This collection of the best gift ideas will grandma will help you find something special for the grandmother in your life whether you're shopping for Christmas, her birthday, a grandmother shower, or Mother's Day.
I was always close to my grandmother. We spent so much time together she'd frequently tell people I was practically her fifth child!
Now that I have a daughter of my own, I enjoy watching her follow my mother around. She clearly loves her "Ga," and I've never seen my mom smile as much as she does when she's with our LG. She's not the only person who's found renewed joy in grandkids - research shows that being a grandparent is physical and mentally healthy.
Picking a gift that's "just right" for the special grandmother in your life can be tricky, which is why I put together this guide to the best grandmother gift ideas. These items are all highly-rated and inspired by items like by grandmothers I personally know. I hope you enjoy and find something for the grandma in your family!
PS - You'll also find a few "abuela" gifts for the Spanish-speaking grandmothers like our LG's Abuela in Miami.
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Sentimental and collectable gifts for grandmothers
Let's start off with meaningful, sentimental, and collectable gifts for grandmothers.
There are several sweet Willow Tree keepsakes for grandmothers, including a small jewelry box, a grandma & child statue, and a three generations sculpture. A cousin gave my mom a Willow Tree sculpture as a grandma gift after my daughter was born and it's still on her mantle!
My grandmother passed when my daughter was still an infant. We were very close, but I still wish I knew more about her. It would have been so wonderful if I'd thought to have her fill out a grandmother journal with details about her life.
- Hardcover Book
- Blue Streak (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
Grandma, Tell me Your Memories is a similar memory journal, but poses one question a day for an entire year.
- Lashier, Kathy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 96 Pages - 12/01/1992 (Publication Date) - CQ Products (Publisher)
Letters to my Grandchild has 12 writing prompts with envelopes you can seal and date (to be opened on graduation day, for example).
- Letters To My Grandchild
- 12 Envelopes
- Dimensions: 20.7 x 9.9 x 1.6cm approx.
I'm sure we're not the only bilingual family, so I also want to share Hazme una Lista Abuela, a memory book for grandmothers in Spanish.
- Listo, Lista y (Author)
- Spanish (Publication Language)
- 152 Pages - 04/03/2017 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
This handmade glass grandma cross could be hung from a window, used as an ornament, or even hung from a rearview mirror.
- Handmade in the USA 4" Glass Cross for Grandma. Each cross is one of a kind. The cross is crafted of varying shades of white, pinks, and plums
- Grandma sentiment tells Grandma she is uniquely made and deeply loved. Copyright Teri Harrison
- Grandmother gift is nicely packaged in a 5.5"x5.5" white gift box with clear lid and included Grandma Poem card printed in the USA on 100# stock paper
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Outdoors & gardening gifts for grandma
My daughter loves helping grandma's garden! Here are a few of my pretty, and highly-rated, gardening gifts that are sure to delight the gardening grandmother.
This resin stepping stone can also be used as a wall plaque if Grandma decides it's "too nice to use." I love the little butterflies and the cheerful sunflowers!
- Stepping Stone - Spoontiques’ stepping stones and decorative plaques are a lovely way to brighten up your indoor or outdoor space.
- Fun And Functional - Spruce up your garden or walkway with a beautiful hand-painted garden stone. Featuring everything from bright flowers, to pets,...
- Outdoor Décor - Place your vibrant stepping stone in your garden or walkway. Your stone is made of durable resin and is meant to withstand outdoor...
This butterfly sun catcher and is so pretty! My grandmother loved butterflies - I know I would have it on my gift shortlist for her if she were still alive.
- Hanging Heart Charm with real real flowers inported from Japan. Eternal real flowers pressed between glass, as your heart be with your grandma.
- Size: Butterfly with Heart is Approx. 4.25 "x 4.25" Inch. Approx. 8" When Hanging.
- White Gift Box packaged!! Perfect Gift for Grandma for birthday, mother's day, Christmas etc.
This Grandma's Garden flag is customizable so you add her grandchildren's names to the flowers!
- Large House flags (size: 28" x 40") are made of 100% polyester printed double sides, flag hole's diameter is about 3.8 cm
- Durable flag is machine washable, it can adapt any season and whether
- This price is just for flag, not include flag stand and any Stoppers and Anti-wind Clip ( we also sell garden flag stand, searching B08ZD4VPZN if you...
A hummingbird feeder is a lovely gift! Hummingbirds are a delight to watch. We decided to get one for my mom's house after seeing a few hummingbirds enjoying her flowering plants.
Home, decor, and kitchen grandma gift ideas
A cute grandma sign for her shelf or wall is always a good choice!
And, of course, I have a to include an abuela sign in Spanish! I love the vibrant colors.
- Home Decoration: Provide A Charming Latino Accent To Your Home With This Ceramic Door Shield Or Wall Hanging. The Welcome Sign Features The Saying:...
- Quality Product: Plaque Is Made Of Ceramic With A Cork Backing And Features Artwork With Vibrant Colors. This Welcome Door Sign Comes In A Gift Box....
- Unique Gift Idea : This Wall Decor Sign Makes For A Great Decorative And Practical Gift Idea. The Perfect Gift For Any Person Including: Mom, Dad,...
This "la mejor abuela" spoon can be hung on the wall or used as a spoon rest.
- BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN DECOR: An essential European decorative accent for any kitchen that can be proudly displayed next to a stovetop or hung as a wall...
- PERFECT GRANDMOTHER'S GIFT: Featuring a colorful lovebirds themed design and the Spanish saying "La Mejor Abuela" ( "Grandma is the Greatest" in...
