Personalized Stationery For Children
You'll be rewarded with a smile...(and maybe a thank you note) when you give customized stationery as a gift to your grandchildren. Encourage children (teens too) to send a thank you note, or even just a "Hi Grams or Gramps" with stationery all their own. Adorable designs for boys and girls are printed on heavy, matte card stock, utilizing revolutionary digital technology ...
Naming Your Grandmother. She Called Me Mimi.
She was my 1st grandchild. I tried them all on for size before she was born. Granny, Grams, Nana, you name it. I had the books, I read the articles. I carefully thought it out. She would have 2 great grandmothers, 2 grandmothers and a step-grandmother. I didn't want to confuse her too much, so I chose Grammy. It made no difference. ...
Give Me A Finger, Give Me A Nose…Bonding With My Grandson
With one hand firmly grasping my finger, and the other often gripping my nose, my 1st grandson and I spend a blissful moment together. I hadn't seen him in 3 months, and at a ripe old age of 8 mos. I wasn't sure he'd be too happy to see a strange older woman who mildly resembled his mom, but my worries ...
Retro Candy For Baby Boomers
What was your favorite childhood candy? I can see that smile slowly spreading across your face as the memories come flooding back. Was it Slo-Poke suckers? Candy Lipstick? Bazooka or Black Jack Gum? Wax Bottles? The choices are endless. Click the photo and prepare to "Walk the Candy Aisle", or browse the candy by decade, type or occasion. Gift boxes "by the ...
A-Dorable Personalized Gifts for Kids From Posters to Growth Charts
[caption id="attachment_7433" align="alignleft" caption="Alphabet Poster "Tutti Frutti""][/caption] When a group of creative and artistic moms and dads get together, what happens? They create products worthy of "oohs and aahhhs" and a website called "Petite Lemon." I'm all about personalized gifts, and this website is like nirvana for me. Watching a Bay area news show, I had to grab the remote to ...
Everything Easter For The Kids
Unique Easter items for all of your grandkids, from bunnies, to window decorations, to decoupage egg decorating kits... Even "Far Away" Grandparents can get in the "spring" of things by choosing a basket, filling it, and sending it...all from one website! Create innovative, individualized baskets for each of them and share in their fun. Click on the photo to get started!
How are Boomer Grandparents different?
What is it that differentiates Boomers as grandparents in the 21st century than that of our parents generation? It’s not love….there’s no question our parents loved our children as intensely as we love our grandkids. No doubt varying degrees of intensity exist on that front for both generations. Boomer grandparents are helping out in their grandchildren’s classrooms, cooking and traveling ...
Silly “Sillies” Sleeping Bags Will Delight All of Your Little Ones
Sleeping Bags with CHARACTER! A fun and funny bunch of furry friends who are a lot like the kids you know and love. Each has its own personality, but they all love sleepovers at grandmas, playing hide-and-seek, and taking naps (well, maybe they don¹t all love taking naps!), but more than anything else, they love being downright silly! Each of these ...
Mermaids For Lunch
Currently holding court as the funniest member of our family, my precocious 3 yr. old granddaughter watched as her mom made a tuna fish sandwich for lunch. As the Chicken of the Sea tuna can was opened, she stared at it wide-eyed. Reaching a decibel not usually attained by a 3 yr. old, she screached to her older sister: "MOM IS EATING ...
Personalized Easter Baskets For Your Special Little Ones
From experience, this Far-Away Grandparent can testify a personalized Easter basket is a great way to stay present on Easter morning no matter how far away your little one's Easter egg hunt is. #1 Grandson will be receiving his very own as this will be his 1st Easter. Each of his sisters were thrilled with theirs when they received them. These ...
Green Freckles…The Importance of Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions
March 17, 2012 by Mimi . 2 Comments
When children participate in celebrating meaningful family traditions it’s likely that they’ll feel confident and optimistic about their futures.
What Is Skype? (Inquiring Grandparents Want To Know)
March 16, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
What is Skype? The definition you’ll get online will say “Direct Video Connect from your computer” This is my definition…”The answer to every “Far Away Grandparent or Parent’s Dream” I have no clue how this happens, but if you have a camera (webcam) in your computer Skype allows you to call someone from your computer, and if the person you’re calling has a webcam in their computer, and has downloaded Skype too, you’ll be able to talk and see each other “live” in
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Safety Tattoos For Kids Provide Piece Of Mind To Parents and Grandparents
March 16, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
No, they’re not REAL tattoos, they’re write-on labels that look like tattoos. Remember the silver I.D. tags we wore as kids? I’ve thought about them and considered ordering them for my grandchildren but this idea seems way easier. These are a great idea for grandparents to use when the grandkids are visiting, and you’re away from home and out in public. Sure to provide any parent or grandparent with some piece of mind in the event one of the children
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UV Resistant Waterproof Labels, For School, Camp, Even Sleepovers
March 14, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Summer camp will be here before you know it, and you’ll be all set with this collection of UV resistant, waterproof labels and tags. Designed especially for everything that goes to summer camp with your child or grandchild. Identify clothes, footwear, toiletries, swim gear, backpacks and more with this seasonal essential. Includes two FREE friendship bracelets! Shop The Limited Edition Camp Combo™ by Mabel’s Labels, the original and best labels for kids!
My Aching Neck….And My Ergonomic Evaluation
March 14, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Attend a function with a group of Baby Boomers and before long someone will surely bring up an ache or a pain that has presented itself. More often than not, it will involve their neck and shoulders. I’m a big sympathizer. I could barely turn my neck to see where I was going when putting my car in reverse! What helped me? An ergonomic evaluation. Seated on the couch, eyes focused downward, chin to your chest and a gadget
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Tech/Computer Terms for Boomers who want to know…
March 12, 2012 by buffie . Leave a Comment
One of my pet peeves when trying to understand tech terminology is when the explanations given are done so using computer terminology! That’s like teaching a foreign language IN a foreign language!
In-Law Ettiquette
March 11, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
When we offered moms a chance to vent about their mothers-in-law, their response was immediate, intense, and, frankly, a little insecure. “Whatever you do, maintain my anonymity,”
Silly “Sillies” Sleeping Bags Will Delight All of Your Little Ones
March 10, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Sleeping Bags with CHARACTER! A fun and funny bunch of furry friends who are a lot like the kids you know and love. Each has its own personality, but they all love sleepovers at grandmas, playing hide-and-seek, and taking naps (well, maybe they don¹t all love taking naps!), but more than anything else, they love being downright silly! Each of these portable, adorable Animal Sleeping Bags is appliquéd with bright colors and comes with a soft, plush pillow pal
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She’s 4, and She Likes Jazz…Creating Musical Memories for Grandchildren
March 9, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
I’ve since made them a CD of music I love from a bunch of musicians including James Taylor, Carly Simon, and some lullabies from their ethnic backgrounds, including Cuban and Irish musicians.
Jet Lag May Intensify With Age, But Diet Might Help
March 7, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Who knew Jet Lag sufferers may find some relief via diet? Jet lag kicks in after five time zones are crossed and your body clock gets confused about what time it is. Some people suffer terribly from it, while others don’t at all. It usually manifests itself with symptoms ranging from insomnia, digestive upset and cognitive impairment. It could be genetics, reports Dr. Charles D. Ericsson, head of travel medicine at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Dr.
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