This Embroidery Gift for Grandma Will Arrive Just in Time for Mother's Day
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Thinking of a special gift idea for grandma can be hard. After all, she has been there (and spoiled) us since day one. But this Mother’s Day, think outside the box to celebrate the matriarch in your family and all the ways she shows up in your life. (Talking to you, grandchildren!) If you need some fresh ideas, turn to our guide, below, with the 48 best Mother’s Day gifts for grandma that can arrive in time for her meaningful day and put a smile on her face.
For starters, there are few things that can warm grandma’s heart more than thinking about her family. A sentimental mug that reminds her of becoming a grandma is guaranteed to do just that. Plus, a fill-in-the-blank book on all the things her grandkids love about her will have her heart overflowing with joy. On grandma’s special day, why not treat her to some pampering, too? Anything from nourishing moisturizers to bath bombs with inspirational messages are amazing beauty-meets-self care gifts that will help her indulge in some much-needed “me” time.
Our Favorite Mother's Day Gifts for Grandmas in 2024
Digital Picture Frame ($50)
From budget-friendly finds to splurge-worthy picks that grandma can pass down to future generations, we've rounded up a range of gift ideas that'll melt her heart. And for last-minute shoppers, we’ve included a bunch of Mother’s Day gifts on Amazon below that can arrive fast, thanks to the retailer’s quick, free shipping. Just make sure you’re signed up for a Prime membership to secure this perk.
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New Grandma Candle
She can celebrate the moment she became a grandma every time she lights this sandalwood rose-scented candle. After its 50-hour burn time runs out, grandma can also upcycle the container as a mini vase or storage jar.
Pop Up Card
This pop-up card is not only beautifully inspired by freshly cut flowers that grandma may already have in her garden, but it'll also surprise her way beyond the typical Mother's Day card. Like any good floral arrangement, it comes with an accompanying notecard for a heartfelt message to put a smile on her face.
Professional Non-Stick Split Decision Pie Pan
When grandma can't make up her mind on what to bake, she can use this nonstick split pie pan to make a couple of her famous dishes at the same time.
Custom Embroidered Grandma Sweatshirt
This customizable sweatshirt will put a new meaning to grandma wearing her heart on her sleeve thanks to her grandkids's names embroidered on it.
Bath Bombs Gift Set with Inspirational Messages
This gift pulls double duty: Every time grandma soaks with these bath bombs, she'll get an affirming message on the wrapping like "you are beautiful" and "take it easy" to help her relax and stay inspired.
Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler with Lid and Straw
Perfect for helping grandma stay hydrated (and on trend!), this viral Stanley tumbler gets its claim to fame for its ability to keep drinks cold or hot for hours and its rotating lid with three personalized drinking positions.
Wild Bird Feeder
This bird feeder is a Country Living favorite for grandma, as its shingled copper roof can give birds a little shade as they eat. Wrap it up with a pair of birding binoculars so she can catch flyers near and far that stop by!
Only the Best Moms Get Promoted to Grandmas Coffee Mug
A sweet Mother's Day gift from daughters, this coffee mug is a great way to let soon-to-be grandmas know that you're expecting. Plus, it'll be a heart-warming reminder of the announcement even after a new mom welcomes her baby.
Grandma Cutting Board
Whenever grandma needs a pick-me-up, all she has to do is look at this sweet (and very true) statement on this cutting board.
Retro Wood Bluetooth Radio with Built-in Speakers
Old-school tunes are just a dial away on this retro AM/FM radio. Added perk: It has a Bluetooth function, too, that tech-savvy grandmas can use to stream their other favorites.
Tell Me Your Life Story, Grandma: A Grandmother’s Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book
Grandma will be able to reflect and document every chapter of her life with the help of this guided journal, which features 126 detailed questions and 75 short ones for future generations to read.
Tell Me Your Life Story, Grandma: A Grandmother’s Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book
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The Grownup Pro-Aging Moisturizer
Know as skincare for grownups, Caire's pro-aging moisturizer is specifically formulated with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help add elasticity, firmness, and moisture to mature skin.
Language of Flowers Puzzle
Grandma will be fluent in the "language of flowers" after piecing this 1,000 word puzzle together. It's also a fun activity to help kiddos learn all about popular spring and summer florals on family game nights.
Letters to My Grandparent: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever
Grandma's day will be made after seeing these meaningful letters in the mailbox. Grandkids can write all about their memories together or draw meaningful pictures for her to treasure for years to come.
Jewelry Box
Whether grandma's jewelry box is worn out or she simply needs a travel-friendly version to take on the road, this case has easy-to-access compartments that'll help her keep track of her pieces.
Grandma Bracelet
A symbol of love, wisdom, strength, and good luck, this stone bracelet will be a meaningful gift that'll keep on giving every time grandma puts it on.
Hand Embroidery Kit
A helpful gift for grandmas who love embroidery, this kit comes with a wood stand, hoop, and over 20 threads to choose from to make her next masterpiece.
Grandma Tote
Like the tote says, this roomy canvas bag is perfect holding all of grandma's essentials and snacks, anywhere from the beach to the grocery store.
Grandma's Kitchen Candle
This candle is like nostalgia in a jar: The apple pie-inspired scents will bring grandma back to fun days baking homemade desserts for her family.
Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB)
Grandma can enjoy all her go-to novels on this handy Kindle, which reads like paper, even when it's sunny outside, and has up to a 10-week battery life so she won't have to remember to constantly charge it. Or, if she already has one, then grab her one of our favorite Kindle accessories for it instead!
