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- [Easter Ideas for Grandkids: A Countdown for Easter Week](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/ideas-for-easter-week-countdown/): Whether your grandchildren live nearby or miles away, you can make Easter week extra special with a fun and meaningful 7-day countdown. (Get your free printable version below.) This simple Easter tradition is designed for grandparents to enjoy with their grandkids through connection, creativity, and celebration—whether you’re close by or connecting across the miles. Each day of this Easter week countdown features a simple activity that can be done together in person or adapted for long-distance fun. Choose what works best for your family, and don’t worry about being perfect—the magic is in the moments you create together. Day 1: […]
- [The Ultimate Guide to Grandma Camp](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/planning-grandma-camp/): The Ultimate Guide to Grandma Camp (or Cousins Camp) What’s In This Guide? This is the ultimate guide to planning and hosting your own Grandma Camp (or Cousins Camp)! You will be able to organize and plan things like how to plan a schedule, find supplies, create kid-friendly meals, put together the perfect theme with activities and games, and so much more! You will find all the resources you need to make your camp a memorable event for you and your grandchildren! CONTENTS Click on a picture below to jump to that section. Who Is This Guide For? If you […]
- [Shelby's Snack Shack Game for Preschoolers](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/shelbys-snack-shack-game-for-preschoolers/): Shelby’s Snack Shack Game is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers 3 and up. I played this game with my granddaughter not expecting too much. . .but was I surprised!! She LOVED this game! In the video above, you can see her excitement. And, this was just snippets from the hours and hours we have spent since playing this game. There are so many skills that the kids can learn while playing. And, who doesn’t love sneaking in some education while playing with the kids?? Even though it doesn’t require reading skills, it does help with recognizing numbers and counting them […]
- [Do Grandchildren Lose Interest in Their Grandparents?](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/grandchildren-lose-interest-in-their-grandparents/): At what age do grandchildren lose interest in grandparents? Or do they? This is a question that many grandparents have asked themselves. Grandparents often enjoy a close relationship with their grandchildren, but what do you do when your grandkids begin to grow up and seem to begin to outgrow you? Or at least the things that you used to do together? As grandparents, we often cherish the time we get to spend with our grandchildren. Now suddenly, it feels like your grandchildren lose interest in all those things you used to love doing together. If this sounds like your family, […]
- [Boredom Busters for Grandma's House](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/boredom-busters-for-grandmas-house/): Although summertime is when you most often hear, “I’m bored!”, this can happen anytime the kids are around. As a grandparent, you may have the opportunity to babysit your grandchildren from time to time. Even though you may try your hardest to entertain them, you may find that you need some boredom busters to keep them occupied and happy. When kids are bored, they tend to spend more time on screens and with electronics. They also tend to fight and argue with each other. And of course, they definitely tend to complain more when they are bored. So, it’s good […]
- [Celebrating Martin Luther King Day: An Opportunity for Service with Grandchildren](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/celebrating-martin-luther-king-day-an-opportunity-for-service-with-grandchildren/):   Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most inspirational leaders in history. Born on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life of service to his country and community. We can honor his memory by a day of celebration known as Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Day is a day that we set aside to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his work in the 1960s fighting for the civil rights of African Americans in America. The day of observance is a great way for each of us to reflect […]
- [5 Movie-themed Holiday Parties for Grandchildren](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/movie-themed-holiday-parties/): Ever thought about hosting movie parties for your grandchildren? A fun tradition to with your grandchildren is to start planning some movie-themed holiday parties, using their favorite holiday movies as inspiration. Sound like fun? You bet it is! I love the idea of having something fun to look forward to as the weather turns colder. The days get shorter and outdoor fun is at a minimum. However, having some fun holiday parties on the horizon can help your grandchildren be excited about spending time indoors with you. That is. . .unless you want to move the party outside!! These parties […]
- [Grandparent Storytellers: Sharing Our Family Stories](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/grandparent-storytellers-sharing-our-family-stories/): Grandparents have a lot of wisdom and history to share with the next generations. Children love hearing the family stories, so it is important for grandparents to take time to talk with them and share their memories and experiences. So why don’t more grandparents share their stories and life experiences? I’ve heard all too often that they think their life is boring and not worth talking about. Or they worry that they aren’t a good enough writer and so can’t properly record stories to make them interesting. Do you remember your grandparents telling you stories when you were a child? […]
- [Celebrating Fall: Fun and Games for the Grandkids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/fall-fun-and-games-for-the-grandkids/): Fall is here! The leaves are changing colors, the air is cooling down, and it’s time to get together with family. Whether you’re looking for a way to entertain your grandkids or want ideas for Fall-themed parties, we have just the thing for you! We have some low-prep, fall fun and games for grandkids and grandparents to enjoy together. From favorite afternoon fall activities to holiday games, you’ll find something here that you and your grandkids will love! As a busy grandmother, I often need to keep things simple and inexpensive around holiday time. These ideas for fall fun and […]
