Category Archives: Parenting Stuff

More new meals with what is in the house.

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Grandma

This week has been totally crazy in our house. My husband messed up his knee so he is using a cane to walk, my arthritis is bad due to the changing crazy weather we have been having and to top … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas For Those Who Are Far Away.

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Grandma

Here are a few ideas for gifts that could be used for any occasion or no occasion except that you want to send something that will remind someone you care about them. If your son or daughter has just moved … Continue reading →

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Computers can be a grandparents best friend.

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Grandma

As you have read here I am a very long distance grandma. Dan lives in China with his wife and daughter Anqi.  My husband and I live in Northern Ontario Canada. It is a 14 hour flight from Toronto and … Continue reading →

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Do Grandparents Make Good Babysitters?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Grandma

Before I came to China I knew a little bit about the culture, but since moving here, listening to my students and then marrying a wonderful Chinese woman I’ve learned a lot about family life in China. One big aspect … Continue reading →

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