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Grandparents are special people in our lives who deserve special gifts, but it can feel daunting to come up with a gift that’s as meaningful as they are. To help, we’ve compiled an extensive and creative list of gifts that are sure to impress any loving grandparent.
On this list, you can find gifts that celebrate the memories you’ve made, like a calendar of personal photos; gifts that help you know them better, like an AncestryDNA kit; and gifts that give you something to do together, like an intricate jigsaw puzzle. Whether you’re celebrating a big birthday, a family holiday, or just want to show you care, here are 44 thoughtful gifts that your grandparents will love.
The 42 best gifts for grandparents in 2022:
Amazon
Propmta 200 Get to Know Your Grandparents Conversation Starter Cards, available at Amazon, $22.99
This gift is one that keeps giving back. This set of cards contains 200 questions that were designed to prompt interesting and significant conversations between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Puzzledly
Little Boxes on the Hillside 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, available at Puzzledly, $22
Giving your grandparents a jigsaw puzzle is a win-win; not only is it a fun gift, but it also can be an activity done together as a family. This particular puzzle is 1,000 pieces and depicts colorful homes on a hillside.
Crocs
Crocs Unisex Classic Clog, available at Amazon, Walmart, and Nordstrom, from $24.18
Whether it’s in their favorite print or color, Crocs could be the perfect gift for your grandparent. These slide-on shoes are comfortable, easy to clean, and can be worn anywhere and easily styled with most outfits.
Hello Fresh
Meal Gift Card, available at Hello Fresh, from $75
Gift your grandparent a fun cooking experience with a Hello Fresh gift card. You can select from four gift card amounts starting at $70 to put toward their desired recipe or meal plan. They won’t have to worry about driving to the grocery store, since all the ingredients will be delivered to their front door.
REI
America the Beautiful Pass, available at REI, $79.99
Trips taken with your grandparents make for the fondest memories. Gift them this annual park pass that lets them experience all of America’s parks — it offers free admission for up to four accompanied adults. With this purchase, REI will also donate 10% of these proceeds to the National Park Foundation.
Amazon
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer, available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, from $11.99
Any gift that effortlessly improves their daily life is ideal for a grandparent. Whether it’s tea or coffee, this mug warmer warms up their favorite beverages in two minutes.
ancestryDNA
AncestryDNA Genetic Test, available at Ancestry, from $99
Your grandparents are the origins and default architects of much of your life, and AncestryDNA gives them (and you) the chance to explore and appreciate that history. They’ll be able to see their heritage and genetic breakdown (aka 50% Irish, 30% Italian, and so on) and can build family trees complete with historical documents and censuses already on the site.
Allbirds
Shop all Allbirds sneakers here, from $100
Everyone deserves comfortable sneakers and if your grandparents aren’t familiar with Allbirds, it’s time to get them up to speed. The brand makes footwear using sustainable materials like merino wool, recycled trees, sugarcane, and natural rubber. Check out all of our reviews on Allbirds sneakers to choose the best pair for them.
Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Bottle, available at REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Hydro Flask, $44.95
This vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottle works really well. It keeps hot drinks hot for up to six hours, and cold drinks cold up to 24. We also love this mug version.
Apple
Apple AirPods 3rd Gen, available at Target, Walmart, and Apple, from $149.98
Bluetooth headphones always make a great gift for anyone with a smartphone. If grandma and grandpa are iPhone users, AirPods are the best choice because they’re incredibly easy to pair and carry.
Barnes and Noble
Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales (Collectible Editions), available at Barnes & Noble, $22.50
Grab one of your grandparents’ favorite books in one of Barnes & Noble’s Collectible Editions Classics to gift them a pillar for their home library. These volumes feature authoritative texts by some of the world’s most renowned authors and come in beautifully designed bonded-leather binding with gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark.
Framebridge
Framed Photo, available at Framebridge, from $45
Gift Card, available at Framebridge, from $25
Framebridge makes custom framing for not-custom-framing prices. You can print or paint something on your own and have it framed for your grandparents, and you can even take advantage of a team of designers if you want help deciding what frame to get. If you want to give them total control, you can give them a gift card and help with the process if needed.
Atlas Coffee Club
Coffee Subscription, available at Atlas Coffee Club, from $60
Atlas Coffee sends fresh beans from across the globe to their door. They’ll learn about their coffee’s flavor profile, tasting notes, suggested brewing methods, historic origins — plus, each comes in a bag with festive packaging. If they’ve been coffee buffs for a while — or just love having a morning cup — they’ll appreciate both the thought and opportunity to learn something new.
