With the term “grandparents” what pops into your mind? Of course, 90% would say silver hair and wrinkles. In these silver hair and wrinkles lie stories and memories of so many years. These silver hair and wrinkles are the proof of their experience in life. Their heart is full of love for their grandchildren and with them, they also feel young. Their room is the safest place in the world when parents are scolding and their hug is all you need when in doubt and fear. In those lazy summer afternoons, you waited for their stories to unfold and captivate your mind. Their narration made you travel back in time.
Grandparents are also famous for spoiling their grandchildren a bit. In their logic, “parents are there to scold and thus we spoil the kids a bit to let them have nice memories of childhood.” They are absolutely correct in thinking so. All your extra demands saw the light of the day because they were always there for you! While going to school, you never forgot to collect that 1 or 2 rupee coin which gave you freedom of choice – in terms of ice cream or snacks! You really miss these small moments of joy – right? In the haste of growing up, many of these things have blurred and you grew up.
Do you meet your grandparents regularly? Keeping a balance between work, studies, and life, if meeting regularly is not possible, then at least make a pact with yourself to give them time once a week! They are old now and need your love and attention more. So, on 9th September – Grandparents Day, you must get ready to plan and a grand celebration to make your old partners in crime feel special.
Here are some gift ideas to surprise your grandparents!
A Lovely Photo Book:
Pictures speak more than words! One picture has the ability to make someone laugh and cry and remember the past times. So, search for the old pictures from your family photo albums which are abandoned in some corner of your house. Give a nice touch up to these photos and make a new photo book for your grandparents. Paste the images on one side of the book and keep the other side for writing stories. This thoughtful gift idea would simply mesmerize them. Give a name to this photo book – “Our Old Stories Made of Gold” or anything else that your creative brain allows you!
Personalized Cushions:
Cushions are comfortable and relaxing accessories for your home that provides you peace – right? Your grandparents are also like these cushions – soft at heart, comfortable to talk, and relaxing to embrace. This Grandparents Day, you can get a funky personalized or printed cushion for your adorable grandparents and offer them coziness. You can include your messages like – Best Grandparents in the World, Dadu & Dadi – you are the best, Coolest Grandparents, etc. You may include their favorite quotes too on this cushion.
Peaceful Statue of Lord Buddha:
Lord Buddha is the face of peace, knowledge, and wisdom. Looking into a statue of Lord Buddha, the mind calms down and a new ray of hope emerges. Select an attractive statue of Lord Buddha and gift it to your grandparents which they can keep in their drawing room or bedroom and draw immense strength from it.
Chocolate Cake:
Your grandparents have always bribed you for a chocolate or a cake! Generally, the blood sugar level after a certain age needs to be kept on a check. That’s why the grandparents are usually exempted from the dose of sweets or chocolates. But you only know secretly that they break that rule. This Grandparents Day, order a nice chocolate cake and surprise them. Just because it is a special day, your parents or other family members won’t fuss!
Plants:
Plants are the best friends of human beings. With a little care, plants offer great beauty to the home with its flowers and leaves and also provide essential fruits and vegetables. If your grandparents are into gardening, you can get them some new green friends like Aloe Vera, Syngonium, Chinese Orange Dwarf Plant, etc. As they are retired from their professional life, they now have plenty of time in hand. So, you can get then Bonsai plants which require meticulous upbringing.
Hope you would find these gift ideas for Grandparents Day awesome and surprise a great time with your old buddies!
