Holiday Gift Guide for Grandparents

For your granny, grandpa, pops, nana, grammy, mee-maw, abuelo… whoever!

Grandparents can be the hardest to buy for, but we have you covered. Whether they’re active, avid coffee/tea drinkers, outdoorsy, tech savvy, seasoned cooks, practical, or love staying cozy at home - there is something here for every grandparent!

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  1. FitBit Inspire 3: People love a Fitbit! Track your heart rate, sleep, and more.  It’s Android compatible which is good for those who can’t use an Apple watch.

  2. Kizik Athens: A total game changer, slip them on, no need to tie and go anywhere. Wide toe base & so comfortable! Go up a half size. “JORDYN” saves 10%

  3. Adidas Superlite Cap - Men & Women: The best cap for running and hiking. It’s dry-fit and super comfortable.

  4. Ray-Ban Wayfarers: Protect your eyes wherever you go! We love this classic style with scratch-resistant lenses and durable frames. I love my Ray-Bans for their quality and durability, they are worth the investment!

  5. Running Belt: A necessity for running if your pants don’t have pockets.  It fits tight so you don’t have your items bouncing around.

  6. Simple Modern Tumbler: This stainless steel water bottle has a handle, is cup holder friendly, and makes it easy to stay hydrated.

  7. Garmin Watch: This rugged smartwatch can do it all. Compete or train while using the GPS-capability and sports apps, monitor health stats, all while staying connected.

  8. Hand Weights: A great staple for exercising. These have different weight options and are an easy way to get some exercise at home.

  9. Wingman Golf GPS/Speaker: For the avid golfer! A range-finder that uses GPS coupled with a phenomenal speaker. Play music or an audiobook while golfing with better accuracy!

  10. Pickleball Paddles: Pickleball is such a fun sport that is gaining popularity again, and most towns have a league you can join. This set is lightweight, easy to use, and USA Pickleball approved!

  11. Mission Cooling Visor: Perfect for playing pickleball and tennis or for any outdoor activity on a sunny day, this visor is self-cooling and machine washable!

  12. HOKA Clifton Sneaker Men & Women: Worth the investment, HOKAs are like walking on a cloud and provide great support when exercising or everyday use!

  1. Toiletry Organizer: I have this and love it! It fits all of the products I use for my morning routine and rotates easily. It saves space and keeps my bathroom vanity clutter-free. I didn’t realize how much I would love this thing!

  2. Silicone Utensil Rest: Jenna’s mother-in-law has this and uses it daily. This silicone rest keeps utensils in order and prevents messes on the counter or stovetop.

  3. Jewelry Organizer: A great jewelry organizer that’s aesthetic enough to sit on a countertop and perfect to fit your favorite pieces.

  4. Woven Magazine Holder: If your grandparents still read newspapers and magazines, why not keep them organized in a aesthetically-pleasing basket?!

  5. Portable Label Maker: This one’s for the neat knick who loves to have everything in its place! It’s portable and easy to use.

  6. Packing Cubes: These are my favorite packing cubes that we used for traveling this past year. They’re definitely a must-have for people who travel frequently.

  7. Ello Glass Containers: My favorite leakproof and airtight glass storage set. The silicone grips make it easy to store, and they’re just pretty, too! Jenna and I both have and love for food prep and storing leftovers.

  8. Roll-Up Dish Drying Rack: Amazing for saving counter space! Pick the size that fits your sink basin and, viola! You have a drying space for dishes.

  9. Slim Metal Wallet: This modern wallet includes RFID blocking,  is made from sleek aluminum, and comes in 6 different colors. 

  10. Bissell Little Green Machine: A handy machine for any spill or stain! It can be used on carpet, upholstery, area rugs, and even your car’s interior.

  11. Hand Warmer: This is rechargeable and heats the hands from both sides. Stick it in a jacket or sweatshirt front pocket and warm hands instantly! Great for anyone who is prone to cold hands.

  12. Battery Daddy: This case holds all of the battery sizes that people typically like to keep on hand, and it has a tester so that you can check on how much power is left in a battery.

  1. Personalized Woven Blanket: For the cozy and sentimental grandparent, you can take your favorite photo and have it turned into a 100% cotton woven blanket!

  2. Magnetic Photo Frames: We have these and love using them to display photos on our refrigerator! Change photos every month, season, or year!

  3. 3D Crystal Photo: Turn your favorite photo into a unique work of art. A photo turns 3D when it is etched into crystal. The reviews are amazing, too.

  4. Oak & Luna Pillar Necklace: A beautiful way to keep something meaningful close to your heart! Personalize with a name, initials or special date.

