In this part of NanaLand, we like to share about all the everyday happenings we experience as grandparents – things like relationships, family, friends & life.
Thinking about going to a farmer’s market with grandkids? We never did. . .until a few summers ago. Yes, we took a few of the grandkids with us to our local farmer’s market. I never realized how much fun we could have or just how funny it could be! The kids were so amazed at …
The Bouquet of Me with Grandkids Grandkids love to be creative! And. . .let’s face it, they’re a little ego-centric, right? That’s why making a flower craft that’s all about THEM is a pretty great activity. This sweet little bouquet is a great way for grandchildren to show off just how special they are. Using …
Do you ever find yourself needing to entertain grandkids? Are you stuck inside on a rainy day? Do you get to spend the day off from school together? We have a giant list of fun things to do with grandkids either for you to play with them or for them to entertain themselves. Some are …
Yummy Snowy White Popcorn This recipe for Snowy White Popcorn has been a Christmas tradition in our family for many decades. My mom makes this white popcorn for every Christmas event that she can. It’s quite festive and a holiday crowd-pleaser. So, I am happy to share her recipe now with you. However, let’s get …
Got Hot Chocolate? I Didn’t. . . I seriously needed to cut my sugar intake but hot cocoa just calls my name. . .especially during the chilly months. And, if you know anything about me at all, you know my motto is: If it’s not chocolate, it’s not worth the calories! Because I’ve tried to …
As the first Halloween approached after our grandson was diagnosed with food allergies – over 30 of them! – I wondered what in the world I would be able to do for him on Halloween. So I Googled and Pinterested (is that a word?) some non-candy Halloween treats but there were not very many options …
Special Needs Grandchildren: How to Navigate Big Family Gatherings If you have any special needs grandchildren, then you also understand the special circumstances that go along with them. A few years ago, I spent weeks picking out a special menu with its perfect blend of sweet and savory dishes. Then I carefully created the …
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Gardening with Kids: More Life Lessons from the Garden (Part 2) There are so many life lessons that you can share with kids/grandkids when working together in a garden. Click Here to read Part 1 if you missed it. There, you will find Gardening with Kids Lessons 1 – 4. *This post may contain affiliate …
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(As it turns out, there are more Life Lessons in this post about gardening with kids than I planned. So, I split it into 2 parts. This is Part 1 – The first 4 Life Lessons from the Garden.) Papa and I believe that it’s the little things in life that make the one big …
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Writing a Life Story – the Story of YOU! Have you ever wondered about writing a life story about yourself? No, I’m not talking about some fancy memoir that gets professionally published for the whole world to read. I’m talking about the personal record of a life well-lived that you leave for your posterity. …
