The 47 Best Gifts For Grandparents Of 2024

Americanflat Kids Artwork Picture Frame

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Grandparents love collecting artwork created by their grandkids, and this frame allows them to showcase those special drawings and paintings in a stylish way. The frame works for 8.5- by 11-inch pages with the mat, or 10- by 12.5-inch pages without the mat.

There are elastic straps inside the frame so artworks stay securely inside for storage, making it easy to swap out what’s showcased in the frame. The frame itself can hold up to 100 pieces of artwork. The frame is made from wood, opens like a book, and stays closed with a small magnet.

Nature Anywhere Window Feeder For Birds

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Bird lovers will adore this window bird feeder, as it allows you to see birds up close without disturbing them. Four suction cups let you stick the transparent bird feeder to a glass window, and the open front lets birds fly in and out and perch while eating from the attached feeder, which slides in and out for easy refilling and cleaning. 

They can put it in your kitchen window or on a main window in the dining or living room, just make sure they install it 10 feet away from ledges, gables, and branches to avoid squirrels. There is no assembly needed, just fill with feed and stick it to a window and wait for the birds to fly in.

Uncommon Goods Eyeglass Holder

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Handmade in India from native sheesham wood, this eyeglass holder is a cute yet nifty gift that’ll have grandparents spending less time looking for their glasses. The hand-carved statuette features a nose and mouth, and your glasses rest on top of the nose just like glasses do on your face. You can also have the holder customized with a name if you wish. 

These holders are made by a nonprofit in India that helps underprivileged artisans who suffer with physical handicaps, illiteracy, and extreme poverty.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

View On Amazon $190 View On Best Buy $190 View On Macy's $191

For grandparents who love a good book, but maybe don’t need any more hardbacks taking up space on their shelves, a Kindle is a great gift. The Paperwhite Signature Edition has 32 gigabytes of storage, wireless charging (one less thing for them to worry about), and an auto-adjusting front light that dims and brightens, depending on how dark the room is.

Kindle has more than 2 million books available, plus audiobooks, and they can pair it with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen instead of reading. A single charge can last up to 10 weeks, and the screen has a glare-free display that reads like real paper.

Gardener's Supply Company Deep Seat Garden Kneeler

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If your grandparent loves to spend time outside in the garden, a garden kneeler might be a practical gift they never knew they needed. This one from Gardener’s Supply Company has an extra-wide base to make it stable, and sturdy sides lock into place so they can garden without worrying about the kneeler collapsing. 

The kneeler also flips from a kneeler to a padded bench, so if they want to sit and garden instead of kneeling, they can do that with added comfort, too. When not in use, the sides fold in for easy storage in a gardening shed or garage, and the kneeler holds up to 250 pounds.

Uncommon Goods My Life Story Journal

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Grandparents usually have endless stories to tell, from what it was like growing up to their early adult years and life through the decades. This book allows them to write down their stories and place photos alongside their words as well. 

This is a great way to remember their life, from birth and early friendships through hard times, historical events, love and loss, and all the wisdom gained over the years.

Apple AirTag

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Make it easier for grandparents to keep track of their car keys, wallet, purse, and more with an AirTag. They’re also great to throw in a suitcase while traveling, and easily help track items.

AirTags sends out a Bluetooth signal that detects nearby devices and sends the AirTag location to iCloud. They can then see the exact location of their AirTag and item on the Find My app. If their AirTag is nearby, their phone can take them right to it. They can also play a sound on the built-in speaker and ping the AirTag and then follow the sound if it’s nearby.

Uncommon Goods Reading Valet

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Bibliophiles will love this Book Nook Reading Valet, as it not only works as a place to store their book (and hold their place) in between reading sessions, but it also has spots to place their glasses and a drink. They can also store their phone in the triangular opening to keep it out of view. Scratchless feet on the bottom keep the unit from damaging furniture, too.

Artifact Uprising Hardcover Milestone Photo Book

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Whether you want to document every birthday they’ve had, or a special time in their lives like a wedding or all of their travels, the Milestone Photo Book is a great way to do so. Choose the images you want and then design the book how you wish. You can even choose all types of images that would document their entire lives up to this point.

The hardcover design means it’s built to last for years, and the curated layout options help you easily organize and create the book. There’s also a dust jacket with a custom foil title for the cover, and you can choose from a few different book sizes, plus 50, 100, or 150 pages.

