Of course, many people in our lives have birthdays...and we are often asked to celebrate them with them. But it is always a challenge to find that perfect (and economical) gift. Here are some ideas we have used (I think people have liked them...or are at least polite enough to pretend).
*Kid art! Especially for the grandparents! Frame it to make it extra special.
*Photos! Frame them! Or make a collection and burn them to CD (grandparents can make it their screensaver). Make a collage!
*Make them their birthday cake!
*Plan a special day with them.
*Make a great card. Recently, we spelled out "Happy Birthday, Phil!" with our bodies, taking a photo of each letter and then printing and cutting them out OR Spell out the person's name and use each letter to describe them (D is for dancin', A is for adorable....).
*Perform a show!! This is our latest (and oldest tradition) from our family...never leave the house without a leotard and some scarves.
*Make a photo slide show
*Have the kids sing a song
*Lipsync and dance to favorite or funny song
*Write a poem about the person
*Find out what happened the day they were born (for my mom, my dh found out what was happening in the world when she was as old as each of the grandchildren (e.g. when Caryn was as old as Cooper, 1 year, it was 1952...))
*Be creative and create your own traditions (my brother has started a 'make your own birthday treat' the past two years including cake decorating and cookie making).
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