| Are you looking for the ideal gift for your grandparents | | | | did this for my Grandma one year, and she still talks |
| this year - one that will tell them how much you | | | | about that gift every time I see her. She has also |
| appreciate everything they do for you, and that will | | | | shared it with all her friends and other family members. |
| bless them as much as they've blessed you this year? | | | | 3. Give a gift certificate to your grandparent's favorite |
| Gift-giving for grandparents can be difficult. They | | | | store, along with a promise of taking them on the |
| usually have everything they need. Possibly, they live in | | | | shopping trip. If it's hard for them to get out, they may |
| a small home or condo and don't have room for | | | | not like to ask for help, but they will appreciate the |
| another knick-knack that announces them as the | | | | offer. |
| world's greatest grandparent. Even though you know | | | | 4. Invite your grandparent to a special Christmas tea, |
| they'll love anything you give them, you would like it to | | | | where they're the guest of honor. Have friends and |
| be something that touches them in a meaningful way. | | | | family talk about their memories of times spent with |
| Here are some gifts I've given my grandparents over | | | | your grandparent. |
| the years, when time and cash are in short supply. | | | | 5. Just spend a day with them, doing things they enjoy. |
| 1. Compile a scrapbook of their lives, or of a special | | | | One day, my daughter and I visited my Grandma for a |
| event in their lives. Ask other family members for | | | | day of bread-baking. She still remembers that day |
| photos you can include. Older people will enjoy poring | | | | fondly. Grandparents are often lonely and think their |
| over the photos and the memories, and will think of | | | | grandchildren are too busy to spend time with them. |
| you every time they do. | | | | The gift of your time will be valued and remembered |
| 2. Do a little research and write down their life story. I | | | | for a long time to come. |