There may be no one more special people in our lives than grandparents – and given that fact, having a day to recognize them seems like a great idea to us! Grandparents Day is observed on September 10, and was originally the vision of a woman named Marian McQuade. A mother and grandmother herself, Marian did not set out to create a commercial holiday, rather to set aside a time that the elder generation could impart stories, wisdom and history to their kids and grandkids. It is a day to spend time together and enjoy being a family.

Billy Heroman’s Flowers & Gifts loves the idea of bringing people together and celebrating family. When you are looking for the perfect Grandparents Day floral designs to express your love and gratitude, we’ve got everything you need. 

Here are some interesting facts about grandparents in the United States:

* An overwhelming 90% of grandparents say they speak about their grandchildren on a daily basis. They also report that being a grandparent is the single most fulfilling role they have ever played.

* Grandparents don’t just give out cookies and hard candy. This year, it is expected that grandparents will spend over $52 billion dollars on their grandkids, with over $32 billion going towards education costs.

* In the United States, just under 40% of households now report having a grandparent in the home. This is a return to multi-generational living largely lost in recent decades here in this country.

* Children who have a grandparent actively involved in their lives are more confident, secure, and have a greater sense of self and identity.
It seems that the grandparent / grandchild relationship is beneficial to everyone involved – and grown children even report improved relationships with their parents when a grandchild arrives. This September 10, Billy Heroman’s Flowers & Gifts encourages you to make a special day of it,especially if you all live in the Baton Rouge area – and don’t forget the Grandparents Day floral designs that will beautifully express your love.