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2009/09/13
Happy Grandparents Day! Our family actually celebrated National Grandparents Day the Sunday of Labor Day weekend instead of the designated first Sunday after Labor Day (US) or the first Sunday in October (Canada). Our family celebrated Grandparents Day with good old fashioned food and fun that Poppy and I enjoyed as young kids, too!
Poppy and I enjoy being with our kids and grandkids, and that’s enough for us. No gift can replace the kisses, hugs, and laughter. These memories are the gifts that we can take with us everywhere and always.
We made our Grandparents Day a good old fashioned BBQ with grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, Jersey corn-on-the-cob, pickles, and our family’s traditional cole slaw (which I finally made to taste like my late mother-in-law’s). We later enjoyed brownies and ice cream…then roasted marshmallows later in the evening. Nothing fancy, but a day we’ll always remember.
I asked everyone to bring an outdoor game so Grandparents Day became our family’s Game Day which we will continue through the years. During the afternoon, we played bocce ball, horseshoes, wiffle ball, catch, and frisbee (dogs too). And in between, the kids swung high on their swings, slid down the slide, rode bikes, and swam in our kid safe pool.
For other ideas to celebrate Grandparents Day, besides the ones found on NanasCorner.com, visit the sites listed below. I think you’ll like what you find.
Anyday can be Grandparents Day, it doesn’t have to be only one specific day for grandparents and grandchildren to show appreciation for each other. Enjoy!
2009/09/12
Grandparents Day has been celebrated by grandparents and grandchildren together on the first Sunday after Labor Day in September since 1978. Are you looking for grandparent poems and fun things for grandparents and grandchildren to do on Grandparents Day? Do you need some last minute ideas for Grandparents Day such as handprint poems and handmade gifts? Since Grandparents Day is almost here, that doesn’t leave much time so I’ve searched through my website to put together a Grandparents Day Directory to help you find grandparent poems for grandma and granddad, grandparent and grandchildren activities whether near or far, and some easy homemade gift ideas for the grandkids to make. Happy Grandparents Day!
Quick and Easy Grandparents Day Gift from Grandchildren
Here is a quick and easy Grandparents Day gift for the grandparents:
- choose one of the grandparent poems with your child
- copy and paste into Word – change font, size, color as desired
- glue photos of the grandchildren around the poem
- place the poem page in an attractive frame
- gift wrap it in a bright and cheery gift bag with a homemade heart card (see below)
Grandparents never have enough photos of their grandchildren. This gift is something they can enjoy every day they aren’t visiting with their granchildren.
Suggest to the grandparents that they do the same so the grandchildren will feel connected to them, especially if they aren’t able to visit often.
Grandparent Poems for Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day Activities and Handmade Gifts (for any day)
Distance Grandparenting: Ways to Visit on Grandparents Day (or any day)
NYTimes Article (Grandma’s on the Computer Screen) on Distance Grandparenting with Video Calls (quotes Nana)
2009/08/09
Every year, since 1978, the first Sunday after Labor Day has been known as National Grandparents Day. September was chosen for the holiday, to signify the “autumn years” of life.
If I knew it was going to be this much fun, I would have become a grandparent first. ~ Willard Scott
National Grandparents Day originated first in West Virginia in 1970. With much time and effort on the part of Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, her dream was realized when President Jimmy Carter honored her request by designating a special day of celebrating our grandparents to be included in the yearly September holidays.
Purpose
The purpose for National Grandparents Day is twofold:
- To honor grandparents
- To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.
