Grandma Fun

Grandma Fun features a multitude of ways to have fun with the grandkids. From games, to projects, to parties, to creating new family traditions, this section will engage kids and keep them looking forward to grandma (and grandpa) time.

Mother and child playing a newspaper relay game.

How to Plan a Great Summer Party for Kids Now

By Grandma Sandy | July 24, 2024

Grandkids will love a summer party, created just for them, with games, food, and fun. The whole family can join in the celebration.

Kids at a birthday party make fairy gardens.

How to Start Great Gardening Projects for Kids Now

By Grandma Sandy | June 19, 2024

The design manager of a popular garden center shares fun gardening projects to connect kids with nature.

Kids work on various summer vacation projects with grandma.

The Best Summer Vacation Ideas to Entertain Kids Now

By Grandma Sandy | May 15, 2024

What to do with the grandkids this summer? Try these fun craft, food, and game ideas to keep kids entertained.

Family at airport with backpacks.

The Best Family Travel Tips for your Summer Vacation

By Grandma Sandy | May 8, 2024

Here are our best tried-and-tested family travel tips, plus great staycation ideas for the summer.

Condominium is made from a fruit box; car is made from a. toilet paper roll.

Use Imagination to Make the Best toys from Throwaways

By Grandma Sandy | April 17, 2024

Make a condo from boxes and other fun toys from throwaways to kickstart imagination and creativity in kids.

Kids maneuvering their trash puppets from backstage at the puppet show.

Encore! A New Puppet Show; More Funny Disasters

By Grandma Sandy | April 3, 2024

We made puppets from trash, a theater from a box, and wrote a script. It was a disaster when we put on a show!

Grandma clapping with baby on her lap.

Easy Things to Do Now with Younger Grandkids

By Grandma Sandy | January 10, 2024

Try these activities and ideas for newborns and younger grandkids, plus thoughts about grandparenting.

Kids ducking recycle paper wads as they try to capture the flag.

Short Takes: A Return to Better Fun and Games

By Grandma Sandy | September 20, 2023

Kids duck flying paper wads in Capture the Flag. It’s one of many fun family games to play with grandkids now.

Mother and child playing a newspaper relay game.

Host a Summer Party for the Grandkids Now

By Grandma Sandy | September 6, 2023

Have a summer party for the grandkids as a last seasonal hurrah. Try these fun food and game ideas.

child serves as scribe to brainstorm ideas for writing a script.

Camp Grandma #4 How to Write a Script for Puppets

By Grandma Sandy | July 26, 2023

We made puppets and the puppet theater. Now we tackle a simple script. Here’s how, step by step.