Sometimes there’s nothing better than some old-fashioned sledding fun. It’s cheap, good exercise and a can make anyone feel like a kid again. Just be safe [our friends at Safe Kids tell me we’re supposed to wear helmets while sledding. …Read the Rest
Winter
Snow Day Sanity Kit
Flushing ice cubes down toilets, wearing pajamas backward and sleeping with spoons under pillows pays off every now and then. And when a snow day is finally declared, kids rejoice. Moms do, too, except when one snow day turns into …Read the Rest
GRkids Ask: Are Kids Too Young to Make Resolutions?
What’s your resolution for this year? Popular resolutions, according to USA.gov are drinking less alcohol, getting in shape and/or eating better, getting a better education, and saving money, to name a few. Most of you would agree, these aren’t appropriate …Read the Rest
2011 Christmas Break [the 2nd Half] Round Up
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Welcome to the 2nd Half Roundup! We spent the first half of Christmas break eating, baking, shopping, wrapping, eating some more, and visiting with loved ones. My kids are still playing with their new toys, but I bet that will …Read the Rest
GRKids Create: Snowman Kit
Hands down, my favorite gift (received) last year was a snowman kit. The kit included a top hat, scarf, carrot, and some rocks. Our kit (minus the carrot) is patiently waiting in our front hall closet for this year’s first …Read the Rest
GRKids Go Out: Meijer Gardens for the Holidays and a Giveaway
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. Congratulations to Rachel VW and Nicole Holmes, our winners for this contest. Our family’s holiday season would not be complete without a pilgrimage to Frederik Meijer Gardens. And while we’re on the topic of Fred …Read the Rest
You’re Invited: Tinsel, Treats & Trolley!
The holidays begin in Ada on Friday, Dec. 2, 6PM-9PM! Join our family for a fun‐filled kick-off the holiday season in Ada Township! It starts with the annual bridge lighting ceremony, followed by trolley rides with 8 stops at area businesses for specials …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: The Kroc Center
The result of a tremendous donation from Ray and Joan Kroc, (think McDonald’s hamburgers here…) the Kroc Center is a gift to the community. If you have a minute, watch the Virtual Tour. The 90,000 square foot [green built!] multi-use …Read the Rest
Here’s a Way to Combat High Gas Prices this Summer and Still Have Fun! The PERKS program by grkids.com!
Hi! Melody here! I’m so excited to be writing this post. It is the culmination of 2 years of hard work… Since grkids.com was born in February 2009, people have been asking for discounts to our sponsoring businesses. We’ve done …Read the Rest
Beach It Up Indoors this Spring Break
Are you on a “staycation”? Me too! Wish you were at the beach? Me too! Don’t feel sorry for yourself! Get creative! Transform your home into a beach adventure that will keep the kids entertained and give you a chance to kick up …Read the Rest
Homemade Valentines
Think outside of the box this Valentines day! Here are 2 cute and easy Valentines for your family to pass out this year! Valentines are oh so fun to receive and give but making them, in my opinion, is more than half …Read the Rest
Free Stylin’ Valentine Kids Craft
I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to see January draw to a close. It seems like the month drags on for-ever! And, I love Febuary! VALENTINE’S DAY!!! Doing holiday crafts with my boys is one of my …Read the Rest
Sane Mommies, Happy Kids…Win a Day at Holiday Fun Camp!
This contest is closed. Congratulations to lindysm1@yahoo.com on winning! Kids and teachers are counting down the days until winter break. Moms everywhere are scrambling to get those last presents wrapped and cookies baked. Wouldn’t it be perfect to have a …Read the Rest
The Critter Barn Brings the Nativity to Life
Any place that is cool enough to get Florence Henderson (remember the Brady Bunch mom?) on site for a movie shoot is worth a visit. The Critter Barn did just that, and the Christmas Bunny film will be showing Dec …Read the Rest
Holiday Road in Spring Lake
My family took a drive to Spring Lake tonight to see what all the talk was about. Supposedly a neighborhood street had installed thousands of lights and LED screens, hooked them up to a computer and synchronized the lights to …Read the Rest
