47 Gifts for Every Type of Grandparent
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Grandparents — who have decades of shopping and gift-giving experience under their belts — can be some of the trickiest people to shop for. But even if yourgrandmotherorgrandfatherinsists that the best gift is more time spent together, a thoughtful present is still a meaningful way to show you care. (Though that quality time is pretty good too.)
To help you find the right gift for your grandparent (be it a ma, a pa, or both) I went through the Strategist’s archives to find the best presents for every type of grandparent we could think of. There’s something for thefrequent flyer, thebookworm, and even for the grandparent whose only wish is that you come over for dinner. If you have a specific budget in mind, you can skip ahead to your ideal price point by clicking the table of contents above.
Updated on October 21, 2025
Ahead of holiday gifting season, I updated this guide to ensure all our favorite gifts for grandparents are still available. I also added a few new gifts, including somemagnesium sleep sprayandSally Jessy Raphael’s preferred carry-on.
Under $25
For the grandparent who sends birthday cards
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This “paper time capsule” includes conversational prompts forgrandparents and grandchildrento fill out now and look back on in the years to come.
For the grandparent who saves every drawing
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With a front-loading design, this picture frame is easy to open and close for whenever their grandchild’s grand oeuvre is completed.
For the grandparent who does the crossword in pen
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If Monday and Tuesday puzzles are a breeze for them, they’ll enjoy this book of extra-challenging Saturdaycrosswordsfrom the New York Times.
For the grandparent who hosts game night …
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A cross betweenPictionaryand telephone, this drawing-focusedboard gamechallenges every player to draw a word they’ve been given. At the end of the game, everyone will be laughing no matter their artistic ability.
… And the grandparent who hosts barbecues
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Whether they’re partial to New Jersey’s sweet corn or Michigan’s, the grandparent you’re shopping for will have no trouble taking their cornoffthe cob with this nifty corn peeler.
For the grandparent who lives the hygge way
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These beeswaxtaper candles, which burn clean and smell like honey and wildflowers, are handcrafted by a convent of 17 sisters in the Boston area.
For the grandparent who taught you the “unexpected red theory”
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Whether they prefer to layer with vests, sweaters, or a nice necktie, thiscolor-combo cheat sheetincludes 348 color combinations that’ll help your grandparent figure out what pairs best with their kelly-green socks or carmine red scarf.
For the grandparent who hosts family movie nights
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It’s not a family movie night without popcorn. This popper makes it easy to whip up the snack from scratch, requiring no oil and just a few minutes in the microwave.
For the grandparent who holds their book at arm’s length
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Peeps Eyeglass Cleaner
As a perpetual glasses wearer, Strategist newsletter editor Ashley Wolfgang swears by this glasses cleaner that easily squeegees the smudges off lenses.
For the grandparent with a bath pillow
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This herbal, almost pine-scentedgeléewill infuse their bath with a delightful blanket of bubbles. Strategist contributor Emma Firth says, “My skin feels soft enough afterward I can skip moisturizer.”
For the grandparent who’s writing a book
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As the granddaughter of multiple grandparents who are either writing a book or already published a book, I know aspiring-author grandparents want all the inspiration they can get. My parents gave my grandfather this classic book about writing, and he’s been talking about it ever since.
For the grandparent who’s farmer’s market royalty
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These reusable produce bags come in multiple sizes, so your gram or gramp can store everything from their carrots to their tomatoes to their onions without worrying about generating waste.
For the grandparent who keeps a daily checklist
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As a former footwear designer, amateurish artist, compulsive doodler, and avid list-maker, our writer Martha Tuber isvery particular about her pens, and she says this is the best fountain pen for writing because “it writes like a traditional fountain pen but has a plastic-encased felt tip that’s incredibly easy to control and helps the ink flow smoothly.”
Under $50
For the grandparent who took you to your first baseball game
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Whether they’re a regular at Little League games or a lifelong fan of the Yankees, a grandparent who’s a baseball fan will be able to keep track of every play with thissimple yet beautiful baseball scorebook.
For the grandparent who tosses and turns
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If they’ve tried everything from sleepy-time teas to kava to improve their sleep quality, surprise them with some magnesium oil spray, which has helped our contributor Diksha Basu (a former tosser and turner) fall asleep and stay asleep.
For the grandparent who pickled their whole garden
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These pickles just so happen to be brined in a recipe passed down from Pamela Anderson’s great-aunt that includes rose petals, dill, mustard, and garlic.
For the grandparent with a weekly art class
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Thesecolored pencilsare a favorite among artists because they’re easy to blend, super-smooth, and notably saturated.
For the grandparent who has perfected their chicken-noodle soup
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Our kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman says this is an idealtasting spoon. “This spoon can go in the dishwasher, but in my kitchen it never even makes it there: I suds and rinse by hand because I know I’ll want it sooner than I can run a cycle,” she writes.
For the grandparent who goes by Nana or Pops
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Wonderbly’s customizablepicture bookslet you add up four grandkids as characters, personalize the title with your grandparent’s nickname, and write a dedication page. Both grandparents and grandchildren will get a kick out of it at their next story time.
For the grandparent who wants to teach you how to crochet
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For a fun bonding gift, buy two of these craft kits so your grandparent can teach a little one how to crochet side-by-side. It includes everything someone would need to master basic crochet skills along with easy-to-follow instructional videos.
For the grandparent who saunas
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These aromatherapy shower steamers are made with stress-relieving eucalyptus essential oils. They also come in tea tree, rose, and lavender.
For the grandparent who’s the family photographer
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If they’re always showing off their pride and joy — their grandkids — the grandparent you’re shopping for might appreciate this customizable photo-gallery calendar. Strategist writer Arielle Avilla has used Shutterfly to make calendars for her own grandparents and says it’s fast, easy, and affordable.
