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 …
A Christ-centered Easter – Creating Religious Easter Traditions for Families When it comes to Easter traditions that we share in our families, “Do we celebrate the Bunny or the Lamb?” I saw this question in a store window last week. It got me thinking about how I have presented Easter to my grandchildren. Don’t get …
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those silly fun holidays that we don’t take too seriously, and we love to play and have fun with! So, I thought I would share a few St. Patrick’s Day activities that we are doing with the grandkids this year. We have a yummy hot chocolate recipe (well more …
**Updated: February 2024** Hopefully, you are not one of those people who needs an excuse to say, “I love you.” However, Valentine’s Day IS a great excuse to show those around you how much you care. Valentine’s Day usually focuses on the romantic relationships in our lives. That’s all fine and dandy, but we’re going …
Best Non-Electronic Toys for Kids UPDATED – December 2021 Having a hard time deciding what to get kids or grandkids for an upcoming holiday or birthday? With 15 Littles, I have often had that dilemma. Do I get them a toy? Give them money? Or, do I get them the latest, greatest thing? (Whatever that …