A big SandwichINK welcome to all of you dealing with the Sandwich Generation issues of caring for elderly parents and helping with your grandchildren.
Welcome, also, to all of you visiting from the very fun 2010 Ultimate Blog Party at 5 Minutes for Mom! This is the second year SandwichINK has participated and it's definitely one of the highlights of my blogging year!
To celebrate this party, we get a chance to discover new sites, meet new friends, learn valuable information useful to moms, dads, and grandparents of all ages, including grandparents of twins, and maybe even win a terrific prize or two!
SandwichINK is excited to announce we are giving away TWO $20 gift certificates for Amazon this year! You can use it to buy a book full of resources to help you while you are caring for elderly parents
Leave a comment below with your email (which won't show to anyone but SandwichINK 
). That will enter you for the Amazon gift card giveaway here at SandwichINK. (For extra entries, you can tweet about this, add it to Facebook, sign up for the SandwichINK free email, and/or blog about it at your own blog. Just leave a comment letting me know each thing you've done. And if you already subscribe to the email, let me know that as well. ) Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. on 4/15/10.
Visit 5 Minutes for Mom's 2010 Ultimate Blog Party, along with other sites participating in this blog party, leave a comment there with your email, following THEIR directions. Be sure to list SandwichINK's gift card THERE as one of your choices for prizes. You should then be entered in the drawing for all their prizes including the SandwichINK giveaway there.
While you're visiting the various sites participating in the Ultimate Blog Party, keep your eyes open for other fun giveaways at the individual sites. And if you spot other blogs of special interest to us grandparents in the never-aging Baby Boomers Generation and the Sandwich Generation, caring for elderly parents and helping with our grandchildren, including grandparents of twins and other multiples, we'd love to hear about them.
Some sites I've already discovered:
- A good friend and fellow grandmother and blogger, Cindi Matthews and her site, Moomette's Magnificants, who is giving away the cookbook, How to Roast a Lamb; New Greek Classic Cooking
- A new friend and also a fellow grandmother blogger, Patty Coleman at Living In Amazing Grace who is giving away a 9-piece makeup kit at her site.
- For all of us grandma and grandpa of twins, my twitter friend, @TwinHappyJen is also going to be part of this Ultimate Blog Party and is giving away a copy of her cute book, Two Snowflakes. CONGRATULATIONS Jen for winning the co-prize for Best Children's Books for Twins and Multiples.
- Shelby of Double Up Books, who owns a bookstore for Twins, Triplets, and More is another great resource for grandparents of twins. She is giving away a book and a baby outfit from their Gaga for Mama line.
- New to me – NanaHood – The Second Half of the Motherhood Journey. They are giving away Mozart for a Mother's Soul, a beautiful gift book that includes a Mozart CD. Sounds delightful!
Speaking of prizes – I'm hoping to win:
- 17 – CmomGo – $200 Apple Gift certificate – I need to update my iPhone and this would be perfect!
- The Grand Prize – from 5 Minutes for Mom, the gracious hosts of this fun Ultimate Blog Party - Toshiba Satellite L505D-ES5025** Perfect for a Sandwich Generation blogger!
- 39 – Be My Guest Certificate from the Hilton Garden Inn – Perfect for visiting my Sandwich Generation family.
- 1 – Win a $150 shopping spree at Pedal Cars and Retro Collectibles. Wouldn't the grandchildren love these!
- 15 – Win a $25 e-gift certificate to the Disney Store from Couponing to Disney. This never-aging member of the Baby Boomers Generation LOVES their T-Shirts.
- 19 – Prize package of preschool toys! from Hasbro Toys – Favorites of my grandchildren!
- 36 – From A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Shop – The winner will receive 2 year-long magazine subscriptions…one to Taste of Home and one to Simple & Delicious. Perfect for my senior mom.
- USC 6 – One complete baby outfit from Double-Up's Gaga for Mama line – includes a bodysuit, pants, bib, and summer hat. Perfect for my upcoming new grandbaby.
- USC 28 – How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking from Moomette’s Magnificents. Another one for my senior mom.
- USC 20 – Mozart For A Mother’s Soul from NanaHood is a beautiful gift book that includes a Mozart CD. Great after a busy Sandwich Generation day of caring for a senior mom and fun activities for grandparents and grandchildren.
- USC 59 The very first print of “Enchanted Forest“ from The Creators Palette. It is absolutely gorgeous.