Drip Coffee Machine
Grandma can say goodbye to confusing drip coffee machines with this retro pick equipped with just three brewing modes and a keep-warm function that'll keep her pot at its freshest for 30 minutes.
Digital Picture Frame
If a picture is worth a thousand words, grandma will get a novel of memories with this digital frame. You can upload photos for her from your phone, and she can rotate the frame horizontally and vertically at any given moment.
Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
This coffee table book is an amazing gift for Dolly Parton fans. Grandma can page through the country star's personal stories, photos, and special archives from her decades-long career.
What I Love about Grandma Fill in the Love Book
A book about how much you love grandma? With fill-in-the blank prompts like "I love how you always say..." and "If you were a type of pie you'd be..." this is bound to be a tear-jerking gift she'll cherish forever.
Baby Handprint and Footprint Makers Kit
No matter how old they get, grandma will always remember her grandkids as babies with this DIY kit that molds newborns's handprints and footprints in a keepsake frame.
Women's Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas
We're pretty sure these PJs's relaxed fit and cozy flannel material will have grandma wearing them from dawn 'til dusk each day.
I Love Grandma This Much
Bedtime stories will be all the more meaningful when grandma reads this personalized Wonderbly book to her little ones. The story can include up to four kids's names and characters that go on an adventure and tell grandma how much they love her.
Cloud Linen Gauze Throw
For the grandmas who are always curled up in a blanket, this gauze throw will be a worthy addition to her collection with its lightweight, yet warm cotton and flax linen material.
Grandma Disc Necklace
Like her grandkids when they were first born, some of grandma's best gifts in life come in small packages. This disc necklace will be a perfect reminder of that, which you can customize with "grandma," "nana," or whatever name she loves hearing her grandchildren call her.
Variety Box
Grandma's tea time will turn into a sensory experience thanks to these whole flowers that beautifully unfurl when steeped with hot water.
Colored Wine Glasses
Inspired by her own grandmother's love of antique glassware, Stephanie Summerson Hall's Estelle Colored Glass collection will help you raise a glass to your grandma in vintage style.
Buttercream Bouquet
If grandma loves keeping a fresh arrangement in the house, you can deliver this buttercream bouquet right to her doorstep with its beautiful carnations, alstroemerias, and snapdragons.
Super-Plush Robe
When she's kicking back and relaxing, give her the gift of comfort with this plush robe. It's made of a soft combed, long-staple Turkish cotton material and has an adjustable tie waist and wide-sleeve cuffs that she can fine-tune for the perfect fit.
Mix & Match Mother's Day Bakery Gift
While grandma's home baking is second to none, this gift set comes pretty close. She can take her pick from scones, Belgian waffles, loaf cakes, sweet rolls, and English muffins for a surprise Mother's Day brunch.
Herb Grower's Gift Set
Green thumb grandmas will be able to grow basil and other popular herbs with this all-in-one set. It comes with a mason jar that uses a hydroponic system to help lock in moisture and nutrients as the plants grow. Plus, the included herb razor can help her de-stem in a snap.
Gift Box
From classic milk chocolate to cashew butter bars, grandma can get her chocolate fix without refined sugars or gluten in this organic gift box.
My Family Cookbook
Grandma can finally have a space to preserve all her favorite recipes with this customizable cookbook, which has enough double-sided pages and vinyl sleeves to organize 100 dishes.
Strawberry Cake
Does your grandma have a sweet tooth? You can help her satisfy it with this pretty-in-pink strawberry cake that's made with real fruit in the batter and buttercream icing.
Momma Bird Tee
This "Momma Bird" T-shirt will make grandma think of all her precious nestlings every time she wears it.
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
This bottle of red Mom Juice (aka: Cabernet Sauvignon) pairs well with grilled burgers and steak or cheese and dark chocolates for grandma to indulge in this Mother's Day.
Rifle Paper Co. Herb Garden Smock
Hedley and Bennett founder Ellen Bennett's smock design is inspired by the same one her grandmother would wear during their days cooking in the kitchen together. You and your grandma can reimagine this experience in your kitchen with this stunning herb garden smock.
Starter Garden Tool Kit
Is grandma's garden tool kit looking a little worse for wear? This new set comes with rust-resistant essentials like a trowel, transplanter, and cultivator tucked in a tote she can easily carry around her garden.
Sewing Station
For all the grandmas who sew like a spider, this stoneware caddy can help make their process a little easier with helpful tools like a pin cushion topper and loose bobbin storage.
Center Stage
Who said grandma's prescription glasses can't be stylish? From Oprah's view, reading glasses can be treated as a "fun accessory," which is exactly why she included them in her 2021 Favorite Things list. Gift grandma this popular pair from Peepers, which the multi-hyphenate says are "far from frumpy."
6-Month Coffee Subscription
Grandma can take a trip around the world just by drinking her daily brew from this coffee subscription. Each month, she'll get ground, whole beans, or capsules (her choice!) from a new coffee region, along with postcards and tasting notes about the coffee's history.
The Plush Lounge Sock
Help grandma stay warm and cozy all the way down to her toes with this set of crew-length socks featuring a snug, soft ribbed design.
Personalized Cast Iron Pan
Instead of just passing down grandma's favorite recipes, gift her these customizable cast iron skillets that she can use and share with future generations. To preserve their quality, she'll need to avoid using soap and use a cast iron conditioner to help scrub off stuck-on bits.
Philodendron Green Houseplant
Not only is the Philodendron known for being easy to care for (it thrives in indirect light and only needs watering every week or so), but it also grows heart-shaped leaves that grandma will love. What's more, it's a lightweight houseplant that'll make it easier for her to move around.
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