Suggested Activities
Grandparents Day is a family day that should be celebrated not only by grandparents and grandchildren, but should also include the grandparents’ children. It’s very simple – any fun activity involving grandparents and grandchildren together that creates a memory in itself is all it takes to celebrate National Grandparents Day. Activities that involve intergenerational interactions might include:
- cooking an old family recipe
- playing board games similar - if not the same – that grandparents enjoyed in their childhood
- organizing old family photographs while identifying family members (remember to write names and dates on back)
- sharing stories of childhood and family memories including traditions
- describing what it was like to be a child “back in the day”
- teaching a craft or skill learned as a child
- touring the old neighborhood whether in person or on Google Earth and reminiscing on favorite places and events
- construct a family tree, filling in names, dates, and places. (Ancestry.com offers a two-week free trial where you can search online for ancestors from the 1930 census and back in time to 1850 – in some cases earlier than that.)
Many times, only grandparents have answers to questions about family histories. Grandparents can prepare, with their children’s help, a keepsake journal of their family’s history to be presented to their grandchildren.
Grandparents Day Online Craft and e-Card Resources
For more activities for Grandparents Day, visit the following sites:
Happy Grandparents Day!
PS: for more September holidays and special days, visit About.com
2009/05/20
Personalized grandparent gift suggestions for today’s first-time Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Poppy…or long-time grandparents! Free personalization – customize your gifts to the Grandparents in your life with their special name for Father’s or Grandfather’s day, Mother’s or Grandmother’s Day, and Grandparents Day, too! Don’t forget Grandma’s or Grandpa’s birthday or anniversary! These can be given as baby shower gifts to first time grandparents…they’d be so excited! I know I was!! Take a look at the gifts below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, more personalized gifts can be found at GiftsForYouNow.com .
Get personalized…give personalized Grandmother and Grandfather gifts from Gifts for You Now…
Lil’ Baseball Fans T-Shirt
Grandpa loves to watch his little baseball players learn amp; love his favorite game. Give your Grandpa a Personalized Baseball Fans T-shirt to show his continuous support for his grandchildren at the ball field or out at the mall. Also available in Ash Gray. Includes FREE Personalization – Personalize your Baseball T-Shirt with any title and up to 30 names.
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Lighting The Way Personalized Father’s Day Valet Box
Your father is an important part of your life and has always been there for you; why not honor him with this classic personalized Father’s Day keepsake. Personalize FREE your Lighthouse Valet Box with any title and any two line custom message. (i.e. Dad, Thanks for showing me the way, Love Kelly) Lighthouse Keepsake reads: A Father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but always a guiding light whose love shows us the way…
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Stars Photo Cube
Personalized Photo Cube for Grandpa or Dad Your grandkids are the stars of your life so display your favorite photos of them in our Personalized Stars Photo Cube. Our beautiful natural wood 4.5″ photo cube features 4 separate photo openings measuring 2.5″ x 2.5″. Unique engraved photo gift idea includes FREE Personalization. Personalize your Stars Photo Cube with any title like Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, Uncle Mike or Aunt Sally and up to 6 children’s names.
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Fishing Buddies
Personalized T-Shirt
Show Grandpa or Dad you’re “hooked” on him with our Personalized Fishing Buddies T-Shirt. Now Grandpa and Dad can proudly show off the whole family on an attractive and comfortable personalized T-Shirt in either ash or white Our personalized t-shirt is available on a premium white cotton/poly blend T-Shirt, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL. Each Personalized Fishing T-shirt includes FREE Personalization. Personalize your Fishing Buddies T-shirt with up to 30 names and any title.
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Shining Stars Personalized Father’s Day T-Shirt
Custom Printed Shining Stars T-Shirt – Personalized Father’s Day T-Shirt for Dad or Grandpa. Father’s Day comes around just once a year so give your Shining Star his very own Personalized T-shirt. This Custom Printed Shining Star T-shirt lets Dad, Grandpa, Papa or Grandfather know he is a positive role model for his children. He is always there to guide them along life’s little journeys. Your Father’s Day shirt is available on our premium white cotton/poly blend Personalized T-Shirt, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL. Father’s Day shirt is also available in Ash Gray. Shirt for dad includes FREE Personalization – Personalize your Shining Stars Father’s Day t-shirt with any title and up to 30 names.
