Don't get grandma another knickknack for the holidays. In case you haven't noticed, there's no room on the mantle for one more dust-collecting trinket. But before you simply head for the gift card aisle, why not buy a present that requires gift-wrap? We at Consumer Guide have compiled a list of gifts that grandma will love.


Cuisinart Mix It In Soft-Serve Ice Cream Maker ICE-45

Why not make visits to grandma's house even more fun by giving her a soft-serve ice cream maker? This novel appliance will mix and freeze homemade ice cream to a soft-serve consistency. It even features built-in dispensers to add sprinkles and nuts when serving.

Cuisinart Mix It In Soft-Serve Ice Cream Maker

Cuisinart Mix It In Soft-Serve Ice Cream Maker


Briel Space Saver MultiPro ED171APG-TB

You'll get grandma's day off to a great start with this gift. The Briel Space Saver MultiPro brews coffee, cappuccino and espresso without taking up valuable real estate on the kitchen counter. This stainless steel model is compact, yet sleek and powerful, and offers tasty concoctions for one or for a crowd.


Brother LS-2125 Mechanical Sewing Machine

If grandma is the creative type, she'll appreciate the Brother LS-2125 Mechanical Sewing Machine. With 25 built-in stitches and an automatic four-step buttonhole function, this machine is a pleasing blend of ease-of-use and function.


Back to Basics Blender Solution 5000

The Back to Basics Blender is a practical solution to your holiday gift-giving dilemma that combines the power of a traditional appliance with a modern smoothie maker. It comes with two types of blades, a plastic lid with built-in measuring cup, and an attached spigot with a dispenser lever.


Pentax UCF X II 8X25 Binoculars

Whether grandma enjoys watching the birds or keeping an eye on the neighbors, she'll like the Pentax UCF X II Binoculars. So small that they can nearly fit in her pocket, these Pentax binoculars are lightweight, yet powerful and surprisingly easy to focus.


Brother ML-300 Typewriter

This modern typewriter has plenty of features, and it gives users the ability to type in a number of languages such as English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. The benefits of the Brother ML-300 Typewriter don't stop there: Not only is it easy to use, but it creates crisp, clear typed materials -- perfect for grandma's correspondence, paperwork and more.


Blueair 601 Air Purifier

This powerful HEPA-type air purifier will clear the air six times an hour, making it a healthful gift that grandma will use all year long. The Blueair 601 Air Purifier has three quiet operating speeds, and its steel construction helps it blend into nearly any decor.


Uniden CEZAI998 Large-Button Cordless/Corded Phone

This Uniden phone set features both a cordless and a corded phone with an answering machine. Both phones have large backlit buttons that make dialing a breeze, as well as larger-than-average caller ID screens and a visual indicator that flashes when an incoming call occurs.


Bissell Little Green ProHeat 1425

Bissell has improved its Little Green ProHeat, and this holiday season, it's a gift grandma will be excited to unwrap. The 1425 model comes with an important new feature -- a built-in heater to booster cleaning power. Grandma will surely appreciate the Bissell Little Green ProHeat's compact size and cleaning abilities.


Sunbeam 1.5-2.0 lb. Programmable Breadmaker 5891

The smell of home-baked bread will waft through grandma's house after she opens this gift. The Sunbeam Programmable Breadmaker is great for grandmas who love to bake as well as those who barely have time to fix a bowl of cereal. It has easy-to-use controls, and grandma can simply put the ingredients into the machine, which will mix and bake them as directed.


Oster Inspire Pizza Fit and Convection Oven 6295

For a gift that's useful and fun, check out the Oster Inspire Pizza Fit and Convection Oven. Roomy enough to bake a 12-inch pizza (thanks to a curved rear wall), this convection oven circulates hot air to ensure even and thorough cooking. It has two racks and features a variety of settings, including warm, bake, broil and toast.


Hitachi P50S601 Ultravision 50-Inch Plasma HDTV

A crisp, clear picture at a reasonable price makes the Hitachi 50-inch Plasma HDTV a great addition to your shopping list this holiday season. Grandma can watch all her favorite shows in high definition, and she'll appreciate the easy-to-program remote control.


Proctor Silex 4-Quart Oval Slow Cooker 33140

The ideal slow cooker for a grandma who often feeds a small household (or even just one person), the Proctor Silex 4-Quart Oval Slow Cooker provides wrap-around heat to bring out the flavors of home-cooked meals. It features a removable stoneware dish -- which also is microwave and oven safe -- and three heat levels.


Sunbeam Heritage Series Mixmaster Stand Mixer 2349

She's probably always wanted one, so now is the time to give grandma a Sunbeam Heritage Series Mixmaster Stand Mixer. With sturdy die-cast metal construction, 12 speeds, three sets of attachments and two mixing bowls, this is one stand mixer that won't gather any dust. Plus, it comes in a variety of fun, vintage colors.

Rolling Scrapbook Tote XXL Craft Organizer




Rolling Scrapbook Tote XXL Craft Organizer by Crop in Style

If scrapbooking is grandma's favorite hobby (or she'd like it to be), spring for Crop in Style's Rolling Scrapbook Tote and Craft Organizer. This handy all-in-one case holds everything she'll need to create treasured memory books or other craft projects, and it will keep her supplies organized and easily accessible.