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More Halloween & Autumn Ideas
Grandchildren love to help make things for a party so if you’re having a Halloween or Autumn party let your grandchildren help make this candy corn centerpiece. When it’s time for everyone to go they’ll have a fun treat to take home.

You’ll need:
1 container (I used a clay pot and painted it like a candy corn but you can use any container.)
syrofoam
skewers
candy corn
plastic wrap
curling ribbon

Directions:
Wrap candy corn in small pieces of plastic wrap and tie with ribbon.
Curl the ribbon and slide a skewer under the ribbon. (I had to put a piece of tape so it would stay.)
Put Styrofoam in the container and stick skewer inside to make an arrangement.
Make as many candy corn bundles as you need.

Download Pet Rock Booklet
Let your grandchildren create a pet rock by decorating  a rock using markers, yarn, sequins, felt, and anything else you think might be interesting.  It can be spooky, silly, glamorous, or alien.  They can also make a house for their  pet rock using a shoe box. Print out the “All About My Pet Rock” booklet so they can  fill in all the information about their pet rock. Have them read the booklet to you  to practice their reading skills. This is a great way to let them use their imagination. Hint: When you print the “All About My Pet Rock” booklet, print one page then put it back into the printer the correct direction to print the second page on the back. Then it will be in booklet form.

Save your old magazines and let your grandchildren use them to create stories.
You’ll need magazines, scissors, glue, blank paper and a pencil. Let your grandchildren cut out pictures and words from magazines to create an original and story.

I just returned from Chicago where I did a workshop at the DKG Society International Convention. I made new friends and many participants shared great ideas of things they are doing with their children and grandchildren. I’ll be sharing these ideas with you over the next few months.

August, for me, is an anniversary, one year since I began my website. It has been an exciting and challenging adventure that I plan to continue for many years to come. Thank you for your interest and support.

This month’s activities are easy and fun. There’s a math “giant jam sandwich” activity that really stretches the imagination. For reading and writing I’ve included a pattern for a paper sack journal. You can take it anywhere and the great thing is that it can hold small treasures too. For the whole family I’ve included some recipes that can be made fast with little or no cooking. There’s a cute idea for an apron recommended by my friend Jane. You can make a family photo memory tray that is sure to bring years of family fun each time it is used.

Download Paper Sack Journal Pattern This is a unique and fun way for your grandchildren to keep up on their writing skills while camping or traveling. They can keep postcards, brochures or other items in the paper sack and write or draw about their adventures.
You’ll need: 2 lunch size paper sacks, staples or tape