Reaching retirement age might seem “old” to some, but for many women (like me!), retirement is the turning point that sets their spirits free. They’re primed to have the best times of their life exploring new people, places, and passions they simply didn’t have time for when they were working as well as raising a family. These are the 50 best retirement gifts for women that are actually thoughtful and useful.
A soothing cup of tea is always a calming way to start the day, but it’s even better when it’s the perfect loose leaf blend steeped in a gorgeous Kati cup like this one from Tea Forté. This lotus cup is the kind she’ll want to wrap her hands around as she closes her eyes, and breathes in the lightly scented steam. This gift set includes the lotus blossom Kati cup with a lid and a stainless steel infuser made to fit inside it perfectly. To make it even better, it comes with a relaxing selection of loose teas including Vanilla Pear, Orange Jasmine, Mountain Oolong, Darjeeling Quince, and Lemon Lavender.
Another elegant gift idea for tea loving retirees is the Tea Forté Cafe Cup Gift Set. This elegant set comes in a stunning box that includes a ceramic tea cup and lid, an adorable tea bag tray, and ten pyramid tea infuser bags in a variety of tasty blends. This pretty gift set comes in three designs – Jardin, Fleur, and Warming Joy. Each features a different color cup and tea assortment to go with.
We’ve had the opportunity to test many samples from Tea Forté and they never disappoint. From the elegant packaging to the beautiful cups and terrifically tasty tea blends, their gift sets are always worthy for your most special people.
Retirement might just be the time when there’s actually time to really explore food as both an art and a passion, so the all-new Echo Show 10 with a one-year subscription to Food Network Kitchen is a great way to get her started. This smart device is so versatile with a screen big enough to comfortably. If she’s trying to follow a recipe from America’s Test Kitchen or The Barefoot Contessa, she’ll easily be able to channel her inner Julia Child as she learns to master techniques with instructions she can see instead of trying to follow a cookbook. Better yet, the Echo Show 10 gives her exclusive access to cooking classes and shows.
Of course, Echo Show 10 connects to Alexa, so she can enjoy great stereo sound, and vivid visuals with a ten-inch high definition screen that’s great to watch the news, movies, and more. She can also connect to Amazon Music and sing along with the lyrics as they display on the screen, or she can check the news, weather, and traffic before heading out with friends. She can even use it as a smart picture frame to display all her favorite family photos.
This nifty device even allows her to easily control compatible smart home devices with a simple interactive display or by using her voice. She can set the thermostat, run the Roomba, check security cameras, and see who’s at the front door, whether she’s home or not.
An awful lot of women create their self-image via their career, so when their career comes to a close after years of hard work, it can be hard to keep their positive personal perspective intact, at least in their own mind. This book of Badass Affirmations is filled with the wit and wisdom of women that will keep your retiree uplifted and laughing, while at the same time, ensuring her confidence hits an all-time high.
From movie stars to musicians to women writers including the likes of Michell Obama, this book delivers that much-needed dose of wisdom that women need every day, no matter their age. This #1 Best Seller is the perfect way to kick off every great day. And if you’re wondering if affirmations actually work, according to the experts at MindTools, affirmations can actually change the way you think in the long term.
Any time is the perfect time for a cocktail ring, and if your lady loves art deco designs, this gorgeous ring is a find! Crafted in sterling silver with 14k yellow gold highlights, this ring is centered by three lab-created sapphires surrounded by a halo of 0.12 carats of white diamonds. Milgrain accents add elegant detail to this ring which is seriously affordable for such a dramatic piece.
This ring also comes with other center stone options including lab-created sapphire, lab-created ruby, or natural blue topaz. You can get a similar art deco design with three square-cut natural sapphires if you can’t go for lab-created stones. Wonder what the difference is between lab-created and natural gems? This article from With Clarity notes that lab-created sapphires don’t mean “fake” and the similarities are far greater between them and natural stones than you might think.
If you’re searching for that quintessential gift box of retirement-themed goodies, this is a great find at an even better price. It features a 12 ounce rose gold insulated wine tumbler with a stainless steel straw, a retirement-themed ceramic coaster, a happy retirement keychain, and our favorite, a pair of anti-skid socks that announce “the queen has retired.”
All these mini-gifts are bundled into a beautiful gift box that only needs a bow to be ready for gifting. These clever boxes come in three different color options including rose gold, hot pink and mint, or black.
If gardening was a casual pastime while she was working, it might become a full-on passion in retirement and the Lettuce Grow FarmStand is the perfect gift to indulge her love of growing 12 months a year. This hydroponic garden can be used indoors in any sunny window (or with grow lights) during the cold months and then be moved outdoors during the prime growing season.
Anything that grows above the ground can be planted in the FarmStand, and because plants grow in water rather than soil, they are more nutritious and they grow at lightning speed! According to Debbie Moore Carrico, a FarmStand owner, “It’s a nice hobby and also supplemental food source. The produce is so much better than from the grocery store.”
While this hydroponic garden generally begins by ordering starts, you can also start seeds in your FarmStand with a planting medium like Root Riot. A great companion gift would be a pH tester to ensure her water is at the perfect balance for productive growing. You’ll find lots more information about the FarmStand here.
