A second serving of bacon and eggs
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More than a decade ago, a clever grandma shared with me a recipe for bacon and eggs she assured me all kids — and most grownups — would gobble right up. One they’d enjoy helping prepare, too.
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February fun, food, and more
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Curated from the Grandma’s Briefs archives, here are a few lovey-dovey sorts of things for grandmothers and others seeking lovey-dovey stuff to make and do and share, all befitting Valentine’s Day. Click the image to access the full post.
I hope you love them. ♥
Read MoreHow to survive being a long-distance grandma to a baby
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I first fully grasped the definition of the word 'bittersweet' in late 2007, when I learned I was going to be a grandmother. I was thrilled to have a grandbaby on the way, but it literally hurt my heart to know I'd be only a minor player in the baby's daily life, due to how far away my new grandchild would live.
Yes, I was a long-distance grandma from the get-go. I’m still a long-distance grandma to the one who first made me a grandmother. To his two brothers, as well.
Read MoreOld-fashioned fun: 4 summertime games to teach grandkids
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Considering the Covid confinement of the past, well, let’s just say too long, there’s never been a better summer to relish outdoor recreation time with the grandkids. Why not seize the opportunity to share some old-fashioned fun with the youngsters by way of teaching them a few classic games of our youth.
Read More7 tips for gardening with grandkids
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There’s something invigorating about getting one’s hands dirty then appreciating what comes (or might come) from the earth. For kids especially, gardening can be an ideal way to counteract the electronic and artificial stimulation bombarding them on a daily basis.
Here are seven tips to ensure your grandchild’s curiosity with the natural world grows right along with the goodies you plant together.
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