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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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March 15, 2023

Last-minute Fun: Lucky Shamrock Cookies

March 15, 2023/ Lisa Carpenter

Seeking a last-minute St. Patrick’s activity to do with (or for) the grandkids? It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe.

December 08, 2022

Grandparents: 5 Heart Health Tips for the Holidays

December 08, 2022/ Lisa Carpenter

Food, drinks, gifts and time with family make the holidays a merry occasion for people across the country. However, all that celebrating can sometimes become a distraction from maintaining heart health.

November 19, 2021

Seasonal shopping suggestions: Toys for tots to teens

November 19, 2021/ Lisa Carpenter

Do you have a wide range of ages to shop for this holiday season? Consider the following suggestions spanning the spectrum of grandkid ages and stages—all sampled and savored by my grandsons and me.

December 28, 2020

2020 Christmas

December 28, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

I hope everyone managed at least a smidgen of comfort and joy during their holiday festivities. As with most families, Jim and I drastically limited our time gathering with our …

July 06, 2020

July Fourth during Covid

July 06, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

I hope everyone managed to eek out at least a little fun over the holiday weekend, despite Covid restrictions continuing to muck things up.

Jim and I spent the Fourth of July with this little firecracker…

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.