Let’s face it: Finding the perfect holiday gifts for grandma can be a challenge. What to give the woman who has just about everything? We’ve found thoughtful and festive gifts for every kind of grandmother, whether she loves gardening and needs new tools, enjoys reading, or is looking to upgrade her beauty routine.
We’ve included budget-friendly, highly practical Amazon finds she’ll use daily and high-end personalized items she’ll treasure, including an Oprah-loved brand that’ll make her home cozier — if grandma’s house could get any cozier.
No matter what your budget, giving the right gift for grandma will express your love and appreciation (after all, where would we be without our grandmas?). Read on for best gift ideas for grandmas this holiday season.
Best Gifts for Grandma
- OVENTE Electric Kettle, $13; Amazon.com
- MultiSac Lorraine Crossbody Bag, $34 (orig $40); Amazon.com
- GoPure Tighten and Lift Neck Cream, $50 (org $60); Amazon.com
- Fount Society Body Butter, $68; Cozyearth.com
- DeerRun Walking Pad 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill, $99; Amazon.com
- AEEZO WiFi Digital Picture Frame, $69.99 (orig. $99); Amazon.com
- Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Roasting Pan, $94; Target.com
- UGG Women’s Tasman Slipper, $110; Amazon.com
- Cozy Earth Bamboo Jersey Sheet Set , $28; Amazon.com
- Good Lookin’ Cookin’ (A Cookbook) by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George, $24.50 (orig. $35); Amazon.com
Gifts Under $25
Whether you’re in need of thoughtful and budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas for grandma, Hanukkah presents for your savta or just anything to show your granny you care without stressing out your wallet, these affordable options are calling your name. She’s bound to appreciate and make great use of them.
Have a grandma that cherishes cozy tea time? This retro-looking electric kettle is a practical gift with convenient features like automatic shut off, an indicator light, and a portable cordless kettle body. It’s one of our most affordable gifts, so be sure to include a tin of granny’s favorite tea for a personalized touch she’ll love.
Comfort food and family go hand-in-hand during the holidays and this delightful cookbook from Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel delivers all the nostalgia and charm any grandma will love. It’s filled with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes and good vibes that’ll brighten up her kitchen. Spending time baking one of these recipes together may be the best gift she could ask for.
Gifts Under $50
Got a bit more to spend? We’ve curated some unique, memorable gift ideas your grandmother is sure to love for less than $50.
One of PEOPLE’s best travel purses, this gift combines both fashion and function. Its adjustable strap can convert it from an over-the-shoulder to a crossbody bag, and during testing it didn’t hurt our shoulders or feel too heavy. We also love all the zippered compartments that’ll keep grandma organized while on-the-go.
We tested this Tik Tok-viral neck cream for a month and saw impressive results in our testers age 50 and older. Their skin texture improved and was visibly smoother. Rewinding the clock on Grandma’s skin is a gift possibly worth more than $50, but she doesn’t have to know.
We love the chic, minimalist design of these photo books that elevate the typical photo album. Each book is customizable with quality materials and distinctive features, like linen fabric covers and foil lettering. A stylish one of a kind photo album: $49; cherished memories at your grandmother’s fingertips: priceless.
Gifts Under $100
Update Grandma’s home, wellness routine, and kitchen supplies with gifts she’ll love and put to good use. From indulgent creams to practical home accessories, we’ve got you covered for less than $100.
This PEOPLE Tested digital frame is the gift that keeps on giving, thanks to a companion app that makes sharing photos and videos simple and easy. With auto-rotation for display orientation and touchscreen capabilities for volume control and notifications, this frame takes sharing memories with Grandma to the next level. You can even add captions for a personal touch.
Upgrade Grandma’s kitchen game with this PEOPLE Tested and approved roasting pan. We love the U-shape rack and spacious design, ideal for roasting whole birds and sides like potatoes. Made with quality materials that feel professional grade for a fraction of the price, this pan makes elevating future family dinners easy.
Best Big Ticket
Go big and invest in a gift that will wow Grandma and show her how much she means to you. These distinctive items will enhance her daily life and keep you close to her heart (and at the top of her faves list).
Help grandma get those steps in. This PEOPLE Tested walking pad will help her stay active, even indoors and all year round. We love its auto-off feature, sturdy construction, and no-fuss set-up — it comes fully assembled!
Your grandmother deserves the best in slippers, and the Ugg Tasmans are top tier. The signature Ugg sheepskin interior will keep her cozy and warm both inside and out of the house. Thanks to a treaded sole and slip-on design with raised heel collar, she can either lounge around or run errands with comfort and stability.
Celeb-Loved Brand
Addison Rae and Jennifer Lopez also love Ugg slippers, and have been spotted out and about in the cozy footwear.
Best Oprah-Inspired Gifts
If it’s good enough for Oprah, it’s good enough for grandma. Impress her with some of Oprah’s fave products, including bedding from beloved brand, Cozy Earth, that’ll add a bit of luxury to every day.
This is not just any body butter, but an Oprah-favorite body butter. We love this rich, unscented formula featuring shea butter, sea fennel, and squalane. It hydrates and softens skin without feeling greasy — you’re welcome!
Grandma deserves the best night’s sleep and that starts with the sheets. We’re big fans of these temperature regulating bamboo sheets that are super soft to the touch and breathable. They’ll keep her cozy and cool all through the night.
Why Trust PEOPLE?
L.A Hubilla is a freelance commerce writer for PEOPLE who specializes in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content. She also regularly tests products for multiple digital outlets, including InStyle and Byrdie. For this article she compiled grandma-worthy gifs across a range of price points as recommended by PEOPLE editors and product testers.
Lizzy Briskin is a contributing writer and product reviewer for PEOPLE in the food, health, travel, and lifestyle categories.
Our Shopping Experts
- Alyssa Brascia is a staff shopping writer who covers beauty, fashion and personal care. Her grandmother is the original tastemaker of her family and her nonna loves the finer things in life. She likes to gift them skincare and makeup products that elevate their routines and make them feel beautiful.
- Cai Cramer is a staff shopping writer who covers beauty, health and lifestyle. Her grandmas are the chicest women she knows, so she always gifts her matriarchs with the best gifts that they actually use.
- Erin Johnson is the associate editorial director of shopping, and has tested hundreds of products, including bed sheets, cookware, and large appliances. Her grandmother taught her to always have a gift on standby in case someone drops by unannounced. Now that her mom is a grandma, she loves to gift her things like Artifact Uprising’s customizable wall calendar.
- Genevieve Cepeda is a staff shopping writer with a penchant for finding the best deals. Her grandmother is a strong, resilient, and smart woman that she owes so much to — she deserves to be spoiled with gifts every year.
- Kayla Kitts is a shopping editor with a specialty in home and lifestyle content. Her grandma was one of her besties, who always made sure Kayla’s patent leather Mary Janes were polished. The best gift she ever gave Kayla: the importance of speaking her mind.
- Madison Yauger is a shopping editor with a focus on home, travel and pets. She absolutely adores her nana, who she considers one of her best friends. They enjoy doing puzzles together, drinking wine, and just talking, so only the best gifts will do.
- Shalwah Evans is a senior shopping editor who covers beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Her grandmother (or savah) was a tough lady with a soft heart who had lots of grandkids and never missed a single gift.
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