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.

Kids play with water under an umbrella, when the day is coolest.

The Best Ways to Cool off with Kids Right Now

By Grandma Sandy | July 19, 2023

With record-breaking heat, try these ways to cool off with kids: indoor games, crafts, and cool food ideas.

Kids do a range of projects for Camp Grandma, from crafting to role playing.

Camp Grandma is Back for the Best Year Yet

By Grandma Sandy | May 24, 2023

What to do with the grandkids this summer? Start a Camp Grandma using these great ideas for summer projects.

Kids make plastic food displays, the kind found in Japanese restaurants, at a class at Osaka, Japan.

12 Great Tips to Enjoy a Vacation with Kids

By Grandma Sandy | May 17, 2023

A vacation with kids can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are ten travel tips from a seasoned dad.

These tacos are quick and easy to make; just brown meat then add spices.

Cinco de Mayo for Kids; Make the Best Easy Tacos

By Grandma Sandy | April 26, 2023

The best recipe for making tacos is also the easiest. Try this recipe for Cinco de Mayo. Kids will love it!

Cookie Store - Call Me Grandma

My 12 Favorite Games to Play with Grandkids Now

By Grandma Sandy | March 29, 2023

Entertain with toddler games, outdoor games, rainy day games, and pretend games like our Cookie Shop Game.

Girl catches origami fish in this fishing game.

The Best Easy Indoor Play Idea: A Fishing Game!

By Grandma Sandy | March 22, 2023

On a rainy day, grandkids can make paper fish to go fishing. This easy DIY game is lots of fun and uses math.

How to Plan a Good Stay-at-Home Day with Grandma

By Grandma Sandy | March 1, 2023

Invite a grandchild to spend the day. Let them choose what they want to do. Cookie baking may top the list!

Child hunting for items in a scavenger hunt.

Scavenger Hunt: How to Make After School Fun

By Grandma Sandy | February 15, 2023

For a fun and educational after-school activity, take your grandchild on a neighborhood scavenger hunt.

Simple Family Traditions to Plan for in the New Year

By Grandma Sandy | January 4, 2023

Take grandkids to u-pick orchards; make pie together. One of many ideas in our calendar of traditions, 2023.

Graham cracker "gingerbread" houses made at a gingerbread house party.

How to Host the Best Gingerbread House Party

By Grandma Sandy | December 14, 2022

Use graham crackers for the “gingerbread” and make adorable gingerbread houses for a fun party.