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23 Ideas for a Beach Staycation

  Summer looks a little different this year, and many of us have had to postpone our beach vacations for a season. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your own backyard beach party! Get ready to dig out your swimsuit because we’re bringing the beach to you! Here are 23 ideas for a beach… 

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4th of July Ribbon Wand

4th of July Ribbon Wand

Does anyone else have memories of going to a 4th of July parade and waving around those small American flags with the gold pointy end?   Boy I sure do!  On our blog today we have an upgrade to those little flags with our 4th of July Ribbon Wand. I can just imagine seeing a bunch… 

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Fruit Kabobs

Fruit Kabobs

There are a few tricks that I have to help my grandkids eat healthy when I have them visiting.  One is that they will eat almost anything if I give them toothpicks and let them dip their food into something.  Another trick is to put the food on sticks like these Fruit Kabobs.  It makes… 

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Flower Garden Seed Bombs

Flower Garden Seed Bombs

Easy is the word of the day today with these Flower Garden Seed Bombs. This is a super easy craft that kids of all ages will love to do and then plant and watch them grow.  These also make great gifts to give to neighbors! Here are the supplies to get started: 6 pieces of… 

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Watermelon Cookies on a Stick

Watermelon Cookies on a stick

What is summer without watermelon? These Watermelon Cookies on a Stick aren’t quite as messy as a juicy watermelon but they are fun to make and are pretty good themselves! To get started with these cookies, you are going to want our Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie recipe found here.  I know that you have to… 

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Handprint Key Chain Craft

Handprint Key Chain

As a grandparent, I love it when I get little presents from my grandkids like this Handprint Key Chain Craft.  These can also be made for a Father’s or Mother’s Day gift but today it is for Grammy! To get started with this craft you will need the following:  Shrinky Dink paper, embossing powder, a… 

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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Free Printable

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Free Printable

Where I live, the Covid restrictions are being lessened and kids are allowed to go outside and play. So today we have this Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Free Printable to help the kids in your life have fun being able to be out and enjoying nature again. Have the child color in each item as they… 

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4th of July Poke Cake

4th of July Poke Cake

There are so many great things about this 4th of July Poke Cake.  First is that the red, white and blue colors really stand out and make for a great performance. Secondly, is that your grandkids will have a ton of fun making this cake with you.  What kid wouldn’t want to squirt red and… 

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25 Mouth-Watering Campfire Desserts

  Tired of just plain ol’ s’mores at your campfire (I know, I know. No one can ever really be tired of s’mores!)? If you’re looking for some ideas to liven up the campfire, you’ll love our list of 25 mouth-watering campfire desserts!      1. Foil Packet Apple Pie– Make this American classic a… 

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Watermelon Flower Pots

Watermelon Flower Pots

Hello TGIF Readers! Get ready for a great craft that most kids of any age group can make.  Even little ones can paint these Watermelon Flower Pots.  Every pot will probably look different but that’s half the fun!   Let’s get started with the items that you will need to make these: Terra Cotta Pot… 

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Come join Sherri, Tracy and Debbie as we share fun ideas to do with grandkids! With 12 grandchildren between us (and more to come!) we are loving this time of life and want to share what we are doing to make lasting memories and to uplift and support our families. We hope you come back often!

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