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Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, reviews, recipes, grandma profiles, and more.

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December 23, 2019

We wish you a merry Christmas

December 23, 2019/ Lisa Carpenter

Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and a bountifully blessed beginning to 2020!

(Grandma’s Briefs will return to regular programming — beginning with the GRAND Social link party — on Monday, January 6.)

December 17, 2018

Babes on Jesus' birth

December 17, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

Babes on Jesus’ birth!

Most folks have seen this adorable video from last year by now but it is so fun—so hilarious!—that I just had to share it again before the season ends.

December 12, 2018

Grandma Christmas crafts matter

December 12, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

The year my husband and I were married, his stepmom, Diane, whom I had never met and Jim hadn’t seen in years, sent us a lovely joint Christmas stocking she had made for us. She also sent an adorable handmade one for baby Brianna, who was born soon after we married.

Diane sent another precious stocking the following year, when Megan was born. And another two years after that for our baby Andie.

When Megan and Preston married and…

November 28, 2018

Hosting wee holiday guests? 7 safety steps for grandparents

November 28, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

If you’re one of the fortunate ones hosting a houseful of young’uns for festive fun, consider making the following alterations while putting out seasonal decorations to ensure holiday gatherings at Grandma’s are as merry and bright—and safe—as can be.

December 25, 2017

Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas!

December 25, 2017/ Lisa Carpenter

Merry Christmas 2017 from Grandma's Briefs!

Grandma's Briefs

Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on life's second act and the empty nest: the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, movie reviews, recipes, product reviews, auto test drives, grandma profiles, and more.