Make this easy Valentine chain with your kids.

Valentine Chain

Remember the construction paper chains that you made at Christmas time when you were in elementary school? I made them with my kids, too. Sometimes they would make them and put them on the Christmas tree. Sometimes we just placed them thither and yon around the house as decorations. Let’s […]

No Sew Snowballs

Frigid, icy, snowy, bone-chilling weather. That’s what’s happening at my house. How about yours? In the wintertime when our kids were little, we’d dress in our winter clothes to go outside and play. It seemed like it took forever to pull on their ski bibs, zip their coats, struggle with […]

Make these salted caramels in the microwave in 8 minutes. Super easy and super yummy.

Salted Microwave Caramels

Over this past week, I have made 6 batches of caramels. Yes, folks, you read that correct. Six batches in one week. I gave some away to neighbors and friends. I took some to a party. And, of course, I ate some. (Who am I kidding?!? I ate LOTS of […]

Fun games to play with children on New Year's Eve. GrandmaIdeas.com

8 Games to Play With Kids on New Year’s Eve

If your grandchildren live close enough, invite them to your home for a New Year’s Eve party. Then, their parents can go to their own party! It’s a win-win situation for everybody. “But,” you may ask, “what will we do on New Year’s Eve?” I’m so glad you asked. I […]