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BestThings toDo withGrandma & Grandpa this Spring By Stefanie Maglio Grandparents love nothing more than getting opportunities to do things and spend quality time with their grandchildren. Depending on the age of the grandchild, it can be difficult to plan certain activities to do outside of the house. Luckily, spring is here which means warmer weather! Here are some great activities for grandparents and their grandchildren to get out and go do this season: • Have a lemonade stand! Kick it up a notch by creating different flavors of lemonade such as berry or apple in addition to the traditional. • Go out for ice cream. But don’t just have a regular cone, go all out and get a sundae with whipped cream and cherries! Don’t feel like going out? Buy some toppings and your favorite ice cream flavors for a do-it-yourself sundae at home. • This one is more so for grandpa and grandchild: build a birdhouse together! Hang it up outside your house and watch how many birds stop by for a visit.

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• Have a relaxing afternoon lying on a hammock in the backyard.

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• Take turns reading chapters to each other from your favorite book, while sitting outside and getting some fresh air.

• Have a karaoke night! Grandparents can sing songs from their generation, while the grandkids sing some newer hits!

• Go swimming. Whether this may be in the pool in your backyard or at the beach, you’re bound to have a great time together!

• Collect seashells together at the beach.

• Wash your car! Wear your bathing suits and this is guaranteed to not feel like a chore at all.

• Have a garage sale. Springtime is the perfect time to de-clutter!

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• Most importantly, remember to take lots of pictures when you spend time together. It’s important to cherish the time grandparents and grandchildren get to spend together. They build unbreakable bonds and learn things from each other that last a lifetime.

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