NanaGram Photos

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If you want to do something special for grandparents with minimal effort required, try out NanaGram, which prints and mails photos of your choice to grandparents monthly. You’ll get a unique NanaGram email and phone number, and you can text over images that you’d like NanaGram to send your loved one. 

You can even invite friends and family to send images over as well, and NanaGram compiles them monthly, prints them out, and mails them to your grandparent. NanaGram also sends text reminders too, giving you a heads up to send images to them in case you forget. The photos are 4 by 6 inches, giving loved ones something tangible to cherish each month.

3DCarving Custom Cutting Board

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If your grandparents have an old, handwritten family recipe that they treasure, perhaps from their parents, grandparents, or even further down the line, this cutting board is a gift they’ll love for years. Plus, it can be passed down to younger generations over time, too.

Just send in the handwritten recipe, and it’s laser engraved into a bamboo cutting board. This is a great way to pass the recipe along as a family keepsake, plus, remember a loved one’s handwriting.

The New York Times Best of Saturday Crosswords

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For grandparents who like to spend Saturday mornings thinking their way through a crossword puzzle, The New York Times Best of Saturday Crosswords is a great, affordable gift that could be gifted alone, or added onto a gift basket or stocking. It includes 75 of the Time’s Saturday crossword puzzles in a paperback edition that’s easy to carry. The crosswords were edited by Will Shortz, the Time’s crossword puzzle editor since 1993.

Click & Grow The Smart Garden 3

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If your grandparents grew up with a garden in their yard but don’t tend to one anymore, this small gardening kit is an easy way to still have a garden inside. 

It fits easily in a windowsill and comes with three pods to grow herbs and vegetables such as basil, cilantro, thyme, strawberries, and chili peppers. There are more than 50 pre-seeded plant pods to choose from.

To get started, insert the plant pods, fill the water reservoir, and plug the self-watering planter in. An included LED light hangs above the plants gives them the sunlight they need to grow.

Rewined Signature Candle

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Made in Charleston, Rewined candles are handcrafted from repurposed wine bottles, with wine- and cocktail-inspired fragrances that mimic aromas found in their favorite varietals of wine and cocktails. For example, the sauvignon blanc candle has notes of passionfruit, green herbs, and gooseberries, and cabernet has fragrance notes of green peppercorn, cedar, and currant. 

There’s also a Harvest line of candles, with scents such as “Burning of the Vines” and “Spiked Cider,” and even candles by wine regions, like Bordeaux, Napa, and Sonoma (think pine, cypress, driftwood, citrus, and olive notes). 

The cocktail-inspired candles are a fresh and bright addition for spring and summer, with choices such as Paloma (agave, grapefruit, salt), Cosmopolitan (hibiscus, cranberry, blood orange), and French 75 (sparkling wine, citrus, juniper).

Amazon Echo Show 5

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Help grandparents deal with day-to-day tasks in a simpler way with the Amazon Echo Show 5. With this device, they can set alarms and timers, play music, check the weather, and see what their calendar is looking like.

It’s also great for listening to podcasts and even watching TV shows, as the screen has a 5.5-inch display. It also has a built-in camera so they can see inside their home to check on pets, and they can use it to display photos with the background display.

You can also check in with grandparents through its video calling feature, and grandparents can connect it to smart devices to control lights and the thermostat.

Southern Living Acrylic Throw Blanket

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From the Southern Living collection at Dillard’s, this soft throw is available in lots of color options, making it an easy and stylish addition to any living room or bedroom. It’s made from woven yarn with fringe trim on each end, and it’s great for keeping warm on the couch or outside during chilly nights. To clean it, simply machine wash it and let it air dry.

Friendship Lamp Picture Frame

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If the grandparents live far away and you don’t get to see them often, the friendship picture frame is a heartfelt gift that lets them know when you’re thinking about them.

Just touch the frame and it will begin to glow, and its pair will also glow, no matter where it’s at in the world. They work on WiFi, and you can assign specific colors to specific family members, so grandparents can tell who touched the frame as a way to say hello. Stand it up or hang it on the wall, just give it a light touch to let them know you’re thinking about them.

NicomadeMe Customized Pet Necklace

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If your grandparents have a pet that they adore, or have a dear pet that lives on in their memory, these adorable pet necklaces are a great, personalized gift that they’ll always cherish. 

The pet portraits are handcrafted from polymer clay, with each detail done by the maker. Just send in photos of the pet to the maker, choose your background color and if you want bronze or silver, and you’ll get a beautiful necklace back with their special furry friend front and center. You receive pictures during the crafting process to see how the model comes to shape, and you can also get earrings or a pendant as well.

