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Creative projects
Let's Make Stuff
Original art and original science makes for a great card idea. Did a light just come on?!
grandparenting near and far
Long Distance Love
During Covid, there were lots of ways to learn from home. We can still learn and have fun from all these online learning opportunities!
Sometimes active, busy Grandparents could use a little help and inspiration with Grandchild connections. Here is a short list of subscriptions that inspire memorable moments from near of far.
GrandyCamp is all about projects, but some folks like a little help with that! And what fun to send these fab boxes to an away grandchild! Kiwi Crate is an age-appropriate, kid-tested subscription program designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, artists, and makers.
BOOKS & GIFTS
Grand ideas for gift-giving
A loving grandma writes asking for the best books to feed her Granddaughter’s Middle Grade passion. We’ve got some great answers!
Thoughtful and considerate ways to help in difficult times - resources, meal delivery, organization, gifts and kindness. Help with what to say and what to do when friends and family are recovering or grieving.
A loving grandma writes asking for the best books to feed her Granddaughter’s Middle Grade passion. We’ve got some great answers!
all ages and seasons
Toddler Time
Keep ahead of the Toddler Game with this list of Twin Cities weekly toddler programs. Sometimes we just gotta get out of the house - You got this!
Must-have products to have on hand for entertaining the littles and preK Grandchildren - you’ll have fun too! Take lots of pictures!
It is nice to have an engaging activity for a rainy day; one where you just need to be in the room. And you might already have these ingredients on hand!
smart Tech Tips
Tech Smart
We can’t complain about more time for fun and entertainment. And how did we ever get along without our phones?! How to play with Google 3D, bringing animals to life in your own living room! See if the kids could up up with a story to act out live!
We learned a lot about making great connections during #stayhome. Let’s keep it up! A post of great links for you and for connecting with your Grandchildren.
I ALWAYS have too many spinning plates, but I feel like Instagram is like a little picture book or magazine of inspiration designed just for me. So start there – do it just for your own joy. Here's how.
ARRRGH! They are even messing with email algorithms! Create a White List to make sure you see the emails you want to see.
Gosh, I love the light fixture in that before and after. I wonder how I can find that specific lamp to purchase for my bedroom?!
Here are a few of 19 fab apps selected by Kim Conte and Liz Gumbinner for Family Fun Magazine that inspire creativity. They sound so great, I want to try them even without the Grands! But I think they would be really fun to do together.!
“Don’t look for new landscapes, use new eyes to see what is already there.” – Gerald Causse
Friends can see things you like and share (but don’t always), and NO ONE ELSE can see your News Feed.
Did you know you can set up the simplest of Facebook accounts with only a name or pseudonym and email account, and never post anything? How about those Privacy Settings anyway.
“Thank you for all of the good and positive things you put out into the world.” -Susan
It is always warm at Grandma's kitchen table! Here are six things for indoor winter fun and two Grand books to share.