Category: Funtime
Creating New Holiday Traditions
Embrace the idea of holiday chaos with the family! This is what makes times memorable and shareable, and will forever be a highlight. Don’t focus so much on the holiday muss and fuss; instead, enjoy it. Create a tradition if you don’t already have one… for instance in our home, we have a large basket. Everyone is given a little piece of paper and they write down what they are grateful for or what adventure or experience has happened, and what they look forward to in the coming year.
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Halloween Fun for Adults, Too!
Well, it’s finally here. October has rolled around and we know that means it’s Halloween time. This year things are different not only for the kids, but also for adults alike who love celebrating with their friends. Regardless, this may mean a dinner with your family (if that’s even available); and if not — make a fun time for you and your spouse. With this COVID crisis, we all have had to change so many things up, but that’s not to say we can’t have fun — a little imagination, a little creativity and who knows what will come.
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Become a Pen Pal with a Farm Animal
an exclusive feature by Victoria Waller, Ed.D*
Many years ago when I was a teenager, I travelled by car with my parents from Detroit to the Catskills for a vacation. I made friends with a girl from Baltimore and we became pen pals, for years never seeing each other again until….I married a man from Baltimore and I reunited with my long lost pen pal. Those were the days when we wrote letters to each other and sent them through the mail.
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Make it Fun!
Ok, so what kid isn’t picky or turning their heads away at food? The minute you label food as “super healthy” or good for you… kids are immediately turned off. Come on, you know its true!
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Happy GRANDparents Day!
Wishing you a beautiful one… ~ from all of us at Grandparentslink.com A few facts about...
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17 Things To Do When You Are All Cooped Up
(with kids that is!)
a special feature from Leslie Zinberg & Kay Ziplow, founders
“Grannnnnnnddddmmaaaaa, I’m bored!”
This phrase can make any grandparent or parent break out in a sweat or hives!
If you are stuck inside and can’t find something to keep your toddler or preschooler occupied besides Paw Patrol, and the older kids want to be on their devices, here are a few ideas that don’t require a lot of money or creativity. Often times we tend to forget that the most fun ever is when we just use our imagination… spontaneously!
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Activities to Keep the Kids Entertained
We know it’s tough sometimes to think of fun and interesting stuff for the kids to do when they’re in your environment (your house)… so we’ve come across a great site that we need to share with you that gives you an inside look at just that, so check out…
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10 Things You ABSOLUTELY Need for the Perfect Beach Day!
a special feature from Leslie Zinberg & Kay Ziplow, founders, grandparentslink.com
Summer is right around the corner and one of our favorite articles to write up for our readers, is our beach day essentials. What is worse than getting to the beach and realizing you forgot your water bottle, or sunscreen!? Or, maybe you are in the market for a new tote or sun hat? Well don’t worry…we’ve got you covered! Here are 10 things you absolutely need for a perfect summer beach day!
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Create a Memorable Memorial Day
While for so many, Memorial Day weekend is the official kick–off for the “summer season,” it is a very serious holiday, and we feel like it’s a great opportunity to let family and friends, and kids know what it’s all about.
Memorial Day is a time to honor members of the armed forces who have given their lives in service to our country. It also means an extra day to spend time with family—but how? Try one of these family friendly and kid-approved ways to enjoy your time. Create your own tradition this holiday! Plus, we’ve passed along some of our favorite little recipes to enjoy.
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Imagination in the Age of COVID-19
Getting through all this is trying at times, but the best thing is that we are all in it together! A couple of weeks ago, we gave you virtual tour ideas, but now want to share a few more with you… that we have thoroughly enjoyed
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