perfectly pressed grandmothers
Gifts for Grandma don’t have to be over-the-top. Yours will appreciate this practical handheld garment steamer, which will give her a wrinkle-free outfit in five minutes. Engineered with the same innovative flat iron technology Conair has brought to straightening hair, this portable steamer is compact and lightweight. Wrinkles don’t stand a chance.
Lemon Plush Fleece-Lined Lined Legging
Best for: Women who are always cold
She may live in leggings, but they can feel a little thin in cold weather. It’s Lemon to the rescue with the coziest options for everyday comfort. This classic style—perfect for all ages, making it a great gift for teens too—is lined in plush fleece that adds a stylish touch when it’s cuffed. It works as a wardrobe foundation piece or as the star of the show.
Dearforms Rebecca Chenille Closed-Back Slipper
Best for: Luxe loungers
These closed-back slippers ensure Grandma’s feet will stay nice and cozy, whether she’s puttering around the house or heading out to walk the dog. (They have a rubber sole for durability.) They come in a variety of colors and feature a cushioned insole with memory foam and a quilted, plush microfiber velour sock for extra comfort. They’re even machine washable so she can wear them every day.
ThermoWorks Thermapen One
Best for: Grill masters
Brand new, this is the world’s fastest cooking thermometer and the first and only one to provide an accurate reading in one second. Rugged and waterproof, it’s perfect for outdoor activities and comes in 10 colors. Hostess gifts have never been so practical.
Mini Melanie Classic Cake Pops + Let’s All Eat Truffles Bundle
Best for: Grandmas with a sweet tooth
Small but mighty good, these delectable desserts are just the right size for indulging without guilt. She may have coveted Melanie’s treats when she saw her win first place on an all-dessert, chocolate-themed episode of Chopped, and she’ll be excited to enjoy these one- or two-bite wonders herself.
Bright Beacon40 Personal Wellness Lamp
Best for: Grandmas with cognitive decline or dementia
This brand-new product is the first user-friendly, 40-hertz wellness lamp available to consumers that have been found to improve mental acuity, memory, attention, and sleep. Recent studies show that 40-hertz light therapy helps prevent cognitive decline and promote healthy brain function. It’s recommended for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and is an easy way to keep her feeling younger and more vibrant. It’s equally good as a gift for men and women, so keep Grandpa in mind too.
AirLabs AirBubbl Personal, Portable Air Purifier
Best for: Homebodies
This lightweight, easy-to-use air purifier is proven to remove more than 99 percent of airborne particles, including human coronavirus, wildfire pollution, allergens, and a wide range of gas pollutants and toxins. It’s portable, so she can keep it in whichever room of the house she’s in (and even her car). Older people are more vulnerable to air pollution, but this powerhouse lets you breathe easy, knowing that Grandma is too.
Go Hang It Pro Kit
Best for: Dames who display
If she loves displaying photos and artwork, she’ll be thrilled with this all-in-one kit that helps her level and hang her favorites by herself—no measuring needed. It comes with more than 85 pieces of hardware essentials. And it’s not just for grandmothers. It’d make a great gift for the best friend who curates her home’s gallery walls.
Bernat Blanket O’Go Yarn
Best for: Knitters and crocheters
OK, maybe you have an ulterior motive for giving her this DIY gift, but she will happily whip up a blanket or two with this popular yarn in its new and innovative tangle-free, easy-start format. The super-bulky chenille-style yarn comes in a bunch of color combinations, so be sure to gift her the one you like best.
SpineAlign Pillow
Best for: Side and back sleepers
She’s always had your back, and now you can show her you have hers. This award-winning ergonomic pillow was designed by a sports chiropractor for better head and neck alignment, resulting in better sleep. She’ll wake up refreshed and ready for anything. With gifts for Grandma taken care of, browse these gifts for your brother.
Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame
Best for: Memory makers
Likely to become her most treasured gift, this cool tech gift is more than smart—it’s genius. Not only does the digital picture frame store and display an unlimited number of photos, but it also lets family members send new photos directly to the frame at any time.
Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee & Espresso Maker
Best for: Coffee addicts
Start her day right with this popular machine from the coffee masters at Nespresso. The Vertuo Next brews coffee in a variety of sizes, as well as espresso and double espresso. Plus, it comes with a milk frother, so she can enjoy foamy, creamy cappuccinos and lattes without ever leaving the house. It’s the best gift for coffee lovers, short of a live-in barista.