- [Finding Unique Gifts for Teenage Grandchildren: 10 Ideas to Inspire You!](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/gifts-for-teenage-grandchildren/): Do You Have a Hard Time Finding Gifts for Teenage Grandchildren? Birthdays are a time of celebration and joy. Whether you live nearby or long distance, it’s important to find ways to celebrate with your grandchildren on their special day. When they’re little, it’s generally not too hard to find fun, engaging gifts for the grandkids. However, it’s equal parts difficult yet important to find “something they’ll like” gifts for teenage grandchildren. If you’re like me, it gets more frustrating each year to try to find just the right gift. . .especially as the grandkids are getting older. I’ve given […]
- [Finding Christ Easter Egg Hunt](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/finding-christ-easter-egg-hunt/): This year, our Easter celebration is going to take on a new (and much needed) direction – a Finding Christ Easter Egg Hunt. We love the bright spring colors, the bunnies, the candy, the baskets, and all the other fun things that come with the Easter season. We especially love that it marks the end of endless days of gray skies and dreary, cold weather. Springtime is a renewal and a great way to “wake up” and get moving again. Our annual NanaPapa Easter Egg Hunt seems to be just the event to get everyone jump started and energetic for […]
- [Seeking Christ – The Very Best Christmas Tradition](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/very-best-christmas-tradition/): Ever wonder what the very best Christmas tradition is? We have dozens of Christmas traditions in our home. There’s the Polar Express party we host for the grandchildren. We put up a train around the Christmas Tree. Our family Christmas party would just not be the same without my mom’s Snowy White Popcorn. And, we always make Cinnamon Twists to give to neighbors and friends. However, as life gets busier, we wondered if we shouldn’t cut back on some of those traditions. Yes, they’re all fun, but do they support what we want out of the Christmas season? So, how […]
- [A Halloween Care Package for Grandkids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/halloween-care-package/): With Halloween just around the corner, it’s a great excuse to send a box of surprises to the long-distance grandchildren. So, here’s a fun little twist on sending a Halloween care package called a “Scare” package.
- [Creative Halloween Ideas for Grandparents](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/social-distancing-halloween-ideas-for-grandparents/): Want to do something fun with/for your grandchildren? Try these social distancing Halloween ideas for grandparents.
- [Fun at the Farmer's Market with Grandkids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/fun-at-the-farmers-market-with-grandkids/): Thinking about going to a farmer’s market with grandkids? We never did. . .until a few summers ago. **UPDATED: June 2024** 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 all the goods that were for sale. Just watching them run from vendor to vendor wanting to touch, smell, and taste everything in sight was worth braving the heat with kiddos.  I’m not sure who had more fun – us or the […]
- [Discipline at Grandma Camp: Time Out or Time In?](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/discipline-at-grandma-camp/): We’ve had mostly good experiences with the kids at Camp NanaPapa (our Grandma Camp). However, we’ve also had our share of arguments and tears. After all. . .they’re kids. With that said, we needed a way to keep the peace while not ruining the fun of camp. . .so we needed to think about the best way to discipline at grandma camp. Why do I need to think about discipline at grandma camp? It’s tough to ever think that any of our grandchildren would act in a way that was less than exemplary, right? However, we know it happens. . […]
- [What Is Grandma Camp?](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/what-is-grandma-camp/): Have you ever wanted to do something extra special that brings your grandchildren all together? To create those memories that last a lifetime? Something so extraordinary that those little cousins become forever friends? The answer is Grandma Camp! But. . .what IS Grandma Camp anyway? *This post may contain affiliate links. All this means is that we get a small commission at no additional cost to you if you click through to the product. Please see our disclosure page for more details. If you want to skip straight to more detailed info on holding your grandma camp, you can read […]
- [Flower Bouquet of Me](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/flower-bouquet-of-me/): 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 their face, handprints, and fingerprints, your grandkids can make a bouquet that is uniquely them. The Bouquet of Me would make a fun project to do with your grandkids for them to make for their mothers. Moms just love it when they get homemade gifts […]
- [Technology for Grandparents: Tips for Living Far Away from Grandchildren](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/living-far-away-from-grandchildren/): **UPDATED: February 2022** Are you living far away from grandchildren? And do you hate it? You’re not alone! I hear every day how there are so many grandparents living far away from grandchildren. . .and yes, they hate it! So, if you’re one of those grandparents, I’m willing to bet that you are always looking for ways to connect with those long distance grandchildren. We have a modern garden full of technology that even we seniors can use! There are cell phones, computers, tablets, and all the software that is available to make use of those great things! I’m happy […]
