Light Up The Dark Night Sky With These Autumn Glow Mason Jars
The sun is going down earlier and earlier each night, and before we know it, Daylight Savings will end, and it will be pitched back by 6 p.m. Depressing, isn’t it? Don’t let the darker…
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66 School-Related Questions To Ask Your Upper-Elementary School-Aged Grandkids
It’s another week, so it is time for another set of questions to ask your grands! This week, we focus on our upper-elementary school-aged grandkids by asking them questions about school and their thoughts on…
Science Meets Craft When You Make These Pumpkin Volcanoes With Your Grandkids
As grandmas, we have A LOT of life under our belts, which we want to share with our grandkids and other people we love. One of these universal life lessons is that learning doesn’t have…
You And Your Grands Will “Fall” In Love With These Handprint Trees
If there is one project that captures the here and now, it is handprint art, which captures a sweet moment in time. While simply painting their hand and planting it on a sheet of paper works…
You Can Learn Even More About Your School-Aged Grandchild’s Interest With These 54 Hobby-Related Questions
Is it just me, or do babies seem to be born with their own big personalities and interests? While many of these develop with time, you can almost always see them lean toward what they…
Treat Your Grandkids To A Festive Fall Scented Playdough Party
The smell of fall is my favorite, and, as you have probably already guessed, I incorporate it into as much as I can during these fleeting months. Thankfully, my love of rich and warm scents…
Making Corn Husk Dolls Is A Traditional Craft Your Grandkids Will Love
When you were a little girl, did you and your siblings make corn husk dolls? We sure did, as buying dolls was not an option for our family (nor were play dolls as readily available…
These Autumn Friendship Bracelets Are Grandchild-Approved
Is it just me, or have you been hearing A LOT about friendship bracelets? When Taylor Swift recently played nearby, it was all I could hear from my “Swiftie” granddaughter, who was attending the concert…
48 Animal-Themed Questions That Your Preschool Grandchildren Will Love To Answer
Can you believe we have looped back to more questions for our preschool-aged grandkids? That went fast! (If you missed it, questions for your school-aged, upper elementary, and teenage grandkids can be found by clicking…
There Is No Better Way To Create With Your Grandkids Than These 7 Pinecone Crafts
Pinecones and fall go hand in hand (like fallen leaves, another craft that I recently wrote about!), so what better way to spend an autumn afternoon than making crafts with this natural medium? Sure, you…
These DIY Harvest Wind Chimes Are The Soundtrack Of Autumn
In the fall, temperatures are cooling, and breezes are more common (and oh-so welcome after a long and scorching summer). While the sound of a light wind can be beautiful enough, it becomes even more…
Learn More About Your Teen Grandchild (And Pop Culture) With These 54 Fun Questions
All right, grandmas of teen grandkids: It is your turn for a batch of carefully curated questions to get them talking! I will be back in a few weeks with more profound, more thought-provoking questions,…
Make Autumn Even More Magical With These Gourd Fairy Houses
Do you believe in fairies? I did when I was a little girl, and I love that my granddaughter does, too! To celebrate this fact – and to gift myself with a little dose of…
15 Autumn Books Grandma Can Read With the Grands by the Fireplace
Reading aloud to your grandkids is incredibly important and beneficial, but do you want to know why I like it the most? It gives us a chance to cuddle up by the fire (weather permitting!)…
Lead Your Grandkids In Crafting a Fall Scrapbook
Have you ever scrapbooked? When my kids were little, I LOVED to scrapbook and kept Creative Memories albums full of their lives, vacations, and family yearbooks. Sadly, like many things, scrapbooking has become a lost…
Marble Paint Art Is A Great Way To Enjoy A Morning Inside With Your Grandkids
Do you ever wonder if I will run out of fresh and new ideas for my activity posts? Not so! In fact, I keep discovering new ways to create fun and colorful art pieces, and…
How To Teach Your Grandkids The Joys Of Gardening In The Fall
Gardening is a popular spring and summertime hobby, but did you know it is equally enjoyable during these beautiful fall months? Sure, your hydrangeas may no longer bloom, but there are still many things you can…
Create Your Own Masterpieces When You And Your Grandkids Make Mosaic Artwork
If you enjoy doing projects with your grandkids, I have the perfect one for you that is so unique it could be one that you have yet to attempt: DIY mosaic artwork. As the name suggests, mosaic…
Get Your Older Elementary-Aged Grandkids Talk With These 48 Thought-Provoking Questions
Have you been enjoying my series on different questions for different age groups? I hope so, as I have enjoyed compiling them to improve your communication with your grandkids! Since I have shared questions for…
The Apples Of Your Eye Will Love These Six Easy Apple Treats
It’s apple season, my friends, so it is time to begin making and baking all the delicious apple treats with your grandbabies! To get started, grab your grands, some different kinds of apples, and this…
Your Grandkids Are Sure To Fall In Love With This Autumn-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Is there anything more fun and exciting than a scavenger hunt with clever clues and a curated list of things to find? According to my grandkids, there is not, so I am always racking my…
These 15 10-Minute Projects Are Perfect To Do With Your Grandchild When You Are Short On Time
Grandmas and fun, hands-on projects with the grandkids go hand in hand, but sometimes, you don’t have the time to complete anything too complicated. What are a crafty grandma and grandchild to do in these situations? …