The 25 best gifts for grandpa that'll make him smile

If your grandpa loves baseball or just enjoys a riveting human interest story, The Wax Pack is one of those can't-put-down books that make for a great gift. Basically, the author, Brad Balukjian, bought a single pack of baseball cards from 1986, without knowing what was inside. After opening it and chewing the decades-old gum, he then traveled all over America to find every single player in the pack and uncover their post-baseball lives.

Out of all the grandpas in the world, your grandpa is the coolest, right? This mug is guaranteed to make him laugh every time he pours himself his morning coffee — even if he's the grumpiest of gramps when he wakes up. 

Whether they're about to become a grandpa or have already reached great-grandpa status, this sweet gift will bring a tear to everyone's eyes. It features 12 letters with prompts to fill with words and wisdom that only he can share. When the time is right, he'll be able to share a piece of himself with his grandchild — old or young. Plus, it's one of Oprah's Favorite Things, so you know it's good. 

Whatever team he's rooting for, this themed candle is an excellent addition to any paraphernalia collection. Choose his favorite baseball or football team and then select one of 35 scents. Yes, 35! There’s everything from Whiskey and Oak to Campfire Marshmallow and Fruit Loops. All he needs to do is light it and then bask in the smell of victory. 

What's a keyring without a good keychain? This customizable vegan leather one doubles as a photo holder so he can carry his favorite people with him wherever he goes. Choose from names like Grandad, Grandpa, Pops, Papa and more.  

In case you didn't know, tennis is out and pickleball is officially in. The rapidly growing sport is a favorite of retirees and for good reason. It's easy to learn, fun to play and is a great workout — and you only need a paddle and a ball. This set by Franklin is approved by the USA Pickleball Association, meaning they're the right size and weight for the game. So grab a set or two for Pops and get in on the summer fun. 

He doesn't need to be a whiskey drinker or a golf lover to enjoy these chillers — but it's even better if he is. After a win, he'll get a kick out of using these for his post-game celebratory drink. 

These little dip clips are the ultimate life hack for anyone with a car and anyone who loves to enjoy a good drive-thru pit stop. Just clip them onto the air vent, and he'll have a little holder for his favorite sauces. You're never too old to enjoy some chicken nuggets and a dunker of honey mustard from Mickey D's. 

Amp up poker night by gifting him a super fun custom deck of cards. You can use up to 55 photos for your custom deck, but we recommend choosing one for each court and number card. Get a little cheeky and make Grandpa the king, Grandma the queen and your younger sibling the joker. 

Grandpas deserve some pampering just as much as everyone else. While he probably doesn't live at a fancy day spa, he can easily pretend with these shower steamers. The eucalyptus, mint and menthol combo is a great way to wash away any stress and fatigue from the day, clear up any stuffy noses and feel all-around rejuvenated. 

Make sure he never loses his wallet again with this ingenious leather wallet. Just slip an AirTag into the special pocket and he'll have instant peace of mind.

This 2-in-1 pillow is perfect if your grandpa loves to travel or is just a big nap enthusiast. This ingenious pillow is brilliantly designed to be used as a neck pillow or an eye mask, making it easy to rest at home or on the go. It's also lightweight enough so they can bring it with them everywhere. 

Any tech-obsessed grandpa will love this organizer. With it, he can charge his iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods all in one go. Both the phone and headphones charge wirelessly, while there's a special spot to thread his watch cable through. 

Socks have always gotten a bad rap when it comes to gifting — until Bombas popped up on the scene. These fun dress socks are seriously comfortable thanks to the soft material and featured arch support. They're even designed so they won't fall down. 

Think about all of the times your grandpa snuck you some ice cream behind Mom and Dad's backs or made sure the freezer was stocked with it every time you came to visit. Now it's time to repay the favor, with a twist. This ice cream maker can make any frozen treats in less than 25 minutes thanks to the double-insulated freezer bowl and mixing paddle. 

Fun fact: The New York Times has published over 60,000 front pages since it was first launched in 1851. Turn any of those front pages into a custom 500- or 1000-piece puzzle, whether it's his birthday, anniversary or the best day of his life, which is obviously the day you were born. 

A soft and warm set of slippers, like these classic ones from L.L.Bean, are made to be gifted any time of year. They're lined with cozy shearling for some inside downtime and a durable outsole for added traction so he doesn't have to take them off when he steps outside to grab the mail.

Anyone with as much life experience as Grandpa knows that you should always carry a pen with you. Upgrade his collection of bank pens with the Fisher AG7, which is the same pen that has accompanied astronauts on every mission since Apollo 7. Cool, right? Made of stainless steel, the pen can write at any angle, even in zero gravity. It won't leak and comes with a lifetime guarantee. 

Is Grandpa a hot sauce lover? Well, get ready to blow his mind. Truff decided to make hot sauce fancy and sophisticated by infusing it with truffles. Named one of Oprah's Favorite Things, this gift trio comes with the brand's top sellers: black truffle hot sauce, white truffle hot sauce and truffle-infused olive oil. He can turn any quick fix into a Michelin-star meal, whether it's chicken, eggs or pizza.