- [Easter Games and Activities for Grandkids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/easter-games-and-activities-for-grandkids/): I love Easter! It’s the first holiday of the year where you just might get good enough weather to go outside to celebrate. However, even if it’s rainy or snowy around your neck of the woods, you can still enjoy several Easter games and activities with your Grandkids. At our house, we enjoy both the religious and secular celebrations of Easter. We always reserve the Saturday before Easter to hold our annual NanaPapa Easter Egg Hunt at our house. Then on Sunday, we focus our attention on the religious celebrations of the season with more Christ-centered Easter Traditions. Below, you […]
- [Fun Things to Do with Grandkids On and Offline](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/fun-things-to-do-with-grandkids/): 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 online and others are offline, but all are quality time activities. I know. I know. You don’t want the kids to just have brainless screen time or be accused of video babysitting. However, if the screen time that they have is more structured or educational, […]
- [Creative Ways to Give Money for Kids Birthdays](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/creative-ways-to-give-money/): Until a few years ago, I had chased around trying to remember my grandkids’ favorite superheroes, what size each of them wore, and what TV shows they liked best. It was exhausting to try to keep up with all of it! Until. . .I decided to try to find creative ways to give money for my grandkids’ birthdays. After all, I couldn’t just settle for a store-bought card with a few bills inside. I still wanted to give something special but just giving money for birthdays doesn’t feel that way. So, if I was going to try to make gift […]
- [5 Must-Do's for a Successful Grandma Camp Weekend](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/successful-grandma-camp-weekend/): Have you ever wanted to hold your own Grandma Camp? So, what’s stopping you? Maybe it seems overwhelming to host a whole camp. Or maybe you just don’t feel creative enough to plan the nuts and bolts of the whole thing. Or could it be that you’re a little worried how things will go. The answer? Start with just a day or two – a Grandma Camp Weekend! I know what I’m talking about here. When I first thought of doing a summer camp for my grandkids, it was a bit out of my comfort zone. At that point, I […]
- [Yummy Snowy White Popcorn](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/snowy-white-popcorn/): 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 something straight right off the bat. . . I’m putting on my ranty panties about this because people just get it wrong all the time. This recipe uses white vanilla chips. . .NOT white “chocolate” chips. Why? Because there is no such thing as white […]
- [Fabulous Skinny Hot Cocoa](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/skinny-hot-cocoa/): 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 reduce my dairy intake as well, it left a pretty dismal outlook for hot chocolate season. Until. . . I had a thought. Maybe I could just make my own mix and use some almond milk. So, I set out to create my own concoction. […]
- [13 Non-Candy Halloween Treats](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/non-candy-halloween-treats/): 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 at the time. However, times have really changed and there are lots of great ideas now! In the past couple of years, we have discovered that some people put out a teal pumpkin to indicate that they offer some non-candy Halloween treats for those little […]
- [Special Needs Grandchildren: How to Navigate Big Family Gatherings](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/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 most picturesque holiday table complete with name cards and folded napkins. Now that the day was here and there were people in every nook and cranny of my home along with a noise level that was about 10x more than normal, the piercing scream of my grandson shot through the air like a hot spear. […]
- [Gardening with Kids: MORE Life Lessons from the Garden (part 2)](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/gardening-with-kids-part-2/): 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 links. All this means is that we get a small commission at no additional cost to you if you click through to the product. Please see our disclosure page for more details. Gardening with Kids Lesson 5: Anything Worth Having Needs Time and Attention Have […]
- [Gardening with Kids: Life Lessons from the Garden](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/gardening-with-kids/): (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 whole of it. When we first thought about gardening for kids when our kids were just little, we weren’t sure if we wanted to go through all that trouble just to teach our kids how to work. But as the years went on, we discovered […]
- [Writing a Life Story – the Story of YOU!](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/writing-a-life-story/):   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. Now, I know that writing your life story is probably not the top thing on your list to accomplish today but let me give you some food for thought. For years, I’ve given writing a life story nothing more than a passing thought – […]
- [27 Awesome Grandparents Day Activities That Will Connect Your Family](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/27-awesome-grandparents-day-activities/): 27 Awesome Grandparents Day Activities That Will Connect Your Family Some people think that Grandparents Day is just another made-up holiday to sell “stuff” for commercial gain. (See below about what Grandparents Day is NOT.) However, there was a deeper motivation. It is a day for family and awesome Grandparents Day activities. It’s a day for celebrating the lives of those who connect us to our past. What Exactly IS Grandparents Day? Grandparents Day is a day to recognize and honor grandparents and the role they play in our lives. Let me give you a bit of history on how […]
- [When Grandkids Go Back to School: How Can the Grandparents Be a Support?](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/when-grandkids-go-back-to-school/): ***Updated August 2024*** When the Grandkids Go Back to School: How Can the Grandparents Be a Support? Ah, the mornings are getting cooler and the leaves are beginning to change color! It must be back to school time! However, instead of my own kids, it’s the time when my grandkids go back to school. *This post may contain affiliate links. All this means is that we get a small commission at no additional cost to you if you click through to the product. I don’t recommend products that I don’t use myself and LOVE! Please see our disclosure page for […]
