Notes from Grandma Camp
With 10 years of grandma experience, I'll be sharing craft ideas, recipes, gift ideas, and of course some favorite read a loud books.
My grandma motto is EAT, PLAY, LOVE.
(In case you aren't a camper, no worries- no tents involved, but maybe a fort or two.)
The Grandma Box
What do they love?
Favorite Recipes
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
What do they love?
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.
What do they love?
What do they love?
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.