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29 Non-Cheesy Mother’s Day Gifts for Grandmas

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We wouldn’t be the moms we are today, or even moms at all, if it wasn’t for our own mothers. Mother’s Day reminds us how much we appreciate them, and how incredible it is to see them with our kiddos. Grandma takes care of us (still!), spoils our little ones in the best way, and we think we’ll always rely on her for advice no matter how old we are. What can’t she do? Since we know she’s number one, making sure our Mother’s Day gifts for Grandma are nothing but top tier.

This year, we’re skipping all the usual gift suspects. You won’t find any bathrobes, gift baskets, or knitting needles here. Not that there’s anything wrong with any of those, but we wanted to really get fun and creative with these goodies for Grammy. There’s absolutely something for every grandmother on our list, so whether you’re stumped for ideas, or just looking to to amp things up this year, our list of Mother’s Day gifts for Grandma are going to help make her day extra special!

Parisian Bubble Girl Lamp

CASA DI LUMO

These vintage-style Parisian Bubble Girl Lamps are just darling. Each one has a distinct personality, along with that signature Parisian elegance, and is blowing a beautifully-illuminated bubble. They're available individually or as the full set!

Parisian Bubble Girl Lamp ($99.00/ea, $339.99/set)—Buy Here!

Heaven in a Box

Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery

Dark chocolate brownies, seasonal bars, chocolate chip cookies, all-day granola, vanilla bean shortbread, and dark chocolate sablé, all in one box? Yeah, okay, that definitely does sound like heaven.

Heaven in a Box ($80.00)—Buy Here!

Six Mini Fortnum's Famous Teas

Fortnum & Mason

Breakfast Blend, Afternoon Blend, Royal Blend, Queen Anne Blend, Earl Grey Classic, and Smoky Earl Grey from London's Piccadilly famous cornershop.

Six Mini Fortnum's Famous Teas ($38.57)—Buy Here!

Custom Dog Eyeglass Holder

Uncommon Goods

Make sure mom never loses her glasses again! These perfect pooches will hold her specs in the most adorable way. There are a bunch to select from; just pick the color and breed from a big pack of dogs.

Custom Dog Eyeglass Holder ($40.00)—Buy Here!

Cuyana Recycled Cashmere Scarf

Cuyana

Woven in Italy from sustainable recycled cashmere, this extra long scarf will be what she reaches for year after year.

Cuyana Recycled Cashmere Scarf ($198.00)—Buy Here!

'Mom, I Get It Now' Mug

Society6

What can we say? We really, really do get it now. Also, an 18oz mug is a solid size, plus it's dishwasher and microwave safe, so it's not just for decoration.

'Mom, I Get It Now' Mug ($19.00)—Buy Here!

15-Piece Magnetic Bookmark Set

Joyberg

We've made sure mom isn't losing her glasses; now make sure she doesn't lose her place with these page-friendly magnetic bookmarks. There are several color sets available, too.

15-Piece Magnetic Bookmark Set ($4.99)—Buy Here!

 

Plant or Flower Subscription

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Instead of your go-to Mother’s Day flowers, give mom something that’ll last longer than a few days. Plant and flower subscriptions are a great way to keep mom feeling special all year, so check out our roundup of the best subscription boxes below!

Mother’s Day Flowers: The Best Plant and Flower Subscriptions—See Them All Here!

Gold Circle Pendant Necklace

Tiny Tags

This statement necklace looks perfect with everything from t-shirts to dresses and can hold up to 5 names and 5 more inscriptions on the back, too.

Gold Circle Pendant Necklace ($175.00)—Buy Here!

CHANEL Le Crème Main Hand & Nail Cream

CHANEL

For everything she's done for us, who deserves designer-worthy hands more than mom? The CHANEL Le Crème Main Hand & Nail Cream smooths and adds some extra glow the way only CHANEL can.

CHANEL Le Crème Main Hand & Nail Cream ($62.00)—Buy Here!

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Ember

The popular Ember Smart Mug got an upgrade with longer battery life (up to 80 minutes!), pairing with or without the Ember App, and a smart sleep sensor so it doesn't stay hot indefinitely. Available in multiple colors and finishes.

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 ($149.95)—Buy Here!

Tinybeans+ Subscription

Tinybeans

What could possibly be better for grandma than getting a daily update featuring pictures and video of her grandkids? Gifting a Tinybeans+ subscription is giving her a dose of joy (while giving you the peace of mind that anything you post isn't getting seen by anyone you don't invite to view!). Connection is Tinybeans' #1 goal. Isn't that what Mother's Day is all about?

Tinybeans+ Subscription—Get it Here!

Slip Silk Pillowcase Initial Collection

Slip

The Slip Pillowcase prevents creases, sleep lines, wrinkles, and helps with dry hair and frizz. All that just from swapping your pillowcase? Yep. Plus, this is serious luxury for your bed. We love the Initial Collection, but there are lots of colors and prints!