- [Grandma Camp Memories - Camp is Over. . .Now What?](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/grandma-camp-memories/): When Grandma Camp is over, there are always many tears . . .sometimes even mine! I don’t know if the tears are from being sad that the kids are leaving, total relief from the stress of being in charge of 10 kids, or because of pure exhaustion. But, whatever the reason, I can’t deny that the experiences we have each summer create THE most awesome Grandma Camp memories. So, Now That Grandma Camp is over. . . We have some suggestions to help you preserve those sweet Grandma Camp memories, recover from the fun of camp, and be more prepared […]
- [Creating Kid Friendly Meals for Grandma Camp](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/kid-friendly-meals-grandma-camp/): Kid Friendly Meals for Grandma Camp What do you feed all the kids while they are at Grandma Camp? Kid friendly meals, of course! PLEASE learn from my experience! I’m begging you! Don’t do this: Imagine you prepare a fancy meal, that took hours and hours of planning, shopping and testing. You want it to be Pinterest perfect so it will “WOW” your guests. The day arrives and you serve this meal with all the fancy fixins. Your guests are seated, and. . . Everyone just digs in! There is no moment of admiring the presentation of the food or […]
- [The Birth of a Grandchild: A Grandma’s Point of View](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/birth-of-a-grandchild/): I have a special guest on the blog this week . My good friend, Lisa Zielke from GatherLoveLLC, writes about that wonderful transition from having a full nest to an empty one and all things mid-life. Today, she is giving us some advice about attending the birth of a grandchild. Have you ever been in the delivery room with your daughter or daughter-in-law? This can be a special bonding experience for all of you. Here’s Lisa: The Birth of a Grandchild: A Grandma’s Point of View The birth of a grandchild brings pure joy into the lives of grandparents! Unexpectedly […]
- [Beating the Disneyland Crowd](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/beating-disneyland-crowd/): Taking Grandkids to Disneyland: Beating the Disneyland Crowd Imagine that you are fighting the Disneyland crowd in the summer heat with lots of children with you and one goes missing. Not, just missing, but really, truly gone! Not just around the corner, or over chasing some ducks. No where in sight at all – GONE!! It’s a parent’s (or grandparent’s) worst nightmare!! Trust me, I know. That happened to us many years ago when we had a family reunion with my husband’s family, and someone thought going to Disneyland with that big of a group was a good idea. We […]
- [10 Grandma Camp Tips: A Successful Camp with Happy Campers!](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/grandma-camp-tips/): 10 Grandma Camp Tips: A Successful Camp with Happy Campers! Grandma Camp (or Camp NanaPapa as we call it) is the highlight for everyone in the family each year! The grandkids love it for obvious reasons. The parents love it because they get a little break from the kiddos. And, Papa and I love it, because we LOVE spending time with our Littles! Here are our best grandma camp tips to produce lots of happy campers! *This post may contain affiliate links. All this means is that we get a small commission at no additional cost to you if you […]
- [10 of the Best Games for Families to Play Together](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/best-games-for-families-to-play-together/): 10 of the Best Games for Families to Play Together When it comes to being together, nothing beats playing games. We are a game-playing family. If your family is anything like ours, you’re always on the lookout for something to beat out Candyland (zzzzz) and Don’t Break the Ice (snoozer). For the past few years, we have been collecting games that are out of the ordinary and different. Let me tell you what. . .we have found some of the best games for families to play together. . .yes, even the little ones. For us, we run the gamut on […]
- [15 Fun Games to Play Over Skype (or other video chat)](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/fun-games-to-play-over-skype/): Have you ever wanted to do something besides talk to your long distance grandchildren on Skype, Facetime or other video chat apps? Technology has allowed us to be more involved than ever with those long distance grandchildren! We have some suggestions for things you can do besides just talking. Here are 15 fun games to play over Skype or other video chat. . .well they’re not all exactly games, but activities that are fun! Doing activities with those little people who live so far away can help you build those bonds across the miles. Of course, you may need to […]
- [Planning a Trip to Disneyland](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/planning-a-trip-to-disneyland/): Planning a Trip to Disneyland When my son and daughter-in-law called and wanted to know if we were interested in planning a trip to Disneyland, we were over-the-moon excited! We were more than interested. . .we were all in! Little did we know at that time that our dream vacation would become a travel nightmare. . .well that is if Get Away Today hadn’t rescued us! I’ll have to tell you all about it on another day. Let’s just say that we are so grateful for our friends there!! Planning a trip to Disneyland (or any Disney Park) is not […]
- [Grandparents as Babysitters](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/grandparents-as-babysitters/): Grandparents as Babysitters – The Good, the Bad & the Funny! So, what happens when the grandparents babysit? I suppose that depends on how long you have been out of practice. When our oldest grandchild was born, Papa and I decided that we couldn’t wait to babysit! We thought that using grandparents as babysitters was the best gift we could give our children because we didn’t have that luxury! I swear I only left Papa alone for just a few minutes while I went to clean up a mess in the kitchen. But you can bet I came running when […]
