My Little Free Library
I recently had a birthday. I no longer to do a large family celebration, as itās getting harder and harder to get everyone together at the same time. Read More
Grandpa & Grandma’s Funny Holiday Tradition
We have many family holiday traditions. I sometimes worry thatās the only way our grandkids will remember us. Read More
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When You Canāt Get the Perfect Gift for Your Child
I wanted Cabbage Patch Kids. My husband wanted Teddy Ruxpin. And there were toys like Lite-Brite, Garfield, Casey the Talking Robot and Care Bears! Read More
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Taking Advantage of Fleeting Family Time
I am a planner. I know what our family is having for supper for the next seven days, what I am buying for Christmas gifts, where we are going on vacation the first week of June and what laundry I will do each day of the week. Read More
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Grandmaās Movie Theater
Iāve 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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Donāt 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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Iām Giving Up the Word āHipā
Iām the grandmother of four teenage grandchildren. Iām having a wonderful time watching them explore the ins and outs of high school and college. Read More
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Itās Time to Transition to a Big Girl Bed
One day after my two-year-old daughter Collyns was ānapping,ā I found her in her hamper next to her crib. I realized it was time to transition her crib into a toddler bed. Read More
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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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Preparing for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Struggle
As I sit here, holding back tears, I think about the previous blogs I’ve written in regard to preschool worries, after-school problems and kindergarten questions. Read More
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Summer with the Grandkids
Grandparenting during the summer months is always enjoyable and always changing. Why would I expect or want anything else? Read More
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An Unusual Way to Connect with a Grandchild
For the past 15 years, I have been volunteering at our churchās vacation bible school (VBS). While I was working for Lincoln Public Schools, I took vacation time to connect with our church and our grandkids. Read More