March 12, 2015

Here and Now: March 12, 2015

March 12, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

Today. Here. Now.

clock and book

On my mind...

Does anyone else ever "save" articles and posts on Facebook (via the little "save" option in the upper right corner of each post) planning to read it later only to realize your saved articles list has reached an overwhelming length? You, too?

I won't "archive" the articles, though, for I just know...

March 11, 2015

Last resort for a long-distance grandma

March 11, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

grandsons

I can usually go about two months without seeing my grandsons before the loneliness takes hold.

I didn't make it two months this time.

I last saw my grandsons...

February 16, 2015

Color me surprised, plus GRAND Social No. 144 link party for grandparents

February 16, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

Color me surprised

I hope your Valentine's weekend was pleasant—if not perfect—and included a hug from a grandkiddo or two.

If you follow Grandma's Briefs on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, you may have already seen this sight I shared Saturday morning. It's so so colorful and happy (and surprising!), though, I'm compelled to now share it here, too.

hot air balloon

THAT appeared on my street Saturday morning. Jim and I were just sitting around enjoying our...

February 10, 2015

10 life lessons grandchildren help us remember

February 10, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

With all that we do for our grandchildren, they do for us so very much more. Things such as reminding us of important lessons we've learned yet often forget to put into practice. Things such as these.

grandchildren quotes

January 21, 2015

Off the shelf and in my arms

January 21, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

Megan sent this photo along with other goodies at Christmas time:

grandsons

My adorable grandsons sit upon my shelf, where I can see them and smile throughout the day.

Today, though, my adorable grandsons — in the...

January 06, 2015

Salvaging content from disappointment

January 06, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

When I review products, my policy is to post reviews on those products my readers will appreciate. I prefer to not bash goods from good folks with good intentions whose only downfall is wares warranting a lukewarm "meh" in my opinion; I simply don't publish reviews on such products. (Though I do promise to publish warnings to steer clear of dangerous or deceptive goods, if such come my way.)

baby tub time