If you’ve hit a brick wall on special occasions or holiday gift ideas to give your mom, grandma, or older women friends then you’ll enjoy this gift guide.
Whether you are looking for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Birthday, Holiday gifts, or gifts of appreciation any woman over 50 will love them.
Older women who have spent decades caring for others put themselves last and deserve something special. And, contrary to what is often marketed toward them, they don’t get turned on by hokey or cutesy gifts. So instead of giving her a sweater with a big pumpkin on front of it, think about gift ideas that are more sophisticated and practical.
I’ve personally selected the gift ideas below. As an older woman, I love tasteful and fun gifts that can be enjoyed for a long time.
Why not buy gifts for yourself as well? If you are a woman over 50 these gift ideas are for you too. We all deserve to give ourselves a little treat.
But first, a little . . .
Holiday Decor
If you love to decorate for Christmas, why not try making a fun cookie house? Bakery Bling has cookie and gingerbread house kits, and glittery sugars to make the holidays fun. This is a Santa’s Surf Shack Kit to dream of summer days during winter.
Order from Bakery Bling on Amazon, here.
Below are gifts she will love any time of year, including the holidays.
Fresh Flowers
What woman does not love fresh flowers? Bloomsybox will send your favorite older woman a fresh bouquet with a gorgeous array of rainforest-certified flowers.
This 2024 holiday gifting season, consider fresh floral and plant subscriptions by BloomsyBox starting at $59.99. Clip away at your shopping list with these sustainably sourced picks, delivered weekly or monthly to loved ones, friends, and co-workers (FREE shipping).
Watch my video unboxing.
Order a BloomsyBox subscription here.
Skincare from the Tuscan Countryside
Give her a special treat by giving her outstanding skincare sourced from farms in Italy. Sole Toscana is an organic farm-to-face beauty brand that is natural, sustainable, and free from harmful chemicals. She will feel like she came out of a Terma Spa in Tuscany.
Watch my video.
Sole Toscana Skincare – Use Code REBECCA20 for 20% off.
FABFITFUN Subscription Box
FabFitFun delivers a seasonal subscription box that contains beauty, fashion, and lifestyle products for women. You can choose what items come in your box and they are high quality and high end. I have an annual subscription and the products I received have been outstanding. Watch my videos below to see what I received in my Fall and Winter boxes for 2024.
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Give the experiential gift of Travel
Material objects are fun but experiences can be even better, especially for an older woman with everything. Tinggly offers once-in-a-lifetime travel and weekend getaway gifts to her favorite locations. Each experience comes in a gift box. You choose the gift box, Tinggly delivers either an eVoucher or physical box, and the recipient can choose and book 1 activity.
These boxes are great for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions, and can accommodate one or two people. A simple gift box could include over 16,800 activities for her to choose from. Or, choose a specific location like a weekend getaway in Florida, or a 2 night stay in France. It may also be a spa visit, cruise, class, or fun adventure.
Use my discount code BabyBoomster which give you . . .
- From now till November 19th (pre-Black Friday campaign) – 20% discount for all experience gift boxes;
- From November 19th till December 3rd (peak of the campaign) – 33% discount for all experience gift boxes;
- From December 4th – 10% discount for all experience gift boxes for your audience.
Order an experience gift from Tinggly here.
Help her communicate in over 108 languages
Does she love to travel but doesn’t speak the language of the country she wants to visit? I love the Vasco V4 translator. It comes with its own SIM card that avoids roaming charges and is ready to go out of the box. It’s the size of a smartphone. It can also be used to speak to anyone anywhere who does not speak the native language such as household help, vendors, or online buyers.
It works without WIFI in 200 countries.
Order the Vasco V4 Translator here.
She can enjoy a Shiatzu foot massage!
As she gets older, her feet will start to ache. This fabulous Shiatzu foot massager by Renpho will keep her tootsies feeling great. It’s so easy to use. She can set it up when reading, watching TV, or under her desk.
Order the Renpho Shiatsu Foot Massager on Amazon here.