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My Stars Personalized Hat
Personalized Little Stars Hat – Custom Printed Grandpa Hatnbsp;Let Grandpa, Dad, Grandfather, Papa or your favorite Uncle show off all of this precious little stars while enjoying the outdoors with a Personalize Stars Hat. A great personalized gift for the man on the go. Your Custom Printed Grandpa Hat is available on our premium white cotton/poly Hat with adjustable back strap for a one size fits all. Includes FREE Personalization Personalize your gift with any title and up to 6 names.
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Best We Ever Saw Personalized Coffee Mug
Best We Ever Saw Personalized Coffee Mug, a personalized gift for Grandpa or Dad, will be cherished forever. This Personalized Ceramic Coffee Mug for him is dishwasher safe and holds 11 oz. Includes FREE Personalization with any title: Grandpa, Dad, Papa or any special title. Make Father’s Day extra special with this Personalized Father’s Day Gift for Dad or Grandpa. Personalize your gift with any title and up to 30 Names. Also makes a great personalized gift for Uncle. Make the title Uncle Mike’s or any name and include the nieces and nephews for great personalized gifts for him. Makes a great gift for Dad on Father’s Day.
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First -Time Grandma New Baby Personalized Sweatshirt
A Personalized Gift for the New Grandma will be cherished forever. Your new First -Time… New Baby Personalized Sweatshirt is available on premium white cotton/poly blend Sweatshirt, also available in Pink, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL. Includes FREE Personalization. Make Mother’s Day extra special with this Personalized Mother’s Day Gift for Grandma. Personalize your gift with title (i.e. Grandma), any new child’s name and grandchild’s birthdate. (i.e. Autumn/March 28, 2008)
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Personalized First-Time Grandma Mug
Grandma will enjoy her morning coffee with a warm, loving feeling in her heart when she drinks from her Personalized First-Time Grandma Coffee Mug. She will fondly remember the very first time she saw her most precious grandchild. This Personalized First-Time Grandma Coffee Mug is available on our Dishwasher safe Ceramic Coffee Mug and holds 11oz. Includes FREE Personalization – Personalize your First-Time Grandma Coffee Mug with any title, any child’s name (printed in heart) and birth date.
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Our Family Tree Personalized Canvas Tote Bag
Our Family Tree Personalized Canvas Tote Bag The best part of the family tree is all the love. Show off your family tree with our Personalized Tote Bag. Now Grandma, Mom, and even Auntie can proudly show off the whole family on an attractive and handy Tote Bag; Includes FREE Personalization Up to 12 names – Any Family Name. Our 100 Cotton blend Canvas Tote Bag measures 16″h x 14″w and is made especially strong to hold all your take along items.
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Pineapple Welcome Doormat
Personalize Grandparents’ front door doormat. The pineapple has been a universal symbol of hospitality and welcome for many centuries all over the world. Welcome your guests with our Pineapple Doormat measuring 18″ x 24″. Front door doormat is 20 oz Loop, Durgan Backed with Black Edges. Door mat includes FREE personalization – Personalize your Pineapple Doormat with any Family Name. Pineapple front door doormat is safe for outdoor door mat use.
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Reasons I Love Personalized Printed Frame
Personalized Picture Frame for Nana, Grandma, Grandpa, Poppy, Mom, Dad, Aunt or Uncle – Searching for the perfect personalized gift can be a real challenge. Fortunately we have the perfect personalized gift for your closest family and friends. This Personalized Picture Frame creates a wonderfully attractive picture frame to showcase your most precious photograph. Each Personalized Picture Frame measures 8″ x 10″ and holds a 3.5″ x 5″ or 4″ x 6″ photo. Easel back allows for desk display or ready for wall mount. This Personalized Picture Frame can be personalized with any title such Daddy, Mommy, Grandma, Papa, Poppy, or any someone special.