Retirement means more time to take focus on personal needs, and this Self-Care Bucket List collection is a really perfect idea starter for women who aren’t accustomed to such luxuries. Filled with 100 simple ways to inspire, the box is sorted by “to do, doing, and done” so your giftee can easily find a new activity to try.
She’ll love suggestions like:
Declutter your wardrobe. Pick three outfits that don’t make you feel great and give them away.
Go for a walk in the rain.
Call someone you love and give them your undivided attention for the whole call.
Spice up your food choices this week: Try a different diet completely.
The great thing about this fun box of ideas is that it’s perfect for every woman from every walk of life. Per this blog from HealthyWomen.org, self-care keeps your emotional energy from being depleted. Because women are so often partners, parents, counselors, and confidantes, self-care is a must.
When someone retires, it’s pretty likely that they’re going to miss you and your frequent pep talks. If you’re the one to always boost your co-workers’ spirits, this fun soy wax candle is the perfect goodbye gift when someone retires. This lavender scented candle will burn up to 50 hours, so your giftee can be reminded of your support on a regular basis.
The kraft label is printed with “Sometimes you forget you’re awesome so this is your reminder.” Another candle that offers praise in a funny way is the “You’re Awesome” candle. We’ll let the label speak for itself. For that unforgettable friend who is leaving the workplace, you can get her this slightly snarkier but still delightful candle.
Looking for a more straightforward gift that fits any retiring woman? Candle gift sets are always a great idea.
Retirement gifts for women should reflect the fact that they’re no longer in a rush, so they’ll take things at the pace they choose, and this SOHOO electric bike is the perfect gift for meeting up with you or her girlfriends for coffee, cruising the beach, or riding around the nearest city park.
Built for comfort, this bike features both a front fork shock as well as a seat shock to absorb the bumps on uneven terrain. It has more upright handlebars that allow for a more back-friendly body position as well as solid visibility in her surroundings. The padded seat is a plus for comfort as well. Wider tires mean she can leave the pavement and ride on more challenging terrain within reason.
This battery-powered bike has four different modes including walk, pedal-assist, throttle, and regular bicycle options, so she can get as much or as little exercise on her rides as she wishes. With a powerful 48V 500 Watt battery, this e-bike can go up to 65 miles at slower speed, or 35-40 miles at speeds up to 25 mph.
A removable rear rack makes it simple to carry groceries from store to home or all her beach gear from home to the lake. Be sure she’s equipped with a solid bike helmet like the Bell Thalia, and if she’s a casual cruiser, a handlebar coffee cup holder wouldn’t hurt either.
Luxury hand cream makes a wonderful retirement gift, especially when it’s in a beautiful collection like this one from La Chatelaine. This 12 piece collection was chosen as one of Oprah’s “favorite things” and with good reason. First, the lotions themselves are soothing and healing. Each scented bottle is loaded with organic shea butter to nourish and heal dry skin.
From sweet scents to floral and fruity options these come in a variety of delicious fragrances created by esteemed French perfumers including: Lemon Verbena, Gardenia, Pear, Coconut Milk, Shea, Sweet Almond, Rose Acacia or Rose Blossom, Cinnamon Orange, Lavender, Passion Fruit, Lychee Bilberry, Wild Fig or Cherry Almond.
Everyone will love the pretty reusable tin which is a perfect place to store lip and brow pencils, makeup brushes, and more Shopping on a bit smaller budget? You can still get the gift of La Chatelaine in this set of three, with seven different scent combinations to choose from.
One of the best ways to spend time outdoors is with a fishing pole in hand, and this Ugly Stik ultralight rod and reel combo is just about perfect for the retired woman who loves to tromp up and down the banks of creeks and rivers or shores of a lake trying to entice “the big one.” This ultralight setup includes a six-foot rod and a small but super nimble reel. It also comes with yellow 5lb. test monofilament line, so she can start her fishing adventures as soon as she’s got a valid license in her pocket.
Ultralight setups like this are easy to use, and according to this article by MentalItch, they make fishing more easily accessible to hikers and backpackers who appreciate the compact size and light weight. As a woman who fishes at all times using an ultralight setup, I vouch for their nimble feel, which means I lose a lot fewer trout than my spouse who is a fly fisherman.
Here’s another good secret. There are a few lures you should get her as well. I highly recommend the Mepps Trouter Kit which has my very favorite lure, the Thunderbug (the second one from the left,) which rarely fails me.
There’s no denying it, retirement means more time to enjoy entertaining friends, and this bamboo cheese and charcuterie board is sure to be one of their favorite retirement gifts. This board is beyond versatile, with slide-out trays and drawers that make space for every one of your giftee’s favorite meats, cheeses, and more.
The main board features a wide groove all the way around, making a perfect space for crackers to surround whatever she chooses as the centerpiece cheese, or meat. Each side of the board features a slide-out tray making even more room for delectable selections. The top slide out has grooves to hold two ceramic square plates – perfect vessels for nuts, olives, or peppers.
On the other end, a slide-out tray contains four different cheese utensils as well as a professional wine key as well as slate cheese markers, and chalk. This all-inclusive piece can be used with or without the slide-outs extended, and it comes with two ceramic square plates as well as two ceramic bowls for other munchables. To give them a little inspiration, Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion is the ideal companion gift idea you might suggest to one of your colleagues.
