Featured Reviews
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Welcome to my new book club! If like me one of the great pleasures of getting older is that you have more time to read this will be a home where you can get recommendations of quality books and discuss with others what has interested you and make suggestions for future monthly books. Although you can … [Read More...]
Review of the Best Father’s Day Gifts
So Mother’s Day is over and now we need to start thinking about the men in our lives for Father’s Day on June 16th. I always think men are difficult to buy for. Other than boring things like socks, ties etc what can you buy them that shows a bit of originality. Well I have been hearing about the … [Read More...]
Review of the Best Presents for Your First Grandchild
When my daughter told me she was pregnant with her first baby, she told me afterwards I seemed fairly underwhelmed. I think this was firstly because she was only about four weeks into the pregnancy and also because although they were getting married, they were not as yet married. I am sure you remember how this would have been viewed when we were young. But then as the pregnancy progressed we all became more excited and started looking at baby things and products. Its at that moment … [Read More...]
Best Bicycle Review From Toddler to Teenager
The Toddler How do you teach your child how to ride a bike? When I was small we had tricycles and then when I was about seven my parents bought me a proper bicycle. For about a month my poor mother had to run along behind holding the seat, until I learnt to balance. Then they bought out bicycles with training wheels, the child learnt to ride, but there still came the time when you had to … [Read More...]
Charlie Banana – Best Diaper Review – Protect your Grandchildren
Charlie Banana - Best Diaper Review. It seems to me that as baby boomer's we have a responsibility to future generations to leave this planet in an environmentally sustainable conditions. So when your child gives birth to their own baby, naturally as a grandparent you wish the world they grow up in will be in a happy, healthy, safe and sustainable one! This is why I have taken this … [Read More...]
Review on Explorer Twin Ranch Bunk Bed with Stairs and Drawers
This Bunk Bed is the Best Value on the Internet! So we weren’t really surprised to hear reviewers say things like this… … [Read More...]
How to Guides
How to Dress Your Kids and Grandkids for Summer Fun
During the summer, it can be hard to decide how to dress your kids and grandkids. Here is a quick list of tips for getting your young ones the right outfits and styles for summer fun. Choose a Trend As summer approaches, it is important to dress children appropriately for summer fun. Parents must find [...]
How to Keep Your Body Feeling Younger and Fitter
I have said this before but at 68 if I die tomorrow, that’s that. What I do care about is keeping my body feeling younger and fitter so that I can get as much out of life as possible, that is what really matters to me! Of course I also want to see my grandchild [...]
How toTeach Your Kids These Important Health Habits
While it isn’t impossible to change habits as an adult, it’s far easier to follow a healthy lifestyle if you adopted healthy habits as a child. Teaching your children the following healthy habits will help improve their chances of being healthy adults. Exercise An important lesson to learn in childhood is not only that exercise [...]
How to Prepare Your Kids for a Safe Flight
As a parent or grandparent, there are many different challenges you will face when you air travel with your young children. Your major concern is the safety of children only made stronger by the fear that your child may cause any inconvenience to other passengers. However, with little planning this can be overcome quite easily. [...]
How to Make Your Garden Stand Out?
As all people have individual personalities and different appearance, so do the gardens. You can choose from many styles and approaches while developing your garden’s personality, while the final choice will be based on what you want your garden to present. But, no matter what we want our gardens to be – a relaxing getaway [...]
Kid Talk
The Importance Of Teaching Children to Give to Charity
One of the best ways to help children growing into being good citizens is to teach them about charity and how to be charitable. This is a valuable lesson for both children and parents altogether. It is important that they learn to show compassion and to be considerate of others at an early age. Educating [...]
This Summer’s Activities: Go on a Science Inspired Hike
Schools out and the kids are ready for a summer of fun, but that doesn’t mean they have to stop learning. A great way for your kids to get their dose of learning, sun, and fun is by taking them on a hike. Here’s what you need to know before venturing outdoors with the kids. [...]
3 Important Steps in Creating the Perfect Teen Space
It seems as though every neighborhood has one…the home, you know, where all the teens go to hang out. I’m not sure about you, but I have a love/hate relationship with the notion of that home being mine. I love my privacy and don’t really want to give that up. Yet, I love my child [...]
Safety For Kids In Motels
When you are going on a holiday and have a limited budget or are planning to save some money, motels could your best choice to rest at nights after a tiresome journey. Even though motels are easy to find and present a cheaper alternative to a hotel, they can provide some safety threats if not [...]
6 More Websites that Will Amuse and Educate the Kids
I thought I would continue the theme looking at some of the best site to amuse and educate the kids. Children today seem to be born computer savvy, my granddaughter, who is three, already has a leapfrog ipad which she loves playing with Dora Explorer on. When your grandchildren come to stay or for the [...]