Gifts for Grandparents
Grandparents usually have everything they need, so the best gifts bring comfort or connection. Anything that shows off the grandkids or makes quiet time nicer is a winner.
How to pick
- A digital photo frame the family can add pictures to keeps giving all year.
- Choose gifts that are simple to set up and use, with big buttons or no buttons at all.
- Comfort gifts, like a heated throw, get used every evening.
14 gift ideas
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Personalized Birthstone Necklace
A dainty necklace with the birthstones and initials of the people she loves. Great for moms and grandmas.
- Best for
- Moms and grandmas who love something personal
- Skip if
- You're short on time, since custom orders take longer to arrive
Typical price: Under $25
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Kindle Paperwhite
A glare-free e-reader with weeks of battery, for the reader who has everything else.
- Best for
- Readers who travel or read in bed at night
- Skip if
- They love the feel of paper books
Typical price: $100+
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Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
A thick, cozy throw for the couch. Soft on both sides and machine washable.
- Best for
- Anyone who's always cold on the couch
- Skip if
- They already have a pile of throws
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Franklin Pickleball Starter Set
Paddles and balls to start playing pickleball, the sport everyone's trying.
- Best for
- Beginners who want to try the sport with a friend
- Skip if
- They already play seriously and own good paddles
Typical price: Under $25
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Fiskars 3-Piece Garden Hand Tools Set
A sturdy trowel, transplanter and cultivator for the gardener in the family.
- Best for
- Gardeners who plant pots and small beds
- Skip if
- They already have a set of hand tools
Typical price: Under $25
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AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden
Grow fresh herbs on the kitchen counter all year, no soil needed.
- Best for
- Cooks who want fresh herbs year-round, with no garden needed
- Skip if
- They have no spot near an outlet for it
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame
Family can add photos from their phones, and they show up on the frame at home.
- Best for
- Grandparents and families who share lots of photos
- Skip if
- There's no Wi-Fi where it will go
Typical price: $100+
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Twinings Tea Variety Sampler
An assortment of black, green and herbal teas to try one cup at a time.
- Best for
- Tea drinkers who like trying different flavors
- Skip if
- They only drink fancy loose-leaf tea
Typical price: Under $25
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
A compact smart speaker for music, timers and questions answered by voice.
- Best for
- Music, timers and smart home control by voice
- Skip if
- They'd rather not have a voice assistant in the house
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Squirrel Buster Plus Bird Feeder
A bird feeder that closes when squirrels climb on, so the seed goes to the birds.
- Best for
- Bird watchers fed up with squirrels
- Skip if
- They have nowhere to hang it
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Ravensburger 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
A well-cut, glare-free puzzle for slow, cozy afternoons.
- Best for
- Puzzle lovers and slow winter nights
- Skip if
- They don't have a table to leave it out on
Typical price: Under $25
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Sunbeam Heated Throw Blanket
A soft electric throw with heat settings and an automatic shut-off.
- Best for
- People who are always cold at home
- Skip if
- There's no outlet near their couch
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light
A hands-free book light that wraps around the neck for reading in bed.
- Best for
- People who read paper books in bed
- Skip if
- They read on a tablet or backlit e-reader
Typical price: Under $25
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Scrabble Classic Board Game
The crossword game for word lovers of every age.
- Best for
- Word lovers and family game night
- Skip if
- They already own a set
Typical price: Under $25
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