Whether they're weekend babysitters, world travelers enjoying retirement, or holiday reunion chefs, grandparents will enjoy one of these useful, budget-friendly gifts. Surprise them with something to add cheer to their home, grow their hobbies or interests, or make everyday life more pleasant, all for less than $25. If you have a little extra to spend, check out these 25 Awesome Gift Ideas Under $250.
Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
Price: $22 from Bed, Bath & Beyond
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Soothe aches and pains away with a shoulder wrap from Spa Comforts, which molds to the neck and shoulders, hot or cold, and contains a blend of soothing lavender and peppermint.
Price: $25 from Amazon
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Everyone loses their keys (and other things) once in awhile. The Tile Mate finds them. Its app is easy to use, and the tile itself is small, with a practical design. Simply attach it to a keychain or anything else your grandparent is prone to lose track of — a four-pack is $70 — and let the app find it for them. There's also a find-your-phone function.
Price: $9 from Barnes & Noble
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A perfect way to preserve and organize family recipes so they can be passed down easily from generation to generation. This journal includes pages broken down by appetizers, side dishes, main courses, desserts, and more.
Price: $24 from Amazon
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For family gatherings at the grandparents' house, give the Rememory game. Players pick cards that indicate a person, time frame, and a loose prompt, and each player shares an associated memory. Consumers have given it solid reviews.
Price: $19 from Amazon
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For a house decked out in family photos, consider this sweet addition to the collection: a bronze family tree with six photo frames. Tree and frames can also be displayed separately.
Price: $6 from Cost Plus World Market
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There's no need for an eyeglass hunt with a quirky, stylish eyeglass holder on a living room side table or bedroom dresser. Handcrafted in India, this design was inspired by the stone statues of Easter Island. Variations are available, such as a rosewood display stand also handcrafted in India ($6 on Amazon).
Price: $12 from Amazon
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Not everyone has the space for a well-placed nightstand. No worries: They can stash their stuff in a handy organizer right at their bedside — just install it between their bedframe and mattress. It holds the remote, a cellphone, a water bottle, books, and more.
Price: $13 from Amazon
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This is a practical gift for seniors whose worsening eyesight makes reading a chore. The lighted 3X stand magnifier can be used three ways: hanging around the neck, standing on four folding legs, or lying flat atop reading material. Four LED lights help relieve eye strain.
Price: Varies at Old Time Candy Company
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Treat them to favorite snacks from when they were a kid, with candies grouped and sold by the decade (or even by color). Want to send them some of their favorite foods from where they grew up? Check out 35 Beloved Regional Foods That Can Be Shipped to Your Doorstep.
Price: Starting at under $5 from Personalized Ornaments For You
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Family members' names are painted on ornaments featuring as many as 11 grandchildren for a memorable gift that can used year after year. Each includes a red satin ribbon for hanging on the tree, and perhaps a fireplace or wall after the holidays are over.
Price: $20 from Amazon
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For elderly grandparents whose feet or legs tend to get cold when they're sitting and reading a book or watching TV, a reversible sherpa throw blanket — micro mink fleece on one side, plush super soft lambswool sherpa fleece on the other — makes for an ideal gift on winter nights.
Price: $20 from Bed Bath & Beyond
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There's nothing more annoying than settling onto the couch with a drink, then realizing there's no convenient place to put it. The weighted Couch Coaster solves that problem by easily draping over sofa arms to give drinks the perfect resting spot.
Price: $8 from Amazon
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Give the kids a chance to learn more about grandpa with this keepsake book that contains questions to help document some of grandpa's greatest memories and stories.
Price: $17 from Amazon
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Do you have a grandparent who always complains about how their hands are freezing? A Zippo hand warmer will really heat things up. Fill it with lighter fluid, slip it into a pocket, and get up to 12 hours of toasty warmth.
Price: $7 from Amazon
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The smell of garlic, onions, and pungent herbs and spices can stay on the hands long after dinner is cooked. Grandparents who enjoy adventurous cooking and don't shy away from aromatic foods will appreciate this inexpensive remedy from Amco. It rubs away the odor from hands so the cook can enjoy a meal, and whatever comes after, without lingering smells.
Price: $10 from Amazon
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Cutting, dicing, and slicing are hard for some, even if hands are limber and knives sharp. These unusual five-blade scissors from RSVP make it easy to chop fresh herbs. More than 4,000 customers give the tool an average of 4.4 stars in reviews. The scissors are dishwasher-safe, and a silicone handle provides a comfortable grip.
Price: $17 from Amazon
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For the grandparent who likes to garden, this Psychedelic Salad Kit from Plant Theatre includes everything needed for growing colorful and unique salad vegetables in one box. It's also a fun activity to do with the grandkids. The set includes peat growing biodegradable pots, peat disks, plant markers, and seed cachets.
Price: $25 from Harry's
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Grandpas will love this shave kit that includes an aluminum razor, three blades, a travel cover, and foaming shave gel. You can even get the handle engraved for an extra $15.
Price: $15 from Walmart
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For grandparents who still need a yoga mat, or might enjoy Pilates or body weight workouts on one, a half-inch mat would be a great gift. It offers extra cushion, a non-slip textured surface, and an overall larger size. Amplify the gift by showing the grandparent 17 Fitness Programs Adults Over 50 Can Do at Home.
Price: $15 from Amazon
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Help grandparents stay limber and active. A "Yoga for Seniors" DVD includes three complete yoga practices, including an introductory 26-minute session performed while seated in a chair. The DVD is designed to help improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and mental clarity. Pair it with a new water bottle and make time to practice together.
Price: $15 from Dick's Sporting Goods
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With a resistance band, grandparents can stay active in their spare time. They can tone their core muscles and arms at home with the Gaiam Strength and Flexibility Kit, which contains three bands ranging from light to heavy, plus an exercise guide. Resistance-band exercises for seniors can also be found on YouTube.
Price: $15 from Bed Bath & Beyond
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Soothe their aches and pains with the Bed Buddy, which provides hot or cold therapy wherever they need it. It’s filled with grains, herbs, and flowers, so it’s safe and easy to use in bed.
Price: $13 from Amazon
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Buy a scrapbook album and fill it with your favorite memories with grandma and grandpa for a personal gift they’ll love.
Price: $6 from Amazon
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Give this cute story to keep at grandma and grandpa's house as a fun book to read when the little ones visit.
Price: $16 from Etsy
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Add an adorable coffee mug to the grandparents' kitchen cupboard. An online seller offers hand-drawn mugs that say "This grandpa belongs to …" with sayings and stick figure drawings personalized on request.
Price: $20 to $23 from Amazon
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This shirt designed by ThisWear suits the grandpa who likes to help, whether it's bandaging a grandkid's boo-boo or repairing faulty furniture. The T-shirt is made of 100 percent cotton, and nearly all customers report that it fits as expected. It's double-sewn at the collar and sleeves for durability and comes in nine colors.
Price: $9 from Shutterfly
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What grandparent wouldn’t want to look at their sweet family members’ faces while enjoying their morning hot drink?
Price: Starting at $20 from Snapfish
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Make them a personalized calendar of all your favorite family moments.
Price: $13 from Home Depot
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A quarter of Americans 65 or older take a fall every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. Consider a practical gift of a non-slip bath mat such as the Moen Home Care tub tread, which is slip-resistant, highly rated, and easy to use.
Price: $8 to $17 from Walmart
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Give the gift of safety with the BASU eAlarm, a tiny but loud personal alarm that go inside a pocket or hang from a zipper or key ring. The 120-decibel alarm is on par with an ambulance siren, and the included batteries last up to five years.
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