Grandparents are so special. After all, they helped make you who you are today, passing on their knowledge, history, and of course, delicious family recipes! Knowing this, you probably look for any and every chance to celebrate them, including with gifts. Between their birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, there are plenty of opportunities, but not always plenty of gift ideas! That's why we've crafted this list of the the best gifts for grandparents. Now, you'll never run out of ideas, no matter the occasion.
Here, you'll find a selection of our favorite gifts for grandparents to help you appropriately honor them this year and for years to come. You'll find cozy gifts you can give them as couple gifts, gifts for men that'll make your grandpa smile, and individual gifts for grandmas as well. There are also tons of options that double as excellent gifts for parents. There are gifts for bakers, chocolate gifts, and plenty of sentimental gifts, too. Take a look below to see some of our favorites, like a luxurious pair of slippers for him, a gorgeous ceramic pie pan for her, or maybe a set of personalized whiskey glasses for the two of them to cheers with this year. These affordable ideas (including plenty of gifts under $100 and gifts under $20) are sure to warm their hearts. Truly, nothing could be more special than giving back to the people who have given you so much.
Make sure their memories last a lifetime with this keepsake collection of 12 letters to their grandchild. It features meaningful prompts such as: "Here is a special story about our family," "What I want you to know about me," "The best advice anyone ever gave me," and "My wishes for you."
Here's a meaningful gift they've likely never seen before: a house portrait! It's a beautiful way to commemorate the place they've called home all these years.
If your grandparents aren't big texters, surprise them with one of these friendship lamps. They'll light up when touched, so you can tell them you're thinking of them even without a data plan.
Any grandma to a toddler will love this personalized book featuring none other than her precious grandchild! One happy reviewer wrote: "I am moved to tears as these books mean so much to Grandma!"
Here's a gift that'll quickly become an heirloom. This fill-in-the-blank cookbook gives your grandparents the chance to jot down their favorite family recipes—and pass them onto you.
Let your grandparents know just how much you love them with this thoughtful gift. The little book comes in both grandpa and grandma versions and contains fill-in-the-blank lines so you can describe why they're the best. It'll bring a smile to their faces every time they flip through the personalized pages.
This journal will help them capture their memories and daily observations in keepsake-ready form. Once they've filled it up, it's an instant family heirloom.
Give them a gift they can admire each and every morning! These personalized family coffee mugs are cute on their own but would make a great custom set complete with mugs for each grandchild.
Give your grandparent a gift that keeps on giving with this tea towel subscription. Each month, they'll receive a flour sack cotton tea towel featuring gorgeous artwork. One happy reviewer raves: "They make me smile every time I use one. Warning - if you start collecting, you'll be hooked!!!"
Enjoy dozens of meaningful heart-to-hearts with your grandparents with a little help from this pack of 135 conversation starters. You'll feel closer than ever!
If your grandparents enjoy a glass of red with their dinner now and then, keep the wine flowing with this variety bundle. It features highly rated bottles that are sourced from around the world.
Here's a gift that's guaranteed to brighten their season—and their grandkids' seasons! They'll be able to use any of the 40 fun postcards included in this set to send some love to their favorite little ones.
If there's one thing all grandparents have in common, it's the fact that they could use a little R&R. Treat them to a peaceful moment with this relaxing zen garden.
They'll have a year-round herb garden inside their home with this energy-efficient, self-watering growing system. It's perfect for forgetful grandparents!
If your grandparents are bird watchers, they'll love this cheery, colorful feeder from The Pioneer Woman. In addition to being downright adorable, it also blocks squirrels and has a locking roof with a wide opening for easy refilling.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.