To help with your search, we researched the best practical and personalized gifts for your grandma that align with her unique interests. Some of our favorite picks include cards that spark meaningful conversations from TableTopics, a stunning dutch oven from Le Creuset, and a towel warmer from Sharper Image for bring the luxury of a spa right to your grandma’s home. Some of the questions inside include “What’s the first thing you remember saving money for?,” “Who taught you to ride a bike?,” and “What’s the best thing about the age you are now?” Prepare for hours of laughter and thought-provoking conversation, according to happy reviewers. They noted that is perfect for all ages and a great option for a screen-free activity. Get the whole family involved at the next Sunday dinner or holiday for a circle of interesting and nostalgic conversation you are sure to remember fondly. Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $109 Price at time of publish: $13 Price at time of publish: $8 Price at time of publish: $50 Price at time of publish: $69 Price at time of publish: $45 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $23 Price at time of publish: $104 Price at time of publish: $38 Harry & David’s famous gift baskets have already been tried and won the best overall pick for gift baskets by our testers in a recent home test. Our tester shared that they liked the wide selection of food categories available on the Harry & David site and that there were different sizes of each gift basket as well. They just didn’t so much like that the box they received had no warning to let them know perishable goods were inside. Price at time of publish: $110+ Price at time of publish: $90 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $10 Price at time of publish: $26 Price at time of publish: $27 To activate the alarm, grandma just needs to pull the pin, and to turn it off, she can just replace it again. The loud 120 dB alarm can be heard up to 1,150 feet away. To detect motion nearby, she can slide the button on the side to ‘Motion Detection’ mode and scan up to 120 degrees 15 feet away. When she’s done with it for the day, the back of the unit acts as a magnet so grandma can place it against the refrigerator or anything else magnetic to hold it for future use. It’s available in black or turquoise. Price at time of publish: $15 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $260 Price at time of publish: $14 Price at time of publish: $26 Price at time of publish: $73 Price at time of publish: $18 Price at time of publish: $22+ Price at time of publish: $249 Price at time of publish: $34+ Price at time of publish: $35 Price at time of publish: $13 Price at time of publish: $33 Price at time of publish: $45 Price at time of publish: $42 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $24 Price at time of publish: $365 Price at time of publish: $20 Grandma can have fun learning about elephants with the grandkids while admiring the photos and cuddling up with the plush stuffed African elephant. shopping for grandma, it’s essential to look for things you know she’ll like—not just things you assume she’ll like based on stereotypes. In order to do that, you’ll need to figure out the kinds of habits she has, hobbies she enjoys, shows she watches, music she listens to, etc. To fine-tune your gift-giving with grandma, Jones-Hennessy suggests making an interview questionnaire out of it and having some fun with the task of asking grandma questions.
Personalization
If grandma swears she has everything she could possibly need, opt for something customized. A monogrammed makeup bag or pillow personalized with her grandchildren’s names on it can go a long way.
Practicality
If functionality is something you look for a in a gift, chances are that’s something grandma would appreciate too. For example, consider her night routine and what might make her night feel a little more relaxing. Gift her a set of cushy slippers or a fancy new comb to make that time more enjoyable for her. If she’s been complaining about her old vacuum for some time now, gifting her a new one that makes the job easier can mean so much.
Why Trust The Spruce?
KJ Callihan created this roundup. She has also written shopping, gift, dining and activity guides for several sites including The Spruce, AAA Northeast magazine, Knoji, CNET, Oh My Veggies and more. When she isn’t writing roundups, she enjoys doing product reviews, creating helpful how-tos, and writing informative articles on many topics. To guide our selections for this roundup, we also consulted Elisabeth Jones-Hennessy, founder and CEO of GiftMeChic. Jones-Hennessy has a strong background as a gift expert, from having been a buyer for stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman to her current gift curation and concierge luxury gifting business.