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All Our Hearts Personalized Photo Album
Personalized Grandma Photo Album – Engraved Grandma Brag Book. All our hearts belong to Grandma with our Personalized Grandma Photo Album. Fill this beautifully engraved brag book with 72 of your favorite photos. Your Grandma will enjoy hours of fond memories as she views each and every precious family photo. Grandpa would also love his own Personalized Grandpa Brag Book to enjoy while relaxing with a warm cup of coffee. Our Personalized Wood Photo Album measures 7 2/3″ x 8 3/4″ and holds 72 4″ x 6″ photos. Includes FREE Personalization Personalize your Grandma Photo Album with any title and up to 30 names.
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Proud Soldiers…Personalized Military Sweatshirt
Proud Soldiers…Personalized Military Sweatshirt Our Proud Soldiers…Personalized Military Sweatshirt is available on our premium white cotton/poly blend Personalized Sweatshirt, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL and youth sizes S-XL. Also Available on Ash Gray. Includes FREE Personalization Personalize your Proud Soldiers…Personalized Sweatshirt with any title. (ex. Proud Soldier’s Cousin)
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My Groceries Personalized Canvas
Reusable Grocery Tote Bag
Personalized Shopping Tote Bag – Help America Go Green with our Personalized Grocery Bags. Mom, Grandma, Nana, Aunt will all love helping the environment will grocery shopping with their stylish Personalized Grocery Tote Bag. Our cotton/poly blend Canvas Reusable Tote Bag measuring 16″ h x 14″ w is made especially strong to hold your groceries. Use these personalized canvas bags instead of paper or plastic to help the planet. Personalized shopping bags include FREE personalization. Personalize your grocery shopping bags with any name. Quantity pricing available.
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I Became A… New Baby Girl Personalized Photo Tote Bag
Personalized New Grandma Photo Tote Bag – When your sweet little angel arrives be sure to take a cute digital photo so you can give Grandma the first Personalized Gift created by her new granddaughter (also available for new grandson). Our Personalized New Grandma Photo Tote Bag is available on our premium 100 cotton canvas; machine washable Tote Bag measuring 16″ h x 14″ w. Includes FREE Personalization Upload your favorite digital photo. Personalize your New Grandma Photo Tote Bag with any title and birth date.
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I Became A…New Baby Boy Personalized Photo Sweatshirt
Personalized New Grandma Photo Sweatshirt – Custom New Baby Boy Photo Shirt Your New Grandma will look stunning in her Personalized New Grandma Photo Sweatshirt starring her new grandson (also available for new granddaughter). She will feel warm and comfy inside and out while she wears her Personalized New Baby Boy Photo Shirt. Our Personalized New Grandma Photo Sweatshirt is available on our premium white cotton/poly blend Personalized Sweatshirt, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL. Includes FREE Personalization Upload your favorite digital photo below. Personalize your New Grandma Photo Sweatshirt with any title and birth date.
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Huggables Personalized Printed Frame
Personalized Grandma Picture Frame – Custom Printed Mother’s Day Picture Frame Your Grandma will absolutely love this unique personalized picture frame from the grandchildren. Everyday she looks at this beautiful picture frame a warm heartfelt hug is given by the grandchildren. Our Personalized Picture Frame makes a great personalized gift for Grandma. Personalized Picture Frames measure 8″ x 10″ and hold a 3.5″ x 5″ or 4″ x 6″ photo. Easel back allows for desk display or ready for wall mount. Includes FREE personalization. Our Personalized Picture Frame can be personalized with any title such Grandma, Nana, Daddy, Mommy or something special.
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Huggables Personalized Checkbook Cover
Do you love being a Mom or a Grandma. Why not be remembered on this delightful and attractive checkbook cover includes FREE Personalization up to 15 names and Any Title. The new personalized checkbook cover is a high quality clear vinyl standard checkbook cover. Great for a favorite Aunt too!
