Every day I write to 100,000+ grandmas about the things we don't always say out loud: grandkids who grow too fast, phone calls that end too soon, and the small joys that make it all worth it.
With love, Devoted Grandma ♡
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In family, the threads of encouragement, love, and positivity make the strongest connections. As grandparents, the words we choose can light up our grandchildren’s world, instilling confidence, joy, and a deep sense of belonging. Here…
In life, grandmothers hold a special place: threads of wisdom, laughter, and an endless supply of cookies (well, some of you anyway… I’ve been slacking lol). But beyond the cozy hugs and secret recipes, there…
In the dance of generations, there’s a magical step that can bring us closer than ever to our grandkids: swapping lives! This playful twist not only bridges the gap between generations but also opens up…
Life is unpredictable and scary sometimes, so I want to guide and help my grandbabies as much (and as long!) as possible. Since I have been around for – well, at least a few decades…
Teenagers are a mystery… One day, they feel strongly about one thing, and the next day? Not so much. They can be moody, sassy, and sometimes act like they don’t have brains in their heads,…
As a grandma, we have a duty to our grandkids, including spoiling, loving unconditionally, and showing off their pictures whenever and wherever possible. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. 😛 Grandmas…
Nothing is more pure in this world than the innocence of a child. I remember those days well… But alas, my childhood days are long over, and I now know too much to un-see some…
Wouldn’t it be great if we could have had our grandkids when we were young and had the same energy we had in our 20s and 30s? Alas, part of being a grandma is being…
Do you remember when you were young and knew everything about everything? Those were the days! Sadly, I grew up and realized that I do not know much about anything at all, darn it. While…
In the digital age, connecting with our grandchildren has taken a delightful turn. Text messaging, though a seemingly simple tool, can be a powerful conduit of love, humor, and wisdom. As grandmothers, we have the…
Everyone needs someone they can trust and confide in should they need to talk, whether a parent, sibling, or friend. While their problems may not seem as big as ours often do, our grandkids also need…
Grandmas may be the most special people on planet Earth. Yes, I may be a little biased since I am a grandma (though I happen to think our grandbabies are the true MVPs!), but I…
Have any of you, my fellow Grandmas, noticed that there are A LOT of myths about grandmas? How did this happen (and how do we make it stop)? Sure, we all spoil our grandbabies and…
I recently talked to a friend about how darn blessed we are to live in this day and age of technology. Sure, it has its significant flaws, but the fact that I can see my…
When our kids were young, we found it takes a village to raise them AND keep our sanity! Now that we are grandmas, I am learning something else: Being a grandma is a sisterhood, as…
Do you remember when we were young, and our parents and grandparents didn’t get our fascination with Elvis, The Beach Boys, and bell bottoms? I remember thinking they were incredibly out of touch because what…
Moms (and parents in general!) are constantly on their toes and have to pivot their parenting depending on the situation or child. It is exhausting, isn’t it? While the best moms are promoted to grandma,…
I don’t want to age myself, but… I have been around for quite some time and have seen many things in my time on Earth! Y2K? I survived it (as did, well, basically everyone else…
You know that I love a good bucket list, so you better believe I was all over the idea of curating a month-by-month bucket list you and your grandkids can complete this year! While the concept…
Is it just me, or were we just ringing in 2023? (Now that I think about it, weren’t we also just ringing in 2000? And 1981?) Time flies when you are having fun, and that’s…
2023 is coming to a close, and 2024 will be here in a few days… How can we possibly be beginning another year? We never know when the good Lord will decide it is our…
When I first got married, I told myself that if there was one thing I would never let fail, it was my marriage. (I still stand by this and am happy to report we are still…
