A Simple Suggestion to Reduce Waste on Earth Day
On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day I have a simple suggestion for reducing waste. Sign up for Catalog Choice, a free service that eliminates unwanted mail delivered to your home.
Read More »7 Ways to Beat the Post Vacation Blues
Do you slip into a funk when you return from a vacation? Here are a few rules to deal with those feelings.
Read More »Grandloving Helps Make Memories with Your Grandchildren
Grandloving’s fifth edition includes new creative ideas for connecting with grandchildren and an expanded section for using technology to connect with teenagers.
Read More »Yiddish Yoga Puts a New Twist on an Old Tradition
Yiddish Yoga is the sweet and funny adventure of a 72-year old grandmother into yoga and reminds us that growing older doesn’t mean we have to stop growing.
Read More »The Simplest Pleasures Can Bring the Most Joy
Sometimes the simplest pleasures can bring us the most joy. Last week while visiting my two granddaughters, I experienced a moment of total exhilaration.
Read More »Michelle Obama Wants to Break the Cycle of Poor Nutrition
The First Lady says the solution to childhood obesity rests not with a bill from Congress or an executive order from her husband, but “instead, it’s about what all of us can do to help our kids (and grandkids) lead active, healthy lives.” Her program has four key components.
Read More »Grandparents Need Permission for Plans and Emergencies
Grandparents need to clear plans with their grandchildren’s parents before they tell their grandchildren. Be sure to get an Emergency Medical Consent Form when you’re in charge.
Read More »Reporting for Doodie: A Grandma’s Tour of Duty
J.L. (Judy) Smith became the sole caregiver for her three-year old grandson, Marcus, when his mom and dad were both deployed in the U.S. Military. Smith’s tour of “doodie” was six months, one week, three days, and seven hours long. Reporting for Doodie is her humorous, honest, poignant, and irreverent account of that period.
Read More »Traditional St. Paddy’s Day Dinner to Make You Smile
I’m getting ready to make our traditional St. Paddy’s Day “Irish Boiled Dinner” dinner and thought I’d share the recipe from The Frugal Gourmet.
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