Holidays & Traditions
Celebrating Together: Sharing Holidays, Family Traditions & Meaningful Moments with Grandkids
Holidays become even more magical when shared with your grandkids; baking that secret family cookie recipe, hanging handmade ornaments, or lighting candles together in a moment of quiet joy. This section is all about passing along customs and creating new memories, offering thoughtful ways to celebrate holidays with your grandkids while keeping family traditions alive. Whether it’s a festive craft, a story passed down through generations, or a new twist on an old favorite, these moments become the heart of childhood.
Sharing holidays with grandkids also means embracing the beauty of blended traditions. As families grow and change, so do the ways we celebrate. Here, you’ll find ideas for incorporating different religious observances and honoring customs that may be new to you, all while staying true to the values that make your celebrations meaningful. Whether you’re continuing a cherished ritual or starting a brand-new tradition, these shared experiences bring warmth, connection, and love to every season.
First-Time Camping with Kids: A Grandparent’s (or Parent’s) Guide to Safe, Fun, and Memorable Outdoor Adventures
This weekend, we took our grandkids camping for the first time. I started my children camping when they were just babies, and I’m excited to start this tradition with Pooh-bear and Scooby. What makes this even more exciting is that we camped on National Forest Service...