- Anything else that is available
Well, once again, a GIANT welcome to all of you, in and out of the Baby Boomers Generation and the Sandwich Generation! Have a delightful time site-seeing at 5 Minutes for Mom and the 2010 Ultimate Blog Party! Also, be sure to check out Saturday Blog Party Site-Seeing for the Sandwich Generation. But first, I hope you enjoy this encouraging Praise and Worship music
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A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the great people behind the 2010 Ultimate Blog Party at 5 Minutes for Mom and the hard work that's gone into making it so great!
Don't forget – for regular info and resources to inform and encourage the Sandwich Generation dealing with the issues of caring for elderly parents and helping with their grandchildren…
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Okay let me go ahead and say it. . . I came looking for a sandwich. I got so much more. Love your blog!
LOL Hi Tamona – Thank you!!!! And welcome!!! Can’t wait to visit your site. Have a blessed time of party-ing
whoo hoo! Hi Kaye! It’s another blog party and it’s a doozy! Looking forward to meeting lots of new bloggers this week! First met you in Dec. on the caregiving.com holiday blog party!
Hi Donna, So glad to see you again!!! Have fun with the blog party – I’m off to visit your site.
I am typing with my granddaughter on my lap; (she is nearly 2) how appropriate! She is here for the day and We are planning to have a lot of fun! I am off to the blog party to join the fun whenever I get a chance today!
Blessings,
Laurie
How fun! I’ve done that a zillion times with my own sweet grandchildren. Nowadays, though, they are wanting to play on it themselves with Webkinz, et al
Fortunately I do have an older one they can play on too. 
Thanks for stopping by Laurie!
Love your blog focus. So many of us are finding ourselves in this situation and you are offering a great resource.
Visit my blog when you get a chance http://stopdropandrelax.com/blog/ I am new to blogging and just getting rolling.
Have fun at the party.
Hi Janene, Thanks for popping in. I’m headed out for more 2010 Ultimate Blog Party Site-seeing and y’all are at the top of my list.
Hi! Visiting from the UBP10 via Twitter. Nice to meet you. Hope you have time to stop by and say hi.
Hi ForgetfulOne, Thanks for visiting for the 2010 Ultimate Blog Party! Isn’t Twitter fun!
I’m over there as @SandwichINK. I’m definitely headed to visit your site as well. Have a blessed day. 
Awesome "Ultimate Blog Party" write-up from @SandwichINK http://bit.ly/9z03Ee #ubp10
Hi Kaye! Wow, so nice to see your cool blog! Welcome to not just the sandwich generation but the CLUB sandwich generation
We’re in between 4 geners at least in my family. This blog carnival is a great thing! I’m looking forward to meeting fun people this whole week! I’m sure I’ll be back here!
Hi Bri, So fun to meet more of us GRANDS at this very fun 2010 Ultimate Blog Party!!!
By the way, you might also enjoy the Boomers and Seniors Blog Carnival headed to SandwichINK next Tuesday, the 13th. 
We have those a couple of times a month and there’s always good info in them. 
See you soon…
love your blog! my own grandmother passed away last Thanksgiving, and it’s so precious when grandparents can know their grandchildren. Hope you are enjoying the UBP.
Hi Wendy, Thanks for stopping by. I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. I bet she was a big blessing in your life!
The blog party, the contest, this site shows the wisdom that God can provide. The party is a wonderful way for caregiving boomers to interact with folks who understand us. For grands it is ideal to talk, explore interests, and learn. And this site is well designed, exhibits all the good things about blogging and sooths the soul.
Keep up the awesome work!
Hi Rosie, Thank you
I enjoyed visiting at your site as well. Loved what you said in your intro, “Blogging is keeping us young , believe it or not.” We definitely believe it around here! 
And congrats on 30 YEARS of marriage! Awesome 
My sweet husband is in heaven, but God blessed us with 27 years and like you, computers was something we both loved! 
Have a blessed week! 
Thanks so much for stopping by my UBP post and checking out my autism resources. I’m definitely interested in reading more of your posts as my MIL was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and we are all feeling our way through the situation.
Blessings and enjoy the party.
Hi Trish, You are very welcome. I’m so sorry to hear about your MIL. I know how hard it is to have such a difficult diagnosis but, just like with so many other things, it does help to take things one step at a time. God is good and He’ll see us through. Have a blessed week!
glad you joined the party Kaye!
Thanks for stopping by, this website is a world of great information! Can not wait to dive in and check it out! Happy UBP10!
Hi Cindy, I enjoyed visiting – you have such a little cutie
Have a blessed time and lots of fun with the 2010 Ultimate Blog Party! 
Hi Kaye,
I’m glad I found out about this party from following you on twitter. I’m looking forward to finding other baby boomers/seniors bloggers
Hi Kelly, I’m so glad to hear that. Isn’t Twitter a great resource!
