A mother becomes a true grandmother the day she stops noticing the terrible things her children do because she is so enchanted with the wonderful things her grandchildren do. ~Lois Wyse Let's create an intentional 3-5 days to be with these wonderful little people we call grandchildren. Whether you are completely ready to go or haven't started yet, let's review the basics for actually being with your grandkids this summer. For many of us, our lives have been crazy and mixed-up during the pandemic. Grab whatever days you can get and make the most of it! #1. Pick a name. Make it one you love. It will be around for a long time. Camp Grandma, Cousin Camp are two of the most popular. Adapt as you want. Start branding yourself! #2. Pick a place. Grandma's house is the easiest and cheapest, Perhaps you want everyone to meet at someone else's home and visit local places. Call it Family Camp! You can also go to a themed park like Legoland, Six Flags, or Disney World. You can even drive to a water park and enjoy a 3 day camp filled with roller coasters and water rides. #3 Pick a date. Coordinate family schedules and try to arrange 3-5 days for your camp. Over the past few years, I've created a book to help you plan. The first edition is now available on Amazon. DIY Camp Grandma. It takes you through the ten steps of creating a Camp Grandma - from checking the calendar to setting out the welcome mat. But. A new, updated and expanded, version of DIY Camp Grandma, is coming out this fall. I'll keep you posted on its progress.
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