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55 Birthday Gifts for Grandma That Will Make You The Grandchild Of The Year

Updated: Jun 21 2024

Make Grandma’s next birthday her best one yet with these fantastic birthday gifts for grandma. Showing her your appreciation on her special day is more than a thoughtful gesture—it’s a way to express gratitude for all the love, care, and wonderful memories she’s shared with you. Whether your grandma is sentimental, always on the go, or loves to bake, there’s something here to suit her passions. Consider delightful personalized gifts like family tree prints and frames for sentimental grandmas, or cozy throw pillows for grandmas who enjoy relaxing after a day out. If she loves baking, explore cool subscription boxes that will inspire her to try new recipes each month. With so many great options to choose from, any of these gifts will also make perfect choices for Mother’s Day, and it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping!

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  • My Family Recipes Cookbook

    My Family Recipes Cookbook

    $29.95
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    Grandma can leave a legacy of lasagna (among many, many other foods) with the creative My Family Recipe cookbook. The book will hold over 50 recipes and is lined and formatted like a recipe card would be for easy writing. Don’t forget to add a picture!
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  • Sterling Silver Grandchildren’s Drawing Necklace

    Sterling Silver Grandchildren’s Drawing Necklace

    $44.50
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    Grandma’s fridge ran out of room when her kids were little. Instead of more paper, immortalize the grandkids’ most beautiful drawings with a unique piece of jewelry that nana will love showing off. The pendant on this necklace is carefully handcrafted in stainless steel from your kid’s masterpiece artworks.
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  • Senior Moments Aging Disgracefully

    Senior Moments Aging Disgracefully

    $10.95
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    Senior moments are inevitable and this book teaches grandma to view them with a smile instead of shame. She may find some relatable moments in the hilarious illustrations which at times, might also make her blush.
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  • Blooming Tea Flowers

    Blooming Tea Flowers

    $19.95
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    When you pop over to nan’s for her birthday bash bring along a bouquet she’s probably never seen before. These fascinating (and fantastically delicious) hand-tied tea flowers appear to bloom like real plants when exposed to hot water.
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  • Grandma’s Kitchen Personalized Cutting Board

    Grandma’s Kitchen Personalized Cutting Board

    $16.99
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    Ask anyone, many of the memories they made with grandma were in the kitchen. From unforgettable home-cooked meals to cookies you could swear were gourmet, the kitchen was for gathering. Celebrate those treasured tastes and scents with a personalized cutting board made just for her.
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  • Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

    Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

    $13.95
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    Give grandma a spa-worthy shower experience and keep her safer at the same time. She’ll be able to relax completely while she inhaling the refreshing eucalyptus aroma from these steamers because she won’t have to worry about slippery residue left from the bath product that might make her fall.  
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  • Egg Crack Birthday Card

    Egg Crack Birthday Card

    $16.00
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    It could be grandma’s 100th birthday and in her entire century of life, she’ll never have received a card as unique as this one. The recyclable box hides an egg that is filled with a message that’s personalized just to her. She could live 100 more years and it would still be the coolest card she ever received.  
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  • Family Tree Wood Slice

    Family Tree Wood Slice

    $55.00
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    If you’re looking for a truly unique representation of a family tree, you’ve found it in this woodcut. The names of generations of your loved ones are engraved around the center of a real piece of tree trunk. The heartwarming symbolism runs deep and the woodcut will quickly become a conversation-starting family heirloom.  
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  • AncestryDNA Genetic Test

    AncestryDNA Genetic Test

    $99.00
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    Grandma will be beside herself when you give her a gift that will allow her to see all the wonderful people that helped make her family what it is now. An AncestryDNA kit will show her the family’s legacy and maybe unearth a few buried treasures about relatives in faraway places.
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  • Grandmas Are Moms With Frosting Candle

    Grandmas Are Moms With Frosting Candle

    $12.99
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    Moms are cake and grandmas are frosting! They’re the sweetest, they make life complete, and they make everything better. This candle only solidifies that. It’s hand-poured and made with love and has an almost 40 hour burn time.
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  • Audible Subscription

    Audible Subscription

    $45.00
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    Nana’s a gal on the go, she’s always running back and forth to her grandkids’ houses, she doesn’t have time to sit and read. With an Audible subscription, she can listen to a book of her choice from a major publisher and two Amazon originals free of charge every month.
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  • Chunky Knit Blanket Throw