Make checking the scale fun!
Looking at a scale to check her weight may not be her favorite pastime but the Renpho Chroma Scale makes it fun because it changes colors.
This scale works with an app and is perfectly accurate. You can set it to change colors, making it a fun and practical gift for anyone watching their weight. It’s modern and attractive, and it looks good in any bathroom.
I reviewed the scale below.
Order the Renpho Smart Scale on Amazon here.
For garden lovers
Mosaic Bistro Chairs
How about a set of romantic and lovely mosaic tile bistro chairs to sit in the garden and read or have a glass of wine? Sunnydaze Decor has extraordinary garden furniture, pots, outdoor accessories, fountains, and more.
These foldable chairs have a sturdy iron frame and come in a set of two. Their scroll backs will make her feel like she’s sitting in a garden in the South of France or Tuscany. Just gazing at the chair’s blue and green shaded mosaic diamond geometric design will put her in an instant state of relaxation. Each chair will hold a weight of up to 295 pounds.
Every woman deserves beautiful furniture to put in her garden.
Order Sunnydaze Decor Mosaic Bistro Chairs here.
Cook up a storm!
Does she love to cook? She will adore this enamel set of cookware by Caraway. I especially love the shelf divider so the set can easily be stored in a pantry or shelf. All of the pots are easy to clean and conduct heat efficiently.
Watch my video review.
Purchase a set of Caraway pots and pans on Amazon here.
Fabulous fashion gift ideas
Every woman loves a gorgeous sweater and Lands’ End has classic and cozy cashmere sweaters that she will love. You can always trust their quality and timeless style.
How about a classic watch?
Armitron Watches is an American brand since 1956. The company is known for its affordable yet stylish watches. Armitron Watches offers a wide range of products for both men and women, including sports, classic, and casual watches.
Watch my video demo of Armitron’s classic Tilly design watch available here.
Armitron Watches are known for their durability and functionality. Its watches are made using high-quality materials and are water-resistant, making them perfect for outdoor activities. The brand also offers innovative features such as alarms, chronographs, and multiple time zones. Armitron Watches are practical and fashion-forward, with sleek designs that can complement any outfit.
Does she love the luxurious feeling of silk? What could be as refined? The rhinestone-trimmed pink silk pajama set below is from Lilysilk, which has a large selection of silk products from blouses to bedding. She will feel like a million bucks. All of their items are made with natural fabrics and are sustainable.
Skin Care and Beauty!
Red light therapy in a skincare device no bigger than a toothbrush makes a wonderful gift for a woman who loves caring for her skin. The Solawave 4-in1 Radiant Renewal Wand and Serum is easy to use and she can take it anywhere to give her skin a voluminous glow.
Watch my video review.
Order from Solawave on Amazon here.
Help her turn back time by giving her a Nebulyft R1 Anti Aging Device by Rebeccatech. It is designed with the company’s proprietary microRF technology to promote subcutaneous collagen tightening and regrowth. The immediate benefits are smoother skin and wrinkle reduction within 10 minutes and it is safe and easy to use at home.
The device’s sensors scan and analyze the skin beneath and then adapt to different areas of the face to receive optimized RF energy. The device is lightweight and is recommended by top dermatologists.
Make sure to use coupon code NEBU-BABYBOOMSTER for 10% off.
Order from Nebulyft by clicking here.
She can luxuriate in a shower and enjoy a calming scent with Body Restore Shower Steamers in Dreamy Lavender. Drop them on the shower floor a little away from the main stream or water and their essential oils will titillate her senses.
Order from Body Restore on Amazon, here.
Tea and Coffee gifts
Soothe her soul with an organic tea gift
Just about every older woman would adore a gift of organic tea. I love the selection of teas at Art of Tea. They are located in Los Angeles and offer a wide variety of the world’s finest organic teas, and botanicals.
You can order exquisite tea blends from distributors who grow non-toxic teas and treat their employees respectfully.
