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I thought the following(request for contribution) was a lovely post about family and a fun craft idea. Thank you Olivia.
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With all of the technology around, it may be hard for some grandparents to get their grandchildren to put down the laptop or game controller and convince the children to spend more time with them. Here are two crafts you can do with your own grandchildren that will engage them and perhaps pave the way towards a closer relationship with them.
The Story of Mom/Dad
By creating a book of what their parent’s life was like growing up, they’ll not only learn something, but will feel closer to your and their parent. What you’ll need is a scrapbook, decorative paper, scissors, glue or tape, family photos through the years, and markers or pens. You can get any of these supplies at your local craft store. Bring your grandchild with you so they can help pick out the scrapbook and paper.
Go through old pictures of your son or daughter and share stories about what your grandchild’s father or mother was like. Start from…

– Recipe From Betty Crocker’s Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking
Ingredients
1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup lemon or orange low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups coled cooked wild or brown rice
1 cup strawberries, cut in half
1/2 cup green seedless grapes, cut in half
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried mint leaves
1 medium seedless orange, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
Instructions
Cut kiwifruit into fourths. Mix yogurt and honey in medium bowl. Add kiwifruit and remaining ingredients; toss. Refrigerate remaining salad.
1 Serving: Calories 115 (Calories from Fat 10); Fat 1g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 170mg; Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 2g.
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