The state of the economy seems to be on the minds of most everyone and for good reason. The economy has seen a tumultuous few years and many have seen their savings and retirement accounts plummet. The good news is that we are slowly pulling out of the worst recession that most of us have [...]
Lots of grandmothers enjoy sitting back, taking life easy, and relaxing most days. But then, there’s Lorrie Gore. It’s always so exciting to see women creating and managing successful businesses and Lorrie Gore of Gundlach is definitely a success story. She and her two sisters, Betty Gregory and Linda Stevens, are carrying on their father’s [...]
I love Valentine’s Day. It’s a special day to remind those close to you how much they mean to you, and tell them how much you love them. How could I let a Valentine’s Day go by without telling my precious grandchildren how much I love them! My oldest granddaughter is the apple of my [...]
I cannot begin to understand or comprehend what happened with the young 3-year old twins who were found dead this weekend at their father’s home. Such tragedy and horror is beyond belief. When the story broke on TV8 News, I was in shock. Another situation with innocent young girls whose lives were cut short. The [...]
Grandparenting can be a challenging role depending on how you and your grown children view child-rearing responsibilities. Some grown children raise children the way they were raised, while others veer in a totally different direction. The best part of grandparenting is that you play so many roles that can help shape and influence a child’s [...]
I’m waiting because I know it’s coming soon. I can’t do anything until it does. For years, I’ve been trained to think that I must find the motivation within myself to truly begin a task or activity and “want” to do it. So, I’m waiting. I’m waiting for the motivation to become more athletic and [...]
Becoming a grandparent means you have gotten a little older and little wiser over the years. After all, if you’re a grandparent — you’re not as young as you used to be! But no matter your age, healthy aging is an important part of your life. Don’t wait to become a grandparent to consider “healthy [...]
Grandparents come in all types. There are doting grandparents, long-distance grandparents, supportive grandparents, uncomfortable grandparents, “bonus” grandparents (for stepchildren), interfering grandparents, helpful grandparents, annoying grandparents, wealthy or poor grandparents, positive mentoring grandparents, and everything in-between. I think about this a lot – especially during the holidays when families are often thrown together in family situations. [...]
Many people find the last week in December a change of pace after all of the holiday planning, cooking, wrapping, visiting, and shopping. The kids are starting to settle down (at least a little bit since Santa has come and gone), and the hectic pace gives way to a slower, more relaxed time. But that [...]
I absolutely love Meghan Mack’s post on The Elf on a Shelf! Anyone who is familiar with this little Elf who appears out of nowhere during December and keeps a watchful eye over the children knows that the Elf can be quite mischievous. And when children misbehave around the Elf, Meghan has the right idea [...]
