Instead of giving candy or toys this Easter, give your grandchildren something that will have lasting value… the gift of time with you!
I’ve put together a list of 40 ideas for you to do just that; spend precious time with your grandchildren! I’ve also provided downloadable coupons for you to fill in with the activity you choose. Download and print a coupon, fill it in with the activity you choose, place it in a plastic egg, a card, an Easter basket or at their seat at the table for Easter dinner!
Here are my ideas for special moments to share with your grandchildren:
- lunch date
- movie date
- sleepover
- playdate at a local park
- bowling
- baking
- crafts
- games
- an evening of catching fireflies
- fishing
- visit the ice cream parlor
- go on a bicycle ride
- hiking
- visit your local library
- museum
- zoo
- living room or backyard camping
- camping trip
- nature walk
- planting a garden
- scavenger hunt
- video games
- science experiments
- create a fairy garden
- fly kites
- miniature golfing
- shopping trip
- puppet show
- rock painting
- take a class together
- attend a sporting event
- enjoy a manicure together
- set up a lemonade stand
- go on a picnic
- a trip to an amusement park
- fly a kite
- roller skating
- ice skating
- take a class together
- catch frogs
While writing this I began thinking about everything we hear about mindfulness these days, which led to thoughts about how important it is that we be mindful of the precious time we have with our grandchildren. After all, as grandparents, we know just how quickly the time with our own children flew by.
So in being mindful when we are spending moments with our grandchildren, let’s listen intently to their stories, notice what makes their eyes light up, hold their hands whenever possible and cherish each moment!
What other ideas do you have? I would love to hear in the comments!
Have a blessed Easter!
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