    Chunky Knit Blanket Throw

    $29.99
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    It could be the coldest night of the year but nana will feel like she’s sitting on the beach with her fellow snowbirds when she’s wrapped up in this oversized chunky knit blanket. It’s big enough that she can cover her whole body…or share with grandpa if he’s been nice.
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  • iRobot Roomba i3+

    iRobot Roomba i3+

    $549.99
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    Grandma has walked a lot of miles on this Earth in her many decades of life and too many of those miles have been spent vacuuming. Give her a little free time and give her a clean house with a smart vacuum that’ll do all the cleaning for her.
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  • Personalized Tea Organizer Box

    Personalized Tea Organizer Box

    $42.95
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    A tea organizer is a gift that suits a tea-loving grandma to a T! Instead of digging through her cabinet to see what she’s got left, all of her bags (up to eight different kinds) will be in fill view in front of her. To add a little beauty to the bamboo box, add an engraving of her name.
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  • Heated Shiatsu Foot Massager

    Heated Shiatsu Foot Massager

    $85.56
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    It’s ok to love grandma and hate her wrinkly old feet and not want to touch them. This heated Shiatsu massager can’t see her feet to be grossed out by them and will massage them ’til she feels like a million bucks. With a variety of speed and pressure settings, she’s sure to find a winning combo.
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  • Gourmet Macaron Box

    Gourmet Macaron Box

    $23.99
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    Chocolate chip cookies are grandma’s specialty, but she’s a special lady who deserves to be treated to a super special cookie. This set of a dozen French macarons is guaranteed to delight her tastebuds. Choose from scrumptious flavors like strawberry or lemon that will have her singing ooh-la-la!
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  • My Favorite Treats Engraved Spoon

    My Favorite Treats Engraved Spoon

    $9.99
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    Next time gran whips up a batch of her famous cookies, you can trust they’re made with an extra pinch of magic when she’s stirred them with this spoon. The cute laser-engraved spoon has a sentiment on it almost as sweet as the sugar she uses to bake.
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  • A Grandmothers’s Life Story Photo Frame

    A Grandmothers’s Life Story Photo Frame

    $29.99
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    Does your baby have grandma’s nose? Do you have grandma’s chin? Find out by taking a trip down memory lane with this creative frame. It celebrates the incredible legacy and lifetime of a cherished grandparent by looking at how far they’ve come.
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  • Hummingbird Window Feeder

    Hummingbird Window Feeder

    $28.99
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    There’s nothing quite like seeing a hummingbird to brighten your day, and with this window feeder on her sliding glass door, grandma will be seeing a lot of them. The feeder is easy to set up and requires only a bit of sugar water to attract the beautiful birds.
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  • Keepsake Recipe Tea Towel

    Keepsake Recipe Tea Towel

    $32.00
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    Bring a tear of sentimental joy to grandma’s eye by treating her to a custom recipe tea towel printed with her own grandma’s recipes. This tea towel is printed with the recipe writer’s handwriting and is almost too pretty to use (though it’s also great at sopping up messes).  
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  • Grandma’s Garden Stone

    Grandma’s Garden Stone

    $21.31
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    When the blooms are big and the veggie crop is bigger, it’s only right for gran to brag about it! With this colorful stone, the neighbors will know where not to step and who the competition is in the county fair.
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  • Love Grows Here Family Wood Frame

    Love Grows Here Family Wood Frame

    $38.00
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    Grandma’s isn’t just where the garden blooms every spring, it’s where the family continues to flourish and grow all year long. This beautiful frame is an incredible representation of the legacy of love that grandma and grandpa built. Every time grandma sees your branch of the family tree she’ll feel honor and proud to have helped create something so beautiful.  
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  • You’re Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children

    You’re Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children

    $17.99
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    Grandma’s not a senior, she’s an obsolete adult and according to Dr. Seuss, that’s a wonderful wonderful thing! In this charming book filled with whimsical illustrations, grandma will learn why it’s so awesome to have gray hair and call herself “old.”
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  • Grandchildren Names Necklace

    Grandchildren Names Necklace

    $41.96
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    Grandma’s little ones are her most treasured ones and with a silver or gold necklace hanging close to her heart, their presence will be keenly felt. This adorable pendant is decked with rings stamped with the names of her grandkids and can be added to as the family grows.
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  • Personalized Birthday Newspaper

    Personalized Birthday Newspaper

    $10.80
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    Have a little fun at grandma’s party by showing the partiers a little piece of what life was like the year grandma was born. This handmade newspaper makes grandma the star and celebrates her birth along with fun facts and figures from that year.
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  • Personalized Family Birthday Calendar