  5. What I Love About Grandma & Grandpa Books: A fill-in-the-blank book that provides prompts. Let the grandkids contribute their responses. This book can be sentimental, silly, or a little bit of both! We love that it’s totally personalizable and only $10!

  6. Gold-Filled Name Bracelets: I LOVE these - they last forever! I wear them in the shower and never take them off. Gold-filled is better than gold-plated! These can be made in any size and customizable.

  7. Personalized Wind Chime: Many of the EPS Teams’ parents and grandparents can often be found sitting on their porches listening to their wind chimes and watching the birds! These personalized chimes are so cute for proud grandparents and a good conversation piece!

  8. Personalized Mug: What’s better than pouring your morning coffee every day and seeing the face of someone you love? This reminds me of the personalized mugs from the 90s in the best way possible.

  9. Grandparent Memory Book: What a cute way for grandchildren to build memories with their grandkids. This book is full of activity ideas for grandparents to do with their grandchildren, and then there are spots to put pictures and write about different memories and occasions!

  10. Family Handprint Frame: This is really cool! Comes with everything you need to put grandkids’ handprints on up to 4 slides and make meaningful art to hang on the walls!

  11. Skylight Frame: Give this to grandma or grandpa and everyone in the family gets a “phone number” to text pictures to. The photos show up in real time so grandparents can always stay connected and display updated photos!

  12. Art Cabinet: These are so fun to organize, store and display your little one’s artwork! This art cabinet holds up to 50 sheets of artwork, and even has space for 3D designs. It can be hung easily and you can display it vertically or horizontally.

  1. Heating Pad: This heating pad is awesome because it’s designed to fit and lay on your neck and back. Shoulder tension, neck tension, and back pain be GONE!

  2. Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set: Using a facial roller and gua sha have a lot of benefits including reducing puffiness, helping with circulation and increasing lymphatic drainage. This is a starter set with great reviews!

  3. Primally Pure Candle: Everyone loves a good smelling candle to light for a bath or while cozying up to read, but lots of candles with fragrance are toxic. I love that Primally Pure’s are made with clean ingredients like beeswax and coconut wax. EATPLAYSAY saves 15%.

  4. Dr. Squatch Bar Soap: Good smelling soap with 98-100% naturally derived ingredients.

  5. Primally Pure Body Wash: Get a shower, but make it feel more like a spa. This is what using Primally Pure body wash feels like. The citrus + mint is Jenna’s favorite. We love the clean ingredients and how moisturizing it is.

  6. Primally Pure Shower Steamer: A great addition to your shower routine, especially during stressful times. The essential oils help you relax and decongest.

  7. Dime TBT System: The TBT means turn back time! This is the anti-aging duo from Dime and I absolutely love it! It’s a clean alternative to retinol.EATPLAYSAY” saves 20%!

  8. Collagen Peptides: I scoop these in my coffee every morning! They taste like nothing- you can’t even tell they are in there! Mix in with a spoon and you’re good to go!

  9. Weighted Blanket: Trouble sleeping? Try a weighted blanket! The weight helps provide some gentle pressure to help you sleep more soundly.

  10. Himalayan Salt Lamp: Use to promote tranquility in the home and create a relaxing atmosphere.

  11. Goat’s Milk Cream: Eric & I love this cream. It’s thick and moisturizing without being oily and has no scent. Great for dry spots like elbows and knees!

  12. Homedics Foot Spa: This is the #1 Best Seller foot spa on Amazon! It has a bubble feature and massage nodes. You can also use your toe for the controls so that you don’t need to bend down.

  1. Long Sleeve Vera Bradley Pajamas: These are 100% cotton and the long sleeve set to the ones I absolutely love!

  2. L.L. Bean Pajamas: If you’re not sleeping through the night, you might as well look cute (and be comfortable!). These LL Bean pjs fit the bill. I own the blue and the blue with stripes and love them.

  3. Cotton Robe: Perfect for getting out of the shower and wrapping around you, or for lounging around.

  4. Ugg Women’s Cozy Socks: Because who doesn’t love toasty toes on cold nights? Great quality cozy socks.

  5. Light-Blocking Sleep Mask: Made with breathable memory foam so it cushions to your face! Great for when you really need a nap during the daytime hours.

  6. Barefoot Dreams Throw: The coziest blanket and it comes in many neutral shades to match any bedroom or living room!

  7. Cotton Waffle Blanket: I love a good waffle, especially when it’s 100% cotton. These are my favorite blankets and they wash well, too!

  8. Utopia Fitted Sheets: These sheets never slip off the mattress which is awesome! Alicia’s family has and loves.

  9. Reading Pillow: No more kinked necks after bedtime reading - this cozy pillow supports the neck and back!

  10. Nautica Pajama Pants: Comfortable, 100% cotton, and practical, too.

  11. Ugg Womens Slippers & Men’s Izod Moccasins: Comfortable and cozy options for indoor footwear to keep toes and feet toasty warm.

