The “Holidays” are Coming!
It’s a little like the battle cry we’ve heard in movies, “The British are coming!” When we heard that cry in the movies, it carried so many emotions--excitement, terror, joy, despair, hope, and anguish! Someone screaming, “The holidays are coming!”
Decoupage Pumpkins for the Win!
Hey RIG family! Shellie here. I’ve got a super quick tutorial for you to transform those pumpkins and have fun with your grands without involving sharp knives. And since I’m one of those people who has no appetite for the
Giving
How couples come together and decide who handles what in the marriage is for another blog. But, today, I’m talking about financial matters. For me, when it came to financial matters, it was a no brainer. I married a business
It’s the Little Things
Hey RIG family. There are so many ways to set a good example for those coming after us. Today I want to chat about one we don’t address that often. Our kids and grands learn so much from watching how
5 Ways to (Respectfully) Disagree
It's easier to agree than disagree. But, since we are not robots, that will not always, if hardly ever, happen. What we are seeing in our political world right now makes it very clear that people are not going to
Expectations and Cheering Your Kids On
Many years ago, I came across an article on this subject and used it for a radio show. I decided to give it a second look and update the information. My granddaughter, Sadie, recently posted on her social media about
Finding Your Purpose In Life
Many people today are confused about finding their purpose. Even those who have a strong belief in God are confused and have a hard time knowing where to put their time and energy. Some know their belief in God is
You’re Going to be a Brand-New Grandparent! Are You Ready?
What is smaller than a breadbox, fits perfectly in your arms, and keeps you from getting anything done? A new grandbaby!!! First, CONGRATUATIONS! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. The greatest thing you didn’t know you needed
Turn, Turn, Turn
In my book, Rockstar Grandparent, I talk about the popular song, Turn, Turn, Turn, by Pete Seeger and made famous by the singing group, the Byrds, in 1965. I use song titles as the chapter titles for learning about the
The Evolution of Outside Toys
As great grandparents, we are on our third set of children that make me want to buy new toys. My husband, the more practical of the two of us in the buying department, helps me keep this in perspective. Here’s