Do you remember the homemade Christmas decor we used to make when we were kids? Decorating the tree with strings of popcorn is no more, and it is a darn shame! Let’s bring back some…
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but inside Grandma’s house, it is warm and delightful! Don’t you love this cozy time of year with the grandkids? Sure, it is nice to play outside with them,…
Are you looking for a unique craft to do with your older grandkids? Or, maybe you want to lead your grands in a DIY gift session before Christmas or Hannukah? Either way, I have just…
Temperatures are continuing to drop, which can only mean one thing: Winter is coming, and with it, snow and frigid temperatures. While this time of year can be seen as dreary, many things can make it…
What is your favorite autumn scent? While I love the smell of baking apple and pumpkin treats, my favorite scent of all may be cinnamon. Since chemical-smelling plug-ins do not cut it for me, I…
Don’t you love baking with your grandkids? Not only is it a great way to bond, but it also teaches them a lifelong skill AND passes down family recipes. With Thanksgiving right around the corner,…
There is nothing like sharing a great book or story with your grandkids. Even better? When your story coincides with a season or holiday, like Thanksgiving! While Thanksgiving isn’t necessarily known for its storybooks, plenty…
Are you looking for a Thanksgiving activity that the grandkids will love? Sure, coloring at the table is fun, but nothing tops the excitement of hearing your number called in Bingo! While the traditional game…
Kids love to help whenever and wherever they can, so I like finding ways to include my grandkids in everyday tasks. With Thanksgiving approaching, why not ask them to help with food preparation? While turkey…
Elementary-aged children (typically kindergarten through 3rd grade) have a fascinating outlook on life, thanks to their innocence and take on how the world works. You, Grandma, can unlock this perspective by asking thoughtful questions! To…
Do you remember when you were a kid and wanted to help whenever possible? While electronics have changed some kids’ attitudes, many children’s servant hearts remain, so don’t be afraid to delegate tasks to them!…
Don’t you love it when your grandkids make you something you can proudly display in your home? I don’t know about you, but I have lots of homemade artwork incorporated into my aesthetic, and I…
I am a sucker for anything with my grandbabies’ handprints on them. Can you blame me? Our favorite little people grow up so darn quickly, and they change so fast, so it is nice to…
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and what better time than now to instill a sense of gratitude in our grandkids? In this day and age, kids seem to want and expect more…
The nights are getting darker, and temperatures continue to drop, which means winter is coming! Is there anything better during the winter than cozying up in a warm bed with a great book? Actually, there…
Isn’t it amazing how babies seem to come out with their own unique personalities? While we can see the person they are, they cannot yet convey it with words, which is why the toddler and…
Halloween has come and gone, but who says it is time to chuck those pumpkins? Au contraire, there are plenty of things you can do with these iconic gourds, like writing down what you are…
Is it just me, or do our grandkids get more candy in one Halloween than we did spanning our entire childhood? I’ve never seen anything like it: Trick or treating, trunk or treating, school parties,…
Pumpkin season has come and gone, and it is time to count our blessings… what a fantastic season this is! Have you ever considered combining the two? While most of us are putting away the Halloween…
This time of year, the sun is setting earlier, and soon, we will experience the dark of night by dinnertime. While there is much to love about these chilly months, the darkness is the one…
Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2010) get a bad rap, but I have found they have an interesting perspective that deserves to be heard! Kids this age may be more challenging to get…
If you have looked outside lately, I bet you have seen more brown, yellow, red, and orange leaves than you can count! Is it time to rake them up? Yes (so the grandkids can jump…
