Fun with Grandkids

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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. …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

Whether you’re having them over at the holidays or for a visit, babysitting or bringing something for a family gathering, making breakfast for toddlers can …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

St. Louis is a great city, full of entertainment, excitement and unique activities.  Let’s talk about some fun things to do with kids in St. …

The Magic House in St. Louis, Missouri is a children’s museum designed to provide an environment where children can learn through playing and exploring.  Find …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Lake experience is so fun to share with Grandkids.  Here are a few fun things to do with kids at Lake of the Ozarks, …

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 …

Historic St. Charles is Haunted St. Charles, Missouri lies on the banks of the Missouri River.  It offers easy access to the big city while maintaining …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Pass down your love of nature by visiting the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, close to St. Louis.  Locals just call it Busch Wildlife.  …

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 …

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 …