Best Gifts for Grandparents This Holiday Season 2024

For a more lighthearted gift, why not get Grandma and Grandpa pairs of matching, custom-made socks? You can choose from many different colors and prices start at $24 per pair for one photo all over the sock and go up from there; two faces for $30 and three faces for $36.

If Grandma or Grandpa are gardeners, they will love this tool seat, so they can sit while they tend to their garden. It can not only house their gardening tools -- from trowels to clippers -- but the seat easily folds up, which will save them space in the garage.

If ever there was a perfectly comforting shawl, this is it. Demdaco's Giving Shawl is generously sized, seriously soft and cozy -- Grandma will love having two deep pockets for anything she needs to keep on hand. Bonus: The Giving Shawl comes boxed with a ribbon for gifting and includes a bookmark with a touching message. It's available in multiple colors, including sage, pink, taupe and cream.

A weighted blanket not only feels nice to get cozy under, but the pressure it provides has been shown to help alleviate anxiety. Grandma and Grandpa will appreciate this one, which is available in 15- and 20-pound options. CNET’s David Carnoy says it’s breathable and the weighted glass beads are contained in small pockets, so they don't pool to one end of the blanket (which can’t be said for all weighted blankets).

These little item trackers would make a great gift for the grandparent who's always complaining they forgot where they put something. AirTags can be slipped into many places, like purses, luggage and wallets -- or attached to keys and many other things. Buy one for $29 (or a four-pack for $99). When you purchase them through Apple, you can even get the tag engraved with their initials for free.

Sometimes there are so many things you want to ask your grandparents, but you may not remember them in the moment. That’s where these Grandparents & Grandkids Conversation Cards come into play. Using them is a fun way to get to know each other on a deeper level, with questions like “What’s the best thing about the age you are now?” and “What’s the first thing you remember saving money for?”

Who doesn't appreciate a cozy pair of slippers in December? Treat the grandparents to a pair of Bombas' trendy Gripper Slippers, a slipper and sock hybrid with a fuzzy brushed interior lining. They pack down flat for travel and they've got grips on the bottom to prevent slipping. 

Puzzle and game brand Ravensburger's Cozy line is a huge hit with grandparents. The 500 large-format pieces are optimal for older adults because they're easier to see and handle. And check out the soothing winter scene in this one: a roaring fire, fluffy pets and a steaming cup of tea. Grandma and Grandpa can really get swept up in the Cozy Retreat Jigsaw Puzzle during and after the holidays, too.

Shutterfly has lots of affordable photo book options, including one that's geared specifically toward grandparents. It's a great way to compile family memories and capture all their favorite moments with the grandkids. Customize it by choosing your size, cover type, page type and more. The photo books start at $20 for an 8-by-8 glossy hard cover, but pricing varies depending on the design and size you choose. Plus, there are often sales, so that's another bonus.

Create a custom doormat featuring the World's Best Grandparents -- yours! This is a fun gift that's sure to bring a smile to grandparents who appreciate humor. Opt for one grandparent or two, choose how they look and even add names to this 24-by-16-inch mat. No doubt about it, this will make a great personalized gift for your grandparents this holiday season.

Grandma or Grandpa can serve their favorite dishes with pride in this personalized ceramic dish. The hand-glazed stoneware piece (available in red or turquoise) measures 14 by 10 by 2.75 inches, and you can customize one line of text on the side of the dish.

This beautiful cloth-bound journal contains prompts designed to get the recipient writing. Grandparents can document interesting anecdotes, wisdom and tidbits of information that will be valuable to pass on. My Life Story -- So Far has 106 pages and comes with 36 photo corners for adding pictures to the journal. Over 500 five-star reviews tell you that this is a quality gift.

Grandma and Grandpa likely love talking about their heritage, so why not help them learn more about it with a DNA kit? Thanks to its ease of use, 23andMe is one of CNET's favorite DNA testing services. The basic ancestry and traits test includes an analysis of one's genetic make-up, including their regions of origin, maternal and paternal lineage and Neanderthal ancestry. Once your grandparents opt in, the company's match database -- which has more than 10 million profiles -- will identify and offer to connect them with people who share a DNA match.

This second-generation Echo Spot has a touchscreen, as well as a variety of custom clock faces. And since it’s Alexa-enabled, Grandma or Grandpa can also use their voices to do everything from set alarms to check the weather and much more. CNET’s David Carnoy says, "You can also ask Alexa to call loved ones, make household announcements, audibly drop in on other Alexa-enabled devices in your household or get alerts and audio from your compatible smart doorbell." He adds that although it’s compact, it sounds decent for what it is.

For the grandparents who enjoy watching winged visitors in their backyard, consider gifting them this smart bird feeder. The feeder has a sensor to auto-capture images and video when a bird comes to the feeder and then alerts Grandma and Grandpa via an app, so they can watch the birds anytime from their smartphones. Aside from seeing the birds, your grandparents can hear them sing too, which is a nice touch. Overall, it's definitely a gift that’ll keep on giving.

The new Amazon Kindle (2024) is a worthwhile upgrade for the grandparent who likes reading. It’s a great, glare-free e-reader and its integrated light makes it a big improvement versus older models. Plus, you can easily increase the font size, which is a bonus for grandparents who don't feel like putting on their readers. As CNET’s David Carnoy points out, it’s the smallest and lightest Kindle, which makes it compact and easy to put in a coat pocket or purse. And if you have more to spend, you can always check out the newest Kindle Paperwhite model, which features a battery that lasts up to 12 weeks on one charge.

Send family photos straight to this 10-inch digital frame -- it's a great way for grandparents to view all the latest grandkid exploits. You can email photos straight to the digital frame or use the Skylight app to control it. You can even upload a bunch of photos in advance so they can open it up and immediately see sweet pics of the family.

This set of lamps is such a sweet gift: Keep one, give the other to your grandparents -- and whenever you touch your lamp, the other one glows to let your loved ones know you're reaching out. The lamps are set up easily using home Wi-Fi, and more can be added too, so you can potentially set up an entire family lamp network. You can also customize them with over 200 color options.

This Click & Grow indoor herb garden is a thoughtful gift for any grandparent who enjoys having fresh herbs on hand. Gram or Gramps can enjoy growing basil, parsley, cilantro and even tomatoes year-round. They technically don't even need to have a green thumb -- it's that easy. They just have to fill the base with water, put the pods in and watch their sprouts grow. All they need to do is add a little water every now and then. 

If there's one gift that's almost universally fail-proof, it's snacks, and Williams Sonoma has the gift basket thing figured out. This impressive tower of treats includes chocolate-dipped orange slices, chocolate-dipped pretzels, dried apricots, roasted salted almonds, nuts and crunch snack mix and a foil-wrapped milk chocolate pear -- all for only $60.