Employment Success Strategies for Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers need more than just a simple suggestion that participation in social media sites is a critical component of a job search in today's job market. Quotes from our youth are proving more and more relevant, "The Times They Are a Changin" and "We're not in Kansas Anymore" need to become a Baby Boomer job seekers mantra. Logically, if you want to ...
Valentines Day Cards….Don’t Forget!
Why wait? Order your Valentines Day cards online and save yourself a trip to the store. Click the photo to shop online.
Domino Tipping Set is a Perfect Activity for the Whole Family
While away a dreary winter afternoon with your grandchildren setting up this colorful Domino-tipping race set. This best-selling game has been made even better, with updated colors, added patterns, additional pieces, and a few new cool challenges. Arrange the dominos in a serpentine pattern, up and down steps, over and under bridges -- and end with a bang. Tip the first domino (or ...
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. ...
Rock and Roll Photo Album Storybook, The Rolling Stone Years
Celebrated photographer Baron Wolman, Rolling Stone Magazine's initial photographer offers Boomers a photographic festival capturing the essence of our youth. “I was just another guy with a camera" Wolman stated, but obviously a guy who made the most of the opportunities he was presented. "I was living in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury and working as a photo-journalist in 1967 when a fortuitous ...
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 ...
Baby Boomer’s Head Explodes Due to Massive Techno-Crygraine
I've invented a new word. It had to come from a Baby Boomer, a non-technorati, a human whose brain at birth was not programmed to absorb anything from a techno-cyber world. It happened in my home office on a sunny afternoon. Determination flowing from every pore, perched in front of my PC, iPad connected, presumably backing it up in an attempt ...
A-Dorable Personalized Gifts for Kids From Posters to Growth Charts
[caption id="attachment_7433" align="alignleft" width="240" 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 ...
How are Boomer Grandparents different?
[caption id="attachment_5176" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="Mimi & T (age 3) hanging out"][/caption] 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 ...
Not MY Grandson…The Tablecloth Trick
[caption id="attachment_7207" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="#1 ANGELIC Grandson"][/caption] With a family ripe with females...... sisters, daughters, nieces and granddaughters.... I have been blessed with my 1st grandson. My friends find great amusement in sending YouTube videos like this (Tablecloth Trick) to me in an attempt to instill fear of the future. My grandson is an ANGEL...and won't even think of doing things ...
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 ...
Riding Suitcase For Toddlers
The greatest travel innovation since the wheelie bag! Trunki allows children to scoot along on their luggage through the airport or train station. This lightweight, sturdy, carry-on sized suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go! At home, Trunki may be used as a convenient kid-friendly storage bin too! Features include a tow strap, carry handles, ...
1st Time Grandparents and the unexpected gift
I'd heard all of my grandparent friends go on and on about how great becoming a grandparent is. Generally I think most of us would say a new baby is pretty spectacular, however, there is one aspect of becoming a grandparent I was not prepared for. It was and is like someone giving you the opportunity to enjoy your own ...
iPad, meet my granddaughters. Mimi scores with Kids Apps
On a recent visit to see the girls (now ages 3 and 6) I brought my iPad for the 1st time. Preparing for the 4 hr. flight, the Apps I downloaded for myself included a crossword puzzle program, a book, and numerous daily newspapers. My carryon was 5 lbs. lighter, and without question, flying will never be the same for this Boomer Grandparent. Thinking ...
“Ping” For Dummies?
