Roughing It Easy with Dian Thomas

Kids

Dian’s ideas are simple. They are simple enough so that children and adults can enjoy them together. They are simple enough to be fun instead of stressful. They are simple enough to be a springboard for your own creative ideas. They are simple so that you can focus on the enjoyment you’ll have doing them and sharing them with others.

Indoor Games Can Be a Blast

2025-02-13T23:11:03+00:00April 13th, 2025|Family Fun, Kids|

Clowns, pizza parlors and indoor amusement parks are great fun for children's parties, but they are expensive and will only lead to high expectations for other children in the family and for their friends. And they probably afford no more entertainment and excitement than these [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Fun: Creative Green Food Ideas for Kids and Families

2025-01-16T16:05:54+00:00January 16th, 2025|Family Fun, Kids, St. Patrick's Day|

It’s time for another holiday but I have decided it is the grandmothers who look forward to this holiday the most. It is a special time for them to connect with the little young ones that bring such joy and happiness to their lives. There [...]

Easter Basket with Real Grass and Spoon Bunnies: A Fun DIY Craft for Kids

2025-01-16T16:01:54+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Easter, Family Fun, Kids|

I have so many friends that have small grandchildren and children I wanted to share my favorite Easter project with them. I know things that you do with the children are special to them and create special memories that you can enjoy for years to [...]

Creative Grandmother Activities: Fun Ideas to Connect with Grandchildren and Build Lasting Memories

2025-01-16T16:01:54+00:00January 16th, 2025|Family Fun, Homesteading and Heritage, Kids|

Creative Grandmother Activities: Fun Ideas to Connect with Grandchildren and Build Lasting Memories One of the truly rewarding activities in life is connecting with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No one was better at that than my mother, Norene Thomas. She had her children later in [...]

Create Handprint Stepping Stones: A Fun Craft for Kids That Lasts a Lifetime

2025-01-16T16:00:38+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Family Fun, Kids|

A Fun, Meaningful Craft to Do with Kids I do not know a kid that does not like to make a handprint in cement. I know as a little kid you would also see name in the new cement. There is a wonderful way that [...]

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