National Grandparents Day

Hello everyone, and happy timezones! 

Did you know today is National Grandparents Day! Now you do <3 

National Grandparents Day was founded by Marian McQuade to honor Grandparents, and was established in 1970 to spread the awareness for celebrating Grandparents. Marian decided she was going to create a campaign and raise the awareness for it. Which with much success National Grandparents Day became official in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter! 

Did you know that National Grandparents Day has an official flower and Song! 

Yes, the National Grandparents Day Council chose both <3! 
The National Grandparents Day official flower is the infamous Forget-me-nots and the National Grandparents Day official song is " A Song for Grandma and Grandpa" which was sung by singer Johnny Prill! 

Funfact: National Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day! 

What are some ways you can celebrate Grandparents Day?

1. A walk in the Park 

2. Visiting their home 

3. Videocalling/Talking on the Phone with them 

4. Going on a Picnic 

The list goes on! There is many ways we can honor our Grandparents! If you would to read more on the information about National Grandparents Day or even find ways to celebrate you can find here; https://www.almanac.com/content/when-grandparents-day#:~:text=National%20Grandparents%20Day%20is%20always,%2C%20that%27s%20Sunday%2C%20September%207!

Special thank you to all the Grandparents that make their grandchildren's eyes sparkle and even our own! <3 <3 

What is a favorite memory you have with your own Grandparent(s)?