Our picks: Christmas gifts for Grandma under $25
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The short answer
Looking for a small Christmas gift Grandma will actually use? Our short list is the Grandma's Story keepsake journal, large-print crossword book and Ravensburger Christmas Town puzzle. Choose something that fills a quiet afternoon or gets her telling family stories. Every pick was priced under $25 on November 1, 2026.
Quick picks
| Pick | Why it fits | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandma's Story | Grandma's Story, a fill-in grandparent keepsake memory journal. | about $13.12 | Target |
| Large Print Crossword Puzzles Pink | Spiral-bound large-print crossword book from Parragon's Brain Busters series. | about $9.99 | Target |
| Ravensburger Christmas Town Jigsaw Puzzle | A 1000-piece Christmas Town jigsaw puzzle from Ravensburger. | about $24.99 | Target |
| Bicycle Standard Playing Cards 2pk | Bicycle standard playing cards, 2-pack. | about $5.39 | Target |
| Skip-Bo Card Game for Kids | Skip-Bo sequencing card game for kids and adults. | about $9.99 | Target |
| Original Large Jar Balsam and Cedar Candle 22oz- Yankee Candle | Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar large jar candle, 22 oz. | about $19.99 | Target |
| Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Candy Truffles For You Gift Box | Lindt Lindor assorted chocolate truffles gift box, 6.8 oz. | about $16.79 | Target |
The picks
Grandma's Story - (Grandparents Keepsake Memory Journal) by Korie Herold (Hardcover)
Grandma's Story, a fill-in grandparent keepsake memory journal.
About $13.12 at Target as of November 1, 2026. View it
Large Print Crossword Puzzles Pink - (Brain Busters) by Parragon Books (Spiral Bound)
Spiral-bound large-print crossword book from Parragon's Brain Busters series.
About $9.99 at Target as of November 1, 2026. View it
Ravensburger Christmas Town Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000pc
A 1000-piece Christmas Town jigsaw puzzle from Ravensburger.
About $24.99 at Target as of November 1, 2026. View it
Bicycle Standard Playing Cards 2pk
Bicycle standard playing cards, 2-pack.
About $5.39 at Target as of November 1, 2026. View it
Skip-Bo Card Game for Kids, Adults & Families, Color Blind Accessible Deck for 2 to 6 Players
Skip-Bo sequencing card game for kids and adults.
About $9.99 at Target as of November 1, 2026. View it
Original Large Jar Balsam and Cedar Candle 22oz- Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar large jar candle, 22 oz.
About $19.99 at Target as of November 1, 2026. View it
Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Candy Truffles For You Gift Box - 6.8oz
Lindt Lindor assorted chocolate truffles gift box, 6.8 oz.
About $16.79 at Target as of November 1, 2026. View it
How we picked
- Budget: every price checked at the retailer on November 1, 2026, all under $25.
- Fit: matched to Grandma and the occasion.
- Retailer: each pick links to a major US retailer; availability can change.
FAQ
What's a good gift for Grandma under $25?
For Grandma, our picks lead with the large-print crossword book, followed by the Grandma's Story keepsake journal and the Bicycle playing cards two-pack. Choose something that fills a quiet afternoon or gets her telling family stories. Each was under $25 when checked on November 1, 2026.
What if they already have everything?
Choose an upgrade over an addition. Replacing something they use with the Lindt Lindor truffle box beats adding a new thing to a full shelf. You can also take the TrueGift quiz, which builds picks from their interests in about a minute.
What's a good last-minute option?
The Bicycle playing cards two-pack is the lowest-priced pick on this list. Every link goes to a major US retailer, so check the delivery date at checkout before you order. If time is too short, a retailer gift card or in-store pickup can help.
Are prices current?
Prices were checked on November 1, 2026, and retailers change them often, sometimes daily. The price shown here is a guide, not a promise. Always confirm the current price, size and color at the retailer before you buy, and expect holiday sales to move numbers up or down.
Sources
- Target: Grandma's Story
- Target: Large Print Crossword Puzzles Pink
- Target: Ravensburger Christmas Town Jigsaw Puzzle
- Target: Bicycle Standard Playing Cards 2pk
- Target: Skip-Bo Card Game for Kids
- Target: Original Large Jar Balsam and Cedar Candle 22oz- Yankee Candle
- Target: Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Candy Truffles For You Gift Box
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