Good Riddance 2009
I’m so glad this year is over—especially this last week. I’ve had a cold and cough and it seems a fitting way to end this dismal year.
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Optical Illusion Adds New Dimension to Kids’ Coloring
The package of five morphed fairy drawings and a Morph-O-Scope for viewing the finished colored pages arrived while my six-year-old granddaughter was visiting.
Read More »Cranberry Pie Recipe is Foolproof
If you’re looking for a sure-fire, easy to fix dessert for your holiday parties, this Cranberry Pie recipe is foolproof. I love anything with cranberries in it. That sweet-tart flavor of cranberries is pure bliss in cakes, crisps, cookies, even granola. It has the texture of a shortbread.
Read More »My Toaster Oven is Toast
My toaster oven died yesterday. I liked my old one. It was easy to use. Being a technophobe I’m afraid I’ll have to learn a new operating system when I replace it.
Read More »That’s What Grandparents Are For
Looking for a clever way to tell your parents or in-laws that they’re going to be grandparents? Consider giving them a copy of That’s What Grandparents Are For.
Read More »When Sick Grandchildren Come to Visit
What do you do when your grandchildren visit and they’re sick: a) Tell them not to come, b) Postpone the visit, c) Keep the plans and get out the Lysol spray?
Read More »Grandparents Should Speak Up on Safety Issues
Grandparents shouldn’t give unsolicited advice to parents unless it concerns safety. What’s the best way to say it without being critical or judgmental?
Read More »Whose Home for the Holidays?
Where will you and your family spend the holidays? Who will be there and who will decide the answers to these questions? Successful celebrations will require group planning.
Read More »Feeling Pressure Over Holiday Celebrations and Expectations?
As you plan your holiday celebrations, pay close attention to your feelings. Are you looking forward to the holidays or filled with a sense of dread?
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