A grandmother's blog on life
This Grandma remembers some books from our children’s childhoods, some even by heart nearly fifty years later. Mostly, those are Dr. Seuss rhymes. March 2 was Dr. Seuss’ birthday which has been adopted as the annual date for National Read Across America Day, an initiative on reading created by the … [Continue reading]
This Grandma is hooked on the apps that give you options to select a topic and read dozens and dozens of articles from any source, and even from different countries. For Mother’s Day 2019, I decided to try the apps to research this post for Mother’s Day gifts, and have actually gone through many … [Continue reading]
It took a radio host to advise listeners that March 6, 1912 was when Oreo cookies were introduced to the world. The original Oreo creator would be … [Continue reading]
It seems that the fact that Cape Town, South Africa, was rationing water and near “day zero” was causing tourists to stay away from this wonderful … [Continue reading]
The day was the ordinary. I ran errands. I went to Whole Foods for a dozen items that came to $44. I took my car in for service and went to pick it … [Continue reading]
This Grandma has written about how we should have friends that are at least ten years older than us so we can learn what faces us in life and friends … [Continue reading]
Each year, this Grandma looks forward to some annually repeated news releases that some might think are trivial. I love the information annually on … [Continue reading]
With two baby grandchildren approaching a year old, we love the toothy smile of one and the incoming sharp little stubs of another. Yes, we remember … [Continue reading]
Grandparenting preteens and teenagers is different than any other grandparenting stage. Grandparenting babies, whether a long distance or local, is … [Continue reading]
When this Grandma was a child, I remember hearing about how some would mark their signature with an X because they could not read or write. Having a … [Continue reading]
This Grandma has written several posts about breastfeeding over the years, most saying that it should be a choice, nor guilting or forcing new mothers … [Continue reading]
One of the worst parts of the baby using teethers or pacifiers is when they land on the floor and there is nothing handy but one’s mouth to clean it. … [Continue reading]
I just saw the movie,“On the Basis of Sex,” and cannot share the “wow” moment in the movie for me without spoiling the movie for you. I am one of the … [Continue reading]
Just too few years ago, our younger daughter re-introduced us to a high school friend with whom she reconnected. As we of long years know, … [Continue reading]
The last two years, this Grandma’s New Year’s posts have been heavy and emotionally taxing. See post, 2018 New Year’s Resolutions Focusing on … [Continue reading]
This is what my dearest longest (we never say oldest) friend, a lifetime resident of New York City, taught me of secrets of the New York lifestyle … [Continue reading]
Remember the scary clown phase where kids and adults alike were terrified? Every time my daughters and I look at The Sunshine Symphony by Neurosmith … [Continue reading]
This Grandma made an annual appointment for the gynecologist. I received a call from the office right before the appointment. They cancelled my … [Continue reading]
This Grandma found the Oppenheimer Toy Awards years ago. The website, a few years ago, was redesigned and hard to navigate. Looking for toys for the … [Continue reading]
Everything with the two newest baby grandchildren is about organic. Of course, organic clothing is the new rage and there are new organic brands this … [Continue reading]
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