40 Mother’s Day Gifts for Grandma That She’ll Be Bragging About All Year

The best gift you can give grandma is one that’ll make her think of her grandbaby, like this hand and footprint kit for newborns, which she can hang up in her entryway. The clay is 100 percent safe for babies and air dries within four minutes, and it comes with all the essentials you’ll need to personalize it, including an alphabet and number mold, acrylic paint, brush, roller and double-sided tape.

Expecting your first baby? Break the news to your mom over dinner with her favorite bottle of wine wrapped in this burlap bag that reads, Pairs well with becoming grandparents, congratulations. After all the embraces and tears are had, the first-time grandma will get to toast to the growing family…just without your pregnant self participating, of course.

The grandkids want to show Grandma their appreciation, too, this Mother’s Day. This small book contains a bunch of fill-in-the-blanks for the kids to complete and describe why Grandma is the G.O.A.T. (aka, the greatest of all time) with entries like, I love how you always say ________ and If you were a type of pie, you’d be ________.  Their silly and sentimental answers just might make her laugh, cry and feel all the love and appreciation she deserves. 

Show Nana how much you love her with this handmade mug she can use to enjoy her morning cup of joe, which includes a nutrition label specific to Grandma that lists all her best qualities, from her storytelling capabilities to her unmatched love. The mug can hold up to 11 ounces of her favorite hot or cold beverage and can be placed in the dishwasher and microwave without cracking, peeling or fading. I guarantee she’ll think of her perfect grandkids every time she reaches for it.

Say happy Mother’s Day to the world’s greatest grandma with this all-natural soy wax candle. It boasts a 45-hour burn time and emits one of her favorite smells: lavender. And every time you get a whiff of it when you visit her, you’ll be reminded of her famous lavender cookies or lavender-scented soap. Amazon customer James W. says, “The scent brings back all of the good ‘ole memories of my Granma. It’s like hugging her and the scent says it all! It's kind of magical that a scent will take you to the time when you visit grandma—you still remember how her house smells, her cooking, doing the laundry and even just sitting at the porch.”

In my opinion, going out for Mother’s Day brunch is a little overrated—after all, you can’t stay in your PJs. That’s why this year, I personally might just be treating my Mimi to a fancy waffle brunch at home. This shipment comes with eight different Belgian waffles (think: blueberry, chocolate, cinnamon and maple), two types of cake, berry preserves, maple syrup and coffee so the only prep work she has to do is turn the oven on.

Gammie already has an impressive blanket collection, but does she have a throw with some of her favorite photos and memories throughout the years? Answer: Not yet. Surprise her with this jacquard woven blanket in one of two sizes (54x70 inches or 60x80 inches) that’ll feel soft and cozy to the touch. All you have to do is add 12 photos, or play around with Shutterfly’s many designs and layouts—there’s even a single-photo layout that’s perfect to display hers and Gramp’s wedding photo for a walk down memory lane.

If you want to win the favorite grandchild award, then you might want to consider gifting Nana a custom watercolor painting that she can add to her gallery wall. An artist will hand-paint your desired image (that you’ll email after submitting your order) on a premium heavyweight cotton-rag textured paper that’ll bring out every last detail and paint stroke. Best of all? You get full approval of the painting before it ships out, guaranteeing your satisfaction with the piece. “I couldn’t be happier,” raves Jessica M., who purchased a custom portrait from this Etsy seller. “[It’s] a truly beautiful piece of art that will [make] a treasured gift…[and it was] delivered on time with care. If you are looking for a special keepsake, you can’t go wrong.”

Seeing a gift tag that reads, To: Meemaw, From: Baby, is enough to make her Mother’s Day, especially once she opens it and sees that it’s written about her from her grandkid’s point of view. This personalized keepsake has a selection of four cover colors and can include up to four children’s names and characters. Don’t forget to add your own dedication to the book for an extra special touch she can read and re-read before getting to the crux of the story. Looks like we know what bedtime book she’s reading to the kiddos the next time they sleep over.

A beautiful flower arrangement from Bouqs will take Grandma’s breath away this Mother’s Day. The company uses sustainably sourced flowers picked fresh from farms for all their bouquets. They have hundreds of arrangements to choose from on their website, so you can make sure you’re sending her blossoms she adores. There are bunches with all lilies, tulips or roses, plus plenty of mixed stems, too, thistles, agapanthuses, hydrangeas and so much more. If you’re a last-minute gift giver, make sure to check out the next-day and same-day delivery arrangements that’ll make it to her doorstep just in time. (Don’t worry, no one will tell her.)

Your grandma is the best storyteller you know, and this guided journal has over 200 questions and six chapters designed to record her life story, from juicy questions like, How old were you when you had your first kiss? and At what age did you first try alcohol? to more thought-provoking prompts like, Describe places where you spent most of your free time growing up. It’ll make a great memento that she can pass down one day.

