We Have the Perfect Gift for Grandma!
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Grandma. Nana. Gigi. Gran. No matter what name your grandmother goes by, we know she holds a special place in your heart. And whether it’s her birthday, the holidays, another important occasion, or for no reason at all, you want to make sure she feels like she’s on top of the world. Grandmas help us out with so many important life lessons, and they’re always a friendly face who’s willing to listen and dish out advice. It’s true that grandmas like to spoil their grandchildren, but there’s no rule against spoiling her if you can!
Grandmas will love any gift their grandchildren get for them, but they really enjoy all the thought you put into picking something out. In addition to the gift, grandmas enjoy the time you’re spending with them the most of all! So don’t worry about finding the “best” gift possible for your gram, just make sure you take some of her interests and hobbies into consideration, and you really can’t go wrong!
In this guide we’ll be covering:
The perfect gift for grandma that can be personalized
Gifts that focus on her hobbies
Options to help her relax and get a little self-care
And even last minute options perfect for grandma!
Perfect gifts for grandma you can personalize
Get your grandmother a gift that you can personalize!
To get the gifts rolling, we thought it would be a great idea to start out with some of the most personal ones you can get her—fully customizable gifts! We’re just going to offer a selection here, but there are all kinds of options out there from sites like Etsy and Personalization Mall. These places have wonderful items that your grandma is sure to love. Because personalization just makes your gift even more thoughtful!
Custom flower pot
If your grandma has a green thumb, or even if she’s still learning, she’s going to love receiving this as a gift! Image courtesy of Etsy.
Do you have a grandma that loves to garden? Is she always waiting for spring time so that she can get outside and spend time with the plants? If this sounds like your grandma, then a personalized flower pot is a great gift idea! Even if she only has the time or space for a container garden, there’s no gardening grandma who wouldn’t like this pot to add to her collection. It can be personalized to include the name of all her grandchildren nestled beneath lovely depictions of some of her favorite plants. You can also include her name and the date if you want!
Each pot is 7.25 inches high and 6.5 inches in diameter, ensuring she’ll have no trouble fitting in one of her favorite plants. You can make this gift even more special by including a plant you pot yourself, so she’s all ready to go and can enjoy watching the plant bloom.
Puzzle of a photo
If your grandma enjoys puzzles as much as we think she does, this would make the perfect gift! Image courtesy of Shutterfly.
Grandmas just can’t seem to have enough pictures of their grandkids. But why limit the pictures to just frames? Instead you can gift this beautiful puzzle to your grandma that is a custom photo of your choosing. You could round up the whole family for a large photo, or include just the grandkids—or you can also decide to get a puzzle that features an image of grandma and grandchildren together! This puzzle is especially fun for those grandmas that just love to do puzzles that challenge their brains.
The puzzle comes in four sizes:
60 pieces
252 pieces
520 pieces
1014 pieces
It’s made of high quality paper board and will be something fun she can turn to again and again.
A cutting board that can be personalized
Grandma’s are some of the best cooks around, so why not give her the gift of her very own personalized cutting board? Image courtesy of Etsy.
It’s a well-known fact that grandmas are exceptional cooks, and many of their recipes that they’ve been using for years are family heirlooms. No matter what your grandma likes to cook, if she’s in the kitchen, she’s going to need a cutting board. And even if she already has a cutting board, she’s definitely going to reach for this special one over the rest. This beautiful walnut cutting board can be personalized with her name on it, and comes in a variety of size lengths, but are all ¾ inches thick. The lovely color ensures that it is definitely going to go with any type of kitchen decor.
The next time you’re over at grandma’s, chances are she’s going to use this cutting board to whip up snacks or favorite meals.
Self care gifts
Because everyone, especially grandmas, deserve self care!
The perfect gift for grandma if she’s always busy and needs to make some time to indulge herself. Image courtesy of Saje.
Sometimes it can be hard to find the time to rest and relax. Self-care should be an important part of our daily routine, but it can get hard to find the time to just enjoy a little peace and quiet in our hectic lives. If your grandma is constantly on the go and keeping busy, chances are she’d love a reason to slow down for a minute. While you can always get her a nice candle or oil diffuser, why not step it up and get her her own stress release relaxation kit? This lovely little kit is designed to bring self care to wherever she is, whenever she needs it the most. It’s small, and can fit inside her purse or bag.