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American Pride Personalized Hat
American Pride Personalized Hat – Our American Pride Hat is great for Summer Fun. Sport it at the next watching Fireworks on the 4th of July or while lounging around the house. Available on our premium white cotton/poly Hat with adjustable back strap for a one size fits all. Includes FREE Personalization. Make Father’s Day extra special with this Personalized Father’s Day Gift for Dad or Grandpa. Personalize your gift with any name. Also makes a great personalized gift for Uncle. Makes a great gift for Dad on Father’s Day.
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USA Pride Personalized Checkbook Cover
USA Pride Personalized Checkbook Cover You love being a Mom or a Grandpa From the USA. Why not be remembered on this delightful and attractive checkbook cover. Includes FREE Personalization Up to 15 names and Any Title. Your new personalized checkbook cover is a high quality, clear vinyl, standard checkbook cover. Great for your favorite American.
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USA American Pride Personalized Canvas Tote Bag
Personalized USA American Pride Canvas Tote Bag – Custom Printed Patriotic Tote Bagnbsp;Grandma or Mom will love displaying their pride for this great country with our Personalized Red, White amp; Blue Tote Bag. This ultra-strong, personalized tote bag makes the perfect traveling companion for the family going to the beach, park or mall. Your Custom Printed Patriotic Tote Bag is a premium 100 cotton canvas#44; machine washable Tote Bag measuring 16″h x 14″w. Includes FREE Personalization Personalized this American Pride Tote Bag with any title with up to 30 names below. Your Personalized American Pride Tote Bag can have any custom title: Grandpa, Mom, Papa, Aunt Betty or any special title.
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Mr. Fix-It Tools T-Shirt
Personalized Mr. Fix-It Tools T-Shirt – Custom Printed Handy Man Shirt Give your Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, or Brother a Personalized T-shirt they can be proud to wear – their very on Personalized Mr. Fix-It T-shirt. The Personalized Shirt for the man who can fix anything and has every tool. Your Custom Printed Handy Man Shirt is available on our premium white cotton/poly blend Personalized T-Shirt; machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL. Also available in Ash Gray. Includes FREE Personalization Personalize your Mr. Fix-It T-Shirt with any name.
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Mr. Fix-It Tools Coffee Mug
Personalized Mr. Fix-It Coffee Mug – Personalized Handy Man Mug I was always told ‘You need to have the right tools for the job.’ The first part of any good job is the right cup of coffee. Start your next project with your very own Personalized Mr. Fix-It Tools Coffee Mug. Our Personalized Handy Man Coffee Mug is Dishwasher safe and holds 11 oz. Mr. Fix-it is created with the tools of the trade. Includes FREE Personalization. Personalize your Mr. Fix-It Mug with any name.
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2008/09/05
 Handprint poems, photos, and crafts are very popular gifts to give to grandparents. Grandchildren’s handprints can be the center of fun grandparent and grandchildren fun activities, too.
Last week, Poppy and I took Emily and Kaitlin to the beach for some sun and fun before we all had to go back to school this week (except for Poppy).
This is a digital photo of Emily’s (2 1/2) handprint. Next time I’m going to take a better picture. And, of course, I’ll take one of Kaitlin’s too, one of their hands together, one of Poppy’s and my hands, and one of all our hands in the sand as keepsakes of our fun in the sun at the Jersey shore. I’ll frame each of the 5 photos in a square frame and display them along the stairway hall.
If you have time to get to the beach or have a sandbox, gather the grandchildren and a digital camera and snap away! It will be fun for your grandchildren to compare sizes and differences of the hands in the sand and digital photos. Let your grandchildren take pictures, too and display them along with your photos.
For more fun, take different objects and press them into the sand, then vary the distance and lighting for added effects. It is also a good lesson in cause and effect besides making comparison.
Enjoy your time together while you can…it goes so fast! Whenever you are with your grandchildren, it is always a Grandparent and Grandchildren Day…a special day.
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