I enjoyed reading your mission statement and all the quotes, plus signed up for your newsletter. I’m looking forward to reading it. 
Be sure to check back later today as I’ll be spotlighting some of the other never-say-aging members of the Baby Boomers Generations, fellow grandparents, and more interesting people I’ve met so far at the Ultimate Blog Party for 2010! 
Have a blessed day!
Hey Kaye! So great to see you at the party!!
Hi Jen, So fun to see you! I’ve found a couple of other parents and grandparents of twins so when I do, I’ve been letting them know about your site, #TwinTuesday, AND Twinstock ’10.
Have a blessed day and lots of fun at the Ultimate Blog Party! 
Hi Kaye!
It was great to talk with you via twitter and then to find your fantastic comment at my place Live Laugh Love and Bloggings.
I am soon to be a grandma for the 1st time! I’m gonna be the BEST grandma!
I do have primary care of my father… a very complicated and sad situation… so I do know what you mean about keeping all the balls in the air – the plates spinning….
My grandparents, my mothers parents to be exact, were my life, they were my parents in every way possible. My grandmother suffered from dementia/Alzheimer towards the end of her years. It was the hardest thing I ever imagined it would be. I actually went back to California to help care for her…… and the legal shannigans that later ensued with siblings and her church.. ugh ugh ugh Elder care and especially those with dementia/Alzheimers is very very important to me. There is so such a need for better information and support.
Ummm LOVE LOVE LOVED Numbers, I buy Criminal Minds on DVD after each season so I can do a Marathon catch up!
I too am offering a Amazon GC to one of my lucky UBP10 readers
(also donated 2 $30.00 Amazon GC’s to the event) I’ve been so blessed with all that I have found and received from the blogosphere – just have to – have to – give back! 
As to my car, the transmission has gone…. 220,000 miles on the car – got it for $300 2.5 years ago (the car I mean) it has served this family of 7 well. We never imagined it would last as long as it has, so we are blessed for that.
Now to figure out what is next *laughing* Ahhh life gotta love those curve balls! 
I hope you are enjoying the party! It’s so great to “meet” you. I will be back – that’s for sure!
Blessings!
Christine
Livelaughlovecj (on twitter)
Hi Christine, Thanks for stopping. Be sure to come back later today as I’ll be “formally” introducing you in today’s post.
Have a lovely and peaceful weekend in spite of the car 
Hey there, I’m popping in from the UBP. Wow! What a great site, and what a great ministry. I have 3 very young children and my husband and I live with his parents. You can read more about that through a link on my party post about my family. We love it! My own mom lives down the street and we spend a ton of time together, but I’ve been taking extra special care of her this week since she fell and broke her arm last Tuesday. Poor thing! I’m not exactly sandwiched as you say in that I certainly am a long way off from having grandkids to help out with, but I love being close to and living life with both my kids and my and my husband’s parents. My husband’s grandmother lives here in town too and she just turned 100 years old last week. On Easter she told me that my Lemon DREAM Cream Cake is the best thing she’s ever tasted in all of her 100 years!!! What a compliment! You can also get the recipe for that from my UBP post. Come visit me!
Party on!
Blessings
Rachymommy – MommyTopics.com
Hi Rachymommy, Thank you – and yup, you are in the Sandwich Generation as it includes caring for elderly parents while taking care of your own kids still at home. Since my kids are all grown and out on their own, and I granny nanny half my grandkids, my focus tends to be on that, but hopefully, you’ll find plenty of useful tips and ideas for your own young kids as well as your senior parents.
Hi Kaye,
This is my first blog party, how fun:) Happy to “meet” you!
Have a great weekend,
Liz
Hi Liz, Thanks for stopping by
Tweet ~
http://twitter.com/sweetwatersavin/statuses/11948758460
I can’t wait to show my mom (the Grandmother of my twins) your blog! Thanks for stopping my #UBP10 post!
Hi Janine – You’re welcome – tell your mom hi for me
What a great blog….will be back for more…Party hopping and having a blast…..so many great blogs….I have a Fun $100 Gift Basket to give away and all it takes a comment.
I am number….294 and 295…..Stop by and see me at either blog…Happy Saturday!
Teresa
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com
http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com/
Hi Teresa, Another fun contest – HOORAY – I’m off to give it a try
Thanks again for visiting!
Hi Kaye! What a wonderful informative UBP post and thanks so much for the linky luv! Hope you win the Greek Cookbook I’m giving away – plus I also have another goodie Giveaway on my post for my readers! I luv connecting with other Granny Nannys and will be making a list and checking it twice to see who else I can befriend!
