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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.

Easy Apron

Dec 29, 2021 | Blogroll, Crafts for Kids, Family Activities, Helpful Ideas, Party Ideas

It's fun cooking with grandchildren but it's often messy. this is an easy apron idea. No sewing involved! It can be washed and reused. You’ll need 1 dish towel for each child. Fold the towel in half then put ribbon or string across the inside fold. This becomes the...

Cornflake Treats

Dec 27, 2021 | Helpful Ideas, Recipes

Cornflake Cookies 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter (with or without nuts) 1 teaspoon vanilla 7 cups Cornflakes Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Boil for 30 - 60 seconds. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until...

Balloon Party Game

Dec 24, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Party Ideas

This is a fun, easy, and inexpensive party game. All you need are 12 balloons of different sizes. The object is to see how many balloons you can hold onto in 2 minutes. You can use your teeth and toes, you can put them under your arm and between your legs.

Christmas Breakfast Ideas

Dec 22, 2021 | Learning Activities

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December by Eve Bunting

Dec 20, 2021 | Books, Christmas & Winter, Learning Activities

This is one of my favorite Christmas books. Simon and his mother are celebrating Christmas Eve in the cardboard house they built themselves. They don't have much but they still have the spirit of Christmas and offer to share the little they have with an old woman who...

Snowman Spelling Game

Dec 17, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Reading Activities

This is a fun and easy activity that can be played almost anywhere. It helps children with their spelling. It's a version of "hangman". Using a pencil draw a snowman on paper. Be sure to include the eyes, nose, mouth, hat, and scarf. Think of a word and write one...

Snowman Sandwiches & Snacks

Dec 15, 2021 | Family Activities, Grandma Camp Ideas, Helpful Ideas, Recipes

Kids can have fun making snowman sandwiches. You'll need: 3 different sizes of circles for the kids to cut their snowman parts. (Ex: empty soup can, a small funnel, cookie cutter or lid from a peanut butter jar). Various food items; tuna salad, peanut butter, jam,...

Gumdrop & Licorice Garland

Dec 13, 2021 | Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Seasons & Holidays

This is a fun alternative to the traditional popcorn and cranberry garland. You'll need: 1 package of rainbow licorice 1 package of gumdrops thin wire Directions: 1. Cut the wire the length you want your garland. I cut mine into smaller sections for my grandchildren...

Homemade Lip Gloss

Dec 10, 2021 | Family Activities, Grandma Camp Ideas, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas, Party Ideas

Easy gift idea for kids to make. Get Directions

Snowman Paint Stick Ornament

Dec 8, 2021 | Blogroll, Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Seasons & Holidays

This is a fun & easy decoration to make. All you need is: Paint stirring stick, tongue depressor, black & white paint, buttons, googly eyes, fabric scraps (scarf), orange marker or felt (nose), black marker (mouth), ribbon (for hanging) and hot glue....

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Fragrant Pomander Ornament

This fragrant pomander ornament is great to do with an older grandchild. It's fun and easy to make and will keep the house smelling like Christmas. You'll need: Oranges or limes Whole cloves Cinnamon Ribbon Tape Plastic bag or container Directions: 1. Apply tape...

Kangaroo Pouch Pita

Directions: For each pouch you'll need: 1/2 whole wheat pita pocket 2-3 ounces turkey breast luncheon meat, thinly sliced 1 ounce Cheddar cheese 2-3 lettuce leaves 2-3 baby carrots 2-3 sugar snap peas Hidden Valley light ranch dressing To Assemble: 1. Cut a 3-inch...

Easy Tie Dye Project

Wouldn't this be a fun project to do with your kids or grandkids. Tissue paper is used as the dye. You could create a design on T-shirts, pillowcases or tablecloths. I found this idea at Make and Takes Get Directions

Roasting Pumpkin Seeds

This is a Halloween family activity that everyone will love. When you are carving pumpkins plan to roast the seeds and enjoy them at the same time. After you have cut the top off of a pumpkin let the kids remove all the seeds from inside. You can make it a math game...

Fall Bird Feeders

This is a fun fall activity to do with your children and you're helping the birds. Directions: 1. Gather various sizes of milk cartons. 2. Cut out an opening. 3. Decorate with paint or permanent markers. 4. Make a small hole to push a dowel through so the bird can...