10 Best Ways To Celebrate Grandparents Day

Grandparents are usually the ones doting on the grandkids, but let's be real: Grandma and Grandpa totally deserve to be treated, too! And with Grandparents Day coming up on Sunday, Sept. 12, there's never been a better time to show the grandparents in your life just how much they mean to you.

In honor of this special holiday, we’ve put together the 10 best ways to celebrate with the help of FTD Flowers. As an added bonus, Patch readers get 15 percent off FTD Flowers retail price! The discount is automatically applied at checkout.

1. Head Out For An Afternoon Picnic — A relaxing picnic with lawn games and tasty snacks is a great outdoor option if you're fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to spend some time with the grandparents. The Meat and Cheese Charcuterie Gift Basket makes a great addition to any picnic. The basket includes a sampling of gourmet treats including tasty dried fruit, nuts, cheese and crackers and sausage.

2. Have a Virtual Game Night — With Snacks! — If an in-person game night isn't in the cards right now, not to worry: Thanks to technology, you can have a game night with the grandparents from anywhere! The options are endless for what you choose to play, but you'll want to make sure Grandma and Grandpa have some delicious snacks on hand for the evening. The Sweet Tooth Belgian Chocolate-Dipped Treat Tray is a divinely sweet gift you can send ahead. With a mix of Oreo cookies covered in Belgian chocolate, mini-pretzels dipped in chocolate, and caramel popcorn dipped in Belgian milk and dark chocolate, this delightful assortment of treats will satisfy their sweet and salty cravings.

3. Send A Practical Gift For The Grandparents Who Grill — If your grandparents know their way around a good barbecue, a new grilling set is sure to please. While you may not be able to spend the day together now, Grandma and Grandpa will be using the Grill Master Barbecue Tool Set for many cookouts ahead.

4. Send Them A Bouquet Of Flowers — You can never go wrong sending flowers! The Truly Stunning Bouquet will make a wonderful gift and a striking addition to your grandparents’ home. With jewel-toned lilies and roses bursting from the bouquet, the Truly Stunning Bouquet will be almost as dazzling and delightful as they are.

5. Give The Gift Of Greenery — For the greenery-loving grandparents, the Peace Lily Plant will make a wonderful addition to their home. It’s easy to care for and will serve as a long-lasting reminder of your love.

6. Give Them Everything They Need For An At-Home Spa Day — Treat your grandparents to some well-deserved R&R when you send this Lavender Spa Day Gift Basket. It has everything required for a day of relaxation, including a pair of slippers, a lavender soap bar, a lavender lotion, a lavender sachet, lavender hand soap, a lavender candle, a loofah, a pumice brush and a bath bomb.

7. Have A Virtual Movie Night — Whether your grandparents are into the classics, action films or anything in between, they'll love having a virtual movie night with you. Decide on a movie and synchronize your viewing for a fun shared experience! And to make movie night even more memorable, send Grandma and Grandpa the Golden Gourmet gift basket. With a variety of treats from caramel corn to chocolate chip cookies, it’s sure to be a smash hit!

8. Send Them The Goods To Cook A Gourmet Meal — For the grandparents who like to cook, send over some Fresh Garden Herbs to help inspire new and tasty recipes. This trio of hanging planters includes sage, oregano and rosemary. These fresh herbs are suited to growing either indoors or outside.

9. Help Them Have The Best Day — A thoughtful card is sure to put a smile on Grandma and Grandpa’s faces. But if you really want to pull out all the stops, send the grandparents a delectable Gourmet Fruit, Nut and Cheese Crate and the beautiful Best Day Bouquet, pictured above. The artful arrangement includes lilies, roses, snapdragons and sunflowers in a clear glass vase.

10. Give Them Everything They Need To Craft A New Favorite Beverage — For the whiskey connoisseurs, this DIY Whiskey Infusion Kit is perfect for a relaxing nightcap. All Grandma or Grandpa need to is mix their favorite alcohol with the kit's spices to create a unique and delicious beverage. The DIY Whiskey Infusion Kit includes a variety of spices including “American Dream” whiskey chips, “American Beauty” whiskey chips, “Dark Chocolate” whiskey chips, orange peel, coffee beans and other flavorings.

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