Fun ways to beat the winter blahs

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Fun ways to beat the winter blahs

The spate of chilly winter days seeming to drag on and on may have grandmothers and others tempted to burrow under a blanket and wait out the weather. But there are plenty of entertaining and affordable ways to enjoy quality time with grandkids despite chilly temperatures.

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A second serving of bacon and eggs

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A second serving of bacon and eggs

More than a decade ago, a clever grandma shared with me a recipe for bacon and eggs she assured me all kids — and most grownups — would gobble right up. One they’d enjoy helping prepare, too.

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Last-minute Fun: Lucky Shamrock Cookies

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Last-minute Fun: Lucky Shamrock Cookies

Seeking a last-minute St. Patrick’s activity to do with (or for) the grandkids? It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe.

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February fun, food, and more

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February fun, food, and more

Curated from the Grandma’s Briefs archives, here are a few lovey-dovey sorts of things for grandmothers and others seeking lovey-dovey stuff to make and do and share, all befitting Valentine’s Day. Click the image to access the full post.

I hope you love them. ♥

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Ideal backdrop

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Ideal backdrop

Ideal backdrop

Last week I shared with you some of the reasons I love the look of fall right outside my back door.

Over the weekend, I discovered another reason: It’s the ideal autumn backdrop for my goofy daughter Andrea and her equally goofy hubby, Allen, to pose for silly shots during a special birthday celebration (more on that to come).

Their attitude inspires me to approach the new week in a similarly carefree way. I hope sharing the shots does the same for you.

Plus … GRAND Social No. 411 link party for grandparents

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Fall flavors: Sampler of six for the season

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Fall flavors: Sampler of six for the season

Apples and pumpkin, pumpkin and apples. The top two flavors of fall.

As fall is my favorite season and baking one of my favorite pastimes, it’s fairly easy to believe I would have a few recipes related to apples and pumpkin in my repertoire.

That I do!

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Boy grandma!

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Boy grandma!

Boy grandma!

So, with everything that’s been going on lately (including my sister unexpectedly passing away), I just realized yesterday that I had not shared here the gender of Brianna’s baby.

Well …

Plus GRAND Social No. 401 link party for grandparents…

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