Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities

January 17, 2011   1 Comment

Jello Playdough

This is a fun and easy idea from Jeanene at The Queen Bee’s Hive

January 14, 2011   3 Comments

Homemade Lip Gloss

lip-gloss-make-your-ownThis would be fun and easy to do with your children or grandchildren before going to the park, swimming or hiking. It would also be a great activity for a birthday party. Get Directions

January 12, 2011   4 Comments

Book Sharing with your Grandkids

Even if your grandchildren don’t live near you, they can still share their favorite books. If your family has a blog or a website have your grandchildren write a review of a book they read recently. It will help boost their reading comprehension and writing skills. It will also help you to know the kind of books they like to read which is great for gift ideas.

January 11, 2011   3 Comments

BBQ Pork Calizones

January 10, 2011   2 Comments

Healthy Kids

Healthy Kids

It seems with every new year people make resolutions to get more exercise and eat healthier. This website is great for everyone but it’s especially geared toward 8 – 18 year olds. You can play games, watch the short videos and find lots of information about how to live a healthier lifestyle.

January 5, 2011   3 Comments

Rock Around the Clock Game

Download Rock Around the Clock
Getting Started:
1. You will need a set of cards for each player.
2. Each player places their cards face down in a circle like the numbers on a clock. It doesn’t matter if they aren’t in the number order of the clock. The 12 is the only card that faces up in the 12 o’clock position.
3. The remaining cards become the “draw pile”.

How to Play:
The goal of the game it to be the first player to turn over all the cards on their clock. You do this by taking turns drawing from the draw pile and placing the card in the correct position. The card you replace goes to the bottom of the “draw pile”. If you draw a card that is already in the correct position, you skip your turn.

January 4, 2011   3 Comments

Christmas Card Recycle Activity

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 it as a thank you note. You can also make gift tags to save for next Christmas. There are many pictures on cards that can be used for tags all year ‘round.

January 3, 2011   5 Comments

Snowman Paint Stick Ornament

Snowman Door Hanger grandma lizzies house

This is a fun & easy decoration to make with your grandchildren or children.
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.
Directions:
1. Paint stick & tongue depressor & glue as shown.
2. Add face, scarf & buttons.
3. Attach ribbon on back with hot glue.
Snowman Paint Stick Grandma Lizzies House

Snowman Paint Stick 2 Grandma Lizzies House

Snowman Paint Stick 3 Grandma Lizzies House
My grandsons made these.

December 21, 2010   5 Comments

Peppermint Twists

December 15, 2010   2 Comments