Retirement takes some getting used to so gifts that keep a woman’s hands busy and her mind occupied will help her to quickly make the transition. This fun BeaverCraft carving kit for beginners could very well be the gift that makes her transition from a busy office environment to quiet home life a breeze. The kit includes enough supplies to make two comfort birds: one cherry wood block and one basswood wood block, plus a super sharp whittling knife, sharpening supplies, the birdie template, and three grits of sandpaper.
Comfort birds have a pretty inspirational back story if you’ve never heard of them before now, according to Sawtooth.org. You might want to write up a little narrative or print out the article to include with this gift, as it may inspire your novice carver to continue the practice for the long term.
If you’re looking for retirement gifts for women who love their wine, the Master Vintner wine making kit is a great way to explore making their own wine at home. This expert recommended kit was designed by and tested by people who love wine, and it just doesn’t get much more fun than creating a new hobby that can be shared with her friends.
The kit includes literally everything she’ll need to get started on her wine making journey, including two fermenters, a wide-mouth carboy, and all the smaller tools to create her first wines. With instructions and recipes from the experts, she’ll make wines worthy of drinking and celebrating.
This kit is compatible with all different wine ingredients kits, and can be used with either fresh grape juice or juice from concentrate. (We’re not talking Welches here.) If you’re looking for more unique gifts for women, the Master Vintner fruit wine making kit is another fun option, especially for the woman who has an abundance of fruit trees in her yard or quick access to nearby U-Pick orchards.
One of the first lessons of retirement is learning to deeply relax, and meditation is a great way to do just that. This meditation cushion can ease the discomfort of sitting on the floor which can be a deterrent to the practice, but it comes with a terrific little advantage – little lotus flowers on the top that stimulate her acupressure points for increased blood flow and nerve stimulation.
This cushion is filled with buckwheat hulls which compress and keep her comfortable, but the height and firmness of this cushion can be easily adjusted by simply unzipping the inner pillowcase and removing some of the hulls. The outer pillowcase has a grab and go handle and can be used on either the cotton side or the side with the acupressure nodes.
This meditative gift would be well-received if you included some suggestions for guided meditations for beginners as well as some books about the life-changing benefits of meditation. We highly recommend 10% Happier by Dan Harris, a laugh-out-loud funny read about this former news anchor’s road to meditative peace. His companion podcast is an excellent resource as well.
There’s never been a better time for a woman to pamper her skin than when she hits retirement age, and the FOREO UFO Smart Mask Device is an ideal way to help her fight the signs of aging. Using three different therapies including sonic facial massage, LED light therapy, and cryotherapy, her skin will get a spa worthy treatment anytime she uses this smart device.
Designed to be used with FOREO’s unique mask blends, the UFO’s hyper-infusion technology helps to push all those healing and skin loving ingredients deep beneath her skin’s surface to do their best work. This app connected device will leave her skin feeling and looking glowing. It has eight different LED light treatments to target a myriad of skin issues, and something we’re pretty sure she’s going to love is that this device accelerates mask treatment times to as little as 90 seconds versus many masks that take 20-30 minutes of her precious time.
If she’s in need of anti-aging antioxidants, get her the Youth Junkie mask pack. Does she have sensitive and easily irritated skin? The calming Cannabis Seed Oil masks are ideal. If lack of moisture is an issue, get her the hyaluronic acid infused H2Overdose masks. There are lots of other FOREO mask options as well, so pick the perfect one for her skin type and know she’ll love you for this terrific gift.
Retirement is the time many women can finally launch into all kinds of new adventures, and this pretty sterling silver necklace is an expression of that wonderful opportunity to come. The 18-inch silver box chain holds a stunning charm featuring rugged mountain peaks and a solid bronze sun rising above them. It comes in a lovely gift box imprinted with “And so the adventure begins – Happy Retirement.”
“I’ve got plenty of time to relax and read” said no working woman ever. That’s why we’re nuts about the Bubbles & Books monthly subscription box that delivers a new novel and some great bath goodies every single month. This surprising retirement gift idea comes with new themes each month that include either a regular book in addition to the bubbles, or up to five eBook downloads per month.
Better yet, you can do a little digging and order this gift in her favorite genre, so if she loves romance, mystery, or anything else, she’ll get something to enjoy. You can also upgrade to the premium box which arrives with two books per month.
Gift subscription boxes are a great idea because it’s like giving someone a special surprise each and every month, and there are so many to choose from. Don’t worry if you’re limited by budget as many offer 3, 4, 6, and 12 month options.
Pashmina shawls and scarves are timeless gifts that most women love, and this gorgeous printed Pashmina is one any fashionista would adore. DANA XU has crafted its line of shawls from 100% wool, so they’re cozy and add a lightweight layer of warmth to every outfit. But let’s talk about the bold prints! These shawls come in more than 40 prints from bold florals to paisleys, plaids, and geometric patterns – all in brilliant colors that will liven up any woman’s wardrobe.
Keep in mind, these Pashminas are definitely intended to be worn as shawls as they are too big to use as a scarf. If you’re looking for smaller size Pashminas, DANA XU has a lovely line of scarves, and just in case wool is an issue (some people are allergic) consider a silk Pashmina instead.
