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.
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 [...]
When there are several people living in a home, one of the keys to keeping up with all that needs to be done is to delegate responsibilities. Teach Through Hands-On Modeling Need some help in delegating household tasks and motivating family members to finish [...]
This doll takes a while to make but is a real treasure dressed in an old-fashioned outfit. Materials Needed 1 large Rome Beauty apple Apple peeler (optional) 1 coat hanger Wire cutters Pliers 1 quart pre-treating solution (optional - see below) Knife [...]
Scrapbooking in the past 10 years has become the hot new craft. Kid, moms, dad and grandparents are taking their treasured memories and making them into works of art that will last forever. Now you can write a letter to friends or family that they [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Crafting Memories with Pioneer Rag Dolls Why Pioneer Rag Dolls Are Special Young girls love to play with dolls and they will love to make these simple pioneer rag dolls. It will be just like the one that grandma played with when she was young. [...]
Why Kick the Can Ice Cream Is So Much Fun Now that school is out and kids are enjoying the fun of discovering the world around them, parents and grandparents are looking for fun activities to do with them. I have spent my career coming [...]
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