Flowers are special to grandmothers, daughters, AND granddaughters. Surprise that special grandchild with her (or his) 1st bouquet!
60′s Fine With Me
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How can you beat this for a gift for a Far Away Grandma on her 60th birthday? A birthday crown handmade, and designed by my darling 7 and 4yr. old granddaughters, and a video of them singing Happy Birthday to me! Thank heavens for smartphone videos. Had a wonderful 60th!
Gender Stereotypes: Forget the Pink is for Girls and Blue is for Boys
January 25, 2012 By 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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Toy Selection Reference Website Can Prove Invaluable For Parents and Grandparents
January 21, 2012 By 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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50′s Vintage Radio’s Gone Hi-Tech
January 20, 2012 By 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 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
Create The Winter Fort of Your Dreams With Snow Bricks From A Mold
January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
My 7 yr. old granddaughter, the new family authority on all things snow…forts, sledding, snow people, snow angels, etc. has HIGHLY recommended using plastic molds to make snow-bricks. (Ummmm Mimi used her HANDS) She was introduced to them by the kids next door, and word has it that she has to be dragged into the house (after dark!) from playing outside in the snow. Besides being awesome for snow structures, they’re great at the beach to make sand creations. Brings
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Great Gift for 1st Time & Expectant Grandmothers
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A wonderful gift for a 1st time grandma, (especially before the birth) and certain to produce alot of laughter is author Adair Lara’s book, The Granny Diaries