- FUNCTIONAL & USEFUL: An essential in any European kitchen. Often used as a wall decoration. Fits most standard sized spoons. Great holder for...
For the grandmother who loves throw pillows, there are many throw pillowcase options! (Just remember that most of these listings are for the cover only - you'll need to get a pillow insert separately if she doesn't already have extras.)
My grandmother always used tote bags, and now my mom has quite a collection of reusable bags of her own! This "This Grandma is Fabulous" tote is oversized and features multiple pockets that make it perfect for excursions with the grandkids.
Tea towels are perfect for the grandmother who's always in the kitchen.
This lovely woven afghan for grandmothers has a cute poem, flowers, and butterflies. It's 100% cotton and made in the USA!
- Best Gift Ever: Stand out from the crowd and give the gift that will last a lifetime. Your friends and family will appreciate you for the quality they...
- Versatile: Use the blanket as a throw for the couch, as a full or queen size bed topper, or as a wall tapestry to hang on your wall as Fine Art. This...
- Cotton: Woven from a mixture of virgin and recycled environmentally friendly cotton. The blanket will get softer with every wash. This blanket is like...
If you'd prefer something in more neutral colors, this plush fleece grandma blanket is a good choice. It comes in gift packaging so it's ready to give!
- PREMIUM QUALITY: 50" x 60" blanket, packaged in a ribbon-wrapped open-faced box, is made from high-quality 320 GSM plush royal polyester and features...
- IN-HOUSE DESIGN: "Love You Grandma; You Are So Very Special; May The Memories We've Made Bring You Comfort Every Day." text is printed onto...
- PERFECT FOR GIFTING: Perfect for a special Grandma.
Of course, there are lots of personalized grandma blankets available, too. There are many options on Zazzle that allow you to customize photos and names. Just click on the photos below to check out the details for each blanket! There are frequently coupons available on Zazzle, so make sure to look around for a moment before placing your order to ensure you're getting the best price.
Grandparents 6 Photo Collage Personalized Purple Fleece BlanketGrandma's Blessings 6 Photo Collage Pink Fleece BlanketNana's Tree of Love! Personalized Keepsake Throw
Zazzle is the place to go for personalized signs, too! You can customize designs to have your family's special "grandma name" or add photos.
Floral Love You Nana Wooden Box SignWe Love You Grandma Photo Collage Wooden Box SignFloral Love You Memaw Wooden Box Sign
You can't have a roundup of grandmother gifts without picture frames! A digital picture frame is a great alternative to a traditional photo frame, especially if you pre-load it with photos and videos of grandkids!
Cups & mugs for grandma
Whether she prefers coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, there are so many fabulous mugs for grandmothers to choose from!
Travel mugs like these work well for cold beverages, too, and they're perfect for the grandma who's always on the go.
There are also plenty of options for the grandmother who enjoys wine.
Then, of course, there are classic coffee mugs for hot beverages.
This abuela mug reminds me so much of my mother-in-law! (The mug says "my grandmother, the queen of hugs and cookies.) It's one of the few mugs I could find that's all in Spanish, not mostly in English with "abuela" thrown on it.
Jewelry gifts for grandma
This interlocking heart necklace reminds me of a Christmas gift my own grandmother gave me years ago.
- 🔸Perfect Gift for Grandma: Perfect to give to your grandma or nana who has a special place in your heart, a new grandma in your family, a...
- 🔸Meaningful Design: Designed with love in Austin, TX, our meaningful bracelets for grandma from granddaughter represents the love shared between a...
- 🔸Gift-Ready Sterling Silver Necklace: Solid 925 sterling silver with high-quality 3-layer white gold (rhodium) plating. Completely nickel-free. Our...
This sterling silver interlocking three generations necklace has an amazing 4.9 stars with hundreds of reviews. Its elegant simplicity would complement virtually any outfit.
- Meaning: This 3 generation necklace for women is the perfect way to celebrate the special and eternal bond with grandmothers. If you're looking for...
- Length, Measurements, Materials: This grandma jewelry is made of 925 Sterling Silver and measures approximately 19.5". The unique three ring pendant...
- Top Quality: We're proud to use solid 925 Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver Plated, and 14k Gold Plated materials sourced from reputable suppliers and...
If your family is lucky enough to have a living great-grandmother, this four generations necklace would be a beautiful choice.
- Great Grandmother Gift Necklace: This elegant and classic four circle necklace is made with 14k gold filled sterling silver circles, Just because...
- Specification -- Material: Featured with fine 925 sterling silver, Nickel-free, Lead-free, Cadmium-free and Hypoallergenic, Chain: Adjustable, 16"+2"...
- Product List -- Gift Box + Silver Polishing Cloth + Greeting Card. Packaged in one elegant presentation box, perfect for giving or safe keeping. Comes...
The grandma who prefers a bit of sparkle will enjoy this special necklace!
- MATERIALS .925 Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia Stones, Lobster clasp closure
- PENDANT Diameter 0.45 inch (11 MM), CHAIN Length 16 inch (41 cm) & 2 inch (5 cm) extension
- Hypoallergenic, lead & nickel free. Will not irritate skin and will not tarnish with proper care, use Silver polishing cloth to clean.
Of course, not everyone wears necklaces. If the grandmother on your shopping list prefers bracelets, take a look at these fun options!
Of course, I can't forget the abuelas! Here are two abuela necklaces and a sparkly abuela bracelet (that we'll probably have to get my MIL for Christmas because it's just so her.)
Many grandmothers use reading glasses. Today there are many sleek, attractive necklaces that do double duty as eyeglasses holders. They make a very thoughtful gift!
I hope you've enjoyed this collection of gift ideas! I'll be adding to it as I find more grandmother-approved items.
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