- [Creating Easter Traditions for Families](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/creating-easter-traditions-for-families/): 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 me wrong. I love the cute little bunnies and coloring eggs with my Littles. However, this question got me thinking about what religious Easter traditions I have passed on to my family. Religious celebrations are a great way to build lasting family relationships and leave […]
- [Disneyland Ride Height Requirements](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/disneyland-ride-height-requirements/): Disneyland with Grandkids – Disneyland Ride Height Requirements ***2020 UPDATE: Disneyland Ride Height Chart updated for both new attractions in Star Wars Land! Traveling with the grandchildren isn’t always easy. As a matter of fact, the only thing that is certain on a trip with kids is that absolutely nothing is for certain! However, it’s definitely worth it! If you want to make traveling with grandkids a bit easier, we have a few tips that should ease your anxiety. Check out our 15 Tips to Make Traveling with Grandkids Easy Peasy. Today, I’ve partnered up with my wonderful friends at […]
- [St. Patrick's Day Activities!](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/st-patricks-day-activities/): 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 of the easy, throw together kind), a fun “magic” activity, a tricky Leprechaun book, and a cute cootie catcher with some silly kid jokes. **UPDATED: March 2025** So let’s get started! First things first. . . Simple Hot Chocolate to Make with Grandkids Hot chocolate […]
- [Fun Things to Do with Grandkids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/things-to-do-with-grandkids/): The ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) has this fabulous initiative to help babies and children with language development called Talk, Read, Sing, Play. As I became familiar with this initiative, I started thinking that it’s a great recipe for things to do with grandkids. Let’s take a look: The Best Things to Do with Grandkids – Talk with Them Storytelling & Sharing Life Experiences – My grandchildren are always eager to hear stories about my childhood as well as stories about their Papa. Sharing your life’s experiences can also help pass on your legacy. Be a Listening Ear […]
- [The Top 5 Questions About Becoming a Grandparent](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/becoming-a-grandparent/): Be the “Fairest in All the Land!” The thought of becoming a grandparent comes with mixed reactions for people. Yet you have no ability to control whether or not you actually get to (or have to) become a grandparent. It’s totally out of your control! For some it’s sheer terror! For others, it’s just a natural part of the circle of life and they take it in stride. However, for some, it is pure elation! Often this is coupled with complete impatience until the day arrives when that first grandchild is born. I’m in that last category. Yep! That was […]
- [Valentine's Day Ideas for Kids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/valentines-day-ideas-for-kids/): **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 to stray off that beaten path. I want to help you give some attention to the other love in our lives – our grandchildren (or children if you are not quite there yet.) with some Valentine’s ideas for kids. For the love of our precious […]
- [Talking to Your Teenage Grandchildren](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/talking-to-teenage-grandchildren/):   “I don’t want to talk right now!” “But, honey, I just wanted to know how your day went.” “I told you it was fine. Isn’t that good enough!” Sound familiar? That’s the exchange I heard between our almost teen-aged grandchild and one of his parents. “Wow!”, I thought, “When it comes to talking to teenagers, things just haven’t changed that much.” However, as grandparents, we have a bit of an advantage with talking to our teenage grandchildren that we didn’t have with our own children. . .we are NOT their parents!! I don’t know what it is about teenagers […]
- [The Secret to Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/keeping-new-years-resolutions/): **Updated January 2023** Ready to Break Some New Year’s Resolutions? We all know how the routine goes. It’s January. You gear up to create an overhaul on your life. So, you make a list of your best New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe you want to lose weight or start a retirement fund. Perhaps you want to save up to take a trip with the whole family. Or maybe you want to create some memories by holding a grandma camp – that’s my favorite. Or maybe you just want to have a better relationship with your adult children or long-distance grandchildren. Okay […]
- [Best Non-Electronic Toys for Kids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/best_non-electronic_gifts/): 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 is at the moment??) And. . .for the record, it makes me crazy when I see them in front of a screen on a tablet or phone – ALL THE TIME! It seems that all their gifts revolve around this kind of technology. I want […]
- [Best Subscription Boxes for Kids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/best-subscription-boxes-for-kids/): The Top 6 Subscription Boxes for Kids **UPDATED: December 2023** Subscription boxes have become so very popular especially subscription boxes for kids. What is a subscription box, you ask? It’s a fast-growing segment of retail where companies offer boxes full of their products for a set amount of money each week or month. Imagine that everything you need to make a gourmet meal for your family would arrive on your doorstep in a box with pre-portioned ingredients and the complete recipe and all instructions. And. . .you didn’t even have to run to the grocery store! That’s what Blue Apron […]
- [5 Fabulously Fun Road Trip Games](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/10082018-road-trip-games-opt/): Welcome to Adventures in NanaLand!   Grab your FREE copy of 5 Fabulously Fun Road Trip Games     Check out some of our most popular posts here in NanaLand. . .                                  If you like what you see here in NanaLand, please connect with us!                     