January 27, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
I keep hearing this term and even as a BLOGGING Boomer, (I guess that equates to one step above novice computer user) I have no idea what it means. I’ve nosed around the internet reading different explanations and to be honest, I still have no idea what it is. The only time I’ve heard of “ping” was when “pong” was the next word in the sentence. I did find the website: http://www.whatisping.net/, which offered this explanation… The best analogy that I
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Tweeting Your Doctor? Baby Boomers, Social Media and Healthcare
January 26, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
The days when Social Networks like Facebook and Twitter were primarily used by teenagers to update friends on their location at any given time are fleeting. Using social networking sites to obtain and share medical information is gaining momentum daily. Baby Boomers will need to participate to obtain the information they need to actively engage in their individual healthcare. The ability to choose my health care providers by reviewing their individual websites, set my Drs. appointments, renew my prescriptions and
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Gender Stereotypes: Forget the Pink is for Girls and Blue is for Boys
January 25, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
As babies and toddlers my daughters had trains, trucks Legos and blocks as well as dolls and mini-kitchenettes to play with. My elderly in-laws found it somewhat unusual but joined the girls on the floor, happily creating Lego structures. I can’t remember why I felt so strongly that they be exposed to playthings long considered “boy” toys. My focus always seemed to be providing pathways for them to explore that would provide an opportunity for them to reach their
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Out Of The Mouths of Babes……
January 24, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
I get the best R.U. KIDding stories for this blog from a friend in my twice weekly water aerobics class. Today she recited another howler from a giggle-filled lunch date with her 4 yr. old granddaughter Bella. It just happens that Bella has neighbors whose last name is Elliott. Listening patiently while Grandpa and Grandma chatted away in the front seat of the car, Bella (no stranger to a good conversation) can contain herself no longer and blurts out to
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Know When To Hold Em, and Know When to Scold Em
January 22, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Discipline and grandchildren. Touchy subject? Who makes the call when the grandparents are visiting? How about when the kids are at grandma and grandpa’s house? It’s not always easy, and I’m not always effective at it but my personal mantra is that my daughter and son-in-law call the shots. I’m a “Far Away” grandparent, so it’s rare they’re at our house. I’m there every 3-4 months, and my feeling is that if I’m going against the rules their parents have
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Toy Selection Reference Website Can Prove Invaluable For Parents and Grandparents
January 21, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Choosing a toy for my grandchildren is always a challenge. As a “Far Away” grandparent, I don’t have the luxury of being with them weekly or monthly to observe them playing. I usually need to interrogate their parents for ideas about what types of toys they like to play with at any given moment. What’s popular isn’t particularly interesting to me as a grandparent. My focus is generally in the play value of a toy, and how appropriate it may
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Granny Is My “Wing Man” Cross-Generational Online Dating Exploits
January 20, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Sharing online dating stories with your grandchild? Kibbutzing over whose blind date was more outrageous, yours or your granddaughters? This is my DREAM! This is how I motivate myself to exercise in the morning people! I want to be around in 20 yrs. when my grandchildren are old enough to understand how full of wisdom I am, (because certainly my daughters, their mom and aunt haven’t figured it out yet). Experiencing moments like the two main characters in the blog
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50′s Vintage Radio’s Gone Hi-Tech
January 20, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Do you remember the love affair you had with your radio in your teens? If your parents were watching TV, it’s all a Rock & Roll crazed Baby Boomer had for entertainment. This 50′s style vintage radio has been updated with the technology of today. Whether you just want to visualize your teen-age bedroom or plug in your ipod and listen to today’s hits, this retro-style radio is there to accommodate all of your listening needs. You can tune in
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Active Toys That Will Keep Them Off The Couch
January 18, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
Doesn’t this look like fun? The Buddy Bumper Ball will Bounce, bop, and bump. Step inside this translucent blue ball and let the full-bodied fun begin! Kids have a blast with this play ball that gets them moving and laughing, bumping and bouncing off each other. Two balls double the fun so best buds or siblings can enjoy endless hours of energetic play. Adult supervision recommended. Fits kids ages 6 and up. Click here for additional information and to order: Buddy Bumper Ball
Baby Boomer Rock Stars Need Their Own Sound Check
January 15, 2012 by Mimi . Leave a Comment
I was driving alone the other day when a new tune by a “Senior” Rock Star came on the radio. By “senior” I mean like when the word is used in front of “citizen.” It was AWFUL. Not the song so much, but his voice. I’m not saying all Rock Stars nearing the big 7-0 should hang it up (Tony Bennett’s doing fine) I’m just saying someone needs to take into consideration the general public’s lack of power regarding who’s voice is
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