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"Are you ready to unlock the magic of grandparenting?"
Don’t Fear the Monster…anymore
What's your favorite part of Halloween? Pumpkin carving? Trick-or-Treating? Cooking s'mores over a fire?
S'mores, costumes, and the thrill of trick-or-treating, I love it all! I am so excited to have grandkids…mainly for the excuse to go trick-or-treating again!
Making Memories: Piles of Leaves, Piles of Smiles
Temperatures are cooling down; leaves are turning beautiful colors. There is a good chance you are already groaning at the thought of raking up those never-ending, car-size piles of leaves this fall—just another task on that checklist. Until now…you have grandkids!
One of the most significant parts of fall is all the fantastic leaves of different sizes, shapes, and textures.
Quarter Time: Teaching the Next Gen about Finance
Growing up, my parents taught their five daughters a lot about money. Since we worked in a family business, we were surrounded by bills and coins. My aunt would iron the crinkly bills to keep things in order and not even think about having them face in different directions, a big no-no. We would neatly and accurately count the piles of bills sorting them by ones, fives, tens, and twenties. Honesty and Integrity were a given. Although it might be tempting to pocket a few loose bills, we never did.
Calling All Artists, Young and Old
It’s never too late to start a hobby. And during the Fall and Winter months, hobbies are a great way to keep yourself and your grandkids busy indoors. Whether you do them alone to decompress, or in groups to create fun memories, hobbies can help introduce many wonderful life experiences. Many of us found ourselves with a lot of free time during the pandemic, working on puzzles, cleaning grout, zoom calls playing all sorts of games to keep us entertained. It was a great opportunity to discover new activities and learn skills. Many Americans picked up a new hobby in 2020 and 2021.
Lions, and Tigers, and Bears…oh my
Did you grow up chanting this line from the Wizard of Oz?
I know I did. Even though it was a 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz became a classic and a significant influence on most of our childhoods. Though not as dramatic as The Wizard of Oz, children of the 60s lived a life of wild adventure. The lions, and tigers, and bears, were limited only by our own imagination.
I Like Bike: Changing the Paradigm of Giving
How do you give back? It isn't just about money. Although it takes money to buy things to give back, it makes a more significant impact by giving a physical item rather than just cash as an example. There are seven ways to live generously: Thoughts, Words, Influence, Time, Attention, Belongings, and Money. How can you incorporate giving into everyday living? Start by sharing the stories, “I like _____.”
It’s Not Easy Being a Princess
Princesses are getting a bad rap today.
To all grandparents, your granddaughters are princesses. How many times have you called her "my princess ."Most little girls aspire to be princesses and love playing dress-up, sporting a fancy dress and a crown. What little girl doesn’t? OK, I wanted to be Annie Oakley, but I'm sure I wanted to be a princess.
I’ll Be There For You…
The theme song of the sitcom “Friends”, written by The Rembrandts, is appropriate for all stages of life.
“So no one told you life was gonna be this way (clap, clap, clap, clap, clap)
Your job's a joke, you're broke
Your love life's DOA
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month
Or even your year, but I’ll be there for you.”
Intentional Grandparenting Series
These insightful books are designed to strengthen the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, offering a fresh and humorous perspective on grandparenting. With a mix of wit and wisdom, CJ Corki addresses the common challenges faced by grandparents today, providing practical advice and engaging activities that make grandparenting both fun and meaningful.