Whether your gift recipient is looking to develop a new hobby or she’s already a lover of photography, the Canon EOS Rebel T7i is an incredible camera system that will give her years of stunning photos and keep pushing her to build on her creativity and skills. The beauty of this DSLR camera is that she can use it as a simple point and shoot (which would be a shame unless she’s in a hurry) but she can also ramp up her knowledge and use all the filters and lenses that come with this awesome kit.
The reason we’re in favor of this Canon camera is that the “Canon system” offers interchangeability, so even if she does decide to upgrade to a more complex model in the future, she can still use her lenses, filters, and more.
This 28 piece camera bundle includes a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens, a three-piece filter kit, a four-piece macro photography kit, battery chargers, camera bag, tripod, memory cards, and more – literally everything she’ll need to have a blast with photography.
With a camera resolution of 24.20 megapixels (MP), she can capture all the finest details in nature. If this seems a bit much for your budget, her skill level, or her future desire, you can always start with the 20.1MP Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II which is simple to use yet produces seriously high-quality photos. The Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 is even more user-friendly yet still shoots with 20MP resolution, 720p video, and offers image stabilization, plus it’s small enough to toss in her purse.
While we’re not always on board with kitschy stuff, this cute wooden wine rack really is a clever and moderately priced retirement gift idea for women. This clever pine wood rack fits on any wall and comes with the metal hanging hardware already attached. It can accommodate four wine glasses and up to five traditional wine bottles, but keep in mind, these accoutrements don’t come with the rack.
This hand crafted piece features the words “Retired…Time to Wine Down,” which are laser etched so the design won’t rub off after years of use. The rack comes beautifully gift boxed and ready for giving. Naturally, we think you should definitely get her some retirement worthy stemware to use in the rack, and these beauties from Riedel would be a perfect choice.
When a woman reaches retirement age, she’s probably ready to dump the traditional business suit and find a fashionable way to express her independent spirit. The VeraFit leather moto jacket is going to kick up the velocity of any outfit from casual to more dressy, in a flash. First, it’s red – but it also comes in tan, gray, brown, and black. Because it’s made of natural lambskin which is more finely grained than cow leather, it has a sleek and sophisticated look of its own.
This particular style features an asymmetrical zip front with a double snap tab collar to keep out the wind (just in case she actually rides a motorcycle.) It also has multiple slash pockets with zippers and double snap tabs at the sides. The sleeves have zippers from the cuff to the elbow, giving this jacket an edgy look that says the wearer young and hip.
If this moto jacket pushes her comfort zone over the limit, VearFit has a gorgeous lambskin blazer that would look awesome over pretty much anything. One thing we love about this brand is the wide range of sizes – both these jackets are available from X-Small to 3X-Large.
When you’re newly retired, there’s one healthy way to get fit fast, and that’s simply by getting out and walking. These TrailBuddy collapsible trekking poles ensure that your lady stays stable on her feet, and when or if she wants a more aggressive workout, these are a great idea for strength building on tougher trails. Made of super-durable but lightweight aircraft aluminum, these poles weigh in at just 9.7 ounces, making them ideal for older users.
They’re versatile for lots of uses besides walking and hiking. They’re great for snowshoeing, especially when climbing steep trails. (Snowshoes make a great retirement gift too if she’s still living in a four season climate.) These poles have four different tip options with interchangeable parts that include snow baskets, mud baskets, and rubber tips as well as the pointed metal tip. Cork grips conform to the shape of her hands with regular use, and the padded straps prevent chafing.
These poles can be lengthened or shortened in a second with simple lever locks. Plus they come in an assortment of color options, so pick a pair to match your retired woman’s personality.
If you’re looking for an affordable retirement gift that’s got a lovely spiritual sentiment behind its design, the Willow Tree Angel of Freedom sculpture is a perfect option. This handcrafted figurine is beautifully detailed and the hand-painted finish is simple and elegant. Each figurine is cast from a hand-carved original mold, and this one features an angel releasing a butterfly – a lovely representation of freedom embodied in nature.
Retirement definitely means more girlfriend get togethers, and the One Savvy Girl wine tote bag is a great gift for the lady you’re likely to splurge on, but it’s still in what we consider the affordable gift category. This cool wine tote is insulated, padded, and water-resistant. It comes with a comfortable shoulder strap so she can snag her bestie and they can relax at an outdoor concert or anywhere else they’d like to indulge.
Large enough to carry up to two bottles of wine or champagne, plus an exterior storage pouch to hold keys or other small items, it also comes with two insulated stainless steel wine tumblers that are durable for outdoor use, and maintain the wine’s perfect drinking temperature.
Another fun gift idea for her girlfriend outings is the INNO STAGE large cooler bag which also comes with a portable snack table that’s ideal for serving charcuterie, wine, and cheese and has a holder for the wine bottle as well as four wine glass holders. Very clever!
This insanely cool kayak fits all the requirements for a zen-like water adventure for the woman who embraces the outdoors. This clever folding kayak takes up minimal space, and can be easily taken to any nearby beach or slow-moving river for a paddle adventure. At just 26 pounds, it folds into the size of a large portfolio that can fit into the trunk of her rear hatch or trunk. No giant SUV required for this boat.
This fully functional watercraft is ultra-lightweight yet strong, and can withstand sliding onto a rocky shoreline, or bumping underwater obstacles. Roomy enough for a dry bag and hand pump, it can accommodate up to 300 pounds. It’s manufacturer rated for up to 20,000 folds which equals a crazy number of kayak trips. With a few practice runs, she’ll be able to set this up in less than five minutes.
