I’m traveling for Christmas this year. It makes sense. My oldest daughter and her husband have a new baby, and it’s much easier for me to hop on a plane than it is for them to pack up everything a baby needs. I’m excited to spend Christmas with my daughter…
Have you ever wondered if the little things you do with your grandkids really matter? The sleepovers, the time you spend watching their basketball games, the conversations in the car (or on FaceTime) that seem to wander all over the place… it can feel so ordinary. Deep down, we all…
Of course, you’re excited to be a grandma, but…. Along with the surprise and joy, you’re feeling something else. You’re shocked because you’re too young. Or worried that you’re too old. Unsure about what being a grandma is going to look like for you. When your kids announce “We’re Expecting”…
What if I told you that the Christmas season could last an extra 12 days? If you cheered, get ready for more festivities and a good excuse to leave your tree up until January 6. You can have some extra hot chocolate, and there will definitely be singing. If you…
The Christmas Season. A season of hope and wonder … and the stress of overcommitment. Don’t worry. Help is here! Before you lose your joy halfway through your cookie-baking marathon, read through the 15 inspiring Christmas quotes below to ground you in the true meaning of the season. Print one…
You’re going to be a GRANDMA! You may be in shock. You may be thrilled. One thing is for sure: you need to get prepared. What does a first-time grandma need for a new baby? The kind of gear you’ll want to buy depends a lot on how often you…
Recently, I’ve been watching the movie The Lion King with my grandsons. Every time it gets to the song The Circle of Life, I get misty-eyed. It’s only been a few years since I became a first-time grandma, and watching a new generation come into being hits me hard. Even…
As a grandma, I have mixed feelings about Grandparents Day. My kids are already busy enough, without adding the burden of planning Grandparents Day activities. Grandchildren will happily participate in whatever we all plan to do. But they are not going to do the planning, shopping, and scheduling to make…
I thought I knew who I was until I became someone’s grandma. Now I’ve found a new piece of me I didn’t know was there. Becoming a grandmother brings questions: What is my role? Am I being helpful? Can I hold the baby now? Becoming a grandmother brought some delightful…
I am new to using a prayer journal. However, I have kept a personal diary on my laptop for many years. Mostly it’s for thinking through situations and recording things I’d like to do. It’s interesting to see how situations have been resolved and how my perspective has changed. Using…
Easter is one of those holidays that can leave kids scratching their heads. On one hand, there’s a fluffy bunny hiding eggs and delivering jelly beans (!). On the other, there’s a deep and meaningful story about God’s love and redemption. So, the question is how to explain Easter to…
Can we control the legacy we leave behind? I think so, at least in part. Of course you never know what stories your loved ones will tell about you after you’re gone. But you can work to make sure there’s a lot of the “right stuff” for them to remember…
Revised October 18, 2026 What will your grandchildren remember about you? Will it be something you gave them, something you said, or perhaps the way you lived your life? You can leave behind jewelry that gets lost, heirlooms that break, and coins that sit forgotten in a drawer. But the…