The matriarchs and patriarchs of the family deserve the absolute best. While your Nana and Grandpa probably loved the macaroni necklace that you made them in ’95, it’s safe to say it’s time to step up your gifting game for 2021. Sure, handmade art and jewelry are a thoughtful, sweet gift, but so is something they’ll use every day or something that really speaks to who they are as people, reminding them just how much you love them and how special your grandparents are to you.
The best gifts for grandparents are presents that come from the heart, and that they'll always remember and absolutely love, no matter the occasion. We've picked out 40 gift ideas — ranging from personalized items that clearly took some thought to products they can use in their everyday life to tech products that will make them the “cool” grandparents on the block. Check out our top picks below.
This sentimental family tree makes for a seriously touching gift and is easily one of the best gifts for grandparents of all types. For the proud patriarch and matriarch of your tribe, there's nothing better than being able to bring the lineage of the family to life in this crafty display!
If you’re tempted to send pictures of the kids to Grandma and Grandpa, but they’re not as savvy with email and texting, set them up with this digital photo frame. Once you set it up for them, you can send new pictures directly to the frame! They'll appreciate being kept in the loop and finding new surprises.
They’ll be shocked and touched when they find out they’ve been gifted a star named in their honor. Star Registration only chooses visible stars and will send you an official certificate with the star name and the unique number that you’ll be able to use to retrieve your star’s information at any time.
Grandma’s from the old school, which means recipes aren’t pinned on an app — she has her best recipes jotted down on pieces of paper. Take her best recipe (we know it’ll be hard to choose) and have it transcribed on this beautiful cutting board. This thoughtful gift will surely bring tears to her eyes.
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Best for Grandpa
‘How to Babysit a Grandpa’ by Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish
Gift this book and add it to the story-time lineup. It’s filled with laughs and heart that any grandpa (or grandma) will enjoy with their grandchildren.
Here's a gift that will document their grandkids in the most beautiful way. This handmade, personalized print comes printed on rustic burlap with any important dates you (or your grandparents) choose. Need somewhere to start? Try their wedding anniversary and go from there.
Add something a little different to their gallery wall with this custom portrait that's hand-embroidered. Simply send in a photo, and Etsy shop owner Resting Stitch Face will embroider a custom portrait based on the picture.
The Apple AirTag makes the perfect grandparent gift. This tiny tracker can attach to just about anything. Plus, it connects to the Find My item-finding app, so Nana and Pops will have instant access to the largest lost-and-found community in a pinch. It's one of our tech editor's favorites, too.
What's better than a foot massage after a long day with the grandkids? The InvoSpa Shiatsu Foot Massager is like having a personal masseuse on hand to make all of the day's worries melt away. With five pressure settings, tension-releasing heat, and deep kneading capability, your grandparent's will be skipping with a bit more pep in their step.
Sometimes, a phone call or FaceTime isn't enough. Let your grandparents know you're near, even from thousands of miles away, with this Wi-Fi-operated touch lamp. Simply touch it, and your grandparents' set will illuminate, letting them know you're thinking of them.
For their anniversary, gift them this personalized pushpin world map. It'll be a fun activity and a trip down memory lane for them to pin each place they've visited over their years of marriage. It might even inspire their choice of future destinations!
A gift that will keep on giving, this citrus tree is the perfect house plant and the perfect gift for grandparents who have a green thumb. Sent wrapped up in jute and tied with a ribbon, this beautiful plant is ready for potting right away.
If your grandma is worried about being a total newbie when it comes to caring for a fruit-bearing plant, this one comes with a step-by-step and how-to guide that will answer all of her questions.
Is your Grandma a true angel in your life? Give her the Willow Tree Grandmother statue that she can place between her plants or on her nightstand to remind her that you've treasured the role she's played in your life since day one.
This will blow Pop Pop’s socks right off his feet! Gift him a customized serving tray based off of a lake that’s near and dear to his heart. The bathymetric depth-chart representation of the lake will bring him back.
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For the Rule Breakers
Just Artin' Around Grandparents House Rules Chalkboard Print
This sweet sign is so neutral, it can go in just about any room of Grandma and Grandpa's home. It's a quirky reminder to the dream team that you are so appreciative of the flexible rules that have always stood under their roof.
One thing that you can count on when buying a gift for your grandparents is that they will appreciate any piece of nostalgia or revisiting your great family history. The 23andMe Health and Ancestry Service is a super simple and convenient way to unlock your family's history.
It's incredible what a bit of saliva can reveal about your family tree, and your grandparents will be nothing short of amazed!
Nothing says “thank you” better than a gift encouraging a grandparent to take some time for themselves. This gratitude gift box includes everything your loved one would need for a spa night (like a eucalyptus candle and a sage and rose smudge stick), a gratitude journal, and a couple of insight cards.
One of the things that you can definitely count on your grandparents for is having a vault of throwback pictures of the family. Upgrade their picture organization with this elegant leather album. With 600 slots for photos, they can easily fit in all of their favorite memories.
Pop-Pop probably has a comfy recliner that he's obsessed with and refuses to share with the rest of the fam. These cushioned leather slippers are like that precious La-Z-Boy — but for his feet.
Whether he's shuffling out to grab the paper or stepping into them to relax and catch up on his favorite programs, these slippers will be his favorite house shoe.