This award-winning tea Sampler Pack is perfect for any tea lover and will allow her to sample a variety of blends. It includes Green Pomegranate, Tuscany White, Passionfruit Jasmine, and Creme Brulee.
Order Art of Tea Products here.
Does she love a nice cup of cold brew coffee that she can make in seconds? Javy sells a variety of delicious coffee concentrates to make instant cold brew or hot coffee drinks which are delicious! These concentrates are made of high-quality coffee in various flavors that she can take with her anywhere like camping, to work, or anywhere a coffee pot is not available. Each bottle contains 36 servings.
Order Javy Coffee Concentrates on Amazon here.
Does she love playing board games?
Boom Again was designed by the creator of Taboo, Outburst, and Super Scattergories, It is a trivia game for Baby Boomers that comes in a cigar box with tokens from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Participants can either play using the board or ask each other questions from two thick decks of cards on Zoom and call it Zoom-Boom. This hilarious game guarantees to keep everyone laughing, singing, and reminiscing.
I interviewed the creator of the game, Brian Hersch, on my YouTube Channel. Make sure to watch it. He explains exactly how the game works and is a super charming guy.
Order Boom Again on Amazon here.
Is she handy with her hands?
DMC has hundreds of artistic needlecraft design kits that can be enjoyed by a woman or man who loves working with their hands. They are easy to complete because each string of yarn matches colors in the kit so it’s almost like painting by the numbers. Read my review here.
Order DMC Kits on Amazon here.
Gifts designed by women entrepreneurs and artisans
I love supporting women entrepreneurs especially if they have creative products to sell. Below are just a few small businesses owned and operated by women.
Handmade Greeting Cards
Janet Leroy is an artist known for painting wildlife and Southwest designs on feathers. She is also my sister! She creates gorgeous original framed paintings, prints, spirit feathers, and these adorable notecards. Order her available works by visiting her Etsy shop.
Order Janet LeRoy Notecards on Etsy here.
Scented Candles
Carol Cassara has an Etsy Shop called A Healing Spirit and designs tools to help people deal with grief. She creates gorgeous healing soy candles made with flower petals and crystals. They are a lovely addition to a relaxation room or to enjoy in your home or office.
Order A Healing Spirit Candles on Etsy here.
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What a wonderfully well-thought-out collection of gift ideas! I want one of everything! I especially like the spa and wellness gift card–what a practical way to make such a gift accessible wherever your recipient is located. But everything you suggest is truly appealing–thanks for putting together such a great list.
Spa gifts are my absolute favorite. I’m so glad you like my list. I like to keep it fun!
I am asking Santa for a large bottles of tranquilizers. Actually, I already asked him for some medical marijuana for post-election stress syndrome, and he complied.
LOL. I don’t blame you Carol. I had a great massage the other day and it helped.
Great suggestions here Rebecca. It becomes difficult to think of gifts and I always love receiving a spa or wellness gift that is for sure.
I hear you, Sue. Anything with SPA attached has my vote.
You are right — this is the year for relaxation and anti-stress inducing gifts. Thanks for the great list — you’ve given some fabulous ideas!
Glad you like them. The more relaxing and fun the better right now. LOL
If there was ever a time for relaxation gifts, this is it! What a great selection. I love so many of the products and companies you’ve mentioned.
You can say that again. Glad you approve of the products I chose.
These are such great ideas. Still!
Thanks, Carol. I changed the theme a bit this time.
All lovely and thoughtful gifts for discerning women!
Thanks so much Tam. Enjoy!
This is such a fabulous list! My mother is big on the monthly gifts and I highly recommend the chocolate, wine and tea. And didn’t want the year to end.
I would start with a relaxing bath using your sweet spa gift basket to be followed by lobster surf and turf served on those stunning Christmas dishes 🙂 What a shame that we can only use these pretty items once a year for a very short time. I read above that you have changed the theme? I have not seen the previous one I believe, but I just love your site the way it looks now! Thanks to Carol for getting me to know your blog! I will certainly be back for more. Have a wonderful week!
thank you for sharing this information.
nice article and products.