Each kit includes a soothing oil blend roll-on that she can apply to her forehead, neck, or shoulders for an instant calming sensation. This oil can also be applied to a tissue and then tucked into her pillow case at night for blissful sleep. A stress release inhaler and a relax-o-ring are also included. The inhaler can be held close to the nostril as she breathes in the wonderful, light scent. The ring is designed to be run up and down each finger, depending on the energy zone she wants to support. These items can be used together or separate, depending on how she feels!
Loungewear set/robe
Being comfy around the house is a must, and these loungewear sets are some of the softest available. Image courtesy of Amazon.
Grandma’s schedule might not look like yours, and she may be done with going to work everyday. But it doesn’t mean that she isn’t busy! Lots of grandmas like to spend time with their family and friends, and some even offer caregiving services for their grandkids. That means she’s got to have some options for lounging in the house, like this cute two piece set from the U.S. Polo Assn. This outfit is made with a soft cotton blend, and comes in four wonderful colors for her to choose from. The top features a crew neckline and a slightly boxy fit that isn’t going to cling or restrict, while the bottoms are wide length pants made with terry knit that has a drawstring and side pockets. There is a small U.S. Polo logo on the shirt, as well as at the top of the pants. This set comes in six sizes, and has a 4.3 star reviews on Amazon.
This set isn’t just for lounging, grandma could easily wear it to bed, or even as separates if she wants! She’s going to love the look and feel of this thoughtful gift that shows you have her comfort in mind.
Gifts for grandma’s hobbies
Grandma’s tend to have lots of hobbies, so why not give a gift that will help her with that?
Hobbies are important for everyone, and chances are your grandma has more than one. Image courtesy of Williams-Sonoma.
Gardening is a pastime enjoyed by lots of folks, including grandmas! If you have a grandma that takes a lot of pride in taking care of her garden each year, then chances are she’s always looking for items that can make caring for her garden a little easier. Whether it’s a new tool, or a gardening apron, or even something to sit on while she weeds—if gardening is her passion, she’ll always welcome these types of gifts. One of the best ways to ensure she always has her tools with her and has plenty of space to put her flowers, fruits, vegetables, or plants in, then you’ll want to pick this Agrarian Tool Basket up for her from Williams-Sonoma. This brand is synonymous with high quality items that are useful and designed to last.
The basket is made out of rattan that is stained brown and finished with a food-safe semi-gloss veneer. The canvas liner is attached with velcro, so it can easily be removed or adjusted and is machine washable. If you know she’s in need of some specific tool, you could even include that with this gift as well!
Bonus: This could also double as a picnic basket!
Art easel
No matter if she’s been painting for years, or wants to try something new, this easel is the perfect gift for grandma. Image courtesy of Amazon.
There are a lot of benefits to taking up a new hobby, no matter what age you are. It’s the chance to learn something new and see where it goes, and you only do it because you are having fun! Painting is one of those hobbies that give enthusiasts time to let their creativity flow, and see where the artwork takes them. If your grandma is looking for a new hobby, perhaps this gift that includes all she needs to get started is just what you’re looking for! Each easel kit comes with one wooden easel that includes storage, one 8x12 canvas, 12 colors of acrylic paint, two paint brushes, two paint knives, and a palette for mixing.
Perhaps your grandma used to paint, but no longer has the supplies. This set would be a great way to easily get her back into the hobby that she used to love! And if your grandma has never painted before, that’s not a problem either, because this gives her the tools to start creating her very own artwork.
Bonus: Last minute gifts are perfect for grandma!
Just because it’s last minute, doesn’t mean it’s not from the heart!
Visa gift card with a note. You can also get your grandma a Visa or MasterCard gift card and pair it with a heartfelt note. There are lots of sites that offer digital e-gift cards that are perfect for those last minute occasions. Just make sure to include a special handwritten note to her in the card.
Gift card to her favorite bookstore or clothing store. Does your grandma love shopping, or does she always seem to need a new book to read? Then get her a gift card that you know she’ll absolutely love. Whether it’s to her favorite clothing store, restaurant, or to her local bookstore, giving her a gift card allows her to choose exactly what she wants.
Schedule a date to treat her to dinner, coffee, or brunch! Remember how we said grandmas especially appreciate spending time with her grandkids? Then consider planning a date and take her out to dinner, coffee, or brunch! She not only gets to spend time with you, but she’ll also enjoy the food and ambiance of going out as well.
Which of these perfect gifts for your grandma will you choose?
Don’t stress out about finding the perfect gifts for grandma, because anything that you choose she’ll know comes from the heart. And that’s what counts! So whether she’d appreciate something that relates to her hobbies, or would enjoy a personalized gift, you have lots of options to choose from. No matter what your grandma is into, there’s sure to be something on this list that she’ll absolutely love!