Harry & David Deluxe Everyday Sharing Gift Basket

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Great for the grandparent who has everything, or the foodie grandparent, this Deluxe Sharing Gift Basket from Harry & David is a fun and filling addition to the kitchen. The fir wood crate with an attached chalkboard is filled with all kinds of sweet and savory goodies, including dry salami, sausage, cheddar cheese, crackers, pepper and onion relish, sesame sticks, caramel popcorn, chocolate cake, baklava, mixed nuts, gummy candy, and galettes. It comes packaged beautifully in the wooden box and will give them something to snack on for weeks to come.

23andMe Ancestry + Traits Service

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If your grandparents are curious about their ancestry, a DNA kit from 23andMe is a great gift. This is especially great for grandparents who immigrated from other countries and are curious about their family’s beginnings, and it’s great for those looking for DNA relatives, too.

Once you get your results, 23andMe shows you your ancestry composition, helps build your family tree, and can even show you health and wellness reports, depending on which kit you buy.

Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Member Signpost

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Handmade in Tucson, Arizona, this signpost is a heartwarming way to showcase everyone in the family, even though they all might be located in different cities or countries. At the top is your family name, and then underneath up to five arrows each showing a different family member’s name, direction, and how far away they are. It’s a classic take on the traditional city signpost, with a touch of personalization. 

The arrows are plasma cut and have an oxidized steel finish that offers weather resistance. Just submit your order with your family name, family member names, and their distance from your home with the direction of the arrow pointing east or west.

Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer

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We live in a digital world, but grandparents still love physical photos that live outside of their smartphones. A simple way to gift them actual photos is with the Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer, which prints photos directly from a smartphone or tablet through the Canon Mini Print App.

The printer uses Zink (zero ink) technology, so no ink is needed. The printed photos are peel and stick, so they can place them anywhere, or keep the backing on them and place them in a photo album. You can buy the printer with circle and square photo sheets, with up to 100 sheets per order.

Latent Epicure Battery Operated Grinder Set

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With the touch of a button, these battery-operated salt and pepper grinders crank out freshly cracked peppercorns and coarse salt. These are great for those who might have sensitive hands due to arthritis or have developed carpal tunnel syndrome in their hands or wrists.

The grinders have a comfortable grip and come with a mill rest to set them on, keeping their counters clean. There’s also a small light on each grinder to help with precision while using, and they can adjust the coarseness with a knob underneath each grinder.

Dori House Custom Watercolor House Portrait

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Whether your grandparents have lived in the same house for decades or have recently moved into a new place, a custom watercolor portrait of their home is a sentimental gift they can admire and use for decor, too. All you need to do is send in a photo of the home and any instructions that you feel are important, and the artist paints a beautiful version of the home that you can frame. Most houses come in color, but you can also get it done in black and white.

Threads and Needles CHI Grandma and Grandpa Sweatshirts

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These handmade sweatshirts are great as a set for Grandma and Grandpa, or as a gift for either one. They’re also perfect to give someone who has lots of grandkids, or as an announcement for a new baby. You can choose different grandparent names as well, like Nana, Papa, Grammy, Nonna, and Pop Pop.

Numerous neutral colors are available, as well as brighter options like orange and red. These are made in a unisex fit, with letters iron-on patched and head pressed. It’s a cozy, comfortable gift for your favorite grandparents.

My Face Socks Custom

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For a silly and fun gift that will get a laugh, order a pair of My Face Socks. Just submit an image, and then choose if you want ankle socks, crew socks, quarter socks, or knee high socks, and the company creates a pair of silly socks with your image all over them.

Lots of colors are available, as are themes. You can choose an image of the grandkids or of Grandma and Grandpa themselves!

Uncommon Goods Grandparent Pen Pal Set

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Revive the lost art of letter writing with this Grandparent Pen Pal Set. The set includes different prompts, games, envelopes, and various letterhead sheets so that you and your grandparents can write back and forth to each other and create tangible keepsakes. Envelopes are decorated in a fun design too, so you’ll know you’re getting something great when you see them in the mail.

Nekteck Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine

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Everyone loves a good foot massage, and this foot massager from Nekteck is a gift that keeps on giving. It has multiple massage modes, heat, and two adjustable air compression intensity levels that can help boost circulation on the bottoms of their feet.

The deep kneading massager helps relax feet after a long day of walking, and added heat helps with tired muscles and gives warmth on cold days. The foot sleeves are breathable and detachable for easy cleaning and washing, and a simple button on the massager controls everything, so there’s no remote needed.

