The Five Best Tips from Grandma This 2015 Halloween Season
Before I began this post, this Grandma actually put the word “Halloween” into the search on this website. There are eight previous posts...
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Oct 6, 20153 min read
Share the History and Life Lessons of Charlie Brown and Peanuts at Their 65th Anniversary, Halloween and with the new Peanuts Movie
The New York Times Backstory, on li ne October 2, 2015, explained the story behind Charlie Brown, Charles Scultz, it’s creator, and the...
Sep 29, 20152 min read
Text4Baby is the New Technology For Parents and Grandparents
When this Grandma was a new mother, I had little information at my fingertips. Dr. Spock was it. Yes, we too felt that our parents were...
Sep 12, 20152 min read
The Trauma of Auto Correct and Siri for This Boomer Grandma
I thought it was only me. I readily admit that I am mechanically challenged. I want to be able to use all the electronics my...
Sep 4, 20153 min read
Hot Dogs Do Deserve Their Own National Day of Celebration
Hot dogs happen to rank among this Grandma’s favorite food. As a freshman in college in Boston, a bunch of us got an urge for a Nathan’s...
Aug 28, 20152 min read
Rubik’s Cube Fun For Grandchildren
Visiting the oldest grandchild, I found him playing unusually with a low tech toy–a Rubik’s Cube. He said he and his twelve year old...
Aug 26, 20153 min read
Finding the Best Art for Decorating a Child’s or Any Room and A New Shared Activity for Grandma and Grandchild by Exploring National Geographic Art
It is a real effort to find fabulous wall decor for a baby’s room or child’s room. Yes, we can find great baby art for a nursery, but...
Jul 27, 20153 min read
Top Eight Tips for Visiting New York City With Toddlers and Preschoolers
This week Twitter had a tweet about taking toddlers to New York City. The tweet did not seem to promote this occurrence. Having taken...
Jul 21, 20152 min read
Top Ten Places in the World With the Longest Life Expectancy At Birth
Twitter has really caught my interest. Getting interesting information in snipits is now in with this Grandma. I found the CNN post about...
Jul 15, 20153 min read
”Witching Hour” Takes on New Meaning for Boomer Grandmas
According to Wikipedia, with a modern literal meaning of “midnight,” the term, witching hour, “refers to the time of night (3:00-4:00 am...
Jul 12, 20159 min read
The Best of San Francisco With Grandchildren and Books to Enjoy About the City
There are many websites with tips on where to take children in San Francisco. All agree that San Francisco is a top travel destination...
Jul 6, 20153 min read
Experts Are Back to Play for Children As Important in Education
For two months in a row, the New York Times has had significant articles about new studies by scientists, education researchers and...
Jul 2, 20152 min read
Disney Princesses Precede Grandma’s High Heels, Jewelry and Makeup As a Treat For A Granddaughter
Spring cleaning season has passed so now it is time to have the guilt work so much that this Grandma gets into her closets and drawers....
Jun 30, 20153 min read
Benefits of Outdoor Play Leads to the Finding the Best Portable Basketball Hoop for Grandchildren
This Grandma hears the concerns of parents who wish they could have their children play outside alone. Now there seems to be a debate...
Jun 18, 20153 min read
Celebrating the Red, White and Blue. . . .Foods to Make With Grandchildren for the Fourth of July
Parenting Magazine had a great article on ten festive red, white and blue recipes for Fourth of July. The children or grandchildren they...
Jun 5, 20154 min read
Grandma Gives Positive Solutions to Mother’s Day Disappointment and Family Discord
Carolyn Hax, on May 24, 2015 in the Miami Herald, wrote concerning a letter received about Mother’s Day disappointment. Family fallout...
Jun 3, 20154 min read
Grace and Frankie, and Grandma Find a Home on Netflix, If Only We Could Turn On Our Smart TV
There are some admissions this Grandma can make in this blog that she would never admit out loud. This Grandma can remember coming home...
May 30, 20154 min read
Buying New Interactive Talking Toys for Grandchildren Comes with a Warning to be Cautious
This week, trying to take a photograph of an Instagram my oldest grandson posted, I accidentally got Siri instead. I went,” Oh! No! Not...
May 26, 20154 min read
Real Simple Does it Again With the Best Father’s Day Gifts After Grandma’s Number One Best Gift for Father’s Day
This Grandma’s mantra for gifts for Father’s Day is the same as Mother’s Day and such holidays. Gifts from children to parents and...
May 24, 20153 min read
Real Simple Does it Again With the Best Father’s Day Gifts After Grandma’s Number One Best Gift for Father’s Day
Sleep-away camps have cracked down on care packages from home during the summer. The camps do not want the campers competitive about the...
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