There's relaxing, and then there's relaxing. This bath tray is designed for the latter. They can bring their phone, favorite soaps, candles, and whatever else they need with this sturdy bathtub caddy. If they end up soaking for over an hour, don't be alarmed.
Grandma and Grandpa will love this refined-looking rolling pin! This marble tool makes it easier to roll out pizza, pie, or cookie dough (or even just smash up some candies and nuts!). The stone is durable and easy to clean, and even comes with a handy wooden base.
Birthstones are beautiful representations of birthdays. Gift your nana this stunning necklace so that she can carry a reminder of her grandchildren everywhere she goes.
We all get aches and pains, and unfortunately, they tend to get worse (and more common) as we age. If your nana or papa are the kind to keep going despite having sore joints, this could help relieve some pain. This stick contains pain-relieving CBD oil, which also helps fight inflammation.
Pamper Grandpa and give him a weighted blanket to help him feel comforted at home. Watch that manly man melt away wrapped in this genius blanket. And pat yourself on the back because Grandma's up next!
Every Grandma’s kitchen smells a little different, but one thing that is consistent is the comfort that the scent brings. Recreate that beautiful smell with this candle from Homesick Candles. The sweet aroma will fill your nana's home and just may remind her of her own grandma.
Sometimes, something other than a glass of wine or bourbon straight up is what hits the spot. Why not gift your grandparents a craft cocktail they can make themselves with their favorite spirit?
This infusion kit works similarly to brewing tea: Place a sachet in a jar and cover it with your spirit of choice, allow it to steep for a couple of days, and then enjoy a custom cocktail.
Are your grandparents always in the kitchen? Oven mitts are a pretty useful gift, especially when your grandparents bake the best cookies or make the best soup ever. No one can do it like they do!
Whether your grandparents enjoy a crisp beer on the weekends or just prefer their root beer to come out of a glass bottle, this wall-mounted bottle opener is super handy. With a compartment to catch the bottle caps, this will be a home essential.
Does your grandma always have her hands full? This tote can help her carry all the essentials — and then some. The front pocket is perfect for things she'll need at hand's reach, like her phone or hand sanitizer, and the interior is roomy enough for diapers, groceries, or whatever else she may be lugging around.
Shut off the screens for some quality time with Gramps over a game of chess. This magnetic set is sturdy and made for travel, so you and gramps can play no matter where you are.
It might look like an average pressure cooker, but there are several surprising functions they can take advantage of with this appliance (like making yogurt!). Some other roles this appliance can take on? It's also a slow cooker, rice cooker, egg cooker, steamer, warmer, sterilizer, and cake maker.
One thing is for sure — Grandma and Grandpa will have loads of fun experimenting with it in the kitchen.
There's no such thing as too many blankets, especially when they're this beautiful. This woven blanket features a print of touching hands, symbolizing unity. It's an artful addition to any couch or bed.
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Best for Entertainers
The Pioneer Woman Farmhouse Lace 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
Can’t you imagine your grandmother serving her family-famous dishes on these gorgeous plates? The lace design is delicate and beautiful with an heirloom quality. Grandma's food was already amazing, but eating her dishes off of this dinnerware set will take it to the next level.
Grandma and Grandpa will get a kick out of this mod vase that'll bring some style to their favorite room. The whimsical vase is the perfect thing for showing off a houseplant or a charming floral arrangement.
Gift your grandparents this hypnotizing sand-art desk sculpture. Grandma and Grandpa will love gazing at this, especially if they're artsy or have a taste for modern design.
This e-reader is the perfect gift for grandparents who love to read. Both Grandma and Grandpa will enjoy being able to take their Kindle just about anywhere! This updated version is completely waterproof. It's available in black or white.
Photos always make for the perfect gifts for grandparents. Print out a recent family photo and frame it in a gorgeous mercury glass frame. These elegant picks will work in any room!
This luxe cheese grotto is made of birch and bamboo plywood, and the interior stays temperature-regulated by wetting the included slab of clay on the lowest level.
Both hard and soft cheeses can be stored in this mini cheese cellar, and it can even be kept out on a countertop for short-term enjoyment. Grandma and Grandpa are sure to love it — as long as they love cheese!
This book is simple, but it's incredibly well done. After your kiddo fills out one of these books, don't be surprised if you hear sniffles from other family members as she reads it aloud. It's a real tearjerker but in the best way!
Designed as the ultimate smart hub, the Echo Show 10 is the perfect companion for the grandparents that do it all. The HD screen provides premium entertainment for grandparents that like to cook, video chat with little ones, and showcase family memories. It also offers comfort and ease to those on-the-go as you can monitor your home with the built-in camera. The combination of entertainment and security will amuse any grandma or grandpa that you know!
If your grandparents love repurposing things, this artwork is just for them. The frame is recycled, and the artist paints on an old window screen instead of canvas. Each piece is custom, so do be aware that it can take a few weeks for this one to arrive.
Katherine PittmanAssociate EditorKatherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily.
Latifah MilesParenting EditorLatifah is the former parenting editor at BestProducts.com where she spent her time researching and testing the latest, greatest, and coolest products created to make parenting a breeze; her work has been featured on Cosmopolitan, Romper, and Elite Daily.
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