Grandparents Day is September 13, this year (2015). I know it's not an official holiday, but in our family it is a very important day and we loving making it special!
Our Grandmother's and Grandfathers have had a tremendous impact on our lives, and the ones that are still living continue to influence us with their love and wisdom.
Making Grandparent's Day Special
Here are 17 ideas for making Grandparent's Day special for them, and for you:
- Call them, and listen to them.
- Ask for their stories of when they were younger.
- Take them out to lunch or dinner.
- Make their favorite dessert.
- Do they like to sing or play instruments? Have a music session with them.
- Make them a gift: See this post for gifts kids can make.
- Buy them a gift: Here is a list of great ideas for Grandparent Gifts.
- Make them a card with these Printable Grandparent's Day card templates.
- Schedule a professional photo shoot! Not only will they enjoy it, they (and the rest of the family) will treasure those photos for years to come!
- Teach them to use skype or facetime and see and talk with family far away.
Are Your Grandparents Far Away?
Don't let that keep you from letting them know they are loved.
- 1. Call them, and listen to them.
- Ask for their stories of when they were younger.
- Send flowers or chocolates.
- Make them a gift: See this post for gifts kids can make.
- Buy them a gift (Amazon ships fast): Here is a list of great ideas for Grandparent Gifts.
- Make them a card with these Printable Grandparent's Day card templates.
- Send them photos and drawings of or made by your children.
Need more ideas? This book is full of great ideas for loving your loved ones over the distance. And is is available on Amazon and kindle too!