    Personalized Family Birthday Calendar

    $18.99
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    Grandma’s got a lot of birthdays and anniversaries to remember, and with this calendar, she’ll never forget a single one of them. The wood calendar is engraved with her name and contains a bevy of heart-shaped discs for anniversaries and circle-shaped ones for birthdays that hang from the calendar’s engraved months.
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  • Personalized Grandma Acrylic Frame

    Personalized Grandma Acrylic Frame

    $19.99
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    Grandma has enough boring frames, give her something that she’ll want to put at the front of all of them. This personalized frame has her name spelled out in the acrylic accompanied by a sentimental message. Her grandchildren’s names are engraved on tiny hearts embedded in the wood.  
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  • Personalized Grandma Blanket

    Personalized Grandma Blanket

    $28.99
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    Call her GiGi, call her Grandma, call her Grandma, call her Granny, all of it can be put on this cozy as can be personalized blanket. In addition to grandma’s name, the heartwarming blanket showcases the names of her grandkids.
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  • Complete Gardening Toolset

    Complete Gardening Toolset

    $26.99
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    A carpenter wouldn’t build without a proper toolset and a gardener shouldn’t garden without one. This all-inclusive set is just what grandma needs to seed, weed, and sow the best garden the neighborhood has ever seen.
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  • Microwaveable Heated Foot Booties

    Microwaveable Heated Foot Booties

    $55.99
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    There’s no easy way to say it – grandma is old. But, with these microwaveable plush booties on her feet, she’ll feel like a spring chicken. With a 90-second nuke, the heat that the soft socks retain will melt away all the aches and pains that trouble her tootsies.
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  • Personalized Family Tree

    Personalized Family Tree

    $25.00
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    Add a stunning piece to grandmas collection of art when you present her with a beautiful family tree that represents the family in a unique way. The tree is blooming and each of her children’s families are represented by a colorful family of birds.  
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  • Personalized Laser Cut Grandma Keychain

    Personalized Laser Cut Grandma Keychain

    $27.00
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    When granny’s getting in the car to go visit her grandbabies, she’ll know exactly who she gets to look forward to seeing with this keyring on her fob. The laser-engraved wood piece features her nickname of choice and her grandkids’ names along with a leather tassel in your color of choice.
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  • Grandma’s Getaway Bag Zippered Tote

    Grandma’s Getaway Bag Zippered Tote

    $16.99
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    Here’s a secret: grandmas are basically Mary Poppins and this carry-all tote is her magic bag. The massive canvas tote is easy to clean in case of spills and is effectively bottomless, with enough space and pockets to be a diaper bag if needed.
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  • There’s No Place Like Grandma and Grandpa’s Doormat

    There’s No Place Like Grandma and Grandpa’s Doormat

    $42.99
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    Forget home, there really is no place like grandma and grandpa’s. This coir rug states the truth and will be a welcome place for tiny feet to wipe their shoes before rushing in to celebrate grandma’s birthday or see what cookies she’s baking.
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  • Spa Gift Box

    Spa Gift Box

    $69.99
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    She might be old, but that doesn’t mean she’s given up! She’s not dowdy or frumpy, she’s Glamma aka a Glamorous Gramma and this spa box will keep her looking young and fresh for years to come and help her get much-desired beauty sleep thanks to the delightful lavender scent.
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  • Grandma’s Grandkid Brag Board

    Grandma’s Grandkid Brag Board

    $16.99
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    Even if she’s only got one grandchild, grandma’s going to have a lot to brag about. From first steps to first bachelor’s degrees, this wooden board is the perfect place for grandpa to put pics of her favorite people achieving amazing things.
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  • Gourmet Tea Gift Set

    Gourmet Tea Gift Set

    $19.99
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    Treat grandma to a cozy afternoon with a cuppa that’ll make her feel like the queen she is with a gourmet loose leaf tea set. Each of the sets of leaves in this three-pack is loaded with warm flavors that she’ll enjoy finding nuanced profiles in. It’ll make her feel extra fancy.
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  • Grandma and Me Matching Shirt and Onesie Set

    Grandma and Me Matching Shirt and Onesie Set

    $34.50
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    On her first birthday as a grandma, she’ll be brimming with excitement when she can celebrate with her newest grandbaby in style by totally twinning. This cute set is available in myriad fun colors and sizes to fit all kinds of grandmas and babies.
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  • Gigi Morse Code Bracelet

    Gigi Morse Code Bracelet

    $12.97
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    Having a little secret just between you and grandma is one of the most fun things the two of you can share. The message on this bracelet can be one of them. The beads read her name in Morse Code, and since most people these days don’t know it, the secret of the design stays between the two of you.
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  • Herbal Foot Soak Spa Set

