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65 Best Gifts for Grandma
You've given her a lot of presents over the years, but one of these unique ideas is sure to be her favorite yet.
When it comes to picking out great gifts for all the women in your life, your grandma is likely at the top of your list. After all, she's the matriarch of the family, even if she has daughters and granddaughters who are all mothers too! But because she has already celebrated countless birthdays and Mother's Day has come and gone, you're going to have to really dig to find something unique for her this time around. But wait, actually, we did the digging for you, and found the best gifts for grandma.
When you're shopping for women in their 50s, 60s and older, it's all about getting them something that shows them how much they mean to you, and that doesn't always equal a mug or keychain that says "World's Best Grandma" on it (you know she already has at least one of those anyway!). Instead, think of ways you can honor what she's done for you and your family, help her if she's dealing with a particular alignment or encourage her new hobbies now that she's retired. And when all else fails, you can look to a trendy or popular item that will blow her mind.
So whether you're shopping for your grandma, nana, abuela, memaw — you get the idea — there's something she's absolutely going to love, even if she has everything. And even though she's guaranteed to love them, you won't have to break the bank to find a great present. Many of the ideas here are under $30, because you know you'll never hear the end of it if you spend what she thinks is too much on her.
The Tree of Life has many representations throughout different cultures, but for your grandma, it will symbolize family, and how it all started with her.
There's nothing she'll love more than a photo of her grandchildren, so up the ante with this unique holographic frame. Just upload the photo and tell the Amazon seller what message you want engraved.
Grandmas have lots of hobbies, and this clever gadget can help with pretty much all of them. She can sew, read or do whatever she likes without disturbing your grandpa while he sleeps.
We like that you can get any initial, be it her first name or last name, as well as any special date, engraved on this necklace. You can also add up to four charms if you want to showcase her grandchildren's initials and birthdays.
That phone screen is just too darn small for her to look at all of her photos and videos. But with this gadget, whatever she has on her phone will be amplified for better viewing.
Okay, hear us out: If her hands are weak or she suffers from arthritis this little gadget will be the best gift ever. It can open any bottle or can with ease, and takes up practically no space.
Microwavable sleepers are always a top-seller year after year, but if she already has those, try these mittens. They can be heated up, and have lavender to help relax as she takes care of her achy hands.
If she's got small grandchildren or great-grandchildren running around, she's going to love this book. You'll personalize the book with names, colors and even a dedication.
Her essentials will always be safe with this cute travel jewelry box, which comes in several fun shades of plush velvet. It will come in handy when she's traveling to and from your house!
Let her know she's your sunshine with this adorable wooden music box. It'll play this heartwarming tune every time she cranks the lever for a gift that is sure to make her smile.
If she lives for her garden, this cute turtle statue is just the ticket. It's even solar-powered, so it'll charge during the day and light up when the sun sets for long, relaxing summer nights in the yard.
Nana will never lose her spot again with this fun pillowcase that holds her remote and her glasses. "My grandma loves it and she uses every day," one Amazon reviewer raved.
Soothe her tension with this heating pad, perfect for relieving muscle pain in the neck and shoulders. Weighing in at two pounds, it comes with six different temperature settings.
She'll always be ready for a getaway to her grandkids with this canvas tote bag. It'll hold all of her essentials, and it's comes with two straps so she'll be comfortable all day.
This tool kit will come in very handy if she loves to garden. It comes with everything she'll need to keep her greenery looking great, including a trowel, rake, weeder, pruner, shears and sprayer.
This wooden foot massager claims to relieve foot pain, perfect for soothing her achy feet. All she has to do is rub her feet over it for it to start working immediately.
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.