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Delightful Picture Book

A good children’s book is one that appeals to children AND adults. Our youngest son loved the book Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. I read it over and over and over to him. I grew to detest that book. Recently, I gave it to him. I told him […]

Christmas Countdown

I have several purposes in mind for today’s post. First, I want to share with you a Christmas countdown. Since my grandchildren are learning their numbers, I wanted a countdown to help them with numbers. Plus, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about grandmothers who do not live near their […]

Make this leaf wreath with kids.

Leaf Wreath

Leaf wreath. Leaf wreath. Say THAT 10 times in a row. What a tongue twister! Making a leaf wreath is a great fall activity. Great in September. Great in October. Even in November. Or a great activity that your grandchildren can do while they are waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to […]

Thanksgiving Activities

 When I was young, I enjoyed word searches, mazes, and word scrambles. I think that is pretty typical for kids. And, I think today’s kids love them, too. There’s something that makes mazes really appealing to kids. (The challenge maybe?) As a grandma, I enjoy making them. So, I have […]