The 10 Best Gifts for Grandma for Mother’s Day
Our Guide to the Best Gifts for Grandma for Mother’s Day This Year

Whether you’re looking for a gift for your grandma—or for the Mom who is Grandma to your kids—it’s not always easy to find something special. After all, at this stage of life, she probably has most everything she needs.

At Boom Again, we have unique insight into what a grandma might want. Our game specializes in the pop culture of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s—most likely the era of her youth.

So here, to honor the gal who gives so much, is our list of the 10 best gifts for Grandma on Mother’s Day.

1. Items that support one of her hobbies.

   Instead of another knick-knack that just sits on a shelf, how about something she’ll put to use? If she likes to knit, get her some special yarns or a gift certificate at a local craft store. If she likes books, buy her the latest from one of her favorite authors.

2. Games she can play with friends—even if she is still social distancing.

   It’s been a tough year, and many seniors have struggled with being isolated from friends and family. Now, many are getting vaccinated, which opens up the opportunity to get together again with friends for actual fun and a few laughs. That’s why our game Boom Again makes one of the best gifts for Grandma on Mother’s Day.

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   It’s a pop culture trivia game that can be played by two to 10 people, and it’s geared specifically to evoke all the memories, music, movies, fun and fads of the Baby Boom. It’s light-hearted, lively—and a chance to take a trip down memory lane with like-minded friends.

   Most importantly, it not only can be played in person gathered ‘round a gameboard, but it can be played in a group via Zoom.

4. Tickets to take her to an event or activity like an outdoor tour or lunch.

   If Grandma is starting to get out and about, find something interesting to do—either taking her or giving her tickets to go with a friend if you’re not nearby. Depending on what she enjoys, how about a guided tour of some local gardens? A trip the zoo? Or tickets to a performance, museum or event that is happening with social distancing guidelines in place?

5. A coupon to handle a task for her.

   The tricky part about coupons, however, is you have to make sure she actually cashes it in. Some ideas for what you can do: Weed the garden, detail her car, clean the house, run an errand—whatever skills you have that take on an otherwise unpleasant task.

6. A food delivery service.

   Some grandmas love to cook. Others not so much. Since restaurants still aren’t an option for everyone these days, how about signing her up for a few weeks of a a meal delivery service? Or order takeout so she can have a special meal at home—and one that she doesn’t have to cook.

7. A recent framed photo with her in it.

   She probably has plenty of pics with the kids and grandkids propped around the house—but is she in any of them? And are there any of her recently? With everything so digital these days, remember Grandma comes from an era of printed photos. There’s something to be said about seeing her face with her loved ones without staring at a screen.

8. Potted outdoor flowers instead of a bouquet.

   No list of the best gifts for Grandma for Mother’s Day would be complete without flowers. Today’s grandmas probably lived through the generation of “flower power.” So of course flowers are appropriate! Just to put a twist on the traditional, how about filling a planter with her favorite blooms that she can put on her patio? That way she’ll remember all summer long how much you appreciate her.

   

9. Try your hand at one of her famous recipes.

   They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Let her know her famous recipes will carry on with the grandkids’ generation (even if their attempt at it pales by comparison).

10. Ask her questions.

This is one that you can’t wrap in a box with a bow, but spending time with Grandma talking about her is one of the best gifts you can give her. What movies did she love growing up? What toys did she play with as a kid? Who was her first teenage crush? What was the first concert she ever went to?

10. Set up a Zoom get-together for her and her friends.

Many older people are missing their friends—whether due to social distancing or just because many people move when they retire. If she’s not so tech-savvy, bring over a laptop and help her set up a Zoom party with a few friends and/or family. It’ll let her catch up with friends without any stress.

That’s our list of the best gifts for Grandma for Mother’s Day—hopefully they inspired you to make sure you make her feel as special as she is.

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