A Tribute to Grandmothers Grandmothers, without whom my life would have been greatly impoverished! We all have grandmother figures whom we look up to, and at some point we all wonder what to do to be a good grandmother. What can we learn from these ladies’ examples that will give us greater impact with our […]
Grandparenting is a privilege, blessing, challenge, responsibility and joy! Here you will find tips and encouragement to praise in your grandparenting relationships.
Grandparents Day Gift Ideas
Grandparents Day 2016 will be Sunday, September 11! Grandparents are one of those things that everyone has. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be here. I don’t know about you, but my grandparents and pseudo or adoptive grandparents have all made a tremendous impact on my life. Today I’ll be sharing some grandparents day gift ideas, […]
3 Sources for Free Genealogy Printables for Kids
The thing that interests me most about family history is the gap between the things we think we know about our families and the realities. – Jeremy Hardy 3 Quality Places for Free Genealogy Printables for Kids I find it fascinating how families come together. One of my own ancestors was on the Mayflower, some fought […]
Tips for Recording Memories/Stories for Your Grandkids
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ~From the television show The Wonder Years Everyone has a story to tell, memories of their life to share. It is important that children and grandchildren hear those stories. Tips for Recording Memories/Stories for […]
Ten Bonding Tips for Grandparents
Whether you are the grandparent of an out-of-town grandchild or one who lives in the same town or even neighborhood, it can sometimes be challenging to create a bond. You may feel at a loss when it comes to connecting with your grandkids. But there are all kinds of things you can do to remedy that, […]
Cousin Camp: Ideas for Summer 2017
Summer is underway! It’s time for campfires, swimming, vacations, and most importantly, family get-togethers. If you’re looking for ways to bring your family together, both immediate and distant, you should consider hosting a cousin camp this summer! Cousin Camps: What are they? Cousin camps are exactly what they sound like – an outing or reunion […]
15 Unique Graduation Gifts for the Class of 2016
This academic year has flown by, but graduation party season is upon us! Is there anyone special in your life who happens to be graduating this year? Here are some practical and affordable gifts that you can find on Amazon. These items are both fun and useful for the upcoming high school or college graduate. […]
Top 10 Christmas Gifts that Teach Bible Truth
Christ was the greatest gift ever given to mankind. As part of God’s divine plan, the wisemen brought him gifts that would provide for and protect his family over the next several years of his life on earth. That has given us the gift-giving tradition at Christmas. While all gifts are fun to give and […]
Grandparents (What to Read Link Up)
“Only the best parents get promoted to Grandparents” ~Author Unknown Grandparents are extra special family members in a child’s life. I have written about the special relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren and the fun things that grandparents get to do with their grandchildren. You can read my read all of my grandparenting posts […]
Christmas Cut Out Cookies
Our Favorite Christmas Cut Out Cookies Our Favorite Christmas Cut Out Cookies follow the recipe of my dear grandmother, and are tied to very sweet memories of baking in the kitchen with her. It was tradition to always wear a hand-sewn apron when we cooked at her house, and she usually had the radio on to some […]
