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Buried Treasure Cupcakes

Grandma Lizzie — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:09:15 +0000

Use your favorite cupcake recipe. Fill the cup 1/2 way and add a chunk of chocolate. Top if off with more of the cupcake mixture. What a surprise your children or grandchildren will have when they bite into the cupcake and it’s filled with gooey chocolate.

An Apple a Day

Grandma Lizzie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:27:14 +0000

You’ve heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” well this apple can help to build self-esteem by recognizing each individual in the family and what they do well. 1. On a piece of paper draw and cut out an apple for each member of your family. 2. [...]

Remember When Book

Grandma Lizzie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:27:27 +0000

My friend Carmen, from Albuquerque, New Mexico shared this great idea with me about how she creates special memories with her grandchildren. After they have done something together, she writes about it in her “Remember When” book. For example, if they went to the zoo she might write: Remember when we went to the zoo [...]

Munchkin Radio

Grandma Lizzie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:56:36 +0000

Munchkin Radio is an online radio station for kids 8 and younger. They play great kid’s music including lullabies. They have a birthday club and lots of other fun things and it’s free. Check it out. Go to Munchkin Radio

Alphabet Bread Sticks

Grandma Lizzie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:47:26 +0000

Fun idea for a back-to-school celebration. Video Directions

Star Wars Light Saber

Grandma Lizzie — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:29:54 +0000

While we were on a family vacation at a lake, it was my grandson’s birthday. They love Star Wars so their mom made light sabers for all the kids. She bought a bunch of water noodles at the dollar store and wrapped black tape around one end for the handle. They were an inexpensive [...]

Photo Serving Tray

Grandma Lizzie — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:56:18 +0000

I love getting out my family memory serving tray when the family gathers together. It seems we never tire of looking at the photos and remembering the vacations we took to a favorite cabin several summers in a row. Even though the grandchildren are not in the photos they enjoy identifying all the people and [...]

Frozen Banana Pops

Grandma Lizzie — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:09:57 +0000

Kids of all ages will love these. Frozen Banana Pops You will need: ¼ banana for each child ¾ c. chocolate chips 3 T. margarine Optional – coconut, crushed nuts, graham crackers or sprinkles 1. Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper. 2. Peel each banana and cut into quarters. 3. Put a popscicle stick or skewer into each segment, place [...]

Easy Apron

Grandma Lizzie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:47:26 +0000

My friend Jane told me about a cute and easy apron idea for your grandchildren. No sewing involved! It keeps them clean while you’re cooking and it can be washed and reused. You’ll need 1 dish towel for each child. Fold the towel in half then put ribbon or string across the inside fold. This [...]

Balloon Party Game

Grandma Lizzie — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:59:34 +0000

This is a fun, easy, and inexpensive party game. All you need are 12 balloons. The object is to see how many balloons you can hold onto in 2 minutes. You can use your teeth and toes, you can put them under your arm and between your legs.