Grandparents usually say they want nothing but time with the family. The best gifts bring the family closer, through photos, stories and little reminders of the grandkids all year long.
Aura Frames
Aura Digital Photo Frame
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Why it's a great gift: The whole family can send photos to the frame from their phones, and Grandma sees new pictures of the kids every day. Set it up before you give it so it's ready to plug in.
Storyworth
Storyworth (one year of stories + printed book)
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Why it's a great gift: Grandpa answers a weekly question about his life, and at the end of the year you all receive a printed book of his stories.
Artifact Uprising
Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book
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Why it's a great gift: A printed album of the year's family photos, perfect for the coffee table.
Artifact Uprising
Artifact Uprising Photo Ornament
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Why it's a great gift: A keepsake ornament with the grandkids' photo for the tree.
Bearaby
Bearaby Velvet Napper Weighted Blanket
From $249 on Bearaby's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A soft weighted blanket for afternoon naps and reading.
Hatch
Hatch Restore Sunrise Alarm & Sleep Machine
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Why it's a great gift: A gentle sunrise alarm with soothing sounds for better sleep.
Tinggly
Tinggly Experience Gift Box
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Why it's a great gift: An experience they choose themselves. Even better if you offer to come along.
Snake River Farms
Snake River Farms The Family Sampler
$228 on Snake River Farms' site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A premium steak sampler for a special family dinner. Ships within the US only.
Therabody
Therabody Theragun Relief
$159.99 on Therabody's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A great first massage gun for parents and grandparents who want easy everyday relief.
Snake River Farms
Snake River Farms Boneless Prime Rib
From $170 on Snake River Farms' site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: For the host of the holiday dinner. A prime rib is the classic Christmas roast. Ships within the US only.
HexClad
HexClad Damascus Steel Carving Set, 2-pc (Espresso)
$149 on HexClad's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: Who carves the turkey at your house? This is the gift for them, just in time for Christmas dinner.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA + Traits Kit
$69 on Ancestry's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A family history project grandparents can share with the grandkids, with fun traits to compare.
Spafinder
Spafinder Spa & Wellness eGift Card
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Why it's a great gift: A well-deserved spa day, at a place they choose themselves.
Lovepop
Festive Suncatcher Christmas Tree
$29 on Lovepop's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A paper-art tree that fills a sunny window with color every December.
Cape Candle & Cape Home
The Bayberry Tradition Set
$58.65 on Cape Candle & Cape Home's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: An old American Christmas Eve tradition, with hand-dipped bayberry tapers and the book that explains it.
Our gift-giving tips
- Tech gifts: set everything up beforehand.
- Large print and simple controls matter more than features.
Prices shown were checked on each brand's website on the date given and may change at any time, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Where we couldn't verify a price, we show "See price".