Book Of The Month Club Gift Membership

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If your grandparent is a voracious reader, then a Book of the Month Club subscription is a great gift to keep them flipping pages. Choose from three, six, or 12-month subscriptions, and your reader will get to choose from five to seven new books a month. They can skip a month any time they wish, and can cancel anytime as well. New books are up for grabs every month, including early releases and the best new reads on the market.

Shutterfly Calendar Overlay Easel Calendar

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There’s no doubt that grandparents love photos of family and friends, so what better way to give them a smile than with an easel calendar with fresh, new family photos. Choose your design and layout, and then an image for each month of the year.

The calendar is printed with a matte finish and comes with an oak stand. Each card is 5 by 7 inches, and comes with the month plus the chosen image. Have a little extra fun by choosing themed pictures for holiday months.

Inno Stage Garden Tools Set

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If you have a grandparent who loves to spend their time outside in the garden, this 10-piece set from Inno is a great gift that will keep them busy. The set includes a weeder, rake, trowel, transplater, cultivator, pruning shears, plastic garden sprayer, rubber gloves, removable tote bag, bind line, and foldable seat.

The tools are made from anti-rusting stainless steel and wooden handles, and the gardening gloves have claws which help protect hands when digging. The set folds up for easy storage, and when it’s expanded, they can sit on the top for a convenient seat while out in the garden.

Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray

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Give a grandparent the gift of relaxation with a bathtub tray caddy. This one holds soap, a candle, a wine glass, a phone, and even snacks. It has built-in holders and slots for all their bathtime essentials and can expand from 29.5 inches to 43 inches, depending on the size of the tub.

There are two spa trays that can be attached or removed and non-slip grips on the underside help to keep the caddy in place so they don’t have to worry about it tipping over. The caddy is coated with varnish, so it’s water resistant and safe from splashes.

Wonderbly I Love Grandma This Much Book

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Great as a gift from a toddler, this customized book includes Grandma’s name and up to four children’s names and characters. The book is an all-day adventure with Grandma, from sunup to sundown, with each child featured telling Grandma how much she is loved. You can write your own dedication and choose from four cover colors, and even preview all 34 pages before buying. The book is then printed and shipped in 48 hours.

TapleTopics Grandparents & Grandchildren Meaningful Conversation Starter Cards

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If you’re looking to deepen your relationship with a grandparent, try these conversation starters from TableTopics. Each card (135 in total) has a different question meant to spark conversations between you and a grandparent, and opens the door for personal stories, fun memories, and lots of laughs. “What’s the first thing you remember saving money for?” “Which song would you play in a convertible on a sunny day?” “What’s the best thing about the age you are now?” Find out, one card at a time.

Ashi Jewelers Nana’s Coffee Spoon

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Add to your grandma’s or grandpa’s morning coffee routine with this simple, stainless steel spoon that you can customize. You’ll send in what you want the spoon to say when you place your order, but it’s great for, say, “Mimi’s Coffee Spoon” or even “Pappy’s Ice Cream Spoon.” The spoon is hand stamped and then filled with food safe, black ink. The ink will eventually wear off, but since the spoon is stamped, the message will always be there.

225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

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If you have grandparents who are still avid travelers, gift them this colorful book for travel inspiration around the world. Filled with 225 of the world’s most enchanting places, the book gives adventurers new ideas for far-flung islands, buzzing cities, dense jungles and rainforests, historic streets and sites, and must-see artwork and architecture. Perhaps it’ll make them add a new temple or a picturesque hike to their bucket list. 

Each place comes detailed with gorgeous photographs and information on what to see there, plus additional information on where to stay, eat, and go nearby.

Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet

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The No. 10 cast iron skillet from Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. is a great size for cooking large and small meals, and it works great for baking, too. Cast iron is an essential kitchen item to have, as it can be used for generations and passed down over time. The No. 10 skillet has a large handle, plus a smaller helper handle for pouring heavy contents. It also has a pour spout, and the skillet comes hand seasoned, allowing them to cook with it upon arrival. 

Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. makes all of their cast iron products right in Fredericksburg, Texas. It’s great for stovetop cooking, baking, and campfire cooking.

Wentworth Puzzles By the Lakeside Puzzle

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Puzzles are a great way to spend a long afternoon or a slow morning, and they’re especially great for helping to keep retirees busy. With 40, 250, or 1,000 pieces, this calming lakeside puzzle image is complete with vibrant flowers, snow-capped mountains, a shimmering lake, and beautiful lake houses set along the water.