  12. Eddie Bauer Bathrobe: For before bed, early mornings, or just lounging around the house - everyone deserves a comfy robe.

  1. Raised Planter Box: This is a great option for the grandparents who love to garden but may not be able to bend down onto the ground like they used to!

  2. Gardening Tool Set: All the tools a gardener needs in a convenient carrying case.

  3. Grampa’s Weeder: This tool is so handy! Another one that is great for the grandparent who can’t bend down and weed the old-fashioned way.

  4. Timber Ridge Chair w/Cooler: Okay, now this is heavy duty! You can sit down and not need to get up for hours because it has a cooler bag attached, cupholders, a side table, and a spot to store your phone. Bonus: the back is padded! Perfect for watching grandkids’ sporting events or enjoying nature.

  5. Coleman Lantern: Light up the night wherever your outdoor adventures take you.

  6. Galvanized Raised Beds: This two pack of raised garden beds makes a wonderful gift for grandparents with a green thumb! Reviews say assembly is easy, and the pieces are lightweight yet sturdy.

  7. Bird Feeder: Many of our grandparents love to sit on their porches and watch the birds. Why not add to the ambience with a pretty bird feeder?

  8. Tent: This tent has great reviews and can be put together in 2 minutes! It has space for 2 queen beds, sleeps up to 9, and comes with a divider to make 2 rooms.

  9. Hummingbird Feeder: This feeder is absolutely beautiful with bright colors that are perfect for attracting hummingbirds.

  10. Fishing Tackle Box: For the avid fisherman or woman - to keep all the tackle in one place.

  11. Nikon Binoculars: These bad boys will come in clutch for birdwatching, sporting events, or hunting!

  12. Seed Starting Kit & Vegetable Seed Kit: For those who like to grow vegetables from seed, this is a great gift choice.  You can start your seedlings indoors and transplant at the appropriate time. The seed pack also comes in different sizes based on how many vegetables you want to grow.

  1. Apple Watch: Get grandma or grandpa the ultimate tech accessory for everyday. The Series 9 Apple Watch is swimproof, dustproof, and crack-resistant. It can provide health stats like high and low heart rate notifications and notify you of an irregular heart rate as well as body temperature. With GPS, an Emergency SOS feature and great battery life - this is wearing technology on your sleeve.

  2. Amazon Echo Show 8: The latest smart device comes with spacial audio, a smart home hub, and Alexa. It has an 8” touchscreen, phone and video call capability, and more. Ask Alexa anything!

  3. Apple iPad: If you’re an Apple user, the iPad brings everything together in one place. Work, text, play - this gadget has it all. Jenna’s grandma LOVES using hers and FaceTiming with grandkids on a bigger screen.

  4. Ring Doorbell: Keep an eye on your front door and packages with this piece of technology. It has an expanded view and provides motion sensing alerts.

  5. Charging Station: A home base for your cell phone so it’s never lost and always charged up!

  6. Tile Slim: Never lose your wallet again! This sleek tracking device slips into almost any wallet seamlessly, is user-friendly and water resistant.

  7. Kindle: Great for the bookworm! Glare-free, compact and so light. It’s got tons of storage for different books and you can also use it to check out eBooks from your local library through the Libby app for FREE!

  8. Apple AirTag & AirTag Keychain: Keep track of anything! Pro tip: put one in your checked luggage at the airport to keep track of it.

  9. Bose Headphones: These are my absolute favorite wireless headphones. So lightweight and comfy, they hold a charge for days.

  10. iRobot Roomba: This smart little vacuum cleans carpet or hardwood. You can schedule it to run daily for one less thing to think about! It runs for 90 minutes and automatically docks itself to recharge.

  11. Hatch Restore: It’s a sunrise alarm, sound machine, and bedside lighting. Choose white, pink, brown, or other noise to fall asleep and/or wake up to. It also comes with phone-free controls so you don’t need your phone beside you 24/7 and can “unplug” for sleep.

  12. Ember Mug: This mug keeps your beverage set to a temperature you choose! Sold.

  1. Electric Kitchen Kettle: A great kettle for coffee or tea, perfect and compact for a kitchen corner.

  2. Coffee Grinder: For the grandparent that likes to use fresh coffee beans every morning, this grinder fits the bill.

  3. Pour Over Coffee Maker: For any coffee lover, this is a winner! The measurements on the side make it easy to make the perfect pour over.

  4. Numi Loose Leaf Tea: This is one of Alicia’s favorite brands of tea. It’s fair trade and organic. A lot of Numi’s teas have a medium caffeine level which is great for an afternoon pick-me-up.

