Grandparents are the Grandest

Happy Grandparents Day These days life moves by so fast that sometimes we forget to take time to appreciate those around us. We forget to thank those who had a great influence on our lives with their many years of wisdom and knowledge. I am talking about appreciating our always-loving grandparents. Ever since the 1970’s, the first Sunday after Labor Day has been respected as National Grandparents day. This holiday was created as a way to encourage families to set aside time to visit their elderly loved ones. (more…)

The History of Grandparents Day

Every holiday has a rich story behind it, and Grandparents Day is no exception. Families are free to create their own traditions, and observances can take many forms from cooking, quilting, dancing, dinning, to making photo album collages. There isn’t a set activity that defines how we celebrate grandparent’s day; it’s how we choose to (more…)

Gift Ideas – Top 5 Gifts this Holiday season

It is always easier to find gifts for yourself, especially during Black Friday, from technology to the latest fall clothing line. However, that is not the case when it comes to finding gifts for others. Every year there is always that one person we have trouble coming up with a gift idea, and giving out a gift card just does not seem right. We may think of clothing as a great gift, but they to have barriers; what size, color, or texture would the person like? These are just a few to name. It is only natural to feel overwhelmed with so many things to consider, but there is one item that many overlook during the holidays. Personalized and engraved gifts offer a great deal of unique and personal value. A great gift not just for relatives but also others. If you have any little ones around, gift ideas such as those DIY wooden playhouse kits might fill them with joy.

These are our 5 top Holidays gifts for this season for family and friends. (more…)