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Grandma Smells….
It’s possible….okay, it’s probable…that this wasn’t the greeting you had in mind for Mother’s Day. I’m fairly certain the greeting card companies have not yet developed a “You Smell” category … Read More
What Will I Do Today?
Ahhh. Retirement. I wake up with the sun filling my room with light (the glowing dial on the clock finally seared through my closed eyes). Bluebirds are singing (the fire … Read More
Fairy Gardening
I am a benevolent landlord. My lessees have free electricity, free WiFi and free rent. Very benevolent. Of course, I really have no choice. I rent to Fairies. While I … Read More
Our House is a very, very, very fine house….
Here’s something you probably didn’t know about me. When I was a little girl, I lived in a huge home. Almost a Castle. You might even call it an … Read More
Martha Stewart Show. I have more pictures so I must have more to say
On the first of many early mornings, Luci had no idea what was going on, where she was going or who she would see. It appears as though she really … Read More
Dear Martha: Thank you….I have some small suggestions
Dear Martha: Thank you for inviting us to be in the audience of your show. We had a ball. I do, however, have some small suggestions. Just in case you … Read More
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Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy
Behind the Fairy Doors
Fairy Gardening
I am a benevolent landlord. My lessees have free electricity, free WiFi and free rent. Very benevolent. Of course, I really have no choice. I rent to Fairies. While I … Read More »
Just a little more Easter…
Good grief. I spilled water on my laptop. Evidently that’s a problem. So….this post is coming directly from my iPad. Not the optimal situation. Note to self: no water near … Read More »
PrE-Easter for the Fairies
I don’t know if I mentioned it, but our Fairies tend to mimic the things we do. There are other types of fairies (my sister, Karen, has tinker fairies…you … Read More »
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Fairies
Fairy Gardening
I am a benevolent landlord. My lessees have free electricity, free WiFi and free rent. Very benevolent. Of course, I really have no choice. I rent to Fairies. While I … Read More »
Just a little more Easter…
Good grief. I spilled water on my laptop. Evidently that’s a problem. So….this post is coming directly from my iPad. Not the optimal situation. Note to self: no water near … Read More »
PrE-Easter for the Fairies
I don’t know if I mentioned it, but our Fairies tend to mimic the things we do. There are other types of fairies (my sister, Karen, has tinker fairies…you … Read More »
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Tips and Tricks
My “it isn’t everything, but it comes pretty close” Grandma Craft Cart
When our grand-kids come to visit, it’s relatively simple for us to do crafts together. All of our craft supplies are organized in bins and drawers in a storage room … Read More »
Homework Helper
I think we’ve discussed the fact that I don’t live close to any of my children or grandchildren. (insert sigh). I don’t imagine I am alone in this sad state … Read More »
Cool Beans!!
Over Labor Day, Luci, Sophie and Cooper trailed outside and asked Grampy if they could “play with the beans”. Grampy had no idea what they were talking about. Naturally he … Read More »
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What will we do today?