This kayak is especially great for people who can’t heft a heavier boat onto the top of their car or pickup, and for city dwellers with minimal storage. Stable enough for beginners, it offers a fast and sporty paddle in both smooth and rough water.
If she’s a true beginner and wants some paddling experience under her belt before getting something more pricey, the Emotion Spitfire sit on top kayak is just nine feet long and could easily be strapped to her luggage racks to transport. Don’t forget to get her a kayak paddle to go along with.
Retirement is often the time for travel, and as that becomes a reality again, one of the best retirement gifts for women might just be this three-piece set of hard-side luggage from Delsey, one of the premier manufacturers of travel gear. This set of spinner luggage gives her three bags to choose from including two checked bags with enough space for longer journeys and a smaller airline compliant carry-on bag for those weekend getaways.
The durable ABS exterior is tough enough to hand the abuse these bags will take during travel yet they’re lightweight and easy to handle (unless totally overfilled with heavy items.) Well laid out interior compartments make packing perfectly simple and allow for better organization. On the outside, TSA locks ensure no one can get at her personal items while en route.
We love that this set features easy on the hands extendable handles. 360-degree spinner wheels mean she can maneuver her bags with ease because they can be pulled or pushed in absolutely every direction. You can also get this great luggage in a two-piece set or buy each bag individually as well. Delsey also makes great soft side luggage if you think she’d prefer that.
Have you ever heard people say they don’t know what they’d do in retirement? It seems pretty hard to wrap our head around, but this great journal and planner offers the newly retired woman all sorts of inspiration and idea prompts to encourage her to live out her dreams. Nice retirement gift idea, right? Inside this hardbound volume, there are more than 2,000 ideas to get her thinking, as well as 100 places for her to add her own bucket list items.
If you’re buying a retirement gift for a woman with an adventurous spirit, The Bucket List: Wild: 1,000 Adventures Big & Small serves up a thousand ideas for wildlife adventures, both large and small. From bird watching to caring for endangered rhinos in Africa, it will spur ideas for excursions in the outdoors that will keep them feeling young at heart once they’ve stopped working 9 to 5.
Walking is a sport for any woman of any age, but it’s beneficial once she’s reached retirement age for a variety of reasons. These adorable Wellibob rain boots will keep her walking, no matter what the weather delivers. They’re completely waterproof, but they’re also super comfortable. Handcrafted from natural rubber, they have a super grippy treaded sole and feature a removable faux fur insole to keep feet cozy and warm.
If she opts to wear her Wellibobs as garden shoes, they’re a perfect solution for dirt and mud work as they’re easily washed off, and the cute design will never wear off with use. With more than forty colors and prints, they come in women’s sizes from 5 to 11, although not all colors are available in all sizes.
If ankle booties aren’t her jam, get her a more traditional height rain boot like the Joules Women’s Molly Wellies that feature a cute side buckle for added style. They come in the same range of sizes and nearly three dozen colors and patterns.
Any recently retired person will tell you it takes some time to shake off the stress of the work environment and get into the groove of a life in which one does exactly what they want. The Durasage Personal Infrared Sauna is a great gift to help the newly retired woman relax and enjoy the spa experience in the comfort of her own home.
The heat generated by this personal spa helps melt away tension as well as improve post-workout recovery. It’s so relaxing, and it’s fitted with a pocket on the outside in which she can keep her magazines and tablet neatly stowed while enjoying her sauna.
Three ultra-thin carbon fiber heating elements will keep her toasty once she’s zipped inside. A simple to operate attached remote lets her set the temperature as she desires between 104-140 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, she can set a timer for 5-30 minutes per use. Once done, this handy sauna and included chair fold for easy storage in minimal space.
This low EMF sauna is safe to use just in case she’s worried about electro-magnetic exposure. The experts at Healthline offer the latest research on EMF exposure and it’s worth a read.
How many working women do you know who take the time to languish in the bath? Once retired, a woman is more likely to treat herself to this little luxury, and you can make her tub time even more relaxing with this wooden bathtub caddy. This clever tub tray fits over the sides of almost any bathtub because it can expand or contract for a secure fit.
It’s got room for a little vase of flowers and a candle. It’s also created with a special area for her devices, magazines, or books. A wine glass holder ensures her glass never spills, and there are even adjustable trays for a washrag, bubble bath, and more. Made from rot and mold-resistant bamboo, this bathtub caddy comes with a matching bamboo soap holder. You can get it in a wide variety of colors as well.
If you want to amp up this gift, add a scented bath gift set to entice her to take even more relaxing baths.
Lots of people are interested in finding out more information about their genetic heritage, but while they’re working, most don’t have time to fully explore it. That’s what makes this AncestryDNA test kit the perfect retirement gift idea as it comes just when they finally have a little free time on their hands to fully enjoy it.
While DNA tests have been around since the 1900s, Ancestry was the first to make DNA information widely available to consumers through their DNA test kit. Filled with insights about her ethnicity and DNA matches, it also provides a historical timeline for her ancestors so she can literally see their movements from the ancient past right up to current times. Using next-generation sequencing technology, this kit can identify 25 key traits
This test is so simple. With a simple spit into a tube, you send your kit in and get the results in a matter of 4-6 weeks. What’s interesting about the Ancestry kit is that your original genetic reports will continue to evolve as the database is enriched with more information from new users in their database. Some of those changes over time will likely be surprising and interesting.
