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Pet Rock

Grandma Lizzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:59:41 +0000

Let your grandchildren create a pet rock by decorating a rock using markers, yarn, sequins, felt, and anything else you think might be interesting. It can be spooky, silly, glamorous, or alien. They can also make a house for their pet rock using a shoe box. Print out the “All About My Pet Rock” booklet [...]

Chicken and Veggie Ring

Grandma Lizzie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:17:54 +0000

Star Garland

Grandma Lizzie — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:49:51 +0000

You can make this simple star garland to decorate your table, door or banister for your 4th of July celebration. Your kids and grandkids can help. You’ll need: String or yarn Paper stars of various colors (you can buy them, cut them yourself or use a dye-cut) Directions: 1. Decide how long you want your [...]

Bubble Party

Grandma Lizzie — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:09:27 +0000

Decorations: Use balloons with swirling, bubble like colors. Food: Bake a cake in a round mold or a metal mixing bowl. Frost it smoothly with white frosting. Save 3 or 4 tablespoons of frosting to color then swirl the different colors of frosting through the white frosting on the cake, the way colors swirl through [...]

Little Seeds Lie Fast Asleep

Grandma Lizzie — Tue, 31 May 2011 01:14:32 +0000

Here’s a fun poem to recite while you’re gardening with your grandchildren. It’s written by Moiselle Renstrom. Little seeds lie fast asleep In a row, in a row. “Wake up, wake up,” calls the sun, “Wake up now and grow.” Little seeds wake one by one In a row, in a row, Then they stretch [...]

Dear Children of the Earth

Grandma Lizzie — Sat, 21 May 2011 21:57:18 +0000

A remarkable letter from Mother Earth asking for help from children everywhere and entrusting them with her protection. The illustrations are exquisite.

Surprise Popcorn

Grandma Lizzie — Fri, 13 May 2011 03:16:06 +0000

Your family will be surprised when they taste this white chocolate covered popcorn and it’s easy to make! Surprise Popcorn 8 cups Popped popcorn 1 lb. white chocolate candy coating ¼ cup Peanut butter Put chocolate and peanut butter in the microwave and heat until melted. Mix well. Be sure to watch it closely so [...]

Baggie Writing Activity

Grandma Lizzie — Thu, 12 May 2011 04:22:37 +0000

Materials: Sandwich bag, a piece of paper the size of the sandwich bag, a variety of items you might normally throw away or recycle (magazines, colored paper scraps, wrapping paper, ribbon, yarn, sequins, etc.). Directions: 1. Create a picture with recyclable items and glue on one side of the paper. 2. Write a short story [...]

Jan Brett Easter Cards

Grandma Lizzie — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:18:27 +0000

You can get Easter cards and envelopes from Jan Brett and they’re free. You can even create your own message. Get Cards and Envelopes

Bead Bunnies

Grandma Lizzie — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:19:37 +0000

Materials Round wooden beads in different sizes (the holes need to be large enough for double pipe cleaners to fit through) Pipe cleaners Acrylic paint Mini pom-pom Fine-point pen Instructions 1. Paint two beads (one larger and one smaller) with acrylic paint. 2. Bend a pipe cleaner into an M shape. 3. When the beads [...]