New Year’s Eve Party Ideas

I hope that all of you had the most joyous Christmas with family, friends, and loved ones — and especially with your grandchildren. We’ve had special times with ours throughout the holiday season — they are so wonderful! New Year’s Eve will soon be here. If you are lucky enough […]

This is an easy felt Santa that you can make with your kids. Fill with candy and give away as a neightbor or teacher gift. Or keep it for yourself!!

Ho Ho Ho Santa

Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your grandchildren at a family Christmas party? One with minimal preparation, minimal mess? Here’s an idea that is easy for those grandkiddos to make. It’s also inexpensive on grandma’s pocket book and easy to prepare for. (Isn’t that what life […]

Make glow in the dark jars with kids. GrandmaIdeas.com

Glow Jars

Saturday, we had a family Christmas party. We made glow jars and I thought that I would share this idea with you. It’s not really Christmas-y. But it is a fun activity to do with family! I got some empty baby food jars. I got glow sticks from the dollar […]

Kids love this countdown to "Kiss"-mas. Hershey Kisses make it an extra tasty holiday decoration.

Countdown to Kiss-mas

Countdown to “Kissmas.” (Kissmas — Christmas — get it?) This is the second Christmas countdown that I mentioned a couple of days ago. Back in the days of yore when my kiddies were little, tole painting was the in thing to do. I tried my hand at it — and […]