She’s 4, and She Likes Jazz…Creating Musical Memories for Grandchildren

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I’ve since made them a CD of music I love from a bunch of musicians including James Taylor, Carly Simon, and some lullabies from their ethnic backgrounds, including Cuban and Irish musicians.

Everything Easter For The Kids

Unique Easter items for all of your grandkids, from bunnies, to window decorations, to decoupage egg decorating kits…   Even “Far Away” Grandparents can get in the “spring” of things by choosing a basket, filling it, and sending it…all from one website! Create innovative, individualized baskets for each of them and share in their fun. Click on the photo to get started!

3-in-1 Baby Monitor Meets All Your Needs And A Few More

How do you choose a nursery monitor to purchase when a new baby has arrived? Of course you want every sound coming from the crib heard, but how about a monitor that would provide   you with video and a movement sensors too? The Angelcare Video Movement – Sound Baby Monitor contains a video and sound monitor with a movement sensor. It even has a touch screen on the Parents Unit. Peace of mind for parents and grandparents, right at
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Is It A Blue Tooth Device or a Camera? Hands Free Video Cam

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Looxcie, the first handsfree wear-and-share video cam, enabling travelers to stream live to friends anytime from any location or share clips instantly to social networks. I love the size, and  the weight won’t give you shoulder injuries carrying it in a purse or backpack. Of course you can purchase additional accessories ranging from a case, to a tripod, a telephoto lens, car charger, etc. etc. IPhone Life magazine referred to Looxcie as “A Bluetooth Device on Steroids!” Size (LWH): 5.12 inches,
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Retro Toys…Back to 1962

My all time FAVORITE toy in the  spring and summer of 62! I’m not sure what it was called back  then, but today it’s referred to as a a Skipper Jump Rope.  I was thrilled when I found it, and you can bet I’m getting a set for my granddaughters. Set of 2 Traditional Skipper Jump Rope Game I spent every recess doing this on the playground of my grade school with my friends.  Not one to jump at every
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Personalized Stationery For Children

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You’ll be rewarded with a smile…(and maybe a thank you note) when you give customized stationery as a gift to your grandchildren. Encourage children (teens too) to send a thank you note, or even just a “Hi Grams or Gramps” with stationery all their own. Adorable designs for boys and girls are printed on heavy, matte card stock,  utilizing revolutionary digital technology that produces unbelievably vivid and natural colors.  In addition to stationery, you’ll find all sorts of unique personalized
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Personalized Easter Baskets For Your Special Little Ones

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From experience, this Far-Away Grandparent can testify a personalized Easter basket is a great way to stay present on Easter morning no matter how far away your little one’s Easter egg hunt is. #1 Grandson will be receiving his very own as this will be his 1st Easter.  Each of his sisters were thrilled with theirs when they received them. These exclusively designed personalized Easter Bunny Baskets are the perfect accessory for your little ones as they search for painted
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Custom Placemat Map to Grandparents House

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My grandchildren are in Wisconsin, and I’m in northern California.  For the 1st 4 yrs. of #1 granddaughters life she lived in the same city as her paternal grandparents, and was able to spend alot of quality time with them.  I wasn’t so lucky, but fortunately I’m able to visit at least every 3 – 4 months.   I remember talking to her about how I would love to see her more often, like her other grandparents do. I would
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