Grandparenting
The Stars and Stripes: A Matter of Respect
Grandchildren study little about the goodness of America today. They are not necessarily taught to recognize or respect the Stars and Stripes as a symbol of liberty and freedom. Lost also is the appreciation of those lost defending freedom or those currently serving in the military. Grandparents, the goodness of America can be made known…
Read MoreGod’s Great Gift… FAMILY
A special thank you to guest blogger, David Appelhof, for sharing his love of the Lord and the blessing of family. xoBecky God’s gifts have been many throughout my lifetime. One of the greatest gifts is my family. Family reunions are a time to celebrate and give thanks for the relationships we share. My wife,…
Read MoreDon’t Solve Your Grandkid’s Problems
Are your grandchildren experiencing life, in real life situations? Do you solve your grandkid’s problems? Are your grands encouraged to fully enter decision-making, problem-solving, conflict-resolving situations? When adults (grandparents included) step in, children don’t have the opportunity to step up, to be responsible and experience the consequences of their decisions. Life is more difficult in…
Read MoreEtiquette for Dinner at the White House
Polite manners are always in style. Good behavior and etiquette at the dinner table is a win-win for everyone. Guest blogger Carol Olsen shares her insight in helping grandkids to be their best prepares them for future social situations, even dinner at the White House. “Always put your napkin in your lap and keep your…
Read MoreWriting Your Life Story
Writing your life story is a gift for your children, grandchildren, and generations to come. Jeff Baker is an expert on this topic. I hope his blog post gets you thinking about how you can bless your family by sharing your story. xoBecky Writing Your Life Story If you are like me, you cherish those…
Read MoreNot a ReSolution, but a ReVolution!
To make a resolution is obviously to resolve, which is a verb meaning to reach a firm decision about. For example, my “New Year’s Resolution” may be to resolve or decide to do something differently. These are goals but usually without a plan or without considering what price you will have to pay to achieve…
Read MoreWrapping Christmas Gifts with Love
Gift wrapping gets my creativity is high gear. Finding a great gift and wrapping the present entices the person receiving the gift to enjoy the presentation as much as the gift itself. I also like the gifts as decorations under the Christmas tree, to add a festive flair! Each gift reminds me of a special…
Read More10 Tips for Difficult Family Gatherings
Family gatherings can be a time of joy, a time of angst or everything in between. God created our families. It’s our responsibility to try our best to be a loving peace keeper, even with the really difficult relatives. And there’s usually at least one in every family. The uncle who consistently asks inappropriate questions, the…
Read MoreA Thanksgiving Twist
Traditions are extremely important in a grandparent’s legacy. A fairly common tradition at Thanksgiving would be to go around the table answering the question, “What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?” I’d like to put a twist on that question. When you reflect on what that question focuses on, the conclusion is “I”! The response…
Read MoreA Grandparent’s Getaway
Grandparents need their own special friends. Long-lasting friendships like this, centered in Christ, are invaluable. This particular group has been together through thick and thin, prayed with and for one another, their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Enjoy this story of a grandparent’s getaway to have fun! A special thank you to guest blogger, David…
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