If you’ve hit a brick wall on what to give your mom, grandma, or older women friends, then you’ll enjoy the special occasion and holiday gifts for women over 50 I’ve put together below.
They include culinary delights, skin care, beauty items, jewelry, and other fun items all women will love even if she makes you think she’s got everything she needs. Please shop ’til you drop and send them to a woman you love.
If you are a woman over 50, check out these gifts to give yourself something special too. And, why not? You deserve it, right?
This post was updated on 12/2021.
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Let’s get personalized
Everyone needs shopping tote bags but what about bags personalized with the names of kids, grandchildren, or even pets? These bags from Jane.com are perfect for a trip to the store, traveling, or whatever you use tote bags for.
Fabulous Accessories that older women will love
Keep her hands warm when she is driving or walking the streets by giving her a gorgeous pair of Tory Burch leather gloves. They are so classy and elegant. You can find them at Nordstrom. They are made with supple leather outside and have cashmere linings. Any woman would love a pair of these.
She can feel cozy and still look stylish in this figure-flattering women’s grid fleece vest from Lands End. Its two-toned black and gray design will give her waist definition and she’ll love how soft and comfy it feels to wear.
This stunning Chic Wilderness RRsing Sun Belt from Dorothee Schumacher will add light to any older woman’s life. It is a classic piece that will make her outfit stand out and give it pizzazz!
Nothing is as luxurious as cashmere and Gentle Herd has everything a woman over 50 needs that is cashmere as well as silk, linen, and more. The company has ethical practices that ensure each goat used to harvest the wool is treated gently in green pastures in the best way possible. Their classic and elegant scarf below is available in a variety of colors.
I am totally in love with this Kira Chevron Quilted Small Convertible Leather Crossbody Bag by Tory Burch available at Nordstrom’s. It’s the perfect gift for a chic older woman. Tory Burch has some of the most fashionable handbags and accessories I’ve seen.
Does she love looking stylish and chic? Buy her a Premier Shopping Membership at Curateur by Rachel Zoe. For just $9.99 per month, she will get up to 60% off hundreds of products and services and have $120 in rewards to spend throughout the year. This is an exclusive shopping collective with selections handpicked by the designer.
Icon members receive four curations each year, one per season, starting with the season you sign up with. The price is $349.99 per year. A curation is a box shipped to her door with specially selected items by Rachel Zoe that include clothing, accessories, and more that are super special.
How about a colorful canvas tote for her to carry with her when she is traveling or shopping in town? Maika makes their bags out of recycled canvas using eco-friendly ink. They are practical, affordable, and fun.
Scrumptious Gift Baskets
For the wine connoisseur
Many older women have everything so they may be hard to shop for. However, everyone needs to eat so a culinary gift basket is always a welcome gift.
As a California girl, I’m always ready to enjoy a fine glass of wine or bubbly from my home state. The California Wine Club curates selections of vintages that come from some of the finest small artisan wineries in the California wine country. Depending on the wine club level you purchase, a box of your favorites will be sent monthly.
What a great gift to give to a wine-loving older woman you know! Plus, members receive VIP tours at wineries that are featured and much more!
GiftTree is known for its stunning gift baskets including this fabulous As Good as Gold Gift Basket. They design fanciful collections of all sorts of goodies from wine and champagne to balloons, flowers, and much more.
Italian Gift Basket – Wine Duo
Who could resist an Italian food basket like this Ultimate Holiday Wine Gift Tower from GourmetGiftBaskets.com? You can often get delivery the next day!
Give her chocolate, darling!
It’s hard to find a woman who does not adore chocolate. Vosges Chocolate is cultivated and cured on the Bourbon Island of Madagascar. It is Fairtrade certified and offers an array of gift sets. Their Ensemble Du Chocolat Classique is an elegant and totally delightful gift for anyone.
Another fun chocolate gift you can give is Functional Chocolate. This company designs vegan chocolate bars made with various blends of vitamins, amino acids, and botanicals to help with various issues like feeling sexier, dealing with menopause, getting more energy, and reducing stress.
Each bar comes in a colorful package and the chocolate is fair trade, high quality, and delicious! She will become addicted.
Get a free chocolate bar with your purchase by using the coupon code GIFTLOVE.
Give her the gift of a fabulous experience!
For a woman over 50 who loves to travel and have fun, her favorite type of gift to receive could be a weekend getaway or a surprise trip somewhere. What if you could give her a gift box that will give her memories she will never forget?
Tinggly lets you do just that. Create a unique gift box that will send her to a favorite destination or even something daring like jumping out of a plane. You can choose a one-night stay someplace exciting, a trip to somewhere in the world, or a staycation experience she will love. She will love you forever!
Is she a coffee drinker?
Put the power of mushrooms into her coffee with Renude Chagaccino coffee booster. Chaga mushrooms are one of our planet’s greatest adaptogens. This mocha-tasting mixture is sugar-free, vegan, and keto-friendly.
She can drink it cold or hot, it supports immunity, keeps her young, boosts her energy, improves cognitive function, and keeps her healthy overall because Chaga has one of the highest amounts of antioxidants in the world.
The perfect recipe is two shots of espresso, one scoop of Chagaccino mix, and plant-based milk over ice or hot.
