45 Gifts for Grandparents: Amazon Kindle, Estée Lauder, Etsy

By Andrea Navarro

The excitement to fill up our carts with presents for the whole family is real right now—especially the best gifts for grandparents, who may just be the hardest-to-please gift recipients. The older we get, the more important it becomes for us to show our appreciation to the people closest in our lives—which can be quite the challenge since finding a thoughtful present for Grams and/or Gramps is almost the same as scouring the web in search of gifts for people who have everything. (They've seen it all and want nothing more than for you to take home a tower of leftover-filled Tupperwares.)

If you’re trying to win the Favorite Grandchild title, your gift-giving will need to step it up. Maybe your grandparents could use unique gifts like a back or foot massager to ease muscle tension, or some compression socks to reduce swelling on the trip back home. Or maybe Grandma's a self-proclaimed chef in need of a new cutting board (which you can get engraved with a recipe for a cute personalized gift!) or a seasoning gift box to elevate the holiday menu she has planned. Or, maybe there are some new grandparents in the house who'd like to stay in touch with the family's littlest one—a Google Nest Hub is perfect for that. Budget matters too, which is why you'll find a mix of price points for ideas high and low—from luxury robes to inexpensive gifts that are still incredibly thoughtful (custom photo calendar, anyone?). Either way, a good gift isn't only sentimental; it should be extra useful too. With that, shop the best gifts for grandparents below.

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This legacy journal is filled with simple prompts for them to fill out—so they can keep their memories alive for generations.

The customization isn't the only thing that makes this keepsake box such a thoughtful gift. It's also the fact that your grandparents can store photos, letters, cards, and so much more from the fam.

The convenience of reading all of their favorite books in one place is simply unmatched.

If they prefer holding and reading real books, gift them a Book of the Month subscription filled with their fave genres.

They’ve received enough family photo albums and picture frames as Christmas gifts. Why not surprise them instead with this custom calendar filled with their most treasured memories of friends and family members? It's such a sweet photo gift.

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If Grandma or Grandpa is into knitting, this customized bowl is a meaningful gift to encourage their hobby. Fingers crossed that they’ll knit you a new scarf or hat to wear this winter….

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With notes of apple peel, nutmeg, and clove, this candle will make long-distance grandparents feel like they’re in the Big Apple with the fam. If they’re not from New York City, no sweat—there's a candle for nearly every state and major city.

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If your grandparents don't have a smartphone for FaceTime or video chatting—or the tech skills to operate either—this device is like a Wi-Fi portal right into your living room for some virtual quality time.

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But if they are #TeamiPhone, this personalized case can be designed with a collage of their own photos. Cue the oohs and aahs.

Give them the gift of a full night's sleep with this weighted sleep mask. It's a best seller for a reason.

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There's nothing like a grandmother's recipe. Get your favorite family dish etched on a customizable cutting board to pass down for generations.

A morning cup of joe will never go cold again with this mug and heater combo. It's a quick and easy way to make the start of their day more delightful (and its heat-retaining powers make it one of the best coffee mugs, period).

Help them ease tension with a heated back and neck massager that's even better than a vibrating recliner. This one features eight different kneading modes to get through even the toughest knots.

Make it a family tree (literally) with a personalized photo ornament. Not into Christmas trees? No problem—they can easily pin it as wall art if that's more their vibe.

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Make your grandparents’ lives easier with the help of a voice assistant. The Amazon Echo helps them check the weather, listen to the news, and even set alarms with Alexa.

These high-quality compression socks are designed to help prevent feet from swelling while remaining comfortable enough to wear all day long. They're great for wearing on long car rides or plane trips.

For binge-watching reruns as a whole family. Plus, you can find these for purchase IRL or online.

A weighted blanket might not be the most sentimental gift, but it's a practical one that won't go unappreciated.

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Deliver fresh florals to your grandparents on a weekly, biweekly, monthly, or bimonthly basis to light up their home. They’ll feel the love with every single bouquet.

A warm flannel pajama set fit for matching with the whole family during the holiday season.

A great gift for the grandparent with a green thumb to carry and store fresh herbs.

Grandparents can't be on their feet as long as they used to be. If their soles feel achy, this massager heats up and gets to work to bring relief.

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With the help of this best-selling nightlight, those midnight bathroom treks won't be a hazard.

Get your grandparents into the tablet game with this device specifically made for those with hearing and eyesight challenges, thanks to a brighter screen and louder speakers. It also includes a stylus pen to make scrolling and writing easier.

The older grandparents get, the less they can clean the way they used to. Make their lives easier with a Roomba vacuum that requires barely any work on their end.

Your grandparents deserve to learn more about their loved ones too. With the help of a health and ancestry kit, they’ll have even more to share. All they have to do is submit saliva samples to a lab and they’ll get a custom genetic report in a few days.

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We don't know what we love more—how cozy these slippers look or how cute these puppies are.

Now introducing Grandma's new favorite robe. It might be an investment, but it’ll last for years to come.

There's nothing quite like Grandma's cooking, which is why you can't go wrong with these pantry essentials.

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Did you inherit your picky fragrance tendencies from Grandma? She’ll appreciate this fresh and awakening perfume set from the scent pros at Jo Malone.

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Beauty-loving grandmas will beam as they open this gigantic Estée Lauder set. It includes skin care favorites like the Advanced Night Repair serum and makeup hits like the Pure Color Envy lipstick.

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Gift them a taste of founder Chuck Williams's favorite seasonings, sweets, and condiments with this deluxe Williams-Sonoma Advent calendar.

If they’d rather have all their gifts in plain sight, opt for a gift basket full of sweet and savory snacks like nuts, fruit, and pretzels.

Because shower time should be luxurious and relaxing no matter what. This set includes 10 different bath and shower gels with best-selling fragrances like eucalyptus, jasmine and sun rose, and coastal cypress and sea fennel.

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They’ll look forward to the next harvesting season with this handy gardening set at their disposal.

This sweet bird feeder is perfect for their backyard or balcony. Plus, grandparents will be thrilled if you stop by and fill it up for them every now and then.

And of course, they’ll need a chic tin to leave their stash of bird food in. This one includes a metal spoon for scooping.

If your grandparents love to throw down in the kitchen, they’ll love doing so with the little ones in the fam even more. Buy them this adorable set of aprons to match and show off their cooking skills.

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Speaking of cooking, this Dutch oven is big enough for putting together meals for holidays and get-togethers. It's ideal for stews, soups, and slow-cooked meats.

Incense holders don't have to be boring. This one is shaped like a cute little snow-covered house and made specifically for incense cones.

Whether they love some warm toast with jelly in the morning or putting together crisp sammies for lunch, this two-slice toaster requires no effort. Just pop that bread in.

While air fryers are still fairly new, they’re a great appliance for grandparents who can no longer put in hours of work in the kitchen. This one has six different cooking modes and includes a book of recipes for inspiration.

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Grandparents are full of stories and wisdom, so why not dig a little deeper? This set of cards covers different topics for grandparents and grandkids to get to know each other even better.

Having a sweet tooth doesn't go away with age—and we can't think of a more perfect gift than a box Martha Stewart's favorite pastries.

If there's anyone who still has a landline phone, it's likely your grandparents. Keep the old-school energy by adding this retro rotary dial phone to their entryway.