What is it that grandparents look for in a gift for their grandchildren? Each person has his or her own list, of course. What would you add to the list below?
1. A gift of experience and memories, preferably one that will last a lifetime
2. Allows Grandma or Grandpa to enjoy it with the grandchild, forming even closer bonds
3. Can be fully personalized for your grandchild and even include the entire family in the personalization
4. Does not beep beep beep, toot toot toot, or thump thump thump (or at least not loudly)
5. Unique — no one else will give the same gift and no other child will have it
6. Matches the grandchild’s interests — his or her love of cars, or dogs and cats, or teddy bears, for example
7. Packs easily for a visit to Grandma and Grandpa, or to take home from a visit there
8. Does not need an Internet connection, a computer, a cell phone or other gizmo
9. Grandma and Grandpa already know how to use it
10. Can help develop your grandchild’s imagination and advance other life skills
11. Does not need to be walked morning and night or use a litter box
12. Pleases the family as well as the child
13. Teaches positive values; no violent messages or images
14. Will still be a favorite of your grandchild after other toys have been outgrown, broken or lost
How well do you think a Storybook Quilt would meet the requirements on this list?
Tags: children's_gifts, grandma, grandpa, grandparents, holidays, personalized