Slip Silk Pillowcase Initial Collection ($99.00)—Buy Here!

The Best of Babka by Russ & Daughters

Goldbelly

Turning down babka is not a possibility around here, so treating mom and grandma to a loaf of chocolate babka and a loaf of cinnamon babka from New York's legendary Russ & Daughters is always a win. And with Goldbelly, your babka (and everything else they offer) arrives fresh and packaged to perfection.

The Best of Babka by Russ & Daughters ($30.00)—Buy Here!

Long Floral Garden Gloves

Terrain

If grandma has a green thumb, or at least hopes to develop one (through a plant subscription, perhaps?), these lovely floral gardening gloves will help protect her hands and arms in the prettiest way.

Long Floral Garden Gloves ($40.00)—Buy Here!

Aura Digital Photo Frame

Aura Frames

There are few things moms and grandmas love more than pictures of their kids and grandbabies, so the Aura Digital Picture Frame is perfect! You can preload images for an even more personalized gift. It works in either orientation—landscape or portrait. It's so easy to use and there are multiple colors, styles, and sizes available.

Aura Digital Photo Frame ($149.00+)—Buy Here!

glassybaby grammy Tea Light Candle Holder

glassybaby

Each glassbaby tea light holder is hand blown in the US and comes with a palm wax tea light candle. The grammy is a sweet soft purple and you can pair it with other glassbaby colors for a beautiful set she'll love displaying!

glassybaby grammy Tea Light Candle Holder ($60.00)—Buy Here!

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon

Now with a 6.8” display and thinner borders, adjustable warm light, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns, the Kindle Paperwhite gives grandma a whole library in her hands.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ($149.99)—Buy Here!

Shari's Berries Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Shari's Berries

Shari's Berries are a showstopper, no matter the occasion, but their Mother's Day Collection is divine! Pick from a ton of different chocolate dipped strawberries with different toppings, pairings, and gift options for the perfect 'I Love You, Mom' and 'We Love You, Grandma' gift.

Shari's Berries Chocolate Covered Strawberries ($34.99+)—Buy Here!

Made with Love Blanket

Caden Lane

From our favorite personalization go-tos, Caden Lane brings this sweet blanket. Customize it and choose from either pink or green to make grandma's day! Unbelievably soft and comfortable, she'll love it forever.

Made with Love Blanket ($68.00)—Buy Here!

The Cuisinart Wine Opener

Keep that corkscrew frustration to a minimum with this rechargeable Cuisinart Wine Opener, foil cutter and vacuum sealer included!

The Cuisinart Wine Opener ($39.95)—Buy Here!

Front Loading Kids Art Interchangeable Frame

Americanflat

It can be tricky to keep up with all that beautiful art the kiddos create. This front-loading frame lets you swap out their creations and store them as fast as they can make them! These frames come in multiple colors, too.

Front Loading Kids Art Interchangeable Frame ($17.99)—Buy Here!

LED Neck Reading Lamp

Glocusent

From late night books mom can't put down, to camping, painting her nails, or just to illuminate an intricate project, this convenient neck reading lamp is a lifesaver! Available in multiple colors.

LED Neck Reading Lamp ($18.69)—Buy Here!

Caribu App Subscription

Caribu

The Caribu App is video calling for families with a library of thousands of books, activities, games, and coloring books that will keep children engaged for hours. On Caribu video calls, families can draw, read bedtime stories, solve puzzles, play memory and learning games, make recipes, use digital sticker packs to create new stories, and even view famous artwork together in a real-time video call, no matter how far apart you are. So even if grandma can't be right there, she can feel like she is!

Caribu App Subscription ($9.99+)—Get it Here!

The Art of Pasta 1000 Piece Puzzle with Shaped Pieces

Galison

We definitely agree that pasta is art, and this super fun 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle helps mom and grandma create it!

The Art of Pasta 1000 Piece Puzzle with Shaped Pieces ($26.99)—Buy Here!

Raffia Chinese Mahjong Game Set

Mark & Graham

Mark & Graham took traditionational mahjong and gave it coastal vibes with a raffia storage box and beautiful pieces that'll last for years and years. Available in pink or natural. Add a monogram for an extra personal touch!

Raffia Chinese Mahjong Game Set ($299.00)—Buy Here!

 

Alabaster Swivel Box at Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma

The Williams Sonoma Alabaster Swivel Box is made by a family who has been working in alabaster for centuries. It comes in 4 gorgeous hues and makes a great place for jewelry, trinkets, change, and more.

Alabaster Swivel Box at Williams Sonoma ($99.00)—Buy Here!

Personalized Birthstone Necklace Set

Local Eclectic

Not just a pretty birthstone, this necklace also includes a solid gold "Qu'Hier Que Demain" charm, inspired by French poetry meaning “I love you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow." Who wouldn't love this?

Personalized Birthstone Necklace Set ($280.00)—Buy Here!

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