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Good Morning French Toast Muffins
Good Morning French Toast Muffins

Can you smell these?! Start your day with these Grand French Toast Muffins!

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Things to Do!, RecipesKaren RitzJuly 4, 2018Recipes, Rockstar recipes, Sleepover recipe, Breakfast, French Toast muffinsComment
Kids' Card Holder Wheel
Kids' Card Holder Wheel

It's hard to hold your cards as a 3 year-old card shark - let's fix that! How to make a kids' card wheel.

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Things to Do!, CraftsKaren RitzMarch 6, 2018Card Games, Card Holder, Pre K, Crafts Comments
Crafternoon Resolution
Crafternoon Resolution

Are you a Maker? When is the last time you did it just for fun?! Read about our Crafternoon inspiration.

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Things to Do!, CraftsKaren RitzFebruary 28, 2018Crafternoon, All ages, Crafts, Mollie Makes Magazine, Paint-by-number
Flu? The best cure is still Grandma’s Chicken Soup
Flu? The best cure is still Grandma’s Chicken Soup

You can cure the flu with Grandma's love...and her chicken soup!

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Things to Do!, RecipesKaren RitzJanuary 17, 2018Recipes, Grandma's Chicken SoupComment
Winter is the Warmest Season
Winter is the Warmest Season

It is always warm at Grandma's kitchen table! Here are six things for indoor winter fun and a Grand book to share.

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Things to Do!, CraftsKaren RitzDecember 28, 2017Crafts, Winter, Projects, Birdseed ornament, Rainy Day Dirt, Snow globe, Calming jars, Hot chocolate MixComment
This Vacation Was a Monster!
This Vacation Was a Monster!

A family vacation that started as a blank slate and became a monster!

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Crafts, Things to Do!Karen RitzDecember 4, 2017Bare Books, Blank Books, Vacation fun, Holiday Fun, Books, School Age, Art project, Writing Project, Creative Writing Comments
Praline Pumpkin Pie Bites
Praline Pumpkin Pie Bites

Tried my Praline Pumpkin Pie recipe in mini muffin tins this morning, and had to distribute to the neighbors after taking photos – it is a little too easy to have one more bite, even the praline left on the muffin tins was the bomb.

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Things to Do!, RecipesKaren RitzNovember 11, 2017recipes, Praline Pumpkin Pie Minis, Thanksgiving, Recipes Comment
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

MMMM....Pumpkin and chocolate are a good combo. You don't even need to get out the mixer for these!

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Things to Do!, RecipesKaren RitzSeptember 17, 2017Pumpkin Muffins, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin, Recipes Comment
Grand Sleepover Ideas
Grand Sleepover Ideas

Ten easy and fun ideas to make the next sleepover with the Grandchildren memorable!

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Things to Do!, CraftsKaren RitzSeptember 9, 2017Sleepover, All ages Comments
Easy Apple Crisp
Easy Apple Crisp

All Grandmas probably have a family recipe for Apple Crisp - this one is like Dutch Apple Pie with no crust – pure fall flavors! And you've got to try this apple peeler with the Grands...

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Recipes, Things to Do!Karen RitzSeptember 8, 2017Recipes, Apple Crisp, Zestar Apples, Starfrit Apple PeelerComment
Fab 15-Minute Pumpkin Soup
Fab 15-Minute Pumpkin Soup

This recipe is from dear friend and Practice Grandma, Becky Rapport. It is quick to make, and does taste fab, though when you are lunching with forever friends, the love adds a lot of extra flavor!

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Recipes, Things to Do!Karen RitzSeptember 6, 2017Recipes, Pumpkin Soup, Things to doComment
Grandy Squares
Grandy Squares

One-yr-old Grace is at the age of relentlessly emptying toilet paper rolls, wipes, and Kleenex boxes. How fabric squares saved the day.

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Crafts, Things to Do!Karen RitzJuly 16, 2017Toddler, Things to do, CraftsComment
Frozen Dino Eggs
Frozen Dino Eggs

Whaaat?! It is a Jurassic miracle! Or just cool fun on a hot day. I suppose you could put him in a drink instead of the kiddie pool!

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Crafts, Things to Do!Karen RitzJuly 6, 2017Summer, Dinosaurs, Things to doComment
Instant Chocolate Shell Topping
Instant Chocolate Shell Topping

A chocolate sauce that hardens on contact just like we remember! The Grands will love it too!

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RecipesKaren RitzJune 19, 2017Ice cream party, Dessert, Ice cream toppings, Summer, Things to do, Recipe, RecipesComment
Fab Freeze Pops
Fab Freeze Pops

It’s time for freeze pops! You and your Grand can have so much fun making them yourselves. Did you know you can order the ziplock freeze-pop bags from Amazon?

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RecipesKaren RitzMay 14, 2017Popsicle, Summer, Fudgesicle, recipes, Things to do, RecipesComment
Dino-mite Gardening
Dino-mite Gardening

Who doesn't like playing with rocks and dirt?! Try planting a dino-mite garden with your Grands!

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Things to Do!, CraftsKaren RitzMay 14, 2017Gardening, All ages, Dinosaurs, CraftsComment
Leprechaun Dreamcycle
Leprechaun Dreamcycle

Hiring the Leprechaun Dreamcycle for your next event is a recipe for happiness!

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Recipes, Things to Do!Karen RitzApril 23, 2017Leprechaun Dreamcycle, All ages, Celebration, RecipesComment
Soft M&M Cookies
Soft M&M Cookies

Soft, delicious and dozens of combinations - you will make these again and again! The version in the photograph was pumpkin spice with white chocolate pumpkin chips. Tried to take an artsy shot, but...

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RecipesKaren RitzMarch 12, 2017cookies, M&M cookies, Things to do, RecipesComment
Best Banana Bobana Bread
Best Banana Bobana Bread

No fail Rockstar banana bread.

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RecipesKaren RitzMarch 12, 2017Recipes, Banana Bread Comment
Card Art Fun
Card Art Fun

Cardmaking makes for small pleasures for any age - check out these March classes!

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CraftsKaren RitzMarch 3, 2017School Age, Greeting Cards, CraftsComment
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