Grandma Says

Grandma Says represents my point of view on grandparenting. I reflect on what I've learned about life and the life lessons I try to impart to the grandkids. This section also opens a window into my grandma life.

Living room with Christmas tree decorated for Christmas.

Best Wishes for Happy Holidays and a Fab New Year

By Grandma Sandy | December 17, 2025

Taking an inventory of what’s left to do for holiday preparations and wishing you and yours happy holidays!

Thanksgiving table centerpiece is made with a row of fall produce and icy intertwined.

Wishing You and Yours a Happy Thanksgiving

By Grandma Sandy | November 26, 2025

Check out my thoughts and tips for planning a happy Thanksgiving event while involving the grandkids.

Thankful turkey is made with a toilet paper roll and construction paper. Write your thanks on turkey feathers.

Kids can Make a Thankful Turkey for Thanksgiving

By Grandma Sandy | November 12, 2025

Make a thankful turkey from a toilet paper roll. Add construction paper feathers with messages of thanks.

Now's a good time to get ready for the holidays, before life gets too hectic.

Getting Ready for the Holidays–a To-Do List

By Grandma Sandy | November 5, 2025

Now’s a good time to get ready for the holidays, before life gets too hectic. Check our our holiday prep list.

Child makes a vase from a spice bottle for a Christmas gift.

How to Prep for the Holidays Now

By Grandma Sandy | September 3, 2025

Start Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas projects now to make holidays less hectic and more fun.

collage of kids making craft projects with school glue: piñata, bouncy balls, suncatchers, and slime.

The Best of Call Me Grandma: About School Glue

By Grandma Sandy | August 13, 2025

All about school glue (like Elmer’s) and uses in simple crafts: piñatas, bouncy balls, suncatchers, and slime.

Child at 10 and 3, setting the table.

The Best of Call Me Grandma: Table Manners for Kids

By Grandma Sandy | July 30, 2025

Having kids set the table encourages good table manners by giving them responsibility and pride in the meal.

Grandma Sharon and her granddaughter in the kitchen. They bond over cooking.

How to Engage Older Grandkids by Cooking Together

By Grandma Sandy | July 2, 2025

Grandkids grow up fast. When they’ve outgrown baby entertainments, engage older grandkids in cooking.

Scenery along Interstate 5 in California.

On the Road: The Joys of Summer Car Travel

By Grandma Sandy | June 25, 2025

Try these tips for summer car travels, plus domestic and international travel ideas, and staycation plans.

Clips are wooden clothespins decorated with affirming messages by girls on volleyball teams who give them randomly to other players.

Clothespin Clips–a Great Affirmation of Girls by Girls

By Grandma Sandy | June 11, 2025

Clips are upbeat messages written on clothespins; clip anonymously and randomly on gym bags, clothes, or hair.