Eight years ago, January 27, 2013, I wrote a blog post about thank you notes from grandchildren which was then a topic on the Today Show and on line, … [Continue reading]
The Best Acknowledgments From Grandchildren When Grandparents Give Them Gifts and 2021 Ideas For Charitable Giving By Grandchildren
December 18, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Long Distance Grandma Thinks Creatively When Celebrating the Holidays with the Top Four Tips for Making Holidays Joyful
December 4, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Since the birth of the oldest grandchild, this Grandma realized that celebration of holidays was going to be a challenge being a long distance away. … [Continue reading]
No Bake Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies and Place Cards to Make With Grandchildren
November 28, 2021 By Leave a Comment
For Thanksgivings past, the preschool grandchildren came home with Thanksgiving decorations that I have kept and still adorn our Thanksgiving table. … [Continue reading]
Cars, Trucks, Construction Vehicles and Toys and Books Galore For Holiday Gifts 2021
November 21, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Having five grandsons means learning a lot about cars, trucks and construction vehicles. Our youngest grandson, age three, has a girl cousin, also … [Continue reading]
Honoring My Mother-In-Law Today and Forever
November 6, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Ten years ago, I wrote a blog post about my mother-in-law, “My Mother-in-Law, the Star,” honoring her and everything about her which made her special … [Continue reading]
From Facebook About How Living Longer Brings Learning and Wisdom To Share to Improve Quality of Life
October 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma is new to social media. When I was a sitting judge in Florida, I was constrained from participating in social media. I never … [Continue reading]
Take the Spookiness Out of Halloween 2021 with A Celebration of National Cookie Month
October 24, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Halloween was and is always special to this Grandma. It enabled me, as a long distance grandma, to help select and buy Halloween costumes for the … [Continue reading]
Little Known Natural Helpful Tips For Living With Palpitations, Dizziness, and Low Blood Pressure
October 17, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma loves Western medicine and Eastern medicine alternatives. Although I hate needles, I have found acupuncture helpful at times. The key is … [Continue reading]
Three Preschooler Studies That Will Make Parents of Our Grandchildren Lives Better
September 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma has collected Science Daily reported Baby Studies for over a decade and recently wrote a post on six of the best that include easy to … [Continue reading]
I AM A REFUGEE. I LOVE AMERICA
September 26, 2021 By Leave a Comment
One Sunday morning, I was watching news reels of Afghan refugees carrying babies. It hit home to me, as I was a baby brought to America at six months … [Continue reading]
From Facebook About How Living Longer Brings Learning and Wisdom To Share to Improve Quality of Life
September 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma is new to social media. When I was a sitting judge in Florida, I was constrained from participating in social media. I never participated … [Continue reading]
Thinking Posts About Masks Were Done Months Ago: Back To School With Masked Grandchildren is Not What This Grandma Expected
September 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
When I wrote the last blog post about masks, I really thought it was going to be my last. Now with schools starting in Florida, parents are fighting … [Continue reading]
Easy Vanilla or Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cake Recipe Especially With Grandchildren Who Love to Play in the Dirt
August 29, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Our youngest grandchild has the largest sandbox at home created by his handy father. Nevertheless, he took his wagon, favorite excavator (he has many … [Continue reading]
What Family Vacations, Grandchildren, and Grandparent Electronics Lessons Have in Common
August 15, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Not especially tech savvy, I wait for family vacations to pester our older grandchildren and ask their help to make my use of electronics more user … [Continue reading]
The Five Most Important Reasons Why and When NOT To Put Wedding and Family Photographs Away When The Parents of Our Grandchildren Get Divorced
August 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
In the May 18, 2021, Washington Post, Ms. Manners answered the following question at the end of her advice column: “Dear Miss Manners: When your … [Continue reading]
