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Do Our Kids Even Know What an Apron Is?

Do Our Kids Even Know What an Apron Is?

Great-Grandma's Apron I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. It was wonderful for drying children’s tears, and on occasion was even...

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Happy Birthday at Grandma and Grandpa’s House

Happy Birthday at Grandma and Grandpa’s House

I want to share a website I just found… it caught my grandmother’s eye because one of my great grand-babies just turned one recently and I wish I had seen Elsie’s original birthday party ideas at the time… We as grandparents have a chance to experiment with home made plans before the children get to the age of about 4 or 5 where they are caught up in some high intensity commercial planning… even then I still think that...

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7 Ways That Grandparents And Grandchildren Can Enjoy Their Visit

Preparing For The Weekend Visit There will come a time when your grandkids are not toddlers and no longer interested in Barney songs on TV or playing with small toys. They want more to do when they visit or spend the weekend and keeping them entertained between snacks and meals does not have to be a chore or put you in the rest home after they leave. One way to get prepared for the onslaught of activity and noise that comes with...

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