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40 Special Gifts for Grandparents That They Will Treasure Forever

Let's be honest, Nana and Papa deserve the world.

gifts for grandparents grandma's kitchen candle, citrus tree, engraved cutting board
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The matriarchs and patriarchs of the family deserve the absolute best. While your Nana and Grandpa probably loved the macaroni necklace that you made them in ‘95, it's time to up your gifting game for 2021.

The best gifts for grandparents are presents that come from the heart, and that they'll always remember and absolutely love, no matter the occasion. We've picked out 40 gift ideas — ranging from personalized items that clearly took some thought, to products they can use in their everyday life, to tech products that will make them the "cool" grandparents on the block. Check out our top picks.

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Knock Knock What I Love About Grandma
Knock Knock amazon.com
$11.99

This book is simple, but it's seriously well done. After your kiddo fills out one of these books, don't be surprised if you hear sniffles from other family members as she reads it aloud. It's a real tearjerker, but in the best way! There's also one for Grandpa

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Name A Star After Them
Star registration star-registration.com
$59.90

They’ll be shocked and touched when they find out they’ve been gifted a star named in their honor. Star Registration only chooses visible stars and will send you an official certificate with the star name and the unique number that you’ll be able to use to retrieve your star’s information at any time.

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'How to Babysit a Grandpa' by Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish
Knopf Books amazon.com
$17.99
$8.94 (50% off)

Gift this book and add it to the story-time lineup. It’s filled with laughs and heart that any grandpa (or grandma) will enjoy with their grandchildren.

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Burlap Personalized Family Name Sign
chathamplace etsy.com
$15.15

Here's a gift that will document their grandkids in the most beautiful way. This handmade, personalized print comes on rustic burlap and has over 8,000 5-star reviews.

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Pix-Star Cloud Digital Photo Frame
Pix Star amazon.com
$151.11

If you’re tempted to send pictures of the kids to Grandma and Grandpa, but they’re not as savvy with email and texting, set them up with this digital photo frame. Once you set it up for them, you can send new pictures directly to the frame! They'll appreciate being kept in the loop and finding new surprises.

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Recipe Cutting Board
ThinkEngraved etsy.com
$52.44

Grandma’s from the old school, which means recipes aren’t pinned on an app — she has her best recipes jotted down on pieces of paper. Take her best recipe (we know it’ll be hard to choose) and have it transcribed on this beautiful cutting board. This thoughtful gift will surely bring tears to her eyes.

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Americanflat Bronze Family Tree Frame
Americanflat amazon.com
$27.95

This sentimental family tree makes for a seriously touching gift. For the proud patriarch and matriarch of your tribe, there's nothing better than being able to bring the lineage of the family to life in this crafty display!

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Filimin Long Distance Touch Lamp
Filimin uncommongoods.com

Sometimes, a phone call or FaceTime isn't enough. Let your grandparents know you're near, even from thousands of miles away, with this Wi-Fi-operated touch lamp. Simply touch it, and your grandparents' set will illuminate, letting them know you're thinking of them. Choose from blue, green, or pink.

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If Grandpa Can't Fix It T-Shirt
Amazon amazon.com
$16.95

If you grew up seeing your grandpa’s hands looking rough and gray from all of his hard work, then this T-shirt might be a solid choice. He’ll love working on his latest project — or yours — wearing it.

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glacio Clear Cube Ice Duo
glacio amazon.com

Take Grandpa's end-of-the-day whiskey on the rocks to a much more sophisticated level. This straightforward mold makes creating square-shaped ice a breeze. Your grandpa's drink won't be watered-down while it stays at a cool temp. 

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Jumbl Puzzle Board
Jumbl amazon.com
$69.99
$59.99 (14% off)

This board is the ultimate puzzle organizer. The flat surface can fit most 1,000-piece puzzles, and it comes with storage drawers to help you sort and get organized. It's a practical gift your grandparents will truly love.

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Lemon and Lime Citrus Trees
food52 food52.com
$30.00

The gift that will keep on giving, this citrus tree is the perfect house plant. Sent wrapped up in jute and tied with a ribbon, this beautiful plant is ready for potting right away. 

If your grandma is worried about being a total newbie when it comes to caring for a fruit-bearing plant, this one comes with a step-by-step and how-to guide that will answer all of her questions. 

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Just Artin' Around Grandparents House Rules Chalkboard Print
JustArtinAround etsy.com
$10.99

This sweet sign is so neutral, it can go in just about any room of Grandma and Grandpa's home. It's a quirky reminder to the dream team that you are so appreciative of the flexible rules that have always stood under their roof. 

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The Grommet Custom Made Lake Serving Tray
The Grommet thegrommet.com
$169.00

This will blow Pop Pop's socks right off his feet! Gift him a customized serving tray based off of a lake that's near and dear to his heart. The bathymetric depth-chart representation of the lake will bring him back.