- [LEGOs for Cheap: 10 Ways to Buy LEGOs for Less](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/lego-for-less/): If you are looking to find LEGOS for cheap, start here! *This post may contain affiliate links. All this means is that we get a small commission at no additional cost to you if you click through to the product. Please see our disclosure page for more details. One Note Before We Start: Let’s not get hung up on semantics! It doesn’t matter to me whether you call them LEGO (the actual brand name) or LEGOs. It’s all the same to me, and you will see it both ways in this post.   The LEGO Security System Ever thought about getting a […]
- [My House, My Rules: Disciplining Your Grandchildren](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/disciplining-your-grandchildren/): What’s your role as a grandparent in disciplining your grandchildren? Do you feel you have permission to discipline your grandchildren when you’re in charge? Do you feel like your kids think you are somehow not even qualified to discipline these days? Do you feel frustrated about this subject?   *This post may contain affiliate links. All this means is that we get a small commission at no additional cost to you if you click through to the product. Please see our disclosure page for more details. Welcome to the club of disciplining your grandchildren! We grandparents walk a fine line […]
- [Planning a Schedule for Grandma Camp](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/schedule-for-grandma-camp/): Planning a Schedule for Grandma Camp Before we get started here. . .I just want to say that you can make this as big or as little a deal as you want. However, if you are like me, you want to go all out to make this a memorable time for the grandkids. Hence why did a whole separate post on planning a schedule for Grandma Camp. So, get your “WHY” together so that when it seems a bit overwhelming, you will keep moving forward.  So, do you want to know my “WHY”?? Because,  I want to be the “fairest […]
- [15 Ways to Be Awesome Long Distance Grandparents](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/15-ways-awesome-long-distance-grandparents/): Have you ever wondered how some of these grandparents do it? I mean, their grandchildren talk about what awesome long distance grandparents they have! Well, I wanted to be like that too. It’s sad but true that we’re not totally awesome as long distance grandparents. . .yet, but we’re working on it. Yeah, Papa’s working on this one too! “Being long distance grandparents is a bit more work and does take some planning, but it’s worth it to have a good relationship with the grandchildren you don’t get to see all the time.” Just because you live far away from […]
- [10 Commandments for Grandparents](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/10-commandments-grandparents/): The news that I was going to be a grandma was one of the most thrilling moments of my life. I just couldn’t wait! My husband and were still young enough to really enjoy our new roles as grandparents. This was going to be the highlight of my life! As I was having these total “delusions” of grandeur, I thought this was my chance to make right all the wrongs I had committed on my own children. Certainly, I could raise this next generation with much more wisdom and finesse than I could possibly have done 20 years ago. Imagine […]
- [Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Be a Penpal to Your Grandchild](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/penpal-to-your-grandchild/): Updated: May 2024 “For Grandkids, getting mail is just as much fun whether it comes from across the country or across the street.”  I started something last year that has turned out to be so much fun! I became a penpal to my granddaughter in Texas. She was just learning to write and could address a letter by herself. So, I bought her some pretty stationery, envelopes, a fun pen, and some stamps. And. . .voila! I had a new penpal!   When I was a kid way back in the 1900’s. . . one of my favorite times of […]
- [15 Tips to Make Traveling with Grandchildren Easy Peasy](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/traveling-with-grandchildren/):   Updated: May 2024 Traveling with grandchildren. . .Are You Crazy?? Do you want to take a road trip with the grandkids? Are you sure? Traveling with grandchildren (or any children) can be challenging for sure, but in my experience, it can also be some of the best memory-makers and lots of fun! It can be for a week or just a day but being prepared is what will make or break your experience. When our kids were little, we had too many kids and too little money. So, we drove EVERYWHERE! Since we had so many fun road trips […]
- [Grandma Camp: Where Do I Begin?](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/grandma-camp-where-to-begin/): Just because I am choosing to call this Grandma Camp doesn’t mean that this isn’t for Grandpas too. Every year, we hold our “grandma camp” called Camp NanaPapa because our Littles (a.k.a. grandkids) adore their Papa as much as their Nana. It just wouldn’t be the same without him. Some call it Grandparent Camp or Grandparents Camp. Others call it Cousin Camp. Whatever you decide, just give it a great name! However, just to make it easy, I’m going to call it Grandma Camp. Deciding to hold a Grandma Camp is a big deal. However, don’t stress! The first rule […]
- [3 Super Simple Tips For a Long Distance Grandparent](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/long-distance-grandparent/): 3 Super Simple Tips For a Long Distance Grandparent   Do long distance-relationships really work? Oh, I hope so, because one of my greatest loves lives in another time zone.  Of course, I’m talking about my Texas Littles (That’s what I call my grandkids). I really can’t complain too much. Only 4 of my 14 grandchildren live out of state now. However, that’s still a whole lot of distance between us and those four. I have had to figure out how to build relationships as a long distance grandparent with these grandchildren who I only see occasionally. I found 3 very […]
- [100+ Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Grandkids](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/07182018-activities-grandkids-bonus/): 100+ Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Grandkids + a bonus just for YOU! Oh, how we love doing things with the Littles (our grandkids)! There are lots of things you can do to spend time with your grandkids. However, don’t you want to make sure that the time you spend is good quality time? Of course, you do! Remember that when it comes to spending time with anyone really, it’s about quality not quantity. So, make the most of your time with those sweet little people. Here is your quick list! Download here And we’ve added a little […]

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- [Backpack Charms Tutorial](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/backpack-charms-tutorial/): Try out this “charming” little craft for an afternoon of fun with the grandkids! Download the PDF tutorial below:
- [Home-Adventures in NanaLand 2023](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/): Have More Fun WithYour GrandkidsThan You EverThought Possible! Join Us in NanaLand for All Things Grandparenting. . . EverydayGrandparents  Whether you’re new or a seasoned pro, you’ll find everything from what to do as a new grandparent to talking to teenage grandchildren. Let us help you find a way to connect and start creating memories! All Things Grandparenting Long Distance Grandparenting Missing those grandchildren that live across the miles? We’ll help you connect so the distance doesn’t come between you. Snail mail, email, and video chat, we’ve got you covered! Connect Across the Miles GrandmaCamp Whether you call it Grandma […]
- [Category - Long Distance](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/category-long-distance/): Connect with your grandchildren no matter how far away you are!
