If you’re like us, you can’t believe we have come to the close of another year. The older we get, the faster time flies. For many of us, this year has presented itself with challenges – some health, family or financial challenges and you are so ready for a new year. For others, you may […]
These adorable DIY Christmas Soap bottles make for an inexpensive gift (less than $3 each) that our kids and grandkids can give to their friends, neighbors, teachers or coaches! You’ll have fun making them together and you’ll LOVE how inexpensive and adorable they are! With there being so many different ways to make these festive […]
I LOVE the idea of gifting an experience to our grandchildren, especially now as they are getting a little older. Our five grandchildren range in age from 8yrs to almost 3yrs old. As very young children we would get them a few toys and would just love to watch them unwrap their gifts with so […]
Grandparents want to see their grandkids spend more time reading. It is one of the most important activities you can do together. In this article, let’s give you some tips on how to make the most of this special time and how to encourage kids to read. Read aloud to them Start a grandparent-child book […]
For the past several years, at our Annual Family Christmas Party, we have been setting up a Hot Chocolate Bar. Not only is our bar fun and festive, it also serves as a holiday focal point and a welcoming refreshment spot. The first thing we determine is the best location for our bar. This year […]
Thanksgiving is the moment for family and friends to celebrate together with gratitude for all the blessings received. When you’re together celebrating, food is there! If you are hosting a Thanksgiving party this year with kids, these tips will help keep them entertained while preparing the food. Organize a Scavenger Hunt No matter the weather, […]
Our favorite time of year is here and we just love shopping for gifts for our family and friends! Together, we’ve put together the best gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Many of these gifts we have purchased ourselves and are used regularly with our own grandchildren. We’ve also kept the price point in […]
With the holidays right around the corner and holiday planning parties already starting, we wanted to share some hostess gifts ideas for the 2022 season. Whether you are going to a co-worker’s dinner party, a holiday event, neighborhood Christmas party or staying with someone for the weekend, it is still vogue to bring a little […]
We love Thanksgiving – it’s a time to reflect on all of our blessings, big and small! If you are lucky enough to celebrate Thanksgiving with either family or friends, we have put together some of our favorite items to complete your Thanksgiving table – making it festive and fun. And yet in the rush […]
Many of us have grandchildren that live a long distance away from us, and we’re always looking for ways to keep in contact and make memories with them. Today’s technology makes it easier to connect and communicate with our loved ones. I personally love to use FaceTime for video chatting with my grandchildren. You can […]
