by Grandma Lizzie | Aug 6, 2013 | Crafts for Kids, July 4th, Seasons & Holidays
I seemed to be obsessed with recycling. My grown children often make fun of me about it. I get excited when I can use something I already have to make something new. But that also means saving stuff (or junk as some like to refer to it). Well, I used some of that...
by Grandma Lizzie | Nov 2, 2010 | Blogroll, Halloween & Fall, Seasons & Holidays
This is the 9th year of my annual Chili Fest but the problem is the last 3 years we haven’t had chili. It got too complicated when everyone had a different idea about what kind of chili they wanted – no meat but beans, no beans but meat, meat and beans, or...
by Grandma Lizzie | Mar 3, 2009 | Communication Ideas, Family Activities, Party Ideas
With our hectic lifestyles it’s often difficult to get all the family to sit down to dinner together. But it is worth the effort because the communication that occurs over the course of eating a meal together can lead to greater understanding between...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jun 3, 2008 | Family Activities, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas, Learning Activities
Ideas for making excursions to museums and historical sites more engaging for your grandchildren. 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...
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