The Long-Distance Grandparent Life
With 10 years of grandma experience, I'll be sharing craft ideas, recipes, gift ideas, and of course some favorite read a loud books.
Plenty of ideas for gifts and activities to share.
My grandma motto is EAT, PLAY, LOVE.
Need some Birthday Gift Ideas?
there are over a hundred ideas in this guide. Along with links to the presents. Of course the best present of all is a visit from you!
Grandchild Ideas
Send your Grandkids a Scare Package for Halloween. Or a card from Grand-mummy
Plenty of ideas for your favorite tricksters
Looking for something for your Long-Distance Valentine?
Print out this page then draw hearts where you live and where your grandchildren are. Sign, seal & deliver!
The Grandma Box
I keep a big plastic box filled with craft supplies. Drawing paper, construction paper, glue sticks, tape, paper plates, crayons, markers, scissors, a couple of watercolor sets and paint brushes. Maybe a special coloring book. Also, some card games and maybe a board game. (I'm still a sucker for Candyland.)
Always pack a good selection of books in a separate bag.
Favorite Recipes
Bring out the family favorites. Root beer floats anyone? Malted milk is reserved for camp days. Pancakes, a good way to start the camp day. One of our family favorites is a super easy Mississippi Mud Pie. Last summer I brought ready-made chocolate chip muffins that were a hit. The strawberry pancake mix- not so much. Showing kids it's OK when something doesn't work out is a good thing.
This is a bundt cake with store bought cream cheese frosting, peeps, and chocolate "eggs." An Easter treat.
What do they love?
They love your attention.
Be careful you don't try to do too much. We always try to leave a good chunk of time for some Grandpa Reading time. Cozy blankets, maybe a dark room?
They don't need to be active every moment. Some of those quiet memories are the best. I'll be posting about some of our favorite reads.