Gifts for Grandma from Grandkids: 6 Ideas She Will Treasure

Quick answer: The best gifts for grandma from the grandkids put the grandkids right in front of her: a mug with a grandchild’s face and “[Name]’s Grandma”, a plant pot painted from a family photo, a cookie jar ornament with one cookie per grandchild, a glass tulip that never needs watering, a “Year I Learned Mahjong” ornament for the grandma who plays, or a fridge record player loaded with nine songs she sang to you. Most cost $15 to $30 and are made to order.

Grandma does not need more things. She needs proof that the kids thought of her. Below are six ideas, who each one suits, and a few ways to let the grandkids do part of the work so the gift really comes from them.

1. A mug with a grandchild’s face: “[Name]’s Grandma”

Send a photo of a grandchild and it is drawn as a soft watercolor portrait on a striped mug, with “Mia’s Grandma” (or any name) above. It comes in 11 or 15 oz, printed on both sides, and is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Best for: a new grandma, or a grandma who has her coffee before anyone else is up.

Watercolor Grandchild Portrait Mug $14.99 $24.99 Personalize it

2. A plant pot painted from a family photo

One clear photo, up to four faces, redrawn as a stained glass style portrait around a glazed ceramic pot with a wooden saucer. Grandma and the grandkids, or three generations, end up on her windowsill. It is about 3.5 inches across, with a drainage hole; the plant is not included.

Best for: the grandma who keeps every plant alive and never gets flowers herself.

Stained Glass Family Portrait Plant Pot $29.99 $39.99 Personalize it

3. A cookie jar ornament with every grandchild’s name

A cream mason jar ornament with a red bow, the family name across the front, the year on the lid, and a raised Christmas tree cookie inside for each grandchild, each one with a name. It is sculpted 3D acrylic in 4, 5 or 6 inches.

Best for: the grandma who bakes every December; add a new jar when the family grows.

Family Cookie Jar Ornament with Kids’ Names $18.99 Personalize it

Looking for more ornaments with the grandkids on them? See our grandparents Christmas ornaments.

4. Flowers that last: a glass tulip with her name

A handmade colored glass tulip, about 3.5 inches tall, in a small white ceramic pot with pebbles. The pot is printed with your words, such as “I love you Grandma” or the grandkids’ names. No water, no sunlight, no wilting.

Best for: grandmas who love flowers, and grandkids who would forget to send them.

Personalized Glass Tulip Flower Pot $24.99 $38.99 Personalize it

5. For the mahjong grandma: “The Year I Learned Mahjong”

A raised 3D ornament with mahjong tiles stacked into a Christmas tree under a gold star, “The Year I Learned Mahjong” above, and her name and year below, on a stoneware look rim.

Best for: the grandma who just joined a mahjong group and talks about it at every dinner.

The Year I Learned Mahjong Tile Tree Ornament $19.99 $24.00 Personalize it

More ideas for her table: our guide to mahjong gifts.

6. The songs she sang to you, on her fridge

A mini vinyl record player magnet with nine NFC song discs. You pick the nine songs at checkout; she taps a disc on the player and that song plays. It charges by USB-C and sticks to any fridge.

Best for: a bigger gift that the grandkids chip in for together.

9 Song NFC Vinyl Record Fridge Magnet $59.99 $89.99 Personalize it

How to make it come from the grandkids

• Let them choose. Show the kids two or three options and let them pick the photo, the flower color or the songs.

• Add their handwriting. Tuck in a card they wrote or drew themselves; little ones can sign with a handprint.

• Split the cost. Older grandkids can each put in a few dollars toward a bigger gift like the music magnet.

• Order early. Each piece is made to order, so leave a few weeks before Christmas.

If the family is missing a grandparent this Christmas, memorial Christmas ornaments keep their name and photo on the tree.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for grandma from her grandchildren?

Something with the grandkids in it: their faces on a mug or plant pot, their names on an ornament, or songs they chose. Personal beats expensive.

What can small kids give grandma for Christmas?

Let them pick the photo or the color, then add a drawing or a handprint card. A $15 to $20 mug or ornament is plenty.

How many grandkids can fit on one gift?

The plant pot fits up to four faces from one photo. The cookie jar ornament holds one cookie per name, so it works for bigger families.

How long does a personalized gift take?

Each piece is made to order. Shipping options and estimated delivery dates are shown at checkout.

See more gifts for the whole family and personalized family ornaments.