Amazon
“How to Babysit a Grandma and a Grandpa” by Jean Reagan Boxed Set, available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, from $19.29
This New York Times-bestselling kids’ picture book is written in a how-to style, with the narrator giving important tips for “babysitting” a grandpa and grandma. It’s the perfect gift for new grandparents and little grandkids excited to spend time together.
Amazon
Genuine Fred Duck Tea Infuser, available at Amazon, $13.30
Buy a cute tea infuser and your grandparents will think of you every time they use it. Don’t forget to pair it with some delicious loose-leaf tea blends.
Crated and Barrel
Himalayan Salt Block, available at Crate and Barrel, $34.95
A salt block is a great multi-purpose kitchen tool. It’s a stable crystal structure, which means it can hold a temperature very well. It can be chilled to use as a serving platter for sushi, or heated over a grill or stovetop to cook veggies infused with flavor. Himalayan salt is more nuanced than table salt, and the amount of saltiness imparted varies with the type of food (moist foods absorb more salt, while fatty foods repel it). The best part: It’s also long-lasting and naturally antibacterial.
Amazon
Click and Grow Smart Garden, available at Click and Grow and Amazon, from $172.47
If your grandparents love gardening or cooking, this kitchen garden is great for fresh herbs and year-round gardening and comes with pods for mini tomatoes, basil, and green lettuce. Not all climates and spaces are hospitable to herbs, but Click and Grow maintains one that is. It’s low-maintenance so there’s not a ton of involvement with tech or even much watering, and they’re not likely to already have one.
Food52
Capabunga Cheese Vault, available at Food52, Sur la table, and Amazon, from $34.95
You can’t go wrong with a cute, handy place for storing artisan cheese that looks far nicer than plastic wrap. Grab some tasty options to start them off with, too.
Willow Tree
With my Grandmother, available at Willow Tree, $46
Show your grandparents how much you love them with a sentimental sculpture from Willow Tree. The handmade figures can be grouped together or stand-alone to represent those you care for most.
United by Blue
The Ultimate Bison Sock, available at United by Blue, $44
United by Blue makes some of the most comfortable and warmest socks we’ve ever worn. They’re made of merino wool, bison down, and nylon and have reinforced heel and toe areas. We’re also big fans of Bombas socks.
Amazon
Roku Express HD Streaming Media Player, available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, from $29
Turn their TV into a smart TV with Roku. Set it up for them, show them the ropes, and log them into your Netflix and Hulu if they don’t already have their own. Call them later to chat about recommendations or great new shows you’re watching, so you can enjoy them together.
Artifact Uprising
Brass Easel and Calendar, available at Artifact Uprising, from $47
Photos of loved ones are an instant source of joy, and structuring our daily life around them with a calendar is a great way to fill each day with more gratitude and happiness. Artifact Uprising has one that comes on a wood clipboard ($28) and a wall calendar ($42) that you can customize. The calendar is updated on a rolling 12-month basis, so you don’t have to wait until January to create one.
Target
The Story of My Life Journal, available at Target and Walmart, from $9.41
Prompt them to sit down and write about their own life, and make a lasting family keepsake in the process. This journal provides prompts, so it’s not as daunting as starting from the beginning. It also shows that you’re interested in learning about what they have to say and their own experiences.
Amazon
L’Occitane Relaxing & Foaming Lavender Bubble Bath, available at Amazon, L’Occitane, and Nordstrom, $39
This cult-favorite lavender-scented bubble bath from L’Occitane is a great way to relax, and it takes a while to get through.
Bloomingdale’s
LAFCO Feu de Bois Ski House Candle, available at Bloomingdales and Amazon, from $70
LAFCO candles are over $60 for a reason; they smell incredible, are made simply from soy with a cotton wick, and the container is hand-blown glass that can be washed and used as a centerpiece for everything from candy to plants. This one has a 90-hour burn time.
Uncommon Goods
Long Distance Touch Lamp, available at Uncommon Goods, from $99
These sentimental long-distance lamps are perfect for grandkids that live far away from their grandparents. Keep one in your home and one at your grandparents’ home, and whenever you touch it, their lamp will light up too. It’s a simple and instantaneous way to say “I love you!” from across the country.
Amazon
The Frankie Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual, available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, from $29.90
Frankies Spuntino is a tin-ceilinged, brick-walled restaurant in Brooklyn that draws crowds from every walk of life for food that is deeply satisfying. Here, the entire Frankie’s menu — and its reimagined Italian American comfort food — is adapted for the home cook. If either of your grandparents loves cooking, they’ll probably love this thoughtful gesture.