Budsie Custom Pillow
Best for: Huggers
On the hunt for personalized gifts for Grandma? Watch her face light up when she opens this gift and sees the smiling faces of the people she loves on huggable, custom pillows. Available in full-body, half-body, or head only, these pillows are the next best thing to actually being together.
Simplehuman Touch-Free Rechargeable Sensor Liquid Soap Pump Dispenser
Best for: Clean freaks
Sleek and practical, this touch-free dispenser is perfect for times when cleanliness is a must. Available in a handful of stunning finishes, this dispenser stays free of germs and smudges and has a flexible silicone valve that snaps shut to prevent messy drips. Plus, it’s easy to refill with any liquid soap or sanitizer. Considering how universal hand-washing is, this would make a pretty and practical white elephant gift.
Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963–1967)
Best for: Music lovers
Joni Mitchell was your grandma’s Taylor Swift, and this boxed set will make her feel like a teenager again. A five-disc collection, it contains almost six hours of unreleased recordings, 29 original Mitchell compositions never before released with her vocals, and a 40-page booklet of previously unseen personal photos and liner notes featuring a conversation between her and Cameron Crowe.
Laura Ashley Linley Quilt Coverlet 2-Piece Set
Best for: Home decorators
Help her deck out her home with a floral quilt and matching pillow shams that fit her style. It’s no wonder this is one of the top sleep products on Amazon. It’s soft, cozy, and reversible—one side is bursting with flowers, and the other features a sophisticated striped pattern.
VI Derm Retinol Age-Defying Moisturizer
Best for: The young at heart
Many women consider this the holy grail of skin care for mature skin, and it’s no wonder. Through a powerhouse formula that combines retinol, azelaic acid, and 10 percent glycolic acid, this dermatologist-approved formula helps resurface the skin, reducing wrinkles, sun damage, and discoloration. For your grandmother, it will feel like traveling back in time.
Amazon Echo Show 8
Best for: Tech-savvy grandmas
Looking for gifts on Amazon Prime? Don’t overlook the Echo Show 8. Alexa makes her life easier with a sleek eight-inch HD screen that helps her manage her day and control her smart home. She can watch movies, listen to audiobooks, and connect with family and friends. Best of all, she’ll feel like she has a companion 24-7 to answer her questions and give her suggestions.
Cool Revolution Cooling Sleep T-Shirt
Best for: Menopausal women
Sure, she’s cool—but not when she’s lying awake with hot flashes. This flattering V-neck is soft, silky, and stretchy and can be worn with matching pajama pants to keep her comfortable all night. It’s so good-looking that she can also wear it outside with jeans or a skirt.
Souper Cubes Two-Pack Silicone Freezing Trays
Best for: Souper women
There’s nothing like Grandma’s chicken soup, and now she can make it in huge batches, knowing she can freeze the rest in these brilliant ice cube-like trays. When she’s ready for leftovers, she’ll simply pop out a portion (each is one cup), thaw it, and heat it up.
Iris: The Coloring Book
Best for: Fashionistas
At the age of 100, fashion icon Iris Apfel is still a role model for older women who know that style has no age limit. This collectible coloring book raises money for The UT in NYC Conference, curated and led by Apfel, who teaches at the University of Texas’s Textiles and Apparel Program, and gives aspiring designers a way to express their creativity. It’s perfect for women who like to color outside the lines.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Best for: Sleeping beauties
Lips are often the first area to show signs of aging, appearing thin and dry and sometimes even cracking. She can show them some TLC with a dab or two of this lip mask (it goes on like a balm) before going to sleep, then wake up to fuller, healthier, pillow-soft lips in the morning. Proof that dreams really do come true. The soothing effect is great for everyone, and the small size makes Laneige’s pots the perfect stocking stuffers for teen girls.
Formé High Heel Shoe Stretcher
Best for: Well-heeled women
The way to your grandma’s heart just may be through her feet, and these metallic gold shapers are clinically proven to relieve pain from those stylin’ shoes. Patented seven-fold technology expands the toe box up to half a size, relieving numb and cramped toes. The shapers work on everything from flats to six-inch heels and keep shoes looking crisp and new.
Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec
Best for: The tastiest toasts
Gifts for wine lovers are always appreciated, and this pure Malbec is made from a blend of grapes from the best terroirs in the Mendoza region of Argentina. The wine shares the same rich, authentic character as the terroir, and Grandma is likely to raise a glass to you.
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