If you’re thinking she’d prefer a DNA test kit that also offers a wide array of health indicators, consider the 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service or the Genomind Mental Health Map, a DNA test kit with a different twist.
When relaxation is the name of the game, you can give a gift that will improve their outdoor time whether it’s on the porch or patio (or even in the living room for that matter!) This stunning John Timberland fountain features the best of all worlds, delivering both an artistically beautiful sculpture as well as the oh-so-soothing sounds of running water.
Perhaps you’re shopping for your partner in life and you want to help her build the Zen garden of her dreams. This fountain could be the beginning of a beautiful and peaceful space you share together. It holds approximately six gallons of water, and the catchment basins feature lovely LED lights to add a soft glow to the piece. Plus, a Zen garden offers lots of health and wellness benefits according to this blog from Pure Living for Life. Perfect.
This outdoor fountain features a bubbling sphere at the top from which water cascades through several basins and is recirculated to the top. It’s made of lightweight resin and stands 39.5 inches tall. Don’t panic that it might be too heavy for her to move because it weighs only 32 pounds so she can place it easily and should she change her mind, it’s simple to relocate.
While this fountain does require electricity, there are many water features that don’t and operate on solar power instead.
As women get to retirement age, their skin needs gentler cleansing. While we don’t ordinarily buy soap as gifts, ZUM Bar goat’s milk soaps from Indigo Wild are a different story. Crafted with heavenly scented essential oils and skin-loving natural ingredients like coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, and, of course, goat milk, these gentle soaps will leave her skin cleansed but not dry or tight. Better yet, her skin will still carry a hint of their lovely scent even hours after using them.
Goat’s milk is naturally filled with vitamins, minerals, and peptides (naturally fatty acids) that balance skin’s pH, plus moisturize and hydrate. This lavender scented three-pack features lavender-mint, lavender-rosemary, and frankincense-lavender (our absolute fave!) Goat milk soap and goat milk lotion are both excellent gifts for women with sensitive skin.
While retirement certainly seems like hammock time, getting in and out of one takes practice and who needs an unexpected fall when they’ve just retired? This hanging chaise lounge chair is an ideal way to relax safely, and it looks pretty darned cool too. It’s like the best combination of a rocker, hammock, and chaise lounge all in one, only this chair has better padding and support.
The beautifully curved seat offers a zero gravity seating experience. They’ll get all the UV protection they need thanks to a removable shade canopy. The water-resistant cushions have two inches of high-quality foam padding to make things nice and comfy, plus they’re fade resistant too. The built-in pillow definitely makes this chair nap-worthy as well.
The powder coated steel hanging frame won’t rust and this sturdy seat can accommodate up to 265 pounds. Easy to place on a deck, porch, patio, or even in the grass, the frame is super stable. As a rule, we recommend hammock chairs versus actual hammocks because they’re easier to get in and out of without accidentally flipping over.
Are you shopping for a woman who has expressed her interest in being more creative in her retired years? This 85 piece art set gives her all sorts of fun ways to dabble in painting, sketching, and design. Once opened, the locking wooden case reveals a world of options with a built-in adjustable easel so she can paint plein-air or whenever the mood strikes.
This artist’s kit comes complete with 10 artists brushes as well as a dozen high quality sketch pencils, 28 colored pencils, eight oil pastels, eight acrylic paints, and 12 watercolor cakes, plus a six well plastic palette, sketch pad, and acrylic pad. The price is amazing, especially when compared to buying all of these items separately.
If you’re shopping for someone with some experience under their belt, this stunning art set even includes a French hardwood easel. Looking to start even smaller? Perhaps this incredible sketch portfolio is the right choice for your gift recipient.
Stand up paddleboards (SUP) like this one from SereneLife might seem like just the latest craze when it comes to water play, but there’s a whole lot about the sport that makes it a great one for a retired woman. First, they offer a full-body workout and for any woman who wants to stay fit and strong in her older years, they’re a great low-impact way to develop or maintain fitness. They’re also great for improving balance and building core strength, per this blog from Airhead, both of which are helpful when it comes to preventing falls as we age.
The beauty of this particular SUP is that it’s inflatable, which means it’s easy to stow away when not in use. It features a non-slip deck pad so she’ll feel secure standing on top. It has a removable main fin and two other fins that allow it to track steadily and maneuver with ease in the water.
She’ll love that it comes with absolutely everything she needs to get into the water at a moment’s notice including the 10’6″ board, a coiled ankle cuff safety leash, aluminum paddle, manual air pump, and a waterproof bag for her deflated board. At 32 inches wide and six inches deep when fully inflated, this paddleboard is just as fun to float on as it is to paddle with.
With a 300-pound weight capacity, two people of smaller stature could easily fit on top. At just 19 pounds, this paddle package is easy to manage, and that matters if she’s planning to paddle alone.
Since there’s no reason to set the alarm clock and rush around in the morning, these UGG fluffy slipper slides are one of the best retirement gifts for women who like to pad around the house in comfort. These sheepskin shearling slippers look like pure pleasure and they are, but they also meet the UGG standard of quality using the finest materials.
