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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Last month, I shared several seemingly easy ways to give back to the community with your grandkids. I received tons of positive feedback from my fellow Devoted Grandmas and wanted to expand upon this idea…
November is the most underrated month, as it is the calm before the bustling holiday season and a time for us to come together with our families. Because of Thanksgiving, it is also a time for…
Thanksgiving is upon us, so it is time to begin finalizing the guest list and dinner menu and set our tables for another fun and memorable event! Since older grandkids can be challenging to talk…
Have you ever looked at your grandchild and felt transported to a different time? No, it wasn’t just your imagination, as our grandbabies have a magical power that allows you to see small glimpses into…
Aren’t grandchildren the absolute best? From their innocence to their hugs to the sweet (and often insightful!) questions they ask, grandchildren genuinely are life’s greatest blessings. There is something else about these beautiful beings that…
It’s officially November, which means it is Thanksgiving month. While it is easy to get stressed out with the hustle and bustle of preparing and serving a large Thanksgiving feast, it is essential to take…
Thanksgiving is coming, and with it comes cherished family traditions, delicious food, and tons of laughs around the dinner table. While the stories and smiles should flow naturally, I – a lover of bad jokes…
Ah, Halloween, the night when ghouls and goblins roam the streets, children don bed sheets as makeshift capes, and grandmas like us stand guard with the ever-important bowl of candy. Yes, you read it right,…
If you have ever talked to – well, anyone really – you know that everyone has unique personalities, likes, dislikes, skills, and attitudes. While much of this can come from their upbringing or current environment,…
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us! Celebrating Thanksgiving and religious holidays like Christmas or Hannukah with your family is one of life’s greatest joys, but all of the food, gifts, and events that come…
Have you noticed that kids today are smart in terms of STEM and technology in general but are lacking in – err, everything else? While technology is essential today, the life skills of Millennials and…
I remember September 11, 2001, like it was yesterday. My youngest was a 6th grader, and I had just woken her up to get ready for school when I heard the news on the small…
Nature is easily one of our greatest teachers. It teaches us to see the beauty in the everyday, to take a long walk and a deep breath when we are feeling stressed, and that things change…
I can’t count how many times my mind wanders to the Israeli-Hamas conflict daily. It makes me feel helpless, so I pray and donate where I can, but it isn’t nearly enough. All those children,…
God broke the mold when He made your grandchild(ren). Seriously, have you ever seen a more unique, beautiful, intelligent, and funny child in your life? Not only that, but this said little person is YOUR…
Is it just me, or does it feel like autumn is flying by? Sure, it only began a month ago, but I already see many trees without leaves and know it will feel entirely over…
Every child is different, but even with their own special traits, some just stand out even more as one-of-a-kind! Is this your grandchild? (I bet it is!) To help you gauge just how one-of-a-kind your…
What do you get when you mix Halloween with a grandma who runs a website for other grandmas? This post! Okay, that wasn’t funny at all (sorry), but I will make it up to you…
As grandmas, we have ample life experience and have seen and done many things through the years. Thanks to our lived experiences and education (inside and outside of a classroom), we have much to share…
“Life is like a book. Some chapters are sad, some happy, and some very exciting. But if you never turn the page, you will never know what the next chapter holds.” – Anonymous. Isn’t that the truth?…
One of my favorite things about running this site is meeting and conversing with my fellow Devoted Grandmas. I have made so many new friends and continue to learn so much from you, and I want…
Fall is, in my opinion, the most beautiful season of all. (Are you sick of me talking about it yet? Hehe.) However, the changing temperatures are not ideal for all, thanks to homelessness and families/individuals…
