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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nNational Grandparents Day<\/strong> is September 13 and in honor of this very special day, we\u2019ve compiled 6 easy and sure-to-please gifts for the favorite grandparents in your life. Taking some time to express your love and gratitude can go a long way in reminding them they are loved and appreciated!<\/span><\/p>\n From handprint-stamped oven mitts that read \u201chelping hands\u201d to multicolored footprints placed on paper to look like butterflies or hearts, handmade gifts from children that represent the size of the gifter make great remembrances to keep over the years. Not to mention they\u2019re super-fun (and messy) for the kids to create, so it\u2019s a win-win for both parties. Other cute hand-stamp ideas include a family tree with handprints as leaves, prints positioned to form the \u201cv\u201d in the word \u201clove,\u201d and prints going along with the tagline, \u201cHands Down, the Best Grandparents Ever!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n If the grandchild is young, it\u2019s fun to capture their unique perspective on their grandparents by working together on a fill-in-the-blank letter. First, make a list of statements and ask the child to help you finish the sentences. For example, \u201cGrandma makes the best ________________\u201d or \u201cI like it when Grandma ____________________\u201d and \u201cI love Grandma because ___________________.\u201d Then, take these completed statements and put them into a letter form, bolding the parts that the child stated, starting the letter with a greeting along the lines of, \u201cDear Grandma, On Grandparents\u2019 Day, I\u2019ve been thinking about you and told Mommy some of my favorite things about you.\u201d A sweet and funny way to personalize Grandparents\u2019 Day!<\/span><\/p>\n Mason jars were once used to hold preserves or pickled vegetables, but today are often used as the perfect gift container for your grandparents\u2019 favorite sweet treats! With a little Internet searching, you can find free downloadable and printable labels to make the gift complete. For example, fill a mason jar with Moon Pies and use the label, \u201cGrandma, I love you to the moon and back.\u201d Similarly, fill with Reese\u2019s Pieces and add the label, \u201cGrandpa, I love you to pieces!\u201d Affordable, personalized, and delicious, your grandparent can keep and use the mason jar even after the treats are gone.<\/span><\/p>\n Stores like Walgreens or online sites like Snapfish offer easy-to-use tools for creating gifts customized with your photos. A calendar filled with family photos, a hardback book of photos from the previous year, or even a coffee mug with a photo of the grandchildren can add a little joy into the grandparents\u2019 day for months to come. If you have a large extended family, why not try to arrange for a photo of all the grandkids together as a surprise? You\u2019ll enjoy seeing how much the grandparents love seeing the beautiful smiling faces of their offspring, especially if they don\u2019t get to see the entire group very often.<\/span><\/p>\n If your grandparents live far away, or you just want a fun way to spread your gift out over several months, why not pick a \u201cgift of the month\u201d club? While there\u2019s always the traditional \u201cFruit of the Month\u201d basket featuring a new fresh selection of fruit delivered each month, today there are <\/span>countless gift options<\/strong>, for everything from candles to cheesecake, from wine to bacon, from hot sauce to cigars, delivered monthly to your loved one\u2019s doorstep. The price varies depending on how many months you\u2019d like the gift sent, but what a fun way to keep showing your love for days to come.<\/span><\/p>\n If your grandparents have everything they could ever want or need, and you and your children are beyond the handprint-craft age, consider making a charitable donation in the grandparents\u2019 honor, to a cause that resonates with them. Obvious choices could be the Alzheimer\u2019s Association or American Heart Association if they have been dealing with a certain disease. Or you could contact their place of worship, their alma mater, or a local organization that aligns with their life experiences (perhaps the grandma was a teacher; make a donation in her honor to the local library). Many charitable organizations offer thank you cards and other notations of the gift, but you can simply mention the donation in a heartfelt greeting card as well, stating, \u201cA gift in your honor has been donated to\u2026\u201d This gesture ensures your gift not only honors your loved one but benefits their community as well.<\/span><\/p>\n Take the time to show the grandparents in your life how much you appreciate and love them, and how their dedication throughout the years has made an impact on\u00a0generations to come. Happy Grandparents\u2019 Day!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Grandparents Day Gifts National Grandparents Day is September 13 and in honor of this very special day, we\u2019ve compiled 6 easy and sure-to-please gifts for the favorite grandparents in your life. Taking some time to express your love and gratitude can go a long way in reminding them they are loved and appreciated! 1. Hands-On (and Feet-On) Gifts From handprint-stamped […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2201,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[200,257],"tags":[327,551],"class_list":{"0":"post-6650","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-families-caregivers","7":"category-family-friendly-activities","8":"tag-gift-ideas","9":"tag-holidays"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Hands-On (and Feet-On) Gifts<\/h2>\n
2. Fill-in-the-Blanks Love Letter<\/h2>\n
3. Sweet Treats<\/h2>\n
4. Photo-Personalized Everything<\/h2>\n
5. Monthly Reminders<\/h2>\n
6. Honor Their Names<\/h2>\n