15 Perfect Gifts for Discerning Grandparents

Updated Mon, December 18, 2017 at 9:15 AM UTC

After all those years spent baking, babysitting and storytelling, it only seems fair that the matriarchs and patriarchs of the family receive something truly special this holiday season. Here, 15 gifts that grandparents will love unwrapping on Christmas morning.

Monogrammed Correspondence Cards

Your grandparents are right—writing letters is a lost art.

Papyrus ($25)

DIY Flower Subscription Kit

Surprise Gammy with a fresh bouquet of flowers every month that she can arrange exactly the way she likes it (read: perfectly symmetrical).

It’s By U (from $59 per month)

A Grandparent’s Journal

A gift for future generations disguised as a present for PopPop.

UncommonGoods ($30)

Mighty Bright Lighted Wallet Magnifier

Small enough to fit into a wallet and with a built-in LED light, this will make reading a restaurant menu or subway map a cinch. (Buy two—they’re each going to want one.)

Amazon ($10)

A Cashmere Sweater

So Grams can stay cozy—and chic—this winter.

Everlane ($100)

Tempur-Pedic Kensley Slippers

Because Grandpa’s pair is ten years old.

Nordstrom ($60)

Personalized Family Tree

Display up to five generations of your family’s history.

Etsy ($62)

Reed and Barton Colored Enamel Picture Frame

For all those photos of the grandkids.

Bed, Bath & Beyond ($55)

Magazine Rack

Perfect for holding old copies of Reader’s Digest.

Crate and Barrel ($149)

Silver Scalloped Bowl

A place to stash all those Werther's caramels that they’re always doling out.

Draper James ($50)

iPad Cover

For tech-savvy grandparents.

Amazon ($30)

Handbag Light

“I could have sworn that I had it in here,” said Grandma never again. (Wait, can we have one too?)

Amazon ($12)

Jack Black Power Pack

He’d never buy it for himself but Grandpa needs some pampering, too. Suitable for all skin types, this gift set includes a cleaner, moisturizer, scrub and lip balm.

Sephora ($54)