How much of a tradition is this? Looking back even further Zach and his Pop had fun with this 64 pieces "Snowman's Band" puzzle from eeboo. Zach and I did this one too - his choice and we completed it in a few minutes - but did we have fun doing it - Yes!!!!
The Grandma Chronicles
All about grandparenting. Toy, book and product reviews of interest to parents and grandparents. Fun places to go and things to do with grandchildren.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Holiday Vacation Traditions
How much of a tradition is this? Looking back even further Zach and his Pop had fun with this 64 pieces "Snowman's Band" puzzle from eeboo. Zach and I did this one too - his choice and we completed it in a few minutes - but did we have fun doing it - Yes!!!!
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Parenting Advice from a 7 Year Old
Monday, June 14, 2021
Why? Oh Why? Oh Why?
- Amazing Me
- Animals All Around
- How Things Work
- Wonders of the World
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Grandparents and Dads – Are the Kids Ready for Mother’s Day
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The First-Time Grandmother's Journal
The First-Time Grandmother’s Journal by Lisa Carpenter
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The First-Time Grandmother's Journal by Lisa Carpenter |
One of the greatest joys in life is becoming a grandparent
for the first time While you are still a
grandmother-to-be, it is a good time to
plan for the wonder of it all. For most
of us there is this long space of time between when our now grown kids were
kids themselves and when we have babies and young children – now as
grandchildren in our lives again. We are
more than ready. We can’t wait. What to do??
The First-Time Grandmother's Journal is an excellent
resource to plan, reflect and record your experience. The first part of the journal is for before
the baby is born and the second part is for the first year of your grandchild’s
life. Some pages have thoughtful notes of advice to guide you on your new
journey as a grandmother. Many pages are
setup for journaling – the old fashioned way with an actual pen in your hand –
and just have a topic and brief prompts for that topic and lots of space for
you to write - your plan, hopes,
experiences, reflections and whatever you want.
This will be a recording of your personal legacy as a grandmother. Perhaps you will read it each future time you become a grandmother. You will smile and reflect on how many of same feelings you have, what you have learned and how each time you become a grandmother it is a whole new experience because each child is unique and each human relationship is unique. One baby wants to snuggle and be held and another does not. One toddler likes to cuddle up and listen as you read five books. The other toddler just wants to run and jump and won’t stand still. Whatever you experience – adapt and enjoy! In fact this journal is excellent for each time you become a grandmother – not only the first time.
The First Time Grandmother’s Journal is an excellent companion
as you journey along from learning that you will be a grandmother to being one. It is an excellent
gift for the Grandmother-to-Be. I always
bring along a small grandmother gift to baby showers and this will now be my go
to gift for new grandmothers.
I strongly recommend that you check out Grandma’s Briefs,
Lisa Carpenter’s excellent grandmother blog.
It is the best grandma blog available.
You can order The First Time Grandmother’s Journal at amazon. See the link below.
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Why Doesn't my Grandchild Zip his Jacket?
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Jabuka!
Sunday, October 25, 2020
The World Needs More Purple People

Monday, October 19, 2020
Halloween in Pandemic Times
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
100 Ways to Be Thankful Plus a Giveaway
I am delighted to recommend 100 Ways to be Thankful by Lisa Gerry. This National Geographic for Kids publication is aimed at middle school age kids.
I like this book on many levels. November is a perfect time to think and talk about being thankful. This can be hard to do with middle school age kids but this book presents the topic in a way that will connect with them. There are literally 100 great ideas on ways to be thankful and each one is presented in a crisp, colorful summary. The best way to show you what I mean is with pictures of some of the pages.
Some of the ideas deal with attributes like curiosity, and imagination.
Some honor interests in subjects like science and art.
Some encourage kids to appreciate family and friends.
My favorites ideas are those that encourage actions like volunteering, introducing yourself to new kids, and practicing random acts of kindness.
Like many middle school age boys, reading is not a favorite pastime for my grandson. One of the many things I like about 100 Ways to be Thankful is that each idea has a brief summary and it doesn’t require a lot of reading to “get it.” This may be an excellent resource for writing a required paper too.
I am very happy to be able to offer a copy of this book as a giveaway compliments of National Geographic. Also you can order a copy at Amazon - it is quite a bargain! Just click on the icon below to go directly to Amazon.
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