Teaching a child to sew – A Grandmother’s Tale – Part 2 (Organizing a Sewing Kit)
I love to plan, I love new things and I love organizing so it has been fun organizing a Sewing Kit for Luci. I may not “love” to sew, … Read More »
Teaching a child to sew – A Grandmother’s Tale – Part 1
Several years ago, I promised grand-daughter Luci that I would buy her a sewing machine and teach her to sew … when I retired. It’s hard to imagine what was … Read More »
My “it isn’t everything, but it comes pretty close” Grandma Craft Cart
When our grand-kids come to visit, it’s relatively simple for us to do crafts together. All of our craft supplies are organized in bins and drawers in a storage room … Read More »
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Ancient Egypt Day
Ancient Egypt Day: King Cluck is Dead, Long Live King Cluck
In Ancient Egypt, the death of a pharaoh was accompanied by a formal announcement, “The falcon is flown to heaven and (his successor) is arisen in his place”. Our announcement … Read More »
Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy – Ancient Egypt Day – King Cluck Update
It turns out that many of you have been eagerly awaiting news of our recently deceased, and newly mummified Pharoah. In fact, King Cluck has become the new “Big Ball of … Read More »
Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy – Ancient Egypt Day – How to Play the Game of Senet
My big headrted brother, Jimmy, called last night. (I suspect he is known as Jim to everyone else, but he is still my baby brother….so Jimmy it is). He … Read More »
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Art Day
Fun With Food – Jello Art
I always try to have a couple of recipes for each theme at Camp. For the middle’uns, we had two themes: Wild West and Art. (Originally, I had a … Read More »
American Gothic (or…Grampy and Grandmama go Goth…sort of)
American Gothic Project When you are in an airplane at night, do you sometimes look down at the lights of the towns and wonder what the people are like who … Read More »
Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy (6/7 YO) – Highlights of Day 2
Day 2: Art Day - Day 1, in case you missed it, was the day we picked up the middle’uns (Kevin, Carson and Luci). It wasn’t a full day, but we … Read More »
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Butterfly Day
Butterfly Day: Butterfly Bubbles
When we did this activity at camp a few years ago, I needed to add food coloring to the bubbles to get colored bubbles. And that worked just fine. At this … Read More »
Butterfly Day – Recipe – Pretzel Butterflies: Healthy Version
As a strategy, I would suggest making the Celery Butterflies before you make the Candy Butterflies. You will have a much better response. I promise. RECIPE: PRETZEL BUTTERFLIES – HEALTHY … Read More »
Butterfly Day – Recipe – Pretzel Butterflies
You can eat these little butterflies just as they are, or they look pretty perched on a cupcake (even better if the cupcake is decorated with flowers). I’m giving you … Read More »
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Candy Corn Day
Candy Corn Day
Sweet kernels of goodness…Sunday is National Candy Corn Day!!! Quick. Grab some corn syrup and powdered milk and get cracking. Time to make the Candy Corn!! A couple of months … Read More »
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Crafts and other Art Projects
Origami Flower
“I’m telling you, she’s just a dream. Straight out of Heaven on an angel’s wings….” You may be asking yourself what this lovely sentiment has to do with making an … Read More »
How to make a Borax Snowflake
Before we begin, and in the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I went down a few “rabbit holes” while I was putting this post together. As a … Read More »
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Domino Day
CGGC (9YO) – Domino Day – Domino Art
Sorry I haven’t posted sooner. I am at the Blogher Conference in San Diego and my head is just full of new ideas (and my life is now full(er) with … Read More »
Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy (9YO) – Highlights of Day 3
Day 3: Domino Day You might ask yourself, what in the heck can you do on Domino Day? To be fair, I wasn’t entirely sure myself. I’ve never really … Read More »
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Duct Tape Dau
Duct Tape Flowers
On my 60th birthday, Grand-daughter Luci gave me a beautiful flower. Imagine my delight. And then imagine my delight when I discovered that Luci actually makes these flowers….out of (drum roll … Read More »
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Environment Day
Recycling Day
As I put this day together, I worried a bit that it might seem anti-climactic compared to cowboy day or dinosaur day. But, the kids had a BALL . … Read More »
Recycle Day – Some books you might enjoy
Well, to be honest, my favorite by far is The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss. If you click below, I have put together everything you need for an Environment Day, so … Read More »
Recycle Day – "What a Dump"
Our activity for Recycle Day may seem a bit….bizarre, but what an impact it had on the boys. One of our favorite parts of the day was the visit to … Read More »
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Farm Day
Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy (3/4YO) – Day 2 Highlights
Today was Farm Day. I don’t live on a farm. Since we happen to live in the heart of Dairyland, you would think it would not be difficult to find … Read More »
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Fossil Day
Fossil Day – Recipe – Dinosaur Eggs
Oh, sure, we could have concocted a recipe for Brontosaurus Burgers, but this recipe is very colorful and really gets the kids get involved. The eggs are all nestled in … Read More »
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Friendship Day
Recipe: Rujak – Sumatran Pungent Fruit Salad
On the first Sunday in August, many countries celebrate World Friendship Day. Unfortunately, here in the U.S., this celebration has largely been forgotten. Okay, okay, I get it. Just another … Read More »
Recipe: Charlie's Churrasco Chicken (Brazilian Churrasco de Frango)
At Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy a couple of years ago, one of our themes for the week was Friendship Day (in fact, it really WAS Friendship Day). I … Read More »
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Labyrinths
I’m Not Amazed (Making Labyrinths)
Every year, before Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy, I paint a labyrinth on the driveway at the entrance to the door. This is the maze from Camp in 2006. Our … Read More »
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Marble Day
Marble Day – Marble Maze(s)
The Marble Maze the kids made for Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy was a HUGE success. All we needed was Foam Board, toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, duct … Read More »
Marble Day – A Happy History
This marble was very special. After we had Marble Day at camp for the middle’uns (the 5/6 year olds), we happened to be at an art fair with Kevin and … Read More »
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Movie Night
Recipe: Candy Buttons (Candy Dots)
Remember the strips of colored candy dots on paper? You would strip the candy off with your teeth, and end up with just a little bit of paper in your … Read More »
Recipe: Cake Pops – Popcorn Bags!
WHAT A MESS! This was supposed to be a simple little project. You know, those cute little Cake Pops you see at Starbucks? In my mind, I thought these might … Read More »
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Pirate Day
Pirate Day – Treasure Hunt
What kind of pirates would we be without treasure? For the little ones (they were 3-4 years old at the time) I didn’t need to worry so much about the … Read More »
Pirate Day
One year, rather than having an individual theme for each day, we decided to have the entire week with the theme of “Pirates”. Our wonderful son-in-law designed the T-shirts (thank you again, … Read More »
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Recycle Day
Recipe: Compost Cake
I can’t think of a better recipe for Recycling Day at Camp. I made a Compost Cake yesterday and brought it over to the neighbor’s (they had their Grandchildren up … Read More »
Recycle Day – 1st Airborne Recycling Division
As I was organizing Recycling Day, I wanted to find a way to use some of the hundreds of plastic bags I had stuffed into the sock like thing hanging … Read More »
Recycling Day
As I put this day together, I worried a bit that it might seem anti-climactic compared to cowboy day or dinosaur day. But, the kids had a BALL . … Read More »
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Teaching a Child to Sew
Teaching a child to sew – A Grandmother’s Tale – Part 2 (Organizing a Sewing Kit)
I love to plan, I love new things and I love organizing so it has been fun organizing a Sewing Kit for Luci. I may not “love” to sew, … Read More »
Teaching a child to sew – A Grandmother’s Tale – Part 1
Several years ago, I promised grand-daughter Luci that I would buy her a sewing machine and teach her to sew … when I retired. It’s hard to imagine what was … Read More »
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Wild West Day
Yes, we have no bandanas!!
Dear Martha: I know you haven’t heard from me for awhile. I am sure you are desolate. Don’t worry, I still get your magazines, and I still look at each … Read More »
Wild West Day – Get a Horse
Let’s say you’ve decided to have Wild West Day. But you don’t have a horse. Crisis. Now, I LOVE horses. I would love, love, love to have a horse. When … Read More »
Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy (6/7 YO) – Highlights of Day 3
Day 3: Wild West Day I LOVE Wild West Day. I hope I will ALWAYS have a Wild West Day for at least one of my camps. We … Read More »
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Zoo Day
Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy (3/4 YO) – Day 1 Highlights
Dawn was just breaking at the lake. All the little campers were still asleep. Very tired from Day One activities. Oh, I had plans, activities, crafts, recipes. Mostly….I had … Read More »
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