These comfy kicks have a non-slip rubber sole with enough tread to make them outdoor worthy, and let’s be honest, everyone wears their UGGs everywhere! These fun slippers come in a crazy range of colors and sizes from 5 to 12, however, not all colors are available in all sizes. If you think these slips are a little too “Lucille Ball” for your lady’s liking, the UGG Women’s Ansley Slipper is a little more straight ahead, and would look great with a pair of jeans as well as with jammies.
Serious wine lovers know that keeping their bottles stored at the perfect temperature is an ideal way to ensure they’ll taste as good as they should when opened. If you’re looking for an awesome retirement gift for someone who likes to spend on the good stuff, the Aobosi 28 bottle wine cooler is a compact built-in refrigerator that stores up to 28 bottles at a time, allowing for easy access to open and enjoy a bottle whenever she wants.
Small enough to fit into even compact spaces, she can use it as a built-in or leave it freestanding. At just 15 inches wide, it features a seamless stainless steel door frame. The double-tempered glass door makes it easy to keep tabs on her wine inventory and restock whenever necessary. With dual cooling zones, she can set the upper and lower zone temperatures independently using the simple touch control panel.
The upper zone operates at 41-54 degrees Fahrenheit and is ideal for semi-sweet wine, sparkling wines, and white wines, while the lower zone at 54-68 degrees Fahrenheit works well for storing dry and semi-dry reds as well as brandy and port. Depending on bottle sizes, she can adjust or remove the internal beechwood shelves to accommodate her wine collection.
Just in case she doesn’t have space for this awesome wine cooler, you could get her the Coravin wine preservation system instead. This unique tool for wine lovers lets her tap into her finest bottles and pour a single glass without the risk of spoiling the whole bottle.
Staying hydrated is always important, and especially so for older women. That’s why this ultra-pretty carafe and tumbler set is such a great gift for any woman who’s retiring. Etched with a swirling pattern of lines and embellished with rhinestones, this set looks great on the kitchen counter and on her nightstand, keeping hydration top of mind at all times. The carafe holds 42 ounces, while the cup holds up to 12 ounces. If she drinks the full carafe, that’s about one-third of the water she should consume per day to stay healthy per the experts at Mayo Clinic.
While we’ve made quite a few suggestions about gifts for bathing, it’s time we give you a retirement gift idea that’s about comfort once your lady has left the tub. The Zadro bucket towel warmer will keep her towels and robe toasty so when she exits the bath or shower, she can wrap herself in cozy warmth.
With a built-in timer for 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes of heat, she can warm two oversized towels or a couple of standard towels and her robe at the same time. The nice thing is that, because it works on a timer, she’ll never need to worry that she forgot and left it on. She’ll also love the tall, slim design that means it fits into a compact space so it won’t be obtrusive in her bathroom.
There are lots of different towel warmers and some even have steam, so you can give the one you think she’ll enjoy most.
Retiring doesn’t mean ladies lose their edge. In fact, these stylish Converse Chuck Taylors are proof of that. They’re hip without being uncomfortable because the uppers are a breathable knit with affixed shoelaces, so she can just slip them on and go. Of course, they have that classic All Stars design, and the non-marking rubber sole is grippy so she won’t have to worry about slips or skid marks. The biggest issue for her is likely to be a teenage granddaughter trying to sneak of wearing them.
Finding just the right retirement gift might mean giving something that will make your lady feel connected to some of her previous routines and the Keurig K Supreme Coffee Maker can help make up for the fact that she’s not hitting the coffee shop with her workplace crowd, at least a little. In fact, this single-serve coffee maker is so awesome, it won’t take long before she barely misses all her colleagues. (Sorry peeps.)
This Keurig has a ton of advantages over some of their other models. First of it’s sleek and a lot less bulky than the K-Classic or K-Select, and let’s just talk about the water reservoir – a MAJOR improvement. It holds up to 66 ounces of water, and it can be positioned either at the side or the back of the coffee maker. Super handly. Truly though, the best thing about it is the handle that makes it simple to remove and replace in seconds.
This coffee maker also lets her set her preferred brew temperature and strength and if she’s sharing the house with others, she can save her settings and there’s room for two more people to set their preferences as well. With 6, 8, 10, or 12-ounce brewing options, she can make the size her heart desires. New multi-stream technology makes every cup smell and taste absolutely amazing. And we don’t want to forget one other feature – you can adjust the strength and cup size using the brew over ice setting to make the perfect iced coffee drinks as well.
As we’ve previously mentioned, retirement is often a time when people start to have more time to travel, and if you’ve ever been on a trip without all your favorite toiletries, you know how frustrating that can be. This awesome toiletry bag and jewelry organizer combo is going to be used often and fondly because it’s so well constructed and thoughtfully designed.
The big toiletry bag features a transparent storage area on top, so it’s easy to see and grab whatever she needs. The two main compartments are large enough for full-size items like shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotions, body wash, and more. Both are transparent as well. At the bottom is a detachable zippered pouch for smaller items like mascara, lipstick, and those things she might want to keep in her purse for a quick touch up on the road.
The matching jewelry case offers two zippered compartments – one with four necklace clips and a pendant holding pouch as well as a transparent PVC pouch for items like brooches. The second compartment opens to reveal two snapping ring bands, an earring panel and three smaller zippered pockets for watches, bracelets, and other items.
