Grandma Fun

Grandma Fun features a multitude of ways to have fun with the grandkids. From games, to projects, to parties, to creating new family traditions, this section will engage kids and keep them looking forward to grandma (and grandpa) time.

How to Plan a Good Stay-at-Home Day with Grandma

By Grandma Sandy | March 1, 2023

Invite a grandchild to spend the day. Let them choose what they want to do. Cookie baking may top the list!

Child hunting for items in a scavenger hunt.

Scavenger Hunt: How to Make After School Fun

By Grandma Sandy | February 15, 2023

For a fun and educational after-school activity, take your grandchild on a neighborhood scavenger hunt.

Simple Family Traditions to Plan for in the New Year

By Grandma Sandy | January 4, 2023

Take grandkids to u-pick orchards; make pie together. One of many ideas in our calendar of traditions, 2023.

Graham cracker "gingerbread" houses made at a gingerbread house party.

How to Host the Best Gingerbread House Party

By Grandma Sandy | December 14, 2022

Use graham crackers for the “gingerbread” and make adorable gingerbread houses for a fun party.

Let’s Have the Best Ice Cream Party Now!

By Grandma Sandy | September 7, 2022

Celebrate the beginning of school with an ice cream party for the grandkids. Make it an annual event!

Kids making their own bento.

How to Make the Best Bento: A Guide for Kids

By Grandma Sandy | August 3, 2022

Kids who make their own bento, can customize it to their tastes, have fun, and free you from making their lunch.

Kids can have fun learning to toss bean bags.

The Best Ways to Play with Grandkids Now

By Grandma Sandy | July 20, 2022

Looking for something to do with the grandkids? Try these simple games for some summer fun.

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The Best Lesson: A Big Pretend Trip Around the World

By Grandma Sandy | June 22, 2022

Take the grandkids around the world on pretend travels. Make a passport and use your imagination!

Cups of coffee on a map; go armchair traveling.

How to Make Armchair Traveling Fun this Year

By Grandma Sandy | May 11, 2022

If you can’t travel this year due to Covid concerns or finances, go armchair traveling instead.

Lights! Camera! How to be the Best TV Cooking Star

By Grandma Sandy | March 9, 2022

Kids can have fun pretending to be a TV cooking star. Give them real food to demo and video the action!