Celebrate Holidays and Special Events

So, what are you planning to do this 4th of July?  Have you thought about it?  Does your family have any 4th of July traditions? …

These delicious Christmas Tree Brown Sugar Cookies and Lemon Whippersnappers, are at least two cookies my Grandma made that I remember well and our entire …

These fun family Christmas traditions fall into the same categories as the “Fun with Kids” section on this blog including “Do Things”, “Go Places”, “Eat”, …

Are you trying to decide what gift to get a new Grandma for her first Christmas? Here are some fun Christmas gift ideas for new Grandmas.   …

This Nut-free White Chocolate Chex Mix is one everyone will love.  While peanuts are usually a big part of this type of snack mix, we’ve …

It’s hard to know what to get Grandma for Christmas.  Find the perfect gift for Grandma here in our Grandma gift guide full of unique …

With 3.8 million babies born in the U.S. during the year, chances are good you know one or two of them.  Babies born this year …

Having great Christmas books kids will love and reading them together is a fun way to share the Christmas spirit.  Here is a list of …

Reading about Thanksgiving is an opportunity to discuss gratitude, appreciation, and the reasons behind the Thanksgiving celebration.  Whether it’s funny or a little more serious, all …

Holiday traditions are unique to families.  Do you have any of your own Thanksgiving family traditions?  Thanksgiving traditions can involve family, friends, food, and fun, …

Looking for a great gift for your Mom or Grandma?  We looked high and low and found these 31 best gardening gifts for Mom or Grandma …

While a few of these gifts are geared toward Grandmas, most are great camping gifts for Mom OR Grandma.  For the Mom or Grandma in …

Handwritten Recipe Gifts will be treasured by the recipient for years to come. Here are some great ways to preserve your family recipes and celebrate …

By the time she’s 60, she probably has just about everything she really needs.  Deciding on a meaningful 60th birthday gift for her can be …

Here are a few ideas for Spring Mother’s Day gift ideas for Grandma or Mom.  Really, these are good “anytime” gifts for Grandmothers. Mothers Day.  …

Mother’s Day is fast approaching!  Are you ready?  Have you thought about what you will do for your mom or how you go about remembering …

Having a birthday is a great reason to celebrate.  Especially if you’re turning 70!  Quit wondering what she would like and find the perfect gift …

Dyeing Easter eggs is one of the fun memories you can make with kids. Here are some super fun Easter egg dyeing ideas that you …

The best Easter Songs for kids are ones that help them remember the moments.  Read more about music & memories here. Creating holiday memories, at …

Yummy Funnel Cake Rosette Treats Grandma gave me some of her cookie recipes.  She asked me to carry on her cookie-making tradition when she no …

This trail mix has everything you need for a perfect Fall Trail Mix.  And if you make it especially for Halloween, it becomes the Ultimate …

Halloween books for kids can be read over and over again.  We’ve looked around and found some of our favorite books for kids about Halloween, …

Father’s Day is a holiday set aside to honor, remember, and appreciate the Dads in our lives, even though our love for them is present …

Would you like to know how to throw a baby shower for someone who lives far away?  Hosting a virtual baby shower may be your …

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 …

He’s retiring and will finally have more time to spend with the Grandkids.  Help him celebrate this important milestone with one of these unique retirement …

A hand-painted wood sign for grandparents personalized with the names of their grandchildren.  Or a special license plate creation for Grandpa.  These cute Grandparent signs …

April 9 is National Unicorn Day.  But any day is a perfect day to celebrate Unicorns.  For Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, a birthday, graduation or …

The best books for a “bring a book” baby shower are ones that baby will love and read over and over again.  This idea is …

You are excited about your friend becoming a new Grandma and want to express your happiness for her.  Wondering what to say to new grandparents? …

Living long enough to see your 80th birthday is quite a feat!  Celebrate this incredible milestone with some thoughtful gifts for an 80-year-old woman who …

“Open When” letters and cards are a fun and easy way to let someone know you are thinking of them.  Give words of advice or …

While there are several fisherman gifts in this list that are Grandpa specific, many of them would make awesome gifts for fishermen of any persuasion, including …

Halloween is all about the treats.  Whether you don’t want them to eat so much candy or they have allergies that make you wary, you …

Inside:  October is the time to celebrate National Candy Corn Day.  What better way to celebrate than to make a Halloween Trail Mix? As an …

Looking for a special gift for Grandma?  Here are 13 best nature lovers gifts for the outdoorsy Grandma. As an Amazon Associate and a participant …

How in the world do you make a blue baby shower punch?  Well, I’ve tracked down some blue and pink baby shower punch recipes for …

Host a Grandma Shower for the new Grandma in your life. The whole idea of a Grandmother Shower is not without controversy.  However, if done …

Are you familiar with the Grandma Shower trend?  It seems that Grandma’s friends have found yet another reason to hold a party. As an Amazon Associate …

Mix up some 4th of July fun with these patriotic desserts.  Nothing says Independence like red, white & blue desserts for your 4th of July …

Participating in Memorial Day activities with kids is an opportunity for fun, learning, showing respect, and remembering.  While all of the Memorial Day activities are …

A Grandma Shower is not complete without playing a few games, just like you would at any baby shower.  You may have even played some …

Bring baby shower games out at a Grandma Shower and you may have some groans and “oh boys”, but I guarantee this one will be …

Try playing this game with the Grandmas at your shower.  Your guests at your Grandma Baby Shower will love playing The Price is Right Baby …

Many towns across the country will be celebrating this joyous holiday.  But there is not a finer place to experience all of this than at …

Whether you are visiting relatives for the holidays or entertaining guests at your place, fixing meals that everyone loves can be a challenge.  So I’ve …

Turning 60 is going to be awesome!  Don’t be sad, be glad you actually get this opportunity that not everyone is afforded.  Are you looking for …

What do you like to do with the Grandkids on Halloween?  With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time for some suggestions from this Grandma …

Use family birthday traditions to make a birthday special for kids. Birthdays.  We all have them.  As a kid, you couldn’t wait to be “one …

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 …