Brainstorming gifts for the people closest to you can be tough — especially when they’re considerably older than you. But grandparents play an important role in our lives and the holidays are the perfect time to show them just how much they mean to us. You want to get something that’s thoughtful and special, but you might not know exactly what they want or need. And, while there’s nothing wrong with gifting a nice bottle of wine or a pretty scented candle, both feel like a little bit of a cop-out.
The trick to meaningful gifts is to choose things that are clever or useful. Think cute household items that won’t clash with other decor, next-level food gifts, or personalized gifts that might just make grandma or grandpa tear up. The following gift ideas below all fit into (at least) one of those categories and hit a variety of price points.
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A version of this article was originally published December 2018.
Legacybox Digitizing Kit
Grandparents have lots of old photos and home videos laying around but what good are they if they’re stashed away or unplayable because VHS players are basically nonexistent? Legacybox takes all of your grandparent’s most precious memories and digitizes them so they can be enjoyed for years to come.
Gardening Class
Help your grandparents up their gardening game with a fun and engaging class from Masterclass. Gardening not their thing? There are tons of other classes available on Masterclass!
Doormat for Grandparents
No doubt about it, Grandma and Grandpa will proudly display this lovely doormat.
Grandma/Grandpa Photo Canvas
Who can ever pick just one photo of their children when making a photo gift? With this customizable grandparent photo canvas, you don’t have to.
Handmade Wood Vase
Flowers don’t make for a special gift, but a handmade wood vase does. This one is simple enough to fit into a variety of home styles, but unique enough that it feels thoughtful.
Ninja Easy Frother
Any coffee drinker knows that mornings are better when foamed milk is involved. Save your grandparents hundreds of dollars on lattes by gifting them an at-home milk frother.
Personalized Travel Mug for Grandma
Grandma will adore this personalized travel mug displaying photos of the kiddos. She’ll want to take it everywhere!
Jacobsen Six Vial Infused Salt Set
If you think Maldon salt is incredible, you need to try Jacobsen salt. The Oregon-based company sells flaky sea salt like you’ve never tried before, and this six-vial starter set is a great way to turn anyone onto the good stuff.
Tote Bag for Grandma
Ad a little fun to grandma’s grocery shopping routine with this adorable tote.
The Simple Farm Sea Salt Goat Milk Caramels
I can’t seem to make a bag of these goat milk caramels last more than a day, which is a testament to how mind-blowingly good they are. Order several bags to give to your grandparents, but make sure to get one for yourself, too!
Baudville Thank You for Your Thyme Plant Cube
This gift is cute and functional. The little plant box comes with seeds and a peat pellet.
Mercer41 Downham Cheers Bottle Opener
There’s no such thing as having too many bottle openers, especially if they’re someone who loves to host.
Fishs Eddy Dogs Dish Towel
Any dog person will love adding this to their kitchen collection. (There’s a cat version, too, if that’s more up your grandparents’ alley.)
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