To honor all those grandparents who have continued to be there for their adult children and grandchildren, I have included a list of gifts and possible ways to say "thank you!"
a smoke detector, etc.
- Trip for an ice cream cone
- Trip to a concert in the park
- A surprise visit
- Take out the trash to the curb each week
- Free breakfast buffet at a local restaurant
- An “I love you” at a spontaneous time
- Help with the gardening
- A “Thank you” for all they have shared and taught
- A ride in the country
- Help cleaning out the garage or with a yard sale
- Put together a scrap book
- Take shopping for groceries, etc.
- Five minute snuggle from a toddler
- Homemade surprise treat
- Do 2 hours of small fix it tasks such as changing
a smoke detector, etc.
- Helping to bake cookies
- Watch an old movie together
- Help with cleaning or a once a month spruce up
- Take a walk together and talk about what you observe
- Look through old photo albums together
- Play a round of golf
- Rearrange furniture so it is easier to get around
- A warm smile
- A big Hug
- Mowing the lawn