Boomer Grandparents was created to provide a sharing place for Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) who are experiencing the joys and challenges of grandparenting in this high-tech world.
He’s free. The crib railing is down…and he’s euphoric. The 1st hour after arriving for a visit with my grandkids is always my favorite. They’re all excited, talking at once, and one louder than the other. This visit had a highlight. #1 grandson, at age 2 1/2 just had his crib transformed into a “junior” bed. FREEDOM! He was thrilled and within minutes of stepping through the front door he excitedly led me up the steps with those two
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The digital age explanation for what “reading” means. Boomers may need to get creative when communicating with their grandkids…. Tweet
Personalized name cut out picture frames make awesome gifts for anyone on your gift list, especially grandparents. Whether it’s the name of a grandchild or a pet, a name cut-out picture frame sends a thoughtful message that you took some time to think of the recipient. Always on the lookout for unique personalized gifts, It’s Me© Personalized Collage Frame captures wonderful photo memories and displays them inside their very own custom designed frame. Makes a perfect accessory, for any wall in the home
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Green Golly? Golden Flute? Boomers will fondly recall Rapunzel and her lonely existence in the turret. Get ready for her modern interpretation as Green Golly, a complacent (initially) young girl who, as she matures finds solace from her loneliness through the melodies she creates with her flute. A captivating book, Green Golly and the Golden Flute is filled with beguiling and giggle inducing artwork sure to entertain and amuse. Children are introduced to the magic of classical music via an
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Eco ATM is a self-serve kiosk that acts as a graveyard for your gadgets….that PAYS you. How many old cell phones, and/or MP3 Players are laying around your house? EcoATM offers an easy to use option to recycle and earn a little money in the process. From the site: The ecoATM is an automated, consumer self-serve kiosk that quickly evaluates and buys back used consumer electronics directly from consumers for cash. The process takes just a few minutes to complete. Check
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Home maintenance is a must for Snowbirds heading for warmer climates during the winter months. Cold weather is here and you may be feeling antsy for a warmer climate. If you’re a Baby Boomer, retiree, or both…and are looking at heading south for the winter, then this information is for you. Properly caring for your home before you leave on an extended trip (even just over the holidays), and taking precautions while you’re away will ensure that you have a
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Co-ordinating our family holiday gift exchange used to consist of a large hat with all of our names in it on small pieces of folded paper. It was a nightmare because with 3 “couples” in our gift exchange group (you can’t choose your spouse) and one member out of state, it took FOREVER to make it work. Enter Elfster, a free online Secret Santa organizer for gift-giving. Using Elfster allowed me to set up our Secret Santa group in minutes. I
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Family reunion vacations may sound like a horror filled event to some, but if you choose a location to cater to a multigenerational group it can be a memorable event the whole family will be happy with. We chose Disney World for our Family Reunion Vacation. There were 10 adults and 4 children ranging in age from 8 months to 9 yrs. I can say with certainty everyone had a great time. We have a blended family and our older kids
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