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Family Birthstone Necklace
ElegancePersonalized etsy.com
$250.00

Birthstones are beautiful representations of birthdays. Gift your nana this stunning necklace so that she can carry a reminder of her grandchildren everywhere she goes. 

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Rainbow Vision Deep Sea Pacific Sand Art
Rainbow Vision Sand Picture amazon.com
$99.95

Gift your grandparents this hypnotizing sand-art desk sculpture.  Grandma and Grandpa will love gazing at this, especially if they're artsy or have a taste for modern design.

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Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat
Belmint walmart.com
$125.99

What's better than a foot massage after a long day with the Grands? The Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager is like having a personal masseuse on hand to make all of the days worries melt away. With five pressure settings, tension releasing heat, and deep kneading capability, your grandparent's will be skipping with a bit more pep in their step.  

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Tile Pro With Replaceable Battery
Tile amazon.com
$34.99

The upgraded Tile Pro makes the perfect grandparent gift. This tiny tracker can attach to just about anything. Plus, it connects to an item-finding app, so Nana and Pops will have instant access to the largest lost-and-found community in a pinch. The replaceable battery will need to be changed only after a full year of use.  

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Personalized Anniversary Pushpin World Map
Wendy Gold Studios amazon.com
$89.00

For their anniversary, gift them this personalized pushpin world map. It'll be a fun activity and a trip down memory lane for them to pin each place they've visited over their years of marriage. It might even inspire their choice of future destinations!

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23andMe Health + Ancestry Service
23andMe amazon.com
$199.00

One thing that you can count on when buying a gift for your grandparents is that they will appreciate any piece of nostalgia or revisiting your great family history. The 23andMe Health and Ancestry Service is a super simple and convenient way to unlock your family's history. It is incredible what a bit of saliva can reveal about your family tree and your grandparents will be amazed!

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The Pioneer Woman Farmhouse Lace 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
The Pioneer Woman walmart.com
$44.92

Can’t you imagine your grandmother serving her family-famous dishes on these gorgeous plates? The lace design is delicate and beautiful with an heirloom quality. Grandma's food was already amazing, but eating her dishes off of this dinnerware set will take it to the next level. 

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ZonLi Weighted Blanket
ZonLi amazon.com
$59.99
$48.46 (19% off)

Pamper Grandpa and give him a weighted blanket to help him feel comforted at home. Watch that manly man melt away wrapped in this genius blanket. And pat yourself on the back, because Grandma's up next!

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Homesick Scented Candle, Grandma's Kitchen
Homesick macys.com
$25.50

Every Grandma’s kitchen smells a little different, but one thing that is consistent is the comfort that the scent brings. Recreate that beautiful smell with this candle from Homesick Candles. The sweet aroma will fill your nana's home and just may remind her of her own grandma. 

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Fox Run 4050 Marble Rolling Pin and Base
Fox Run amazon.com
$24.95

Grandma and Grandpa will love this refined-looking rolling pin! This marble tool makes it easier to roll out pizza, pie, or cookie dough (or even just smash up some candies and nuts!). The stone is durable and easy to clean, and even comes with a handy wooden base. Get ready to help out around the kitchen!  

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Grandpa Shark Mug
KolesKoffeeKups etsy.com
$13.99

Even though you probably despise the song, your kids still light up when "Baby Shark" comes on. They'll get even more excited to gift their grandparents their own Grandpa and Grandma Shark mugs. Sorry in advance to the whole family. "Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo ..."

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Cheese Grotto
food52 food52.com
$125.00

This luxe cheese grotto is made of birch and bamboo plywood, and the interior stays temperature-regulated by wetting the included slab of clay on the lowest level. 

Both hard and soft cheeses can be stored in this mini cheese cellar, and it can even be kept out on a countertop for short-term enjoyment. Grandma and Grandpa are sure to love it — as long as they love cheese! 

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15-Inch Magnetic Wooden Chess Set
AMEROUS amazon.com
$49.99
$29.99 (40% off)

Shut off the screens for some quality time with Gramps over a game of chess. This magnetic set is sturdy and made for travel, so you and gramps can play no matter where you are. 

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King of the Grill Personalized Apron with Bottle Opener
thingsremembered thingsremembered.com
$40.00

We all know who the true king of the grill is, and until he passes down the spatula, it'll always be Grandpa. Make his status as the grill master clear with this stylish, personalized apron. 

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon amazon.com
$129.99

This e-reader is the perfect gift for grandparents who love to read. Both Grandma and Grandpa will enjoy being able to take their Kindle just about anywhere! This updated version is completely waterproof. It's available in black or white.   

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Instant Pot Duo Nova Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot macys.com
$99.95

It might look like an average pressure cooker, but there are several surprising functions they can take advantage of with this appliance (like making yogurt!). Some other roles this appliance can take on? It's also a slow cooker, rice cooker, egg cooker, steamer, warmer, sterilizer, and cake maker. Grandma and Grandpa will have loads of fun experimenting with it in the kitchen. 

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