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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.

Christmas Card Recycle Activity

Dec 26, 2022 | Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Seasons & Holidays

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...

Photo Ornament

Dec 9, 2022 | Blogroll, Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Seasons & Holidays

This is a cute and easy way to display your photos on the Christmas tree. I had a darling photo of my niece holding my granddaugher that I wanted to display. I just cut a circle from some cardstock with a Christmas design. Then I cut a smaller circle using a...

Creative Holiday Cards

Dec 2, 2022 | Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Family Activities, Party Ideas, Seasons & Holidays

This is a fun holiday card project that everyone can do. Buy blank cards and envelopes at a craft stores or you can make your own using cardstock. Then, using scraps of ribbon, yarn holiday paper and stamps, create a unique card with a personalized message.

Photo Napkin Rings

Nov 21, 2022 | Blogroll, Family Activities, Party Ideas, Thanksgiving Activities

This is a great idea for your Thanksgiving table or any special occasion. Your grandkids can help you make them. They're so easy and really add a special touch to a family gathering.

Turkey Category Game

Nov 18, 2022 | Blogroll, Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Thanksgiving Activities, Writing Activities

Number of Players: 2 or moreEach player needs a Turkey Category Sheet and a pencil.The object of the game is to get the most words in each column that begin with the letter.Playing the Game:1. Decide on one category (fruits, vegetables, names, colors, states, cities,...

Turkey Cheese Ball

Nov 16, 2022 | Party Ideas, Recipes, Thanksgiving Activities

Purchase a cheese ball or make your own. For the neck and head, use a large pretzel, cinnamon stick or dowel. Glue on eyes and beak and let dry before inserting into cheese ball. Idea from bloglovin.com

How to Talk to Children About Stereotypes

Nov 14, 2022 | Blogroll, Communication Ideas, Family Activities, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas

How to Talk To Children About Stereotypesby Dr. Susan Linn Getting Past GeneralizationsFor Ages: Ten and underThe Scene"It's so annoying," ten-year-old Joshua says between bites. "Linda Chan got another hundred on our math test. I'm not surprised. All those Asian...

Veteran’s Day Reflections

Nov 11, 2022 | Veteran's Day

Veterans Day has great meaning for me. I have a deep gratitude for those who have served and are presently serving in our military. For those who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their life I have a sacred respect. My father served in the army during WWII and was...

Thank You Veterans

Nov 9, 2022 | Veteran's Day

Share your thoughts about a veteran with friends or family members. Veterans Day has great meaning for me. I have a deep gratitude for those who have served and are presently serving in our military as well as their families. For those who have given the ultimate...

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Bandit in the Bob Marshall Wilderness: A True Wilderness Adventure

This is a great book for kids to read during Wilderness Month or anytime. It's written by Dona Love and illustrated by Laura Love. Filled with stories and facts about Wilderness, this true story tells a tale of survival when a forest fire separates a dog named Bandit...

Easy Button Headbands

Here's a way to use those random buttons that you can't bare to part with because you know you'll need them someday. I bought some headbands at the dollar store and had my granddaughters create their own. Megan wanted hers to be simple but Kate wanted every button she...

Father’s Day Gift

Easy gift for dad from TeachPlayLove.

Popsicle Stick Magnet

This is a fun and easy activity for any age. You can make any figure just use your imagination. You'll need popsicle sticks, paint or markers and any embellishments.

Creme Brulee French Toast

Great for the holidays. It's an easy, make ahead recipe for a breakfast or brunch. Creme Brulee French Toast 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons corn syrup bread, slice, to cover butter mixture 5 large eggs 1 1/2 cups half and half 1...