    Herbal Foot Soak Spa Set

    $29.99
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    Nana’s tootsies won’t be achin’ for long when she’s got this herbal foot soak to indulge in, even if she’s chased the grandkids around for hours. It’s the complete pamper package with a mint foot soak to refresh, salve to moisturize, and pumice stone to exfoliate.
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  • Frontline Nurse Shoes

    Frontline Nurse Shoes

    $99.00
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    Grandma’s a gal who’s always on the go and she’ll be going there more quickly than ever with these shoes on her feet. Yes, they’re made for nurses, but do you know how far a nurse walks in a day? Granny could walk halfway around the world in the supportive, non-skid shoes and her legs wouldn’t hurt a bit.
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  • Personalized Grandkid Pillow

    Personalized Grandkid Pillow

    $9.99
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    Counting down the days til she’ll get to spoil her favorite babies again is a lot easier for gran when she can look at them and give them a snuggle. With these picture-perfect personalized pillows, she’ll have a soft version of her most treasured visitors to sit with at all times.
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  • Amazon Echo Show 8

    Amazon Echo Show 8

    $59.07
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    Grandma remembers when you had to call the operator, but now all she has to do is call out to Alexa to call you! And the great thing about the Echo Show is that she can see your face and her grandkids’ faces whenever she’d like. It’s a new piece of tech she’ll be excited to learn.
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  • Vitamin Me: Daily Dose of Love for Grandma

    Vitamin Me: Daily Dose of Love for Grandma

    $34.00
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    When you’re grandma’s age, you have to take A LOT of vitamins. When she’s done chowing down on her Geritol and Metamucil, Vitamin Me are the mood-boosters she’ll really want to tap into. Inside this little bottle are a bunch of bright happy “pills” that are actually rolled paper inscribed with sweet, loving, empowering messages.  
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  • Personalized Grandma Birthstone Bangle

    Personalized Grandma Birthstone Bangle

    $24.00
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    Every one of her friends will be jealous of how many little blessings she has when they see her wearing this bracelet. The adjustable bangle has space for several discs stamped with her littles’ names and accented with their birthstone. Every time it jingles on her wrist, she’ll think of them.
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  • A Blind Date With A Book

    A Blind Date With A Book

    $25.00
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    Grandpa, don’t worry! This is a blind date that won’t affect that 50+ year marriage streak you’ve got going. Instead, a blind date with a book is an afternoon of self-care that grandma will love. Choose the genre of the book and don’t forget to include matches she can use to light the aromatherapeutic candle.  
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  • Personalized Grandma’s Reasons to Bee Happy Windchime

    Personalized Grandma’s Reasons to Bee Happy Windchime

    $17.99
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    Grandma will BEE buzzing when she unwraps the box with this pretty windchime in it. At first glance, she’ll see a lovely piece of decor for her garden but when she looks closer she’ll see some buzzy bees names after the little ones in her hive.
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  • Cushionaire Pillow Cloud Slides

    Cushionaire Pillow Cloud Slides

    $23.73
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    When granny’s doing her daily chores she’ll feel like a new woman with these cloud slides on her feet. They’re made of a soft foam that’s remarkably supportive for how cushy it is. And don’t worry, they’re non-slip to keep granny safe.
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  • Custom Grandma’s Turn to Wine Funny Glass

    Custom Grandma’s Turn to Wine Funny Glass

    $15.99
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    Granny might love spending time with her littles, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t need a turn to complain about how much they whine. When she’s got this custom colorful stemless wine glass in hand, it’s her turn to air her grievances.
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  • I Can’t Say I Love You Enough Box Sign

    I Can’t Say I Love You Enough Box Sign

    $7.46
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    Even if she says she knows, you can never tell someone you love them enough times, but especially not your grandma. With this bold black and white block on her shelf, nana will never forget how much her beloved grandchild cherishes her.
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  • Legacy Journal for Grandma

    Legacy Journal for Grandma

    $29.00
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    The story of grandma spans decades, is filled with ups and downs, lessons and adages, and a whole host of memories that should be passed down and cherished. This Legacy Journal is an heirloom-to-be piece that she can use to record her best moments, her teaching moments, and the things that mean the most to her.
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  • Grandma’s Greatest Blessings Map Print