If this genuinely isn’t enough room for the lady on your list, you can always consider The Biggest F’n Toiletry Bag On Amazon which is truly huge, to say the least.
There’s a lot of joking about golf in retirement, but if you’re looking to get a lady into the sport, there’s no better way to start than with this Callaway 14-piece golf set that includes a sweet selection of clubs designed with distance and accuracy in mind. These clubs are forgiving, which means she’ll have more fun, even in the learning stages.
This set includes a Driver, 5 Wood, 5 Hybrid, 6 to 9 Iron, PW and SW, Putter, Stand Bag, and three headcovers. Graphite shafts mean these clubs are weighted just right so she’ll be more likely to play a full 18 holes, especially if you get this awesome push cart for her golf bag to make the walk even more pleasant. Make sure her balls are easier to find with these Callaway Super Soft golf balls in neon pink (or a ton of other colors.)
You might be surprised to find that plenty of women love whiskey, and while most decanter sets are labeled as “gifts for men,” this personalized decanter and rocks set is the perfect send-off for women as well as men. The 26 ounce (750ml) decanter and rocks glasses are etched and come beautifully gift boxed and ready for giving.
With nine different design options from classic to contemporary, you’re sure to find exactly the right one for your gift recipient. In fact, according to this article in The Guardian, women are increasingly likely not to just drink whiskey, but many are also calling the shots at distilleries for their talents at blending and balancing unique flavors.
Keep in mind, a customized set takes a little advance preparation in order to arrive in time for a going away celebration, so if you’re not one to pre-plan, this Lighten Life Whiskey decanter and glasses are particularly elegant.
When you’re shopping for a woman who is spiritual in nature, it’s hard to find something truly unique, but this healing crystals kit is right at the top of our list of cool gifts that will surprise and delight her. Filled with all those stones gem theorists talk about most, this kit features seven tumbled stones that can be used for meditation or merely kept in her pocket to rub when she’s feeling stressed.
Many people use crystals to activate chakras, but they also carry them to bring out one’s desired strengths in times of stress. This kit includes tumbled red jasper, carnelian, citrine, green aventurine, sodalite, amethyst, and quartz stones. It also comes with a deep purple amethyst druse (a naturally occurring grouping of crystals,) a raw crystal point, a raw rose quartz, and a chakra pendulum. According to the Times of India, a chakra pendulum can be used to identify which of the chakras are out of balance.
If she’s new to using healing crystals, it’s a fun exploration and this kit comes with a handy reference guide so she’ll know how to use them for maximum impact. Help her dig deeper into the gem theory behind crystals with Crystals for Healing: The Complete Reference Guide.
Retirement is no time to deal with identity theft, which is why this RFID blocking wallet is such a perfect retirement gift. This red leather beauty will keep scammers at bay, and her identity safe. She’ll love all the room in this wallet that can also double as a clutch. Inside, the wallet has an ID window slot, 15 credit card pockets, three slip pockets, an accordion-style pocket, and a back zipper coin pocket.
Made of imported leather, this wallet comes in a variety of colors and finishes, from suede to an exotic snakeskin imprinted design. If she needs a wallet that’s large enough to handle her passport and even more credit cards, the ItsLife Women’s Wallet is a dandy. For the woman on the go, the Travelon RFID Blocking Hobo bag features anti-theft technology as well as the added level of identity protection.
This wooden potting bench is a perfect present for either the woman who loves to garden or the one who is just beginning to explore home growing. As we age, gardening is great for both physical and mental health, say the experts at TheDavisCommunity.org. No surprise there, as there’s hardly anything more satisfying than nurturing plant babies watching them become a part of the landscape or a healthy part of one’s diet.
This potting bench is seriously versatile. It’s made of solid Chinese Fir which is rot, mold, and pest resistant. The worktop is slatted to allow for dirt and water to drop through, but the top also slides apart, revealing a food grade dry sink to keep potting duties neat and clean. Two tiers of shelves on the back make for easy storage of smaller pots, seeds, and garden tools, while a large slatted shelf underneath is a great storage area for pots, soil, and other garden essentials.
This potting bench can do double duty as a sidebar on the patio during summer barbecues and gatherings. There are so many potting bench designs, from rustic to elegant, so check out our recommendations for all the best options.
Retirement means more time to spend in the kitchen experimenting with new methods of cooking, and this ANOVA sous vide immersion cooker will give her a whole new perspective on culinary creativity, plus deliver perfect results every single time! It takes slow cooking to a new level because food is more flavorful and so needs less seasoning to be melt in your mouth delicious.
With foods securely bagged, their flavors and juices stay inside, making for more tender meats, delicious desserts, and fantastically flavorful vegetables. Sous vide cooking takes traditional slow cooker methods and turns them on their head, using temperature controlled water to do the cooking. This precision cooker can be controlled remotely with her smart devices using the ANOVA App, allowing her to escape from the kitchen, which is a major bonus, especially if she happens to be cooking for guests.
You should definitely consider getting her a sous vide container that’s compatible with this unit so she won’t have to wait to try it out. And just for grins, grab a beautiful piece of meat (yes, meat) for her trial run. She’ll be amazed at how perfectly it turns out.
Shopping for the woman who's just left her job to pursue her dreams? These retirement gifts for women will start her on the path to a brand new life.