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Where parents and grandparents will find a variety of creative, fun, and educational activities that can be enjoyed together to build strong relationships and lasting memories.

Christmas Card Recycle Activity

Dec 26, 2022 | Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Seasons & Holidays

Instead of throwing away your Christmas and holiday cards and leftover pieces of ribbon, recycle them into thank you notes and gift tags. With your grandchildren you can cut out pictures from the cards and glue them on cardstock to be used like a postcard. Then send...

Photo Ornament

Dec 9, 2022 | Blogroll, Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Seasons & Holidays

This is a cute and easy way to display your photos on the Christmas tree. I had a darling photo of my niece holding my granddaugher that I wanted to display. I just cut a circle from some cardstock with a Christmas design. Then I cut a smaller circle using a...

Creative Holiday Cards

Dec 2, 2022 | Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Family Activities, Party Ideas, Seasons & Holidays

This is a fun holiday card project that everyone can do. Buy blank cards and envelopes at a craft stores or you can make your own using cardstock. Then, using scraps of ribbon, yarn holiday paper and stamps, create a unique card with a personalized message.

Photo Napkin Rings

Nov 21, 2022 | Blogroll, Family Activities, Party Ideas, Thanksgiving Activities

This is a great idea for your Thanksgiving table or any special occasion. Your grandkids can help you make them. They're so easy and really add a special touch to a family gathering.

Turkey Category Game

Nov 18, 2022 | Blogroll, Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Thanksgiving Activities, Writing Activities

Number of Players: 2 or moreEach player needs a Turkey Category Sheet and a pencil.The object of the game is to get the most words in each column that begin with the letter.Playing the Game:1. Decide on one category (fruits, vegetables, names, colors, states, cities,...

Turkey Cheese Ball

Nov 16, 2022 | Party Ideas, Recipes, Thanksgiving Activities

Purchase a cheese ball or make your own. For the neck and head, use a large pretzel, cinnamon stick or dowel. Glue on eyes and beak and let dry before inserting into cheese ball. Idea from bloglovin.com

How to Talk to Children About Stereotypes

Nov 14, 2022 | Blogroll, Communication Ideas, Family Activities, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas

How to Talk To Children About Stereotypesby Dr. Susan Linn Getting Past GeneralizationsFor Ages: Ten and underThe Scene"It's so annoying," ten-year-old Joshua says between bites. "Linda Chan got another hundred on our math test. I'm not surprised. All those Asian...

Veteran’s Day Reflections

Nov 11, 2022 | Veteran's Day

Veterans Day has great meaning for me. I have a deep gratitude for those who have served and are presently serving in our military. For those who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their life I have a sacred respect. My father served in the army during WWII and was...

Thank You Veterans

Nov 9, 2022 | Veteran's Day

Share your thoughts about a veteran with friends or family members. Veterans Day has great meaning for me. I have a deep gratitude for those who have served and are presently serving in our military as well as their families. For those who have given the ultimate...

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Valentine Envelope Placemats

For each placemat you‘ll need: Paper that measures 34 inches long & 13 inches wide (butcher paper, newsprint, large paper sacks, wrapping paper, wall paper). Scissors & glue. Items to decorate the envelope: stickers, crayons, markers, paper, glitter, etc....

Folded Paper Heart

I remember making these paper hearts with my children. Susan Gaylord makes them with can labels. You can get the step by step directions from her website. GET DIRECTIONS

Teaching Teens About Money

It's never to early to start teaching kids about money. Most financial institutions suggest staring with - understanding needs vs wants, spend less than you earn and save the difference and track expenses and start a budget. More ideas at Medi-Share

Visiting Museums & Historical Sites

Ideas for making excursions to museums and historical sites more engaging for your children. 1. Realize that you may need to spend just a short time in each area. If your child seems interested stay longer, if not move on quickly. 2. Before you go, make a list of...

Fairy Gardens 1

Creating fairy gardens with your grandchildren can be a lot of fun. First we went to the nursery to get flowers. Each child had a budget. After returning home we planted the flowers and added painted wooden houses. We found other items around the house to add. We then...