Memory Book Journal:  

Grandmas have a lot of wisdom. Giving them a memory book journal is giving them a chance to write down their story plus all the life advice they want to pass on to the baby. 

There’s two real options in the memory book journal space. The first option is a book with prompts like: What advice do you have for someone finding their first love?  And the second option is the blank page journal where they get to decide what they want to write on any page.

You’ll probably know which is the best option for the first time grandma you have in mind.

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From The Heart of a Mother:  

There is no other book that is entirely focused on illustrating the strength, love and appreciation we have for mothers. What makes it an ideal gift is it’s not meant to be read cover to cover. And actually, there’s a unique way to gift it.

Before you wrap up the book, read some of the poems and write down which 12 are your absolute favorite. Choose the ones that really scream “this is how much I love you” . . . and note the page numbers.

Then on the first day of each month for the whole “first time grandmother” year, send her a note that says “I love you . . . read page 64 today. That’s how I feel about you. They’ll be blown away by your sincerity and the depth of the poems.

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A Professional Photoshoot with the Baby: 

Hire a photographer and have a beautiful photo shoot with the grandma, which you can then frame and send as a 2nd gift.

The photoshoot option can be expensive, but it’s worth it. There are a lot of times when a grandma wants time with the baby, but it’s just not possible. Life gets in the way, distance, work and everything else. A picture on the mantle can soothe the soul during those times.

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Beyond gifts for first time grandmas, love on them. Take them to breakfast, and thank them often.