Thank you. Glad you liked them.
Thanks for sharing great suggestions for gifting Rebecca! Actually Snacks & Spa hampers are my favorite. Besides this Chocolates,,Coffee & flower arrangements would be a nice choice too.
I’m so glad you liked my gift basket and gift idea choices and good to know what you like too. I love getting feedback from my readers. It helps me choose more fun stuff.
Lots of unique ideas. I’m hoping Santa signs me up for that wine club!
I hope Santa does too. Lots of amazing wine, food, and fun stuff.
Awesome list! I am sold on the spa certificates. They can be used anytime of year. I can buy them for others, but I can also treat myself. So versatile.
I’m so with you, Darlene, spa gifts are my favorites. We all need self-care and a spa visit is the best way to do it.
OMG, you had me at lobster. Then you had me at wine. Then you had me at chocolate . . .. I want them all, and not to give away,, either.
I know how you feel, Karen. Me too!
I want the lobsters. I have really really been nice all year! A great list for gifts, but if anyone wants to buy me something did I mention the lobster?
Your blog is just fabulous and my bucket list is now filled with these ideas. But one thing I think you should also include that is finger licking cakes. Online delivery of cake for your loved one can make their day.
Divya, that’s a great idea. I’m not sure how they’d look in LA if they come all the way from India but it’s worth looking into.
Thanks, Rebecca for sharing such an awesome post… Your gift basket idea is very nice and I love it… Especially the gourmets treats is something you can send a gourmet gift to your loved ones. Once again thanks for sharing such a great post.
Thank, Aahna. Gourmet treats are always a great gift because we all need to eat.
Recently, I ordered a Photo Christmas Cards for my friends by applying Lillian Vernon Coupons availed from MyCoupons. It turned out to be good & got $8 off on each card & got benefited.
Good for you Grace! It’s always great to use coupons. Thanks, for letting us know.
Awesome List very usefull for selecting unique gift thanku for list suggestions.
This list is pretty tight!
These are such a lovely gifts ideas.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked them.
Amazing gift ideas. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much! I appreciate your feedback.
Wonderful choices! Some of the chocolate makes my mouth water.
I agree, Laurie.
I just spent the last few minutes exploring Tinggly. I’m at the point where I know what I want and would rather not get a gift item, but, rather, pick something out for myself. Experiences would be perfect for my spouse also, I suspect.
I think experiences are the best, Alana.
Very nice article and products. you can also check special gifts at LibraBazaar.
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a wonderful post! This post helped me a lot on Mother’s Day, I gave my mother in Silpada necklace as gift. Thank you so much for sharing your post
I’m so glad you liked the post. I hope your mother enjoys her Silpada necklace.
I was looking over your article here and found it to be very useful and informative. i was very confusing first what to gift to my mother on her birthday but after reading this blog i am clear now what to gift. gifting premier shopping membership, scrumptious gift basket and skincare and fragance gift sets i found to be very useful gift ideas. thanks for posting this stuff lots of love and happiness from india
Thanks for taking a look. I hope you were inspired.
Superb!
Great ideas, Rebecca! Fun going through the goodies.
So glad you like them, Laurie.
AWESOME IDEAS!!!
Thanks, Diane. Glad you like them.
I have been a fan of L’occitane shea butter hand cream for decades! It’s always on hand. So to speak.
It’s the best, Carol. I agree.
Thanks!
Holiday shopping can be so stressful for many families. I recommend starting early with shopping, making a budget and sticking to it, and looking for ways to simplify celebrations.
Great advice, Rita. Thanks.
I still love giving gifts.
Giving gifts is always fun and rewarding, Carol.
Love those candles by Carol.
They are fabulous!
These are great gift selections, I definitely love purses even if I already have way too many! Glad to see that you are still blogging for us boomers!
Thanks, Antionette,
Yes, I’m still going strong as are you. – Rebecca
Gt4qt gift ideas, I love getting fresh flowers and food!
Glad you like it. I love getting food gifts, especially!