Your abuela never misses her neighborhood walks. The only problem? She can’t remember the last time she replaced her athletic shoes, so she needs a pair that’ll keep her feet stable, protected and comfortable. That’s where these editor-loved and -approved Bondi 8 running shoes from Hoka come in. They’re equipped with a super-soft, lightweight foam insole that’s incredibly flush and will absorb the impact of Grandma’s steps, and they have a flexible and breathable mesh construction that won't irritate her bunions or make her feet sweat. Whether your grandmother prefers fun color combinations or neutral styles, there’s plenty of options available to suit every grandmother.

Once you gift Grandma a Book of the Month subscription, she’ll get to devour a new novel that’ll ship directly to her doorstep without ever having to make the trek to the library or bookstore. First, she’ll need to download the Book of the Month app on her phone. Then, at the end of every month, she’ll receive a list of five buzzy new titles to choose from and a credit to purchase one of them, so she’ll never be without new reading material. 

Help Nana hang this stunning suncatcher on her windowsill this Mother’s Day. The floral and leaf motif is made from a delicate stained glass, making the ultimate gift for the art and plant lover. Many buyers rave about the quality and say that it’s even more beautiful in person.

Grandma deserves a good night’s rest, and this comfortable pajama set from Cozy Earth, which comes in three lengths (regular, tall and petite) and an inclusive size range XS to XXXL, will help her fall into a deep sleep. The luxurious fabric consists of 95 percent premium viscose from bamboo and five percent spandex, so the PJs are especially great if she experiences night sweats or simply wants something stretchy. She’ll think that the pockets are a great touch, too.

If she enjoys a cup of tea, then your grandmother will appreciate receiving this bamboo wooden tea chest from quality tea maker Harney & Sons. It’s filled with a total of 90 teabags and nine flavors pre-selected form the company’s premium tea bag collection, including signature sachet teas like an English breakfast, chai, peppermint and a hot cinnamon spice, to name a few.

This cat and kitten-themed vintage puzzle is such a great gift for the grandma who won’t go anywhere without her beloved Mr. Whiskers. There are 1,000 pieces tucked away inside a muslin hand sewn bag she’ll have a blast putting together while Cole Porter plays in the background. “The finished puzzle is just gorgeous,” says one Amazon reviewer. “The pieces are sturdy and fit together nicely. It was challenging enough but not difficult, [and] the tubular box that displays beautifully on the bookshelf.”

Everyone loves Nonna’s cooking and, even more so, her desserts, and these matching aprons make such a thoughtful gift from her little helper. One Etsy customer wrote: “These aprons turned out amazing! It was the most heartfelt gift I could give my mom from my son. It brought tears to my mom’s eyes. They both enjoy baking together and can now do so in matching aprons.” The adult apron, which measures 27 inches long and 26 inches wide, has extra-long ties and three pockets at the bottom that can hold her measuring spoons, thermometer and secret ingredients. The children’s apron comes in two sizes (small and large) for kids between preschoolers to early elementary and nine- to 13-year-olds.

You’ve always admired Gram’s impressive kitchen gadget collection, and Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to help her add to it. We suggest giving her this best-selling KitchenAid 5-quart stand mixer, which has 10 speeds that can accommodate nearly any recipe and comes with a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and a pouring shield. It'll give her a hand when whipping up everything from chocolate chip cookie dough to pancake batter thanks to its easy-breezy functions.

If your grandma seems a little high-strung lately (who isn’t these days?), treat her to The Nue Co.’s Magnesium Ease. It's packed with magnesium, which is proven to help with sleep, muscle recovery and heart function, so she'll feel totally relaxed when she heads off to bed. (Psst: You might want to tell her to rub it into the bottoms of her feet.) After all, a relaxed grandma is a happier grandma, right?

GiGi loves nothing more than to be in the kitchen whipping up a three-course meal for the grandkids. But to be honest, her 20-year-old cookware has seen better days. Luckily, you can help her replace eight pieces in one fell swoop by gifting her the Always Pan. The multitasking design does the work of a fry pan, sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan spatula and spoon rest. Plus, it’ll look great perched on her cooktop. Oh, and did I mention that it's oven-safe (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, too?

After you sign Nonna up for this tea subscription, she’ll get multiple full-sized bags of loose-leaf tea delivered straight to her door every month. Her first box will come with a reusable tea infuser and cute tea steeper too. “I love this box, always a wonderful sampling of tasty seasonal teas. Great combo of caffeinated, non-caffeinated and herbal teas,” writes one happy subscriber.

This device is a total godsend for keeping in touch with Grandma. Why? Well, it totally eliminates the hassle of having to hold up your phone or adjust the camera like you would on FaceTime or Skype. Simply set the Echo Show on a flat surface, and the camera automatically keeps Meemaw front and center, thanks to its auto-framing and motion sensor capabilities. Plus, users say the sound and picture quality are much better than other video chat platforms, making it easier to have clear conversations. Don’t forget to show her how to ask Alexa all her pressing questions.

This roomy duffle makes it easy for Nanny to organize everything she could possibly need for a weekend getaway at your house, which is her favorite destination. In fact, it was ranked as one of the best weekender bags at PureWow. The water-resistant neoprene bag includes plenty of pockets, a laptop sleeve, top carry handles and an optional crossbody strap. But our favorite feature has to be the clever separate pocket for shoes.