Give her a cool way to blast out her favorite tunes
The House of Marley’s (as in reggae star Bob Marley) Get Together Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker has a classy solid bamboo front face that will look stylish in any home or office. It gives exceptional sound and its rechargeable battery is good for 10 hours of playing time. It’s compatible with iPhone and Android and works wirelessly up to 45 feet from the device it is paired with. Connect it to a TV, record player, landline, or any other Bluetooth-enabled audio device.
It’s also perfect for listening to voice calls, a webinar, and, of course, music without having to wear a headset.
In addition to its attractive bamboo front face, the backing is made of eco-friendly REWIND™ fabric.
I love how solid it feels and how portable it is. Another feature is that it comes with a set of 4 plugs that can fit into any outlet as well as a charging cable. So if it is taken on a trip abroad, there is no need to worry about finding an adaptor.
This Get Together Mini Portable Speaker will delight any music lover.
Soothe her soul with an organic tea gift
Do you know an older woman who would love a gift of organic tea? One of my favorite tea companies is Art of Tea. They are located in the Los Angeles area and offer a wide variety of the world’s finest organic teas, botanicals, as well as gorgeous gifts.
You can order exquisite tea blends that come from distributors who not only grow clean, non-toxic teas but also treat their employees with respect.
This Assorted Teabag Sachet 6-Section Gift Box makes a wonderful gift for a tea aficionado and is a wonderful way for her to sample new blends and flavors.
Skin Care and Fragrance gift sets
Older women may have time working against them when it comes to their skin but you can help her turn back time by giving her the gift of a Nebulyft R1 Anti Aging Device by Rebeccatech. This device works 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.
The device’s sensors scan and analyze the skin beneath and then adapts to different areas of the face so it can receive optimized RF energy. It’s lightweight and is recommended by top dermatologists.
Use coupon code NEBU-BABYBOOMSTER for 10% off.
With all the hand washing we’re doing, a perfect gift for a woman over 50 you love is a luscious hand or body cream. L’ Occitane offers French provincial hand and body gift sets and gift ideas that are top of the charts in quality. But their shea butter hand cream is often ranked at the very top when it comes to hand creams.
Women of any age often love perfume but sometimes a strong scent can be overpowering. However, there is nothing as sexy as a softly scented woman walking into a room. Skylar makes all of its scents and body products using pure and clean ingredients. If you know an older woman who enjoys a delightful fragrance, give her Skylar’s Discovery Set so she can sample a variety.
AHAVA is one of my favorite skin care companies because all their products are made with Dead Sea Minerals. Any older woman’s skin will feel smooth and luxurious after she uses their products. AHAVE makes gorgeous gift sets as well. Their The Apple of my Eye gift set contains Advanced Deep Wrinkle Cream, Overnight Deep Wrinkle Mask, and Lip Line Wrinkle Treatment which is a perfect gift for a woman over 50.
Biossance is a planet-friendly skin care company that formulates its products with age-defying Squalane from the sea. An older woman will love how her skin will glow and feel young again after using it. Their Fresh Start gift set includes a gentle cleanser, nourishing moisturizer, and cult-favorite lip balm for skin and lips. All of the products are vegan, cruelty-free, nontoxic, and paraben-free.
Create a photo book of memories
One of the most wonderful types of gifts you can give an older woman is a photo book of memories. It may be from a recent wedding, photos of a new grandchild, or shots taken during an incredible vacation. Instead of sifting through photos in a box or trying to find them online, they can be curated into a gorgeous coffee table book. Mixbook lets you design your own unique and personalized photo books, cards, calendars, home decor, and more.
Give her a game to remember what it was like growing up in the past
Boom Again, from the creator of Taboo, Outburst, and Super Scattergories is a trivia game for Baby Boomers that comes in a cigar box with tokens from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Boomers can play the board or ask each other questions from two thick decks of cards on Zoom to play Zoom-Boom. It is guaranteed to keep everyone laughing and singing remembering memories of growing up.
I interviewed the creator of the game, Brian Hersch, on my YouTube Channel. He explains exactly how the game works.
A gift card service for grannies
Gift Card Granny will allow you to build the perfect gift card either for your granny or as a granny and you can save money at the same time. You can even use a personal photo to customize your card. Brands include Bed Bath and Beyond, Sephora, Banana Republic, Kohl, Pottery Barn, and many more. Send electronic eGift cards or a physical shopping card. It makes holiday and special occasion gift shopping easy especially for those who are difficult to buy for.
Gifts designed by women entrepreneurs and artisans
Handmade Greeting Cards
Older women remember when it was traditional to send greeting cards through the mail. With these gorgeous handmade greeting cards by Pygmalion Card Designs, she can send a thought or appreciation that is unique and special. They come with matching envelopes that are works of art.
Janet Leroy is an artist and also my sister who is known for painting on feathers. She creates gorgeous original framed paintings, prints, spirit feathers, and these adorable notecards. They all feature wildlife and landscapes with a Southwestern flair.
Carol Cassara has an Etsy Shop called A Healing Spirit and designs tools to help people who are experiencing 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.
Anne Fletcher is the founder of UnWined L.A. Studio and is another candle maker and one-of-a-kind artist. She’s a French woman living in Los Angeles who has a passion for the visual arts and a love for Champagne. Her candles are made with upcycled wine bottles from her neighbors that have been cleaned, cut, and polished. The candle itself is vegan and is a premium blend of natural soy and coconut with a wood wick. They make lovely special occasion gifts.
If you like these special occasions and holiday gifts for older women over 50, make sure to click on the links above and send them out today!
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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.