If you want to gift something that honors your own family recipes, check out this recipe book you or they can write in from Uncommon Goods.
Mouth/Instagram
Best of Mouth Subscription, available at Mouth, from $54/month
Foodies will love the chance to test small-batch, locally made products from around the country. Mouth sources and curates subscription boxes of their favorites, which they’ll receive each month.
Nespresso
Nespresso Lattissima One, available at Crate & Barrel, Amazon, and Nespresso, from $389
This is a pricey gift, but one that makes pretty amazing coffee without much more involvement than dropping a pod into the machine. They can make everything from delicious cappuccinos to lattes right at home, which is probably why it was listed as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2018.
Uncommon Goods
Tea From Around the World Set, available at Uncommon Goods, $55
If your grandparents prefer tea over coffee, this set will let them sample some of the best flavors from across the globe.
Nordstrom
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Scent Diffuser, available at Nordstrom and Amazon, from $104.95
A diffuser is like the modern take on potpourri, and Jo Malone makes some incredibly good scents. They’ll recognize the brand, like the smell, and the clean, minimalist glass container means they won’t only bring this out when they know you’re coming over.
Nordstrom
UGG Dakota Water Resistant Slipper, available at Nordstrom and UGG, $100
Make sure grandma’s feet are kept cozy year-round in these plush UGG slippers with rubber soles for indoor or outdoor use.
Artifact Uprising
Everyday Photo Book, available at Artifact Uprising, from $62
Grandparents are often the gatekeepers to the most involved, best-kept baby books. School pictures, spelling tests, and holidays spent with them are all preserved with the genuine, all-encompassing interest reserved only for grandparents. Rarely, however, do we get to do the same for them. Set aside some time and curate a photo book for them from Artifact Uprising with pictures of their favorite places, people, and memories.
Or, if you think they’ll use it more, a calendar of you, them, your parents, and their grandkids — primed for a happy exhibition the next time their friends come over.
Vinebox
Shop all Vinebox collections here, from $45
Vinebox gifts let the recipient try nine of the best wines of the moment every quarter. Their delivery will include nine vials portioned to be full glasses, with each selected based on their personal tastes and preferences. They’ll also get credit for either $15 or $30 to use on full bottles.
Food52
Bee’s Wrap Food Wraps, available at Amazon, Target, and Food52, from $17.99
Save your grandparent money and trips to the store and gift them an eco-friendly alternative to plastic storage bags: Bee’s Wrap’s reusable food wraps. These beeswax wraps come in three different sizes and are great for storing leftovers or packing a lunch.
Amazon
Victrola 8-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player, available at Amazon ane Walmart, $131.23
Your grandparents probably have a massive collection of records but an outdated record player. With the Kingston 7-in-1, they’ll get the vintage feel of old-school record players with additional modern features like Bluetooth, aux, and a CD and cassette player.
Aura
Carver Digital Picture Frame, available at Aura, $179
Set up a digital picture frame at Grandma and Grandpa’s house and they’ll be able to view all of their favorite images from one device.
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon and Best Buy, $139.99
If your grandparents love to read, the first device you should gift is probably the go-anywhere, read-anything Paperwhite. Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof and has a no-glare screen even in direct sunlight — great for long days spent on the porch or at the beach.
Amazon
Gift Card, available at Fandango, from $15
Take them to a movie — spare no expense on movie popcorn, an unnecessarily huge soft drink, and a candy that is usually gone by the close of previews. Grab a gift card and put it in a nice card, and set a date for the next blockbuster. They’ll probably love just spending time with you, and knowing you went to the trouble to orchestrate this.
Gravity Blankets
Gravity Blankets, available at Gravity and Amazon, from $136.50
Give your grandparents better rest for the holidays with a cult-favorite weighted blanket with a removable cover. By mimicking DPTS (deep pressure touch stimulation), weighted blankets help us calm down, fall asleep faster, stay asleep better and for longer, and feel more rested when we wake up.
Braun
Braun Series 9 Pro, available at Braun, Target, and Amazon, $329.99
As Braun’s most advanced shaver ever, the Series 9 Pro will pro will give Grandpa the best shave he’s ever had.
Uncommon Goods
Custom Painterly Pet Portraits, available at Uncommon Goods, from $250
Make sure this is their decor style before committing to it, but a portrait of their pet is probably one of the sweetest and most thoughtful gestures. It’s unique, handmade, and pays homage to the little fur-mop that loves lounging in an adjacent sun patch on the couch every day.