Easter Story Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites (room temp.)
Pinch of salt
1 cup white sugar
Utensils:
Bible
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Zipper baggie
Electric-beater/mixer
Masking tape
Directions:
PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 300° F. (This is important – do not wait until you are half-done with the recipe to turn...... >Read More
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Creating Special Days With Your Grandchild
Color day
When our children were kindergarten-age, we would have some "Color Days" they loved it.
choose a color, like red
wear red clothes
make red party hats out of construction paper
make and eat red foods
look through magazines for red birds, red flowers, red vegetables
make a craft using red felts or paints (e.g. spatter...... >Read More
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Long Distance Grandparenting
Years ago, correspondence by mail was the primary way grandparents kept in touch with grandchildren who lived far away. This was followed by a time where the telephone became more commonly used.
Today, however, children (and some grandparents) are much more comfortable communicating by e-mail, fax and even videophone (an invention we only dreamed...... >Read More
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Castle Fun with a Cardboard Box
Large cardboard boxes can be a great source of inspiration and a real chance for children to express their God-given imagination.
Turning a plain cardboard box into a castle like those in medieval times seems to appeal to both boys and girls. With some appropriate dress-up clothes relevant to the era, this creative and inexpensive project is...... >Read More
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Quilting With Your Grandchildren’s Handprints
Not only do quilts keep us snug and warm, but they also have a way of wrapping our hearts in warm emotions.
This special memory quilt was created by my sister in anticipation of my parents’ upcoming 45th wedding anniversary. Using the handprints of each grandchild, she pieced together a gift that was both nostalgic and unique. Needless to...... >Read More
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Celebrating Easter with Your Family
Easter is a wonderful opportunity to teach children and grandchildren about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. As you plan for your celebration, here are some practical ways that you can emphazise what the true meaning of this special season:
1. Read Bible stories - Read the Easter story with your children/grandchildren in a story Bible....... >Read More
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Creating Autumn Memories with Your Grandchild
Here are a few creative ideas you can use to create autumn... >more
Cousins' Camp - A Time of Bonding
If your grandchildren live some distance from you and, or, perhaps don’t... >more
What Do You Fear?