- [Category - Grandma Camp](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/elementor-3517/): Whether it’s overnight, a weekend, or longer, find all the resources you will need for the perfect Grandma Camp!
- [Grandmother's Legacy Journal Wait List](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/legacy-journal-wait-list/): Great! You’re on the List! We’ll let you know when the Grandmother’s Legacy Hard-cover Journal is ready. Here’s what you get by putting yourself on the waiting list: Be the first to know that the hard-cover version of the Grandmother’s Legacy Journal is ready. Get advanced notice of specials – some of the specials might even be gone before everyone else hears about them. Guaranteed FREE Gift Set with all spiral-bound journals! We’ll get back to you soon!  
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- [Adventure Activity - Let's Explore Nature -- Information Page](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/aa01-nature-info-page/): Introducing the Adventure Activity – Let’s Explore Nature Finding creative, fun ideas  has never been easier! *Note: This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. “This is a great book to get ideas flowing. I loved the activities for all ages, but I was especially interested in the advanced activity suggestions. It was so fun to see my (age 12) grandson get excited about an activity outside of video games, and. . .it was something we could do together!” Kris B “I was looking for activities to do with my 2 granddaughters. I was fortunate to get […]
- [50% Off Spring Activities](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/50-off-spring-activities-2-21/): You’ll receive a 50% Off Coupon when the Spring Activities Packet goes on sale! Honestly, this was just a fun way to see who is reading all the way to the P.S. 🤭 (Now, just close this tab and you’ll be back to the email.)
- [Congratulations! We're so glad you're here!](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/congratulations-activity-guide-email/): Thanks for joining us here at Adventures in NanaLand! Be sure and check your email for your Activity Packet and 52-Week Activity Guide! If you don’t see our email, be sure and check your Promotions tab (if you’re using Gmail) or your spam folder. (Yes, sometimes we land in there. Ugh!) You don’t want to miss out on any of our fun, free things!
- [Home-Adventures in NanaLand](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/homepage-202/): Create Memories That Last a Lifetime Join the Adventure! We’ve created an awesomeFREE Activity Pack of Fun & Gamesfor you to enjoy with your grandchildrenPLUS. . . You’ll also get our 52-Week Activity Guide for Grandparents! You’ll have year-round fun and activities to enjoy with your grandchildren. *You’ll also receive our super fun weekly emails that have tips for local and long distance grandchildren and lots more free fun for you and your grandchildren! And. . .just so you know, your email is safe with us. We will NEVER give or sell your information to anyone else. (We don’t like spam either.) […]
- [Happy to Have You Here!](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/happy-to-have-you-here/): We’re So Happy to Have You Here! We hope you will continue to find lots of fun and helpful hints here in NanaLand.  
- [Welcome New Members!](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/for-new-members/): Welcome! We’re happy to have you here. You’ll be receiving some emails over the next week that have lots of free fun and activities along with resources to help you on your Grandparenting journey.   Cookies & Milk for Everyone!
- [Official Rules for Giveaway](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/official-rules-for-giveaway/): NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who sign up at the https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventuresInNanaLand/ and who are 18 years or older as of the date of entry. The Campaign is only open to legal residents of the United States and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Adventures in Nanaland, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject […]
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- [Elementor #2580](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/elementor-2580/): Need fresh, new activities to help stay connected to your grandchildren? Finding creative, fun ideas  has never been easier! Get the Adventure Activity Packet for 50% OFF for the next 2 days ONLY! Buy Now $9.97 Regularly $19.97 *Note: This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. Days Hours Minutes Seconds “This is a great book to get ideas flowing. I loved the activities for all ages, but I was especially interested in the advanced activity suggestions. It was so fun to see my (age 12) grandson get excited about an activity outside of video games, and. […]
- [Adventure Activity - Let's Explore Nature - 50off](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/aa_nature_sales_page_50_720/): Need fresh, new activities to help stay connected to your grandchildren? Finding creative, fun ideas  has never been easier! Get the Adventure Activity Packet for 50% OFF for the next 2 days ONLY! Buy Now $9.97 Regularly $19.97 *Note: This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. Days Hours Minutes Seconds “This is a great book to get ideas flowing. I loved the activities for all ages, but I was especially interested in the advanced activity suggestions. It was so fun to see my (age 12) grandson get excited about an activity outside of video games, and. […]
- [Grandma Camp Tag](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/gc_tag/): Okay, we’ll let you know when the Grandma Camp Weekend book is back on SALE! Grandma Camp (or Cousins Camp) is the absolute best time of the year, right? 😉 (Now, just close this tab and you’ll be back to the email.)
