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As for as holidays go, unfortunately Grandparent’s Day (September 13th) doesn’t usually stack up as one of the bigger gift-giving occasions on the calendar. But honoring the grandparents is something we should certainly do. We should show our appreciation for them, because frankly, we’re lucky to have them. And secondly, for our newer grandparents, it’s a chance for grandchildren (with a little help from their parents) to show them that unconditional love is a two-way street.

It doesn’t have to be a big deal, in fact, in this case it’s truly the thought that counts. Here are some ideas that will certainly make a grandparent(s) day a little brighter.

Teleflora's Sunset Glow Bouquet starting at $49.95.

Grandparent’s Day is a holiday that’s unfortunately a little under the radar. Sure showering grandchildren with attention is in itself a most wonderful gift. But for the most part, grandparents are not formally honored for the job they love to do so well.

Grandparent’s Day this year is on September 13th this year, so why not help the kids show how much they love their grandparents by getting them a little something. There’s a ton of ways to go for a Grandparent’s Day gift, but I'm going the really cute route. 

These hand painted picture frames for grandma and grandpa really hit the spot- just remember to fill the frame with a recent picture of the little ones. Here are some more great gift ideas to help celebrate Grandparent’s Day.

I "Heart" Grandma & Grandpa Hand Painted Frame starting at $47.00.

Grandparents will be grandparents. Which means, they'll find any excuse to pull out well-worn, fingerprint-laden pictures of their grandkids. Time to ease them into the 21st century, and this brilliant Digital Brag Book is just the thing to get them there.

The LCD screen displays gorgeous photos (up to 2,000) and has an aluminum case to keep it safe. Make it even easier on the tech-challenged proud parent by pre-loading it with the latest and greatest pictures of the kids before you gift it. It's perfect for Grandparent's Day this Sunday.

Digital Brag Book Photo Album from RedEnvelope starting at $129.95

Oprah had an episode recently called "What Makes America America" in which there were discussions about hamburgers, hot dogs, Dorothy's ruby red slippers and Pez Dispensers. The end of the episode focused on genealogy, though, and how empowering it can be to know our roots and where we come from. Chris Rock even shed a few tears when he learned his great-great grandfather fought in the Civil War, became a politician and owned 65 acres of land by the end of his life–a huge feat for a anyone, let alone a former slave.

Give the gift of genealogy to your own family. This leather bound Personalizable Family History book allows you to record events and pass down family traditions and information to the next generation. A great activity to beat winter boredom or to give to your family reunion host, it will become as much a family treasure as those ruby red slippers are to Americana! 

Personalizable Family History starting at $135

Grandparent's Day is coming up September 9. Need a gift idea to say thanks for being a great Grandmother or Grandfather? A photo collage is one great choice. Whether you go for a cutesy personalized name frame for each of the grandkids or a classy gallery frame, fill them with memorable pics of the whole family and you'll have an instant keepsake.

And if you don't want to go the personalized route, look for a gift based on Grandma's or Grandpa's interests.

Name Frame Photo Collage starting at $24.98 and Wall Frame starting at $32.95