Like QUBO! What in the world is that? A fun game? A room decoration? An alien life form? Actually, it's a cable TV channel for kids (and grandkids ) with loads of educational tv shows for kids. Apparently we just started getting it in our area and I LOVE it. You know why? It has a [...]
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Story writing is great for our grandkids of all ages. Working on it with them gives us a fun memory together and a great project for homeschooling programs.
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Traveling with multi-generations can be fun, yet difficult, as you all deal with grandkids’ exuberance and great-grandpa’s slower pace. Wal-Mart to our rescue!
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Like Autumn leaves are much loved by my grandkids and me. When everyone else is busily raking their lawn to achieve the bare look, my grandkids and I are crunchily dancing in the leaves, watching in awe as they fall to the ground in God’s awesome “Autumn Ballet,” and making craft projects with them. We [...]
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As I looked out the plane’s window I realized it was like a scene from one of my grandkids’ favorite educational videos, Mighty Machines. This fun series is…
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Words of comfort, encouragement, and appreciation for Senior Home Care Givers & Grandparents of the Sandwich Generation in honor of Labor Day.
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The Pictureka game has a funny sounding name, with a funny looking board, that my grandkids LOVE! We even devised a team-building version for younger players.
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Babysitting grandsons recently, we had plenty of opportunities to “test drive” some new books. Here are three good ones for your homeschooling programs.
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Ways to Save Money While Teaching Grandkids has tips for finding used educational books, toys & games for grandkids which is a terrific educational investment!
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I am grateful for phones & email that make our long distance family seem closer as well as great songs we can sing together. Makes our life more joy-filled!
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Pickleball looks like a great way for Sandwich Generation caregivers and grandparents to have fun, exercise, and burn off some caregiver stress.
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