We Don’t Know What Lies Ahead

We Don’t Know What Lies Ahead

This past weekend, my husband and I traveled to Dallas, Texas to join in the baptism celebration of our new grandniece. As always, the visit to Dallas was too short but filled with laughter and lots of love for family. Read More

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How My Grandkids Prepared Me for My Mission Trip

How My Grandkids Prepared Me for My Mission Trip

Being a grandma and being retired offers many perks. There’s extra time to attend my grandkids’ events, be a TeamMate, go to movies during the day and sleep late if I want. Read More

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My Little Free Library

My Little Free Library

I recently had a birthday. I no longer to do a large family celebration, as itā€™s getting harder and harder to get everyone together at the same time. Read More

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Grandpa & Grandma’s Funny Holiday Tradition

Grandpa & Grandma’s Funny Holiday Tradition

We have many family holiday traditions. I sometimes worry thatā€™s the only way our grandkids will remember us. Read More

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Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Itā€™s that time of year again! Holiday parties and family gatherings can make eating healthy difficultā€”especially if youā€™re trying to maintain a healthy weight or follow a heart-healthy or diabetic diet. Read More

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Grandmaā€™s Movie Theater

Grandmaā€™s Movie Theater

Iā€™ve always relished the opportunity to get together with grandkids during school breaks. If the weather is good, we hike, bike or stroll around the neighborhood. Read More

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Why Does My Mood Change with the Seasons?

Why Does My Mood Change with the Seasons?

Does your mood change with the changing of the seasons? Itā€™s called Seasonal Affective Disorder, and youā€™re not alone. Read More

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Mammograms: Letā€™s Talk about the Elephant in the Room

Mammograms: Letā€™s Talk about the Elephant in the Room

Iā€™m a woman, Iā€™ve had a mammogram, and yes, I admit, it was painfulā€”for a few seconds each time the compression occurred to make sure the best image was obtained. Read More

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Donā€™t Throw Away Old Dance Costumes, Recycle Them!

Donā€™t Throw Away Old Dance Costumes, Recycle Them!

When I was growing up, there were no competitive sports for girls. We played intramurals after school, and it was very low-key. There was, however, dance. No competition, but it was something different. Read More

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Iā€™m Giving Up the Word ā€œHipā€

Iā€™m Giving Up the Word ā€œHipā€

Iā€™m the grandmother of four teenage grandchildren. Iā€™m having a wonderful time watching them explore the ins and outs of high school and college. Read More

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Put a Stop to Stress Eating

Put a Stop to Stress Eating

With fall just around the corner, there are so many changes happeningā€”the weather getting cooler, school starting, and everyone seems to have a fall project or two to complete before the holidays. Read More

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24 Ears of Corn, 1 Grandson, and a Happy Grandma

24 Ears of Corn, 1 Grandson, and a Happy Grandma

I always love the fall season. The smells of burning wood in the fire pit. The sounds coming from the high school marching band. The tastes of apples and sweet corn always bring back lots of childhood memories. Read More

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