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3. Learn something old
During my childhood and much of my adult life, my grandmother supplied our family with a dozen fresh rolls every week. My grandfather, a carpenter by trade, built me a playhouse, a dollhouse and a cedar hope chest -- each gift marking a segment of my passage from child to woman.
Focus on the particular skills of your grandparent and then find a way to turn that skill into positive time for both of you. Ask them to pass down their wisdom and to teach you how to build, sew or cook.
4. Revisit an old habit
Favourite places and events can build strong memories, but they sometimes get a little dusty in our fast-paced world. Take some time to remember the things you did together when you were younger and think about how to bring those special moments back.
Maybe you used to fish together on lazy Saturday afternoons, or play dominoes on a Sunday evening. Dig out the fishing pole or dominoes and try to set up a regular play date. Or maybe you shared an old favourite movie -- why not pick up popcorn and the movie and arrange a family pajama party?
Again, this doesn't need to be complicated. Pick something simple, fun and doable.
5. Relax together
Being a grandparent often means you're accustomed to giving of yourself without expecting much in return. Grandparents Day gives grandkids a great opportunity to restore a little balance to the giving equation.
Why not book a Grandma/Granddaughter spa package? Pedicures all around, while you sip herbal tea and chat, would be a lovely way to spend an afternoon together. Or check out the library and local bookstore for upcoming author readings. Take your grandmother or grandfather along and get a signed copy of the book as a memento of the event.
Grandparents remain at the top of a list of very special and influential people in our lives; don't let this Grandparents Day go by without an acknowledgement of them.
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