Thoughtful gifts for grandparents: family photos that update themselves, cozy comforts and easy ways to stay in touch.
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best for: The #1 grandparent gift — new photos all year
The whole family sends photos to it from their phones, so grandparents always see the latest. No subscription.
best for: Grandparents who'd love easy video calls
Video calls with the grandkids by voice — just say "call" and a name. Also shows photos, weather and reminders.
best for: Preserving family stories
A weekly email question about their life. At the end of the year, their answers become a printed hardcover book.
best for: Grandparents who are always cold
The famously soft throw that stays soft wash after wash. Arrives gift-wrapped.
best for: Slow coffee drinkers
Keeps coffee or tea hot for slow mornings with the newspaper.
best for: An easy add-on gift
Seriously comfortable socks, and a pair is donated for every pair sold.
best for: Readers whose eyes are tired of small print
Text size goes as big as they need, and the glare-free screen is easy on the eyes. Lighter than a paperback.
best for: Grandparents with memory or vision challenges
Shows the day, date and time of day in huge, clear words. Helpful for anyone who loses track of days.
best for: Handy, active grandparents
Hands-free light for gardening at dusk, power outages and finding things in closets.
Time and connection: a digital photo frame the whole family can send pictures to, a Storyworth book of their life stories, or an easy way to video call the grandkids.
Frames like Aura are designed so the grandparent does nothing — family members send photos from their phones. Set it up and connect it to Wi-Fi before gifting to make it effortless.
