• October 6, 2021
• General, Nana's Life
• Sandy

Tips for traveling with teenagers, small children and toddlers

• January 25, 2021
• Nana's Life, Raising Our Granddaughters
• Sandy

It has been months since I wrote a heartfelt blog post.  I find myself feeling all kinds of crazy emotions lately, so I figured now was a great time to start getting back to what I originally created this blog around. I am a grandparent raising grandchildren.   The crazy part of that statement is […]

• January 20, 2020
• Nana's Life, Raising Grandchildren, Raising Our Granddaughters
• Sandy

I wonder how many types of grandparents are out there? What category do you fit into? I figured I’d take a few minutes today and write about some of the different types of grandparents, my husband and I are.   I really think we’re run the full gamut of grandparent types. We are “parents” again […]

• June 12, 2019
• Nana's Life
• Sandy

Are you planning a summer trip for your family? You’re definitely not alone, but you could be far less stressed than other parents and children who are hitting the road. Check out these family-friendly travel tips to keep kids having fun and adults from feeling anxious. Rent an Entire Vacation Home Rather Than a Hotel […]

• May 9, 2019
• Nana's Life
• Sandy

Going on a camping retreat can be a great way to bond with your family and get some time to yourself, away from the stresses of everyday life. It can be a chance to reconnect with one another and with nature, especially if you live in a city or away from open land. However, there […]

• February 13, 2019
• General, Nana's Life
• Sandy

Guest Post by: Paige Mitchell Caretakers have the ultimate responsibility of keeping children safe at home. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or babysitter, baby- or childproofing your home is an absolute must. Sadly, 2,000 children are injured at home every year. To protect our favorite kiddos, we must take precaution and review our surroundings with […]

• January 8, 2019
• Nana's Life
• Sandy

We all love this time of year when the weather warms up and we can enjoy the spring and summer sunshine with our families, but it also comes with its fair share of rainy days. When spring and summer showers leave the kids stuck inside, boredom can set in pretty quickly. If you’re drawing a […]

• October 25, 2018
• Nana's Life
• Sandy

As parents and grandparents, our top job is to do everything we can to keep kids safe and healthy. What many caregivers don’t always realize is that the air inside our homes can harbor pollutants and allergens that make kids sick. These pollutants often come from hidden sources and are dispersed in the air we […]