The puzzle has irregular-shaped pieces to create a bit of a challenge, plus themed shaped pieces, including those shaped like birds. The puzzle pieces are laser cut for a perfect fit, and there are numerous other scenes to choose from if you’d like a different puzzle.

Southern Living Wood Dough Bowl With Handles

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Made from mango wood with smoothed edges and cut-out handles, this old-school dough bowl can be used in numerous ways. Gift it full of smaller kitchen items, such as homemade jams and salsas, or fill it with bathroom items like bath bombs, handmade soaps, and small-batch bath salts. It’s a great piece to use as decor in numerous rooms throughout the house, and the wooden construction is meant to last for years.

Bright Cellars Gift Card

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For the wine-loving grandparent, what’s better than a wine subscription box full of wine catered to their palate? With a Bright Cellars gift card, the grandparents can choose wines from the shop or apply it to their first subscription order.

Subscribers get scheduled boxes of wine with four, six, or 12 bottles in each shipment, depending on preferences. The subscriber simply takes the wine quiz, and then Bright Cellars determines which wines best match their tasting profile. Every bottle has tasting notes and pairing suggestions, and they can skip and pause their membership at any time.

Paint with Number A Boat and Hills Kit

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Painting allows one to express themselves and unwind, but a paint by numbers kit can also stimulate the brain, as they’ll have to paint a scene while using numbers and various colors.

These kits come with a pre-numbered canvas and paint that correlates with specific numbers. Simply follow the canvas and paint each small section according to the number that goes with that color.

We love the Boat and Hills scene because it’s calm and serene, but there are lots of other options available as well. The set comes with the canvas, acrylic paint, three paint brushes, and you can add on a wooden frame, if you wish.

L.A. Burdick Signature Chocolate Mice

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To elevate the traditional sweet treat that you can buy from a grocery store, consider a box of chocolate mice from L.A. Burdick. The mice have been the company’s signature chocolate for more than 30 years, and they’re made individually by hand without molds. Each one includes a 12-step process that takes three days, and they come all bundled up in a nice wooden box, hand-tied with ribbon and stamped with a wax seal.

All the mice have colorful tails, and you can choose from a box of nine or 16. They’re a delicious and thoughtful gift that’ll put a smile on your grandparents’ faces, no doubt. The mice ship all over the country and internationally.

Quince Textured Faux Fur Throw

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A soft, cozy throw is a great gift for grandparents to keep them warm while also adding a touch of decor to their home, as this faux fur throw looks great hung on a blanket ladder, across a couch, or at the end of the bed.

The faux fur front is cuddly, while the velvet back is smooth and comfortable. It’s made from sustainable materials and ruched for a thick, chic look. Three neutral colors are available.

Tom Design Birthstone Necklace

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For a memorable gift that Grandma can adore for years to come, build her a handmade, custom birthstone necklace made from raw gemstones. The chain can be gold filled, rose gold, or silver, depending on what you choose, and stones come in unique shapes, sizes, and color variations.

All 12 birthstones are available, and stones are ethically sourced from various places around the world. The necklaces come with a custom gemstone card and are in a stamped gift box.

Love Bodgega Chill Out, Grill Out Gift Set

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Celebrity chef Tim Love is known for his western-urban fare with restaurants in Fort Worth, Knoxville, and Austin. Lots of his dishes center around an open flame or a smoker, and this gift set helps elevate grilling with a Southern spin. 

It includes the Tim Love half apron, which is comfortable enough for outdoor cooking; a copy of his Lonesome Dove Trail Cookbook full of Old West dishes with Love’s modern spin; and three of his rubs for steak, pork, and fish that are packed with flavor.

Comfort Zone Hydramemory Rich Sorbet Cream

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With ingredients like prickly pear extract and lavender, Comfort Zone makes skincare products from plants that are indigenous to not only the company’s homeland of Italy, but also the South as well, as some environmental conditions are similar. The Hydramemory Rich Sorbet Cream is a treat for all skin types, as the sorbet texture hydrates and leaves skin softer and more radiant. 

It’s perfect to use morning or night, and is especially helpful after a hot day under the Southern sun when your skin needs extra moisture. It’s made with prickly pear extract and macro hyaluronic acid, and the packaging is refillable to reduce waste, and make refills cheaper, too. All Comfort Zone products are vegan and free from silicones, animal derivatives, artificial colors, and mineral oils.