- [Adventure Activity - Let's Explore Nature -- Regular Price](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/aa_nature_sales_page_1997_620/): you can Get This Fabulous Activity Packet TODAY! Finding creative, fun ideas  has never been easier! Get the Adventure Activity Packet NOW! Buy Now Just $9.97 (Reg. Price 19.97) *Note: This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. “This is a great book to get ideas flowing. I loved the activities for all ages, but I was especially interested in the advanced activity suggestions. It was so fun to see my (age 12) grandson get excited about an activity outside of video games, and. . .it was something we could do together!” Kris B “I was looking […]
- [Adventure Activity - Let's Explore Nature -- 40off](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/aa_nature_sales_page_402_620/): Need fresh, new activities to help stay connected to your grandchildren? Finding creative, fun ideas  has never been easier! Get the Adventure Activity Packet for 40% OFF for 1 week ONLY! Buy Now $11.97 Regularly $19.97 *Note: This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. Days Hours Minutes Seconds “This is a great book to get ideas flowing. I loved the activities for all ages, but I was especially interested in the advanced activity suggestions. It was so fun to see my (age 12) grandson get excited about an activity outside of video games, and. . .it […]
- [Adventure Activity - Let's Explore Nature - 20off](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/aa_nature_sales_page/): Need fresh, new activities to help stay connected to your grandchildren? Finding creative, fun ideas  has never been easier! Get the Adventure Activity Packet for 20% OFF! Buy Now $15.97 Regularly $19.97 *Note: This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. “This is a great book to get ideas flowing. I loved the activities for all ages, but I was especially interested in the advanced activity suggestions. It was so fun to see my (age 12) grandson get excited about an activity outside of video games, and. . .it was something we could do together!” Kris B […]
- [Thank You - Not Grandparent](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/thank-you-not-grandparent/): Thank You for Joining Us! We understand that you are not on your grandparenting journey just yet. . . but we’re still glad you’re here. You’re welcome to stick around, because we DO have lots to offer you too! Grandparenting is the most wonderful phase of life,  yet it can have some frustrating moments too for both the grandparents AND their adult children. If you are the parents of someone’s grandchildren, you may WANT to stick around. We tackle lots of things like healthy grandparent boundaries, time spent with grandkids, and LOTS of ideas to do with kids (whether they […]
- [Thank You - Seasoned Grandparent](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/thank-you-seasoned-grandparent/): We’re So Glad You Joined Us! We appreciate that you are taking us along on your journey in grandparenting! Grandparenting is the most wonderful phase of life, as you probably already know. Yet it can have some frustrating moments too, right? After all, sometimes we get the responsibility without the authority. Or, we don’t get enough time with our grandchildren. . .or too much! You’ve probably experienced all of this. Yes, we tackle all those kinds of things here in NanaLand, BUT. . . Mostly, we just have fun and try to keep our focus on all the good and […]
- [Thank You - New Grandparent](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/new-thank-you/): Congratulations on Your New Adventure! We appreciate that you are taking us along on your new journey in grandparenting! Grandparenting is the most wonderful phase of life,  yet it can have some frustrating moments too. After all, sometimes we get the responsibility without the authority. Or, we don’t get enough time with our grandchildren. . .or too much! I think you get the idea. We tackle all those things and more here in NanaLand. BUT. . . Mostly, we just have fun and focus mainly on the good and wonderful for you! You are going to rock it as a […]
- [](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/thanks-welcome-back/): We’re So Glad You Decided to Stay! Since you’ve decided to stay, we want to make sure that we that you are getting the most value from us. We love our grandparent friends! If you haven’t already seen our free printable packet (or just have no idea where you saved it on your computer 😉),  Please feel free to download The Activity Packet here We wouldn’t want you to miss anything this fun! These are printable activity sheets that you can print off to play with grandkids who live close by or send digitally to long-distance grandchildren to enjoy with […]
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- [](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/about-nanaland/): Welcome to Adventures in NanaLand . . .where we have way more fun as grandparents than we ever had as parents! Come join the fun and discover some ways to connect to your grandkids. . .even if they are far away. Why NanaLand? My given name is Jill, but like most of you, when my first grandchild was born, I needed a “grandparent” name. My kids asked me what we wanted the grandchildren to call us. Oh my! That set off a decision-making process that was more involved than building a 7,500-piece Lego set (the newest Millennium Falcon Collector set […]
- [Pre-Launch](https://adventuresinnanaland.com/prelaunch/): Welcome to Adventures in NanaLand! I can’t wait to share all the fun adventures that you can have as a grandparent! Here you will find ideas on how to build relationships with your grandchildren, stay connected, and survive those frustrations that come up with dealing with extended family. Like every good Nana, I bake up warm cookies and serve cold milk in my kitchen. And. . .There’s always room for more.  So pull up a chair next to the Littles and join us!   While you’re waiting for Adventures in NanaLand to launch, would you like to have a FREE […]


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