Things to do with Grandkids

Making bubbles is fun, no matter your age.  I blew bubbles as a kid, my own children blew bubbles, and now we’re blowing bubbles with …

When you can’t be with your Grandchildren, when they are long-distance or when other circumstances are keeping you apart, you can still connect with these …

Volunteering with Grandchildren will certainly be a satisfying and rewarding experience in many ways! Find a cause or volunteer opportunity you can share with your …

Pop some popcorn, grab a drink, pull out your favorite old-fashioned board games and make it a game night at Grandma’s house!  And if you …

Here are some fun and unique care package ideas for kids.  When you can’t visit in person, these care packages for kids will remind them …

Get the kids outside and have a blast with these classic old-fashioned yard games to play with kids outside.  A Blast from your OWN past! …

At the time of this post, it is March 2020 and many people are finding themselves at home with the kids.  If you’re looking for …

Passing down a love of sports to your Grandkids really isn’t that hard. If you’re a sports fan, no matter which sport is your pick, …

Creating a Fall Bucket List will help you to get it all in this season.  Fall in the U.S. is in September, October, and November.  …

Are you looking for a homemade vanilla ice cream recipe that doesn’t require cooking?  You’ve come to the right place!  This is the best ever …

Have fun at Christmas and create memories with this Cute Printable Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Kids.  Complete with instructions for local and long-distance use.  Your …

Staying connected with your Grandkids just got a whole lot easier with digital photo album frames.  These are sometimes referred to as electronic photo albums, …

Have a great time with the kids using this free Zoo Scavenger Hunt Printable.  Designed for fun and connection.  See our instructions for using this …

As Grandparents, we want to keep in touch with our Grandchildren, so that when we see each other, we aren’t strangers.  Staying connected is not …

Have a great time with the kids using this free Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable.  Designed for fun and connection.  See our instructions for using this …

Remember the Saturday morning cartoons you watched back in the day?  Those vintage cartoons take you back to a simpler time.  Nostalgic TV and old-school …

This Cootie Catcher Fortune Teller is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  Instructions and a printable available to show you how to make your own Cootie Catcher. …

Laughter is contagious.  Hearing the laughter from kids is heart-warming!  Here are some of my favorite Knock Knock Jokes for Kids that will make you …

It’s raining or cold and you’re stuck inside with the kids.  They have a ton of energy and you need to find some indoor fun …

In spite of limited mobility issues, Grandparents can have a fun time with their Grandkids.  Here are some activities for Grandparents to keep you busy …

Cooking with kids is great fun for them AND you! Here are some recipes kids can make themselves. We had great fun making the banana …

Teaching kids to cook and sharing your love of cooking with them at every age. Pass down a love of cooking to the next generation! …

Enjoy the benefits of cooking with kids. Head to the kitchen.  Whip up a little something.  Get out your camera and take some pictures!  The …

Warm weather, sticky fingers, seeds galore…  Play watermelon games, carve a fruit bowl, spit seeds. There are a million ways to have fun with watermelon! …

Sesame Street still brings back great memories!  I thought I’d share some of mine with you here.  This is my Tribute to the Letter T, …

RVing with the Grandkids Have you traveled in an RV and realized the happiness that comes from being on the road?  Some of the benefits …

Grandparents, are you passing down the love of nature and the outdoors to your Grandchildren?  If not, maybe its time to start.  Explore these things …

As a Grandparent, you can encourage your Grandkids’ imagination.  Learning through play, especially unstructured play with you is not only good for the imagination but …

Gardening with kids is a great experience for you and for them.  And it can teach you both something along the way.  Get your hands …

All that extra energy those kids have can be released with these fun activities for kids!  Spending time outdoors with kids is great for Grandparents, …

Here is a fun way to use your old crayons. You know, the torn up, broken pieces that you keep in the Ziploc bag? Melted …

Kids love a project and you love spending time with the kids, right? Here are some ideas for some easy DIY refrigerator magnets kids can …

Entertain your Grandkids with some DIY photo gifts and crafts.  These projects will be fun to do together, they’re easy to make and will likely …

Watch the progress as our TickleMe Plant grows up. What’s a TickleMe Plant? Valentine’s Day was just around the corner, so I was browsing online for …

This is an amazing Three-Ingredient Glitter Slime Recipe.  Slime is fun, but even more so when it only takes 3 ingredients.  And when it’s glitter… …

Reading to kids, surrounding them with books, talking about books you loved as a child, letting them see you reading, too.  These are some ways …

The Sachs Butterfly House in St. Louis is a kid-friendly, fun place to visit in St. Louis, MO.  It’s educational, interesting and affordable.  Visit the …

Grandparents have the ability and responsibility to encourage kids to learn, especially their Grandkids!  We can help them to become successful learners.  Here are ways …

The goal of Passing Down the Love is to encourage you to make lasting childhood memories with your kids and grandkids.  Memories that they will …

Host an affordable family get-together while having a great time with these easy tips. Here are some ideas for food, fun, and enjoying family time …

Dear Dad & Mom, I’d like to talk to you about a few things.  Sit back for a minute, grab a drink, and let me …

Buying more will not make you happy.  How do you feel about having vs. doing?  The “doing” is so much more fulfilling.  Really. As an …

Having a good laugh is great for the soul and comes highly recommended.  Learn how to laugh more every day.  Here are some fun ways to …

Know the Story of Family Keepsakes   Ask About the Story of Family Objects, Heirlooms and Keepsakes. The older folks usually enjoy talking about the …