For the grandparent who still beats you at mini-golf
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Turn any living room into a mini-golf course with thisfauxputting green that’s complete with three holes.Golfer John Rotunnowrites, “By playing each hole twice, that became an 18-hole, par-54 course — which, while far from Augusta National, allowed my wife and I to play for hours together on a recent Saturday afternoon.”
Under $100
For the grandparent with signature chocolate-chip cookies
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With a transparent glass container and a handsome checked lid, this cookie jar is perfect for displaying all of their baked delicacies.
For the grandparent who can’t reach that knot in their shoulders
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Operating this shoulder massager is as easy as putting on a shawl. “The massaging knobs genuinely feel like hands, kneading aching muscles and working out sore spots,” former senior Strategist writerKaren Iorio Adelson says.
For the grandparent who has a standing manicure appointment
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Packaging isn’t everything, but the fact that this retinol-filledhand cream(that helps with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and crepey-ness) comes in this nice-looking, refillable container means it’ll look right at home on their dresser.
For the grandparent who’s a plant parent
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AeroGarden Sprout
AeroGarden’s unfussy Sprout is compact, comes apart for easy cleaning, and has options to grow herbs, cherry tomatoes, orsalad greens.
For the grandparent who racks up stamps on their passport
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Trtl Travel Pillow
When we interviewed1,000 seniors about what they buy, almost everyone we spoke to on the subject of travel said they always carry aneck pillow. This is our favorite.
For the grandparent who’s anti–checked bag
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If your grandparent — likeSally Jessy Raphael— believes in packing light and buying abroad, they will appreciate the retired talk-show host’s preferred carry-on, which should fit everything they’ll need whether they’re headed to Japan or Greece.
For the grandparent with a sophisticated sweet tooth
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These gourmet chocolate truffles come in unexpected flavors — like mango lassi — that change by the season.
For the grandparent who’s serious about Sunday night dinner
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For adding a bit ofumphto their go-to pasta sauce (and snacking while stirring).
For the grandparent who wants to start a pickleball league
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This portable pickleball net features sturdy steel framing and waterproof netting for players getting serious about their backhand.
Under $200
For the grandparent who’s always losing their phone
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These gemstone wristlets are a fashionable solution to the constant search for their missing iPhone. Ossa regularly releases new styles, too, so you can build out grandma’s wristlet collection.
For the grandparent who’s cutting out caffeine
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If they have cabinet space to spare, considerthis device that’s uniquely devoted to making hot chocolate— specifically hot chocolate that is “smooth and velvety with a just-right sweetness and a delightful foam on top,” according to our writer Kitty Guo, who uses it nearly nightly.
For the grandparent who never misses their morning stroll
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As a passionate walker (not runner), these are my favorite shoes to stroll in. They’re supportive and low profile, and have paired perfectly with everything from leggings to jeans in the thousands (and thousands) of miles I’ve logged in them.
For the grandparent with a preferred bird feed
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This solar-powered smart bird feeder — complete with a motion-sensor camera — livestreams their avian friends straight to their phones.
For the grandparent with a family-photo wall
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Thisdigital picture frameis simple to preload with photos, so all your gift recipient has to do is plug it in and connect it to Wi-Fi. As you take more photos, you can easily upload them from your phone, too.
For the grandparent who keeps the house at 76 degrees …
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This cottonthrow blanketis lightweight and breathable, making it “the perfect all-seasons blanket,” according to Wolfgang.
… And for the grandparent who keeps the house at 65 degrees
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A staple for the Strategist’s sweaty sleepers, thesecooling pajamasare some of the most refreshing pajamas our staff has tried. Their cooling power comes from breathable, moisture-wicking bamboo viscose that never makes sleep writer Amelia Jerden feel warm.
For the grandparent who’s vocal about coffee getting too complicated
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Thiscoffee makerhas the dual appeal of being just as simple to use as their beloved Mr. Coffeeandcominghighly recommended by coffee snobs.
For the grandparent who loves a spa day
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Miko Shiatsu Foot Massager
Miko’s Shiatsu foot massager is complete with five pressure settings, heat, and two wireless remotes that make adjusting their massage even more seamless. It’s a Strategist best seller for a reason.
For the grandparent who knows how to clean out an entire lobster
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This kit includes all the makings for a perfect lobster roll: a pound of lobster meat and four New England–style split-top rolls, along with some artisan sea salt butter and other goodies.
For the grandparent who’s concerned about microplastics
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If they’ve already thrown away theirblack plastic spatulas, it’s time to tackle the nonstick coating on their Zojirushi. We recommendthis multicookerthat’s made from sturdy kaolin clay (which is naturally nonstick) and can make everything from brown rice to oatmeal to beef stew with ease.
Over $200
For the grandparent who’s read you the entireHarry Potterseries
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Kobo’s latest e-readerhas a color display that’s ideal for the reader who can’t help but annotate their favorite lines. (It’s good for reading comics and graphic novels, too.)
For the grandparent who hits the gym twice a day
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ThisApple Watchmonitors the wearer’s heart rate and steps per day, so they can keep track of their workouts without a second thought. Plus, the wearer can swap out the strap depending on their style preferences.
For the grandparent who prefers to shvitz in peace
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Thisinfrared sauna blanketpromises to help sweat out impurities, reduce stress, increase blood flow and circulation, and promote glowing skin, all from the comfort of their living room.
For the grandparent with a secret sauce recipe
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Gozney Arc XL
Thispizza ovenshines when cooking for a crowd. “The Gozney’s superior heat retention means it can cook as many pies as you have dough for without producing a single soggy bottom,” says our senior writer Michael Zhao.
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