Three year old Miss Claire insisted I had to be a hungry crying baby while she fixed my food. She was not satisfied until I did the real deal…wawawawaaaaaaa….and then I got to eat! Role reversals and creative roles keep the brain stimulated and help relationships that are cross-generational in
Read More(Use organic ingredients whenever possible) 3/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter, creamy 1/2 cup honey (not clover) 1 cup rolled quick oats 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1 – 1/2 cups chocolate chips to taste 1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 5-8 Tbsp. boiling water (more or less to
Read MoreHalloween provides a fun opportunity for all ages to do dress ups, have fun, and share joy. It is another way to interact with others in different age ranges. And being creative is always good for the heart and soul.
Read MoreREALLY fun to do…like creating a July 4th fireworks but flowerworks instead. Get a paper towel holder and some small flowers and, especially, some flower petals that are either fresh or dried. The dried ones will have better velocity. Last weekend I used this creative idea I had to blow
Read MoreMy two year old granddaughter insisted monsters were chasing us. So we had to go down the slippery slide REALLY fast that wound round and round. After doing this 28 times, Grandma Boom thought it might be time to let the monsters catch us! haha At that point three other
Read MoreThe universal FORT. Doesn’t cost anything. GREAT way to enter into a child’s world, even if it is a tight squeeze. Everyone has cloth/blankets, chairs, pillows, etc. My granddaughter insisted I join her. She was a happy fort camper when I crawled under the blanket. Forts of this nature are
Read MoreBocce helped this weekend in promise fulfillment that each year I have more fun than the year before with new adventures. It’s a really exciting way to have more birthdays and be excited about celebrating instead of dreading a birthday. I had never heard of Bocce. Entered a tournament. Some
Read MoreA watermelon seed spitting contest takes a shocking turn.
Read MorePicking my son up at the airport. You NEVER know what to expect!
Read MoreWatermelon seed spitting! I do it with my grandchildren, friends and relatives. Fun anytime of year you can find watermelon seeds or cherry seeds/pits. Have contests or a target. My friend, Maya, is getting pretty good but I still beat her. It’s fun regardless of age!
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