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Deanne and I share date night ideas, fun and goofiness follow.  Remembering 1st dates and how we like to make it happen today.Also click here to learn more about Instacarthttps://instacart.oloiyb.net/dovDLMDomino Creation on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3yYigSmEasy Quiche Recipehttps://www.spendwithpennies.com/easy-quiche-recipe/Cornish Hen Recipehttps://littlesunnykitchen.com/roasted-cornish-hens-recipe/

Sarah Philpot joins us with her new book for kids called A wonderful about the town's favorite storyteller, The Fable King, feels like a constant failure because of his dyslexia. But he's not a failure! He has an amazing ability. Click Here to get the book for your home. "The Fable King"https://amzn.to/3OVHs1rAlso click here to learn more about Instacart https://instacart.oloiyb.net/dovDLM

So we boldly go where few have been brave enough to talk about before, Menopause.  Or so I believe.  Deanne has recently joined that time of life and we'll share with you what we've discovered and just how we've made adjustments to survive. 

So many ways to vacation.  The COVID forced staycation of 2020.  Hitting the strip in Sin City. Vacation hot spots with the grandkids.  And the top places all grandparents should hit in the states, plus more fun.

It all ads up to great fun when Game Creator Betsy Mays stops in to show us her newest creations.  Betsy also tells us all about how we can help our grandkids math skills and still be the cool fun grandparents with her new games from Games By Absolute Zero.To get these games for yourself, be sure to use the Being Grandparents game code below.Games By Absolute Zero websitehttps://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/link to Amazon Storehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/page/7D46052F-01EE-4033-B79E-58132EE46561Coupon code good until 5-24-21 15FUNMATH

We found a great article on various types of play for Grandparents to enjoy with their Grandkids, so we went over to their house and put all that we learned to work.  Deanne fell on her Heinie twice, but we survived to talk about it with you.  Come join us to hear about all the fun.Articles and toys in the show.https://www.nextavenue.org/play-with-grandchildren/At TargetB. toys Interactive Toy Smart PhoneChuckle & Roar 75pc Wood Block SetCreate A Treat Bee & Flower Cookie KitPlay Doh Set (almost any will do)

We have Award winning Director Writer, Dana H. Glazer for one more fun filled episode and we get into the