Yearly Archives: 2018

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Check out this 2018 summer reading program where kids can get a free book AND other freebies!

Summer Reading Program for Kids

I LOVE to read! So, I am strongly in favor of activities that help KIDS learn to read and to keep their reading skills up over the summer months. So! This year marks the 22nd annual Summer Reading Program sponsored by Barns and Noble where kids can earn a free […]

Here is a super easy way to make lip gloss and lip balm. Tween and teen girls will LOVE making them!

How to Make Lip Gloss and Lip Balm

Is it hard for you to find crafts to make with your tween and teenaged granddaughters? If so, I have the perfect thing — lip balm and lip gloss. Girls are naturally interested in make-up so this will naturally appeal to them. Lip balm will help keep their lips from […]

This alcohol ink craft is great for tweens and teens to do!

Alcohol Ink Art

Do you have tween or teenaged grandchildren? Do you have a hard time finding crafts to do with them? Do they turn up their nose at some of your ideas? If so, I have a terrific idea for you today! It’s called alcohol ink art. I think that your grandkids […]

This spring flower craft is super easy for kids to do -- and is super inexpensive!

Spring Flower Craft

It’s May! Wahoo! Aren’t you glad? It’s a wonderful time to do a spring craft with the grandkids. One that involves flowers, of course. One that is easy, of course. One that is inexpensive, of course. This little spring flower craft fits the bill! And, I predict that you probably […]