Give it up for the Grandparents!

This Sunday, September 7, 2008 is Grandparent’s Day and I’ve got some great ideas for ways you can honor your grandparents or help your children cultivate a great relationship with their grandparents.

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Gift Ideas for Grandparents:

Typically, Grandparents are at a stage in their lives where they are not looking to accumulate more things. Many are downsizing or are looking to clear out clutter. So look for a way to bring joy to a Grandparent through a gift that is a yummy treat or something that makes them smile rather than another thing to dust!

*Delicious Treats-Even kids can be a part of this one! Bake up a yummy treat of cookies or brownies. Place them in an airtight container and wrap it up with pretty ribbon and a great card. Deliver a special surprise they can enjoy or share with friends! This works great for Grandparents that are nearby or far away. I just sent cookies to my Grandfather and he enjoyed them for over a week. You can send them in a Priority Mail Flat Rate Box and they usually arrive in 2-3 days. Be sure to bake them fresh on a Monday or Tuesday and run them to the post office that day. That will ensure they arrive fresh and as quickly as possible.
*Photo Post Cards-Personal mail can be a real treat for anyone, but especially for a grandparent who may not be close by or who may not be able to be as active as they once were. Select 5-10 photographs of children, yourself, a favorite place or a special time you or your child spent with a grandparent. Make a print of each photo and write a brief message on the left side of the back of the photo. Use the right side for a stamp and address, (just like a post card). Get all of your post cards written, addressed and stamped and then just pop one in the mail each day for an entire week. Just think how you will brighten someone’s day! For a more professional look, visit http://www.the2buds.com/suph2pc.htm to order their post card backings, ($3.95 for 10).

I also want to recommend a great book I recently discovered, Grandloving filled with wonderful ideas for creating bonds and making memories with your grandchildren. www.grandloving.com Check out their great ideas!