I really appreciated the terrific Guest Post you wrote on my blog! Thanks so much!
Hi Cindi! Thank you!!!
I already have another list started so will write about more later this week and maybe even beyond. Fun, useful, and encouraging resource for all of us in the Baby Boomers Generation, Sandwich Generation, Grandparents, Granny Nannies, and Senior Home Care Givers + . Talk to you soon! 
@SandwichINK http://bit.ly/9z03Ee perfect party post! Prizes and linky love to sponsors!! THX #ubp10
I love amazon! Hope you win something awesome
Thanks Senas – You too!
And thank you for stopping by!
Aloha!
It’s nice to meet and learn more about you. I’m visiting from the UBParty2010.
Enjoy the party!
Hi Colette, Thanks for stopping by. I had fun visiting at your site as well!
Thanks so much for stopping by my UBP post and for you kind words about my art!
Hi Gale, You’re very welcome.
Have a blessed week.
Thanks for stopping by from UBP. What a great resource.
Hi Sarah – Thank you! Have a blessed week!
Hi, It’s nice to meet you at this year’s UBP. I’m having loads of fun visiting all these websites. I hope you are too. It must be a very interesting life you live being in between these grand generations. Have a great day.
Hi Jenn, Thanks for stopping by. I am, indeed have fun. And definitely, life in my Sandwich Generation family is many things but it is NEVER boring!
From the sounds of things, you stay very busy yourself. You have a delightful site. 
NOTE: if any of my readers would like to explore healthy eating with raw foods, Jenn is giving away a free ebook on the subject for the Ultimate Blog Party. 
What a great blog! So nice to meet you
Have a fabulous rest of the week!!
Hi Kim, Thank you! Blessings to you as well.
Have fun with the Ultimate Blog Party!
I’m not part of the Sandwich Generation, but I know my aunt is facing some of these issues – it’s nice to see a blog with a unique focus.
Just stopping by from the UBP at Five Minutes for Mom. I can’t believe it is the last day! You have a great site. I would love it if you visited my blog and left me a comment! I’m looking forward to reading more and getting to know you better.
Cascia
The Healthy Moms
http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2010/04/welcome-to-healthy-moms-blog-party.html
Hi Cascia, Thanks for stopping by .
Have a blessed day! 
Kaye, I’m so glad you stopped by my blog. There are so many on the big part to visit – I’m thankful to connect with you and your blog. I am an older Mommy – just lost 2 of our parents last year, and 2 more heading into their 70′s. Also, I’m closer to being a Grandma than a ‘mommy” so I’m going to enjoy your blog1
And wow, I’m so honored that you liked and picked and even listed the print of my recent painting “Enchanted Forest”. Thank you so much. I wonder… did you scroll down and read about the creation of that painting?
Well – just wanted to say “Hi” … and as long as I’m here, sign me up for those Amazon GC
God Bless,
~Melanie
Hi Melanie, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
I had not gotten that far down, so I read it this morning and what an encouragement! Especially since I am currently in the throes of a sinus infection – which did lead to today’s article 
God is so awesome and that was a wonderful reminder of that fact. Thank you! 
And you are very welcome!
And you made it just in the nick of time. I’ll be drawing the winner later today or tomorrow – depending on coughing, hacking, etc. 
Have a blessed day! 
Hey Winner!
You need these numbers to complete the prize form on the prize page – http://www.5minutesformom.com/ultimate-blog-party-2010-prizes/
US36
968 Kaye Swain
Hi Pamela. Wow! Thank you so much! I noticed the prize is a one-year subscription to two cooking magazines, including Taste of Home, which my senior mom LOVES! She’ll enjoy both so much, then pass them on to the cooking granddaughters. A perfect prize for this Sandwich Generation family. THANK YOU
Hi Kaye, Thanks for stopping by my place and for your sweet comment! I’m loving your site. I have to share it with the grammy’s I know. Following you on twitter now!
It’s an article about Dementia that is really good!! Thanks!
I also have a blog about Dementia too. Come visit me sometimes^_^
Hi DulaDoolo, Thanks for stopping by
Thanks for mentioning NanaHood and my book give away. I’m giving away another copy this Saturday in honor of Mother’s Day. All this week I’m saluting moms. Stop by and say “Howdy” Blessings to you and all your Sandwich friends! Teresa
Hi Teresa, You are very welcome. And thanks for the update on your contest. I’m headed over to enter to win a copy of Mozart for a Mother’s Soul. It sounds delightful. Have a blessed week and a Happy Mother’s Day.
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