  5. Tea Cup w/Infuser: Everything Mora Ceramics makes is absolutely beautiful, and they are a small business! An afternoon tea is always better out of a pretty mug, of course.

  6. Nespresso: We have this and love. When I don’t have the patience or energy to wait for a pour-over, I stick a pod in this baby and get my coffee in seconds.

  7. Yeti Rambler: Eric & I love our ramblers. They’re great for taking hot drinks on-the-go! Many color options to choose from, too.

  8. Nespresso Pods: Refill grandma & grandpa’s Nespresso with this great variety set.

  9. Ember Mug: This mug keeps your beverage set to a temperature you choose! Sold.

  10. Mayorga Whole Bean Coffee: We love this organic coffee and drink it daily!

  11. Vintage Glass Mugs: Gosh, I love these vintage glass mugs. It’s always much more exciting to drink coffee or tea from something beautiful. They’re beautiful and come in a pack of 6 for hosting!

  12. Pure Zen Infuser: What a versatile gift! Make cold brew coffee, loose leaf tea, or fruit-infused water. Made with glass and stainless steel.

  1. Lodge Cast Iron Pan: Cooking on cast iron has changed our life. No more non-stick issues or concerns about the non-stick coating peeling off. Eric uses this to cook EVERYTHING. Gently season the pan after each use!

  2. Food Chopper: This thing makes chopping vegetables a breeze. It’s got two sizes of chopping settings - so every piece is a uniform size. Jenna and her husband use it weekly to chop potatoes, onions, peppers, and more. It’s also a more compact kitchen gadget which makes it easy to store.

  3. Ninja Creami: I didn’t understand the hype until I bought this myself. We have been loving making our own protein-packed ice cream from the comfort of our own home. And it’s delicious!

  4. Recipe Book: This book is customizable and a place to save all your most important recipes in one place. It has “about the chef” pages, too, so it’s sentimental while also practical.

  5. Primal Palate Seasonings: Spice up your grill game with Primal Palate organic spices - Eric loves to use these!

  6. Butcher Block Cutting Board: We love this cutting board to cut produce, cheese, etc. It’s conditioned with beeswax, flaxseed, and lemon oil - so no yucky ingredients. It’s practical and beautiful.

  7. Olive Oil Dispenser: An aesthetically-pleasing way to store a cooking staple!

  8. Calphalon Stainless Steel Set: Ditch grandma & grandpa’s non-stick teflon pots and pans for a more non-toxic and affordable option!

  9. Cookbook Holder: No more losing your spot in a cookbook! This aesthetic cookbook stand holds your pages open, or props your iPad while following a recipe.

  10. Marble Cheese Board Set: For the foodie who loves a charcuterie board, this marble + acacia wood cheese board set is sure to please. I love that the knives fit within the board for easy storage.

  11. Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven: Another piece that can do it all - soups, casseroles, one-pot meals - and it’s beautiful to look at, too. Take it from the stovetop to the oven.

  12. Vitamix: This is another staple in our kitchen. We use it almost every day and love it. It’s definitely an investment, but such a great tool. Makes delicious smoothies, salsas, soups and more.

  1. Meat Thermometer: Be confident you’re cooking meat to the temperature you prefer - it reads temperature in 3-4 seconds.

  2. ManaTEA Infuser: The cutest little manatee infuser made of silicone!

  3. Mini Milk Frother: The best little tool for frothing milk or mixing something into a hot drink. Jenna loves hers!

  4. The Humble Co. Floss Picks: We love a practical stocking stuffer! These floss picks are perfect for everyday use (keep a few in your purse!), are mint-infused & free of BPA, PFAS & PTFE.

  5. Click & Carry: This holds all of your bags together so nothing slips off your shoulder. The gel padding helps make it more comfortable to haul bags in from the store, etc.

  6. Pill Organizer: Easily bring your vitamins, supplements, or other medications with you on your travels! This is also great for everyday use, too.

  7. Compact Mirror w/Lights: A handy mirror with magnification and lights!

  8. I Love You Alex & Ani Bangle: A simple and classic piece of jewelry to remind grandma how much she is loved.

  9. Beekeeper’s Naturals Immune Support: Great for traveling to give a little immune boost! Jenna & Aly use this all the time - especially when they feel a cold coming on.

  10. LED Rechargeable Book Light: A great little light for reading before bed - or anywhere! Has a cool mode or warm mode, so you pick the type of light you want.

  11. Double Glasses Case: Keep your readers and glasses or sunglasses both in one place!

  12. Flashlight: You can’t go wrong with a practical gift like this. It’s always good to have a bright flashlight on-hand for emergencies, etc.

Be sure to check out our other guides for the whole family here!

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