It’s a tool bag. It’s a stool. And it’s bound to be her most-used gift this spring. She’ll be able to easily tote her trowels, shovels and picks, while also having a comfortable outdoor perch for hours of potting and planting in the garden.

If your grandmother has a habit of staying up late worrying, surprise her with a weighted blanket. Their soothing pressure has been shown to relieve anxiety and induce sleep. And yes, she can use it in warm weather, too. “I have had this blanket for over four years, and it is still my absolute go-to. It's able to be washed (without ripping) and air dried,” writes one Amazon reviewer. I suggest you refer to the brand’s size and weight chart to figure out which weight is best for your grandma.

Looking to get Mom a gift “from the kids”? Go with this sweet fill-in-the-blank book. It’s full of prompts like ‘I love it when you _____’ and ‘I think you are so cool because _____’ which you can help the little ones fill out in their own handwriting for a present that’s sure to make her tear up.

Chances are, every family recipe you love came directly from your grandma. Add your own recipes to this customizable book and leave the rest of the pages blank, which has space for over 80 recipes, for her to write down the instructions for her famous meatballs, chicken potpie and German chocolate cake. There are even designated spots for her to write down helpful tips, ingredients and more.

Gran’s been talking about growing her houseplant collection forever—she just can’t stomach how expensive they’ve gotten. Solve that problem by getting her this complete plant propagation kit. It comes with potting mix, rooting hormone powder and a bio-based mini pots she can grow her brand-new monstera in, plus an instruction sheet that’ll assist her every step of the way. This way, she’ll be able to sprout some new plant babies from her thriving philodendron.

She’ll take any excuse she can get to hang some more pictures of the great grandkids on the fridge, but this personalized calendar will actually be pretty useful, too, and she’ll love that she can flip through some of her favorite memories with the whole fam. When you customize it, make sure to include important dates like family birthdays and anniversaries for her so all she has to do is remember to write in her next doctor’s appointment.

CBD helps relieve muscle soreness and inflammation, and it can also work wonders for people with arthritis and general aches and pains. This non-greasy cream packs a potent dose of 180 milligrams of CBD for nearly immediate relief, and Grandma will love how cooling the eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils will feel on her skin.

Grandma is always sending you snail mail, so we have a feeling she’ll be totally blown away by this updated version of a greeting card. Greetabl allows you to create a personalized box, complete with a message and photos, then fill it with a little gift like chocolate hearts, a mini mug or a candle. Yup, she’s definitely going to ask you for a link to the website so she can start ordering them for every family birthday.

She’ll take any excuse to tell everyone about her grandkids, so give her a piece of jewelry that does the bragging for her. With the option of one heart and up to eight engraved tags for the whole brood, this 14-karat gold-filled necklace will keep her family close by at all times, and she’ll get her choice between three chain lengths: 16, 18 and 20 inches.

Give her a gift card for a Winc wine subscription and your grandma can choose new bottles of white, red, sparkling and rosé wine from all over the world—from Bordeaux, France to Mendoza, Italy to Monterey, California—to try per month. Start with the one- or two-month option and if she likes it, you can treat her to a whole year’s-worth of wine at a later date.

We can only hope to one day be as chic as Gran. One accessory she never leaves the house without? A perfectly knotted silk scarf. Treat her to a new vibrant design courtesy of Coach for summer and she’ll think of you every time she ties it around her neck. Made from 100 percent silk, this timeless accessory features the brand’s signature Horse and Carriage motif and can be worn a ton of ways, whether it’s draped around her neck, tied into her hair or twisted into the top handle of her purse, but I bet Nana already knows that.

Grammy’s walls are already covered in picture frames, so get her a smart digital version to place on the entry table. Family and friends can load it with snaps from recent vacations and scanned photographs from her childhood through the Aura app at any time. If you anticipate her needing help connecting it to the WiFi, you can preset it ahead of time and all she’ll have to do is plug it in. The frame will come packaged in the company’s premium gift box and there’s a place in the app to add a video message or photo with a personal note that she'll see as soon as she turns it on. 

“I just got this new Fitbit and I’m amazed by how it can do so many things,” one grandma told us during the holidays, referring to built-in GPS, fitness tracking, call and texting features. There was just one problem: She couldn’t seem to get the Fitbit app on her phone to sync up with it at first, so she suggests that if you’re going to get your grandma one for Mother’s Day, be sure to offer to sit with her to set it up. The Sense model is equipped to monitor her heart rhythm for irregularities, plus access her sleep, stress, blood glucose and so much more.

Speaking of getting her steps in, after an hour-long stroll with her walking club to get, this heated foot massager will come in handy. To be honest, we want one for ourselves, but borrowing hers gives us another excuse to visit. The shiatsu foot massage provides three levels of kneading and intensities, making her 15- or 30-minute R&R sesh that much more relaxing.

Her vision isn’t 20/20 anymore, but she still tries to keep up with every single Danielle Steel novel. With Audible, she can listen to her books instead of reading them, and she’ll get a credit which she can use to purchase a title of her choice from Audible’s premium selection (regardless of the price). Plus, she’ll be able to multitask. (Knitting and “reading,” anyone?)