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The best holiday gifts for grandparents 2022

By Carolin Lehmann

Updated on: November 14, 2022 / 12:23 PM EST / Essentials

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grandma and granddaughter at Christmas — Grandma and grandpa may have it all, but you can still upgrade their slippers, perfume and more this holiday season. KidStock/Blend Images/Getty Images

It's time to buy holiday gifts for the grandparents, whether they're your own or your children's. But what don't the matriarch and patriarch of your family already own? With a lifetime of collected possessions, it can be tough to nail down the perfect gift idea.

Let CBS Essentials be your guide. We've found the best holiday gifts for grandparents in 2022.

Top products in this article

Ugg Scuff slipper, $90

$90 at Nordstrom

Gardener's tool seat, $46

$46 at Uncommon Goods

Elisa gold Satellite Pendant necklace in black drusy, $70

$70 at Kendra Scott

Give the grandparents a Christmas or Hanukkah gift they'll never forget. We've found thoughtful, unusual and unique gifts from Nordstrom, Uncommon Goods and more. Memorable doesn't have to mean expensive. Our impressive selection of the best holiday gifts for grandparents suits a wide variety of budgets.

And while you're holiday shopping, be sure to check out our 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts series to find the perfect present for everyone on your list.

Lark Manor 13 photograph picture frame

Fill this black wood Lark Manor picture frame with family photos for a sentimental holiday gift.

It fits 13 images and is currently 24% off at Wayfair.

Lark Manor 13 photograph picture frame, $28 (reduced from $37)

$28 at Wayfair

Shutterfly photo gallery wall calendar

Create a wall calendar with pictures of the grandkids.

Shutterfly allows you to pick the calendar's size, starting month, backgrounds and more.

Shutterfly photo gallery wall calendar, $23 (reduced from $35)

$23 at Shutterfly

Ugg Scuff slipper

Grandpa can cozy up in these suede leather Ugg slippers with a shearling or UGGpure lining (a textile made from wool but shaped to feel like genuine shearling).

Find these slippers in four colors.

Ugg Scuff slipper, $90

$90 at Nordstrom

Just Ripe fruit bowl

Stop any and all bickering about fruit storage with this Just Ripe fruit bowl.

It allows you to organize your fruit by ripeness (with unripe offerings going in the vented glass bowl, ripe fruits on top and bananas hanging above).

Just Ripe fruit bowl, $68

$68 at Uncommon Goods

Bouqs Sweet Lavender

Delivery of this beautiful Bouqs bouquet with lavender roses, lavender statice, burgundy scabiosa, baby blue eucalyptus and white delphinium can be scheduled through the rest of the year.

Set up your delivery now so you won't have to worry about it later.

Bouqs Sweet Lavender, $69

$69 at Bouqs

Gardener's tool seat

Give grandma and grandpa a place to take a break with this gardener's toolbag that doubles as a seat.

It has 21 pockets for tools of all different sizes.

Gardener's tool seat, $46

$46 at Uncommon Goods

Elisa gold Satellite Pendant necklace in black drusy

Grandma can add this necklace with a gold chain and black drusy to her collection.

Try using it as a stocking stuffer.

Elisa gold Satellite Pendant necklace in black drusy, $70

$70 at Kendra Scott

Owl eyeglasses holder

"Now where did I put those glasses?" will never be uttered again once this owl eyeglasses holder is gifted.

It's a special accent to any bedside table with a dual purpose.

Owl eyeglasses holder, $25

$25 at Uncommon Goods

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 (6 quart)

Help grandpa and grandma make meals for the whole family in a snap.

This 9-in-1 model functions as an electric pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan and food warmer. You get two other tricks, too: a sterilizer; and, a sous-vide function that allows you to keep your cooking water at a constant temperature.

The machine has 15 customizable programming options.

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 (6 quart), $110 (reduced from $130)

$110 at Amazon

Blink Mini smart home security camera (2 pack)

Start or expand your grandparent's smart home security setup with a two-pack of Blink Mini cameras.

The Blink Mini smart home security camera features 1080p video recording (cloud-based saving optional), motion detection and two-way audio. Blink Mini works with Alexa, so you can monitor your cameras from your Amazon Echo Show ($35) via voice command.

Blink Mini smart home security camera (2 pack), $65

$65 at Amazon

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Keurig K-Mini coffee maker

This mini coffee device is a great option for small spaces or for people who don't want all the bells and whistles of larger devices.

The 5-inch-wide Keurig coffee maker lets you brew up to 12 ounces of coffee, hot chocolate, tea and more. It offers an energy-efficient feature that automatically turns the coffee maker off 90 seconds after you've brewed your cup.

Keurig K-Mini coffee maker, $50 (reduced from $100)

$50 at Amazon

Starbucks peppermint mocha K-Cup coffee pods (60 ct.)

Add some holiday cheer to their morning cup of Joe with Starbucks peppermint mocha K-Cups.

This six-pack of Keurig K-Cups includes 10 coffee pods per box, or 60 pods in total. It's currently on sale for $13 off at Amazon ahead of Black Friday.

Starbucks peppermint mocha K-Cup coffee pods (60 ct.), $43 (reduced from $56)

$43 at Amazon

100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: The best gifts to give this Christmas

It may seem early to start shopping for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, but trust us, it's not. Last year's holiday season was riddled with supply-chain issues, and CBS News is anticipating more of the same in 2022. Plus, there's inflation -- unfortunately, prices may rise even more before December comes.

So it's time to shop for holiday gifts now. Pick out a great hiding spot and check out CBS Essentials' 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts of 2022. We've based our top 100 gift picks on our own bestsellers, owner reviews and our own extensive research into the most-buzzed-about gifts of 2022, such as this I am Groot Lego set, a guinea pig toy that gives birth and this pooping purple turtle.

Stay tuned to the CBS Essentials 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts Series for our picks of the hottest gifts to give in 2022. Our list includes some of Apple's newest products, the top toys of 2022, game-changing kitchen appliances (such as this air fryer) and so much more.

Carolin Lehmann

Carolin Lehmann is an expert in health, fitness, furniture, apparel, gift guides and books for CBS Essentials. She's always testing new products to recommend. Some of her current favorites include Stanley cups and Alo Yoga workout sets.