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Pancake Art
17 February, 2025
National Pancake Day, March 4, is a great day for some pancake-themed fun.
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Activities for 3-Year-Old Grandchildren
23 January, 2025
Fun ideas to try when you are playing with a 3-year-old grandchild.
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Where The Wild Things Are RaRaPalooza: A Weekend of Grandma Fun
22 January, 2025
Grandkids for the weekend means a WILD RUMPUS is about to start!
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The Price of Her Childhood: A Visit to Mom's Hometown
18 October, 2024
We went on a road trip to take Mom back to her hometown. Here's what happened...
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Cleaning out Dad's Workshop
13 October, 2024
Cleaning out Dad's workshop means facing the finality of him being gone.
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Genesis Stories
07 October, 2024
What is a Genesis Story? It's a story of a beginning. Let's write one!
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12 Stories Your Grandchildren Wish You Would Tell
27 September, 2024
Your grandchildren have questions about your life they may feel shy about asking.
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Getting Started with Your First Story
24 September, 2024
Join me for a free class on writing your personal history.
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6 Sleeps
17 September, 2024
The parents are away, so we get 6 sleeps to live again in the gentle world of childhood.
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Spiderwebs and Spider Silk Playdate (ages 4-10)
12 September, 2024
Spiderwebs and Spider Silk is the theme of this fun playdate.
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50 Great Photos to Outlive Me
28 August, 2024
Here's a fun way to get started preserving memories for your descendants. Start with 50 great photos.
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10 Things I’ve Learned in My 10 Years as a Grandparent
06 August, 2024
It's been 10 years since I became Grandma Nae. Here's what I've learned.
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Blueberries for Sal Play Date with BlueBEARy Pancakes
29 July, 2024
An easy play date featuring the book, Blueberries for Sal and some fun bear-shaped pancakes.
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DIY Waterfall: Make a Kid-Friendly Water Fountain
15 July, 2024
The Invention of K’s Pineapple Waterfall On a visit to my house several years ago, my granddaughter...
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Telling Stories Through Photos
12 July, 2024
As I consider the impact I want to have in the lives of my grandchildren, I've been collecting stories...
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A Sick Day With Amos McGee: Ideas for Fun With Sick Grandkids
08 July, 2024
Create your own animal hospital with this fun picture book and a few favorite stuffed animals.
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Sick Day Pineapple Mango Popsicles
05 July, 2024
This recipe is a variation of the iconic Dole Whip you may have tried at Disneyland.
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Dad's Hands: A Photo Essay
17 June, 2024
Thinking about my Dad and his hands, Father's Day 2024.
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Father's Day with a Changed Heart
16 June, 2024
This Father's Day has given both of us gratitude for the medical emergency that helped us understand...
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Tiny Baker Tea Party: A Playdate for Grandmas Who Love Tiny Little Things
06 June, 2024
Maybe she will remember the day when we baked tiny little cakes and topped them with chocolate icing...
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