crafts

Halloween goodies for Grand-babies

I’m basically a scaredy-cat. I once would cover my eyes for scarey scenes in movies but now I avoid scarey stuff altogether. So you would think Halloween wouldn’t be a favorite holiday but I since I have grand-babies, I really enjoy it. Although I can’t be there when my grand-babies get dressed up for their Read More >>

BYOB and annoy an oil man

As we travel across the country, more and more places are sellinging re-useable bags. Makes good sense, especially if the merchant’s bag has something to promote their business. Here’s a posting from 2008 on the topic of re-useable bags and For years I have embarrassed my children and husband by practicing BYOB (a.k.a. Bring Your Read More >>

Ideas for camping fun with children

Get the children’s input. What do they like to do? Swim? Hike? Fish? What do they want to see? Wildlife? Waterfalls? What would they like to eat? Hot dogs on a stick? S’mores? GORP? Use this information in preparation for your family’s time outdoors. Have an activity box for each child. Fill an old shoe Read More >>

This Grandma’s quiet time recipes

Quiet time with our time with grandchildren is a favorite activity when visiting them In reality, most of our time with our grandchildren has us running here and there so those quiet times are precious. Honestly, a rainy day is a great day to just enjoy some quiet time inside with our grandchildren. We’ll read Read More >>

Entertaining children while camping

Frankly, when camping with my grandchildren, all I need to do is find a clear flowing creek with a sandy bottom and they are entertained for hours. I think they are all part waterbug. But here are some other ways I have found that do entertain those children when on dry land: – An inexpensive Read More >>

From Grandma’s Craft Box

Crafts for toddlers while camping.