This is a fun and inexpensive way to show photos of your grandchildren on your fridge or any magnetic board.
You will need lids from cans (any size will work – soup, vegetables, fruit, etc.), glue and magnets.
Directions:
1. Remove the lid from the can, I would recommend using a can opener that leaves the edges smooth.
2. Trace the lid onto the photo and cut out slightly smaller.
3. Glue photo on the lid and add a magnet to the back.

You can make then as ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree by adding a looped ribbon to the back.

This looks at the life of Saint Patrick also contains five of the best-known legends that have been written about him, including the story of how he rid Ireland of snakes.

If your grandchildren don’t live close this is a great activity you can send in the mail. It’s sure to make them feel special.
Do you have a special St. Patrick’s Day tradition?
Directions:
1. Cut out the pot and fold on the dotted line.
2. Glue the sides.
3. Write your grandchild’s name on the front of the pot.
4.Cut out each of the gold coins and write something special about your grandchild on each one. Put them inside the pot and send.
You can also do this activity with your grandchildren. You tell them something special and let them write it on the gold coins or you can do one for each other.
Download Pot ‘O Gold

I’ve never made pot pies because I was always afraid of messing up the crust but I think I could manage this one with phyllo dough.
Are there recipes you haven’t tried for fear of them not working out?

Chicken Pie A La Mississippi
2 onions, diced
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts and 2 thighs, skinnless and boneless, diced
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine
2 celery stalks, slice
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
pepper
1 sheet frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a pan, saute the onions in the oil. Add the chicken, broth, wine, celery, and bay leaf. Simmer 10 minutes.
2 In a separate pan, melt the butter; then add the flour and pepper, whisking briskly for 5 minutes to form a roux.
3. Place the chicken mixture in a 2-quart casserole. Add the roux and stir. Drape the phyllo dough over the top and bake for 20 – 25 minutes.
Serve 4

Diary of a Fat Mom Skinny Mom is giving away this book. It’s hilarious and great for reading to your children or grandchildren that are in the “potty training” stage. All you have to do is make a comment on her blog, nothing else.

This project would be fun, easy, and inexpensive for young women’s groups, achievement day groups, girl scout groups or with your daughter or granddaughter. Repurpose old wool sweaters by felting the fabric — shrinking the wool until it’s thick and ravel-proof — and then it’s a cinch to create stylish bracelets.

Materials
Old sweater
Scissors
Embroidery needle
Embroidery floss
Buttons, felt shapes, paper flowers, and other embellishments

Instructions
To felt the wool, wash the sweater in hot water and dry it on high heat. Repeat, if necessary, so that the fabric’s weave is tight enough to be cut without fraying.

Cut loops from the sweater’s cuffs and arms. Next, decorate the bangles by using embroidery floss to sew on buttons, felt shapes, paper flowers, and more.

Tips: If the diameter of a loop is too big, cut it open, trim the excess length, then overlap the edges and secure them by sewing on embellishments.
This idea came from FAMILY FUN.

I love the art of Jan Brett, author and illustrator. You can get this animal matching game at her website. It’s free and you don’t have to sign up or register for anything. Go to Animal Matching Game. She has lots more fun activities and ideas that go with her books at janbrett.com.

This is a darling book inspired by the tsunami of 2004. Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play together on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen’s world away. After the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and decides he just might turn out to be his best friend and a brand new mama.
This is a true tale of healing, adoption, and rebirth.

These are an easy and fun treat that all ages of grandkids can help make.
You need:
pretzels
Rollo candies
pecans
decorative sprinkles
Directions:
1. Place the pretzels on a microwave safe dish.
2. Set a Rollo candy on top of each pretzel.
3. Microwave just long enough for the Rollo to begin melting but don’t let it completely melt.
4. Remove from microwave and press a pecan in the center of the Rollo.
5. Add sprinkles and let cool.

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