The perfect gift for grandparents near and far
Becoming a grandparent is an important and life-changing thing. A new generation changes the entire family dynamic. Of course, the grandparents want to be involved as much as possible so as to not miss a thing. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done, though. Once you have kids, you have your own little universe. If the grandparents don’t live near, it may not be easy to involve them as much as you’d want to. In any case, there’s a great way to make them feel like they are not missing a thing and the best part is: it can be wrapped up and given at Christmas or for birthdays. We love using sites like the Awesome Gifts Company to show them just how much they mean to us.
Easily done and yet beautiful
Photo books have withstood the test of time, so to say. While our parents used to have their photos printed at the local store and meticulously placed them in countless albums, we can now do it all in a few clicks online. At the end, we get a perfectly bound and professionally printed book that is as unique as it gets. As great as social media and our phones are, it really is a different feeling to look at pictures when they are printed.
Whenever I start a photo book project, the first thing I think of is the right theme. After all, I don’t just want to create a photo collection but create a proper book and tell a story. My favourites are travel photo books and, of course, family photo books. For travel, it’s usually very easy to find a red thread: I just pick the photos chronologically and create the book from the start of the journey to the end. Family photo books, on the other hand, are a lot trickier. That’s mostly because pretty much all that happens every day has to do with family. So which photos do I choose and how do I find a good theme that will make the book perfect for the grandparents?
Yearbooks
For Christmas, I love doing yearbooks. They are a great way of recapping all that we did over the year and share that with the grandparents. What’s wonderful is that they get to feel included in practically everything and it’s a fantastic way to spend Christmas day, looking at our adventures and sharing our stories. Putting the photo book together is not a challenge, but it can take up some time. There are so many pictures to choose from and then they have to be put in the right order. Also, to make things more structured, I try to use sections like chapters in the book. What I found works well is a structure by season. Sure, some seasons may have more photos than others, but we usually end up with quite a well-filled book.
I’ve found that the best way to get started is to find a good deal and the right photo book type. There is so much choice out there that it can be hard to make a decision. In terms of easy design, service, and overall quality, CEWE is a good choice. Plus, there are usually some good deals for CEWE photo books so you can save a little on the project.
Worth it
Overall, I think it’s worth putting some time and love into photo book projects, not only as gifts for the grandparents but also for my own family. Every now and then it’s nice to sit down together and look back at the things we’ve done and the places we’ve seen. It’s also amazing to see the changes we go through over time and how we’ve grown. It’s the perfect thing for a rainy day.