    Grandma’s Greatest Blessings Map Print

    $87.00
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    Grandma will feel her favorite people close to her heart even if they’re miles apart with this adorable map. Gran’s heart is the biggest and featured prominently in the center while up to 4 of her babies’ locales surround it. Choose any location right down to the neighborhood so nana can pinpoint where her little ones are.  
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  • Genuine Newspaper From The Day She Was Born

    Genuine Newspaper From The Day She Was Born

    $79.99
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    EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! The best grandma ever is celebrating her birthday old school style! This is more than any old newspaper, this is a newspaper from the actual day she was born. Complete with ads, news, birthdays and anniversaries, and all the little things newspapers used to include as part of their charm.
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  • Acupressure Foot Massage Sandals

    Acupressure Foot Massage Sandals

    $26.99
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    Grandma may never have heard of acupressure but she’ll be glad that she did after she tries these sandals on. The nubs are specifically places to pinpoint tender spots in her feet that will dissolve aches and pains through her entire body.
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  • Personalized Grandma Coaster

    Personalized Grandma Coaster

    $19.99
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    Grandma has been protecting her coffee table from water rings since before you were alive, she knows you can never have enough coasters. This handcrafted resin coaster is sure to stand out though. Each piece is unique and filled with flowers that will always be in bloom.
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  • Special Grandma Carved Bird Figurine

    Special Grandma Carved Bird Figurine

    $14.50
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    You’re all a-twitter about how wonderful grandma is, why not treat her to a token of your affection that’ll have her chirping with glee. This carved bird figurine is pretty and a lovely reminder that she’s a very special grandma.
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  • Handpainted Grandmother Keepsake Box

    Handpainted Grandmother Keepsake Box

    $27.96
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    There are plenty of tiny meaningful items that grandma will want to keep forever. Things like a lock of baby’s hair will be safe inside this beautiful hand-painted resin box. It’ll become her little box of treasures and be something she always smiles at.
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  • Personalized Woodcut Picture

    Personalized Woodcut Picture

    $40.00
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    Don’t get grandma just another frame, get her one that she won’t be able to stop looking at. This is an actual piece of natural wood (knots and all) printed with a picture of your family (nuts and all). The picture is printed directly on the wood so it won’t flake off or chip.
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  • What I Love About Grandma Fill-In Book

    What I Love About Grandma Fill-In Book

    $6.96
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    Tell grandma all the things you love about her with a book designed to turn you into an author. What I Love About Grandma is fill-in-the-blank style so even if you’re not a wordsmith, you can write something meaningful.
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  • Personalized Birthstone Necklace

    Personalized Birthstone Necklace

    $21.50
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    Grandma’s little ones are her gems, so it would be especially meaningful to her to have their literal gems on her at all times. With this birthstone necklace, she can. The necklace is available in several finishes and she can add multiple gems to her collection.
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  • Wooden Luxury Bathtub Caddy

    Wooden Luxury Bathtub Caddy

    $52.97
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    After the grandkids have gone home and nana gets a moment to herself, she’ll jump at the chance to break out this wooden tray. It’s more than an item, it’s a bathtime experience complete with a spot for her book, her wine, and a soothing candle.
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  • The Book Of Myself DIY Autography

    The Book Of Myself DIY Autography

    $20.00
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    Grandmas are more than just Bunco nights and early bird specials, the stories they’ve got inside of them will have you laughing, crying, and completely rapt. In this creative book, grandma has the prompts she needs to record the most fascinating aspects of her life.
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  • Personalized Family Recipe Box

    Personalized Family Recipe Box

    $18.99
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    Grandma might say that she’s taking her recipes to the grave but she’s just kidding. In the meantime, her secret ingredients will be safe in this stunning handcrafted wood box. With space for over 100 recipes, every one she’s learned over the years is sure to fit.
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  • Pocket Hug Token

    Pocket Hug Token

    $19.99
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    When you can’t be there to hug grandma, this wooden token will be there to do it for you. The Pocket Hug is a simple token of your affection for a woman who has always been there to hug you, too.  
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  • Personalized Grandma Hat

    Personalized Grandma Hat

    $17.99
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    When she’s screaming your name at your next sports competition, grandma needs a way to keep the sun out of her eyes. This cool boho hat will keep her stylin’ and sunburn-free. Choose from several flattering colors and don’t forget to have her nickname embroidered across the front.
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  • Long Distance Grandma Touch Lamps

    Long Distance Grandma Touch Lamps

    $157.49
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    Nana could be thousands of miles away but she’ll know you’re thinking of her the second one of these lamps turns colors. The long-distance lamps are WiFi enabled so when you touch one, the other flashes a quick message of your affection.
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