Grandma’s Favorite Apps for Kids
The promise of playing with apps has given me some leverage with my granddaughters. I just have to say, “when you finish your chores, we can try out a new app!”
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Cheeky Monkey Toys Creates a WOW Experience for the Whole Family
Can you imagine how fun it would be to work in a toy store? Anna Chow could. That’s why she and her husband bought Cheeky Monkey Toys. It’s not Don’t Touch, but a place where kids can be kids.
Read More »Greeting the New Year with Homemade Sushi
My husband and I have a New Year’s Eve tradition-we cook a gourmet dinner together. This year we made sushi and got everything we needed from Nak’s Oriental Market.
Read More »Toothbrushing Ritual: Name That Toonth
Most kids don’t like their teeth brushed. Not my 8 and 4-year old granddaughters. They love it when I brush their teeth, because I play a game called Name That Toonth!
Read More »Silly Thanksgiving Songs
Here are some silly Thanksgiving songs adapted from familiar children’s tunes to sing at your family Thanksgiving dinner – guaranteed to bring smiles to all ages.
Read More »National Public Lands Day is September 24
September 24 is National Public Lands Day. It’s a great opportunity to spend some meaningful time with your family at one of the 1,750 sites around the country.
Read More »Daily Geezer Reports Cool Activities for People Over 65
John Weil, creator of the weekly newsletter Daily Geezer, reports on cool activities for people over 65 in the San Francisco Bay area.
Read More »National Night Out is August 2, 2011
National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event. People all over the country are having block parties, cookouts, parades, and flash light walks.
Read More »5 Sustainable Activities to Do With Grandkids
Doing activities with grandkids helps you connect with them and make memories. They also help them make sense of the world in a way that is fun, sustainable and healthy.
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