When our daughters were small, they hated going shopping with me. It was a chore for them to accompany me, even if it was for clothing for them. Even toy shopping was met with groans and complaints that I did not need them with me when I had a list. I was surprised, as I […]
Archives for November 2017
How to Make Shopping in the Mall with Grandchildren of All Ages and Sexes a Pleasurable Experience
November 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Are Toys and Board Games Dead and Should We Grandparents Keep Them Alive This Holiday Season
November 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Each year it seems that toys and games make up less and less of grandchildren’s birthday and holiday lists and electronics and apps make up more and more. Fortunately, the parents of our grandchildren try to have a weekly game night so our grandchildren are introduced to classic board games. I think it is the […]
Using Williams Sonoma Products to Cook With Grandchildren For Thanksgiving and Discovering Some Gluten Free Gems Too
November 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving is the time for old favorite recipes, this Grandma has found. Everyone seems to crave the annual favorites. However, sometimes it is fun to experiment a bit, and this Grandma has found that Williams Sonoma has some short cuts for us with easy recipes for grandchildren to help make. Williams Sonoma Butternut Squash Bisque […]
How to Celebrate the Month of November’s National Sandwich Day With Grandchildren
November 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment
November 3 each year is National Sandwich Day. There seems to be a day for everything celebrated in our country, and we can use each special day in a special way with grandchildren. National Sandwich Day can be a favorite to be celebrated more than just one day, the entire month of November, as it […]
The Joys of Walking With Grandchildren Of Every Age and Activities and Memories of Sharing Along the Way
November 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
We grandparents know that walking is good for our health. See WebMD. Walking is also wonderful as an activity with the youngest of grandchildren to the oldest of grandchildren. With the newborns, it is clearly exercise for us and fresh air for them. They were too young to complain about my singing to them along […]
Top Four Tips For Grandparents To Conquer Sibling Rivalry
November 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment
A dear grandma friend complained that her two grandsons, ages nine and seven, constantly fight. Their parents separate them by sending them to their rooms when this happens. She said when they are with her they each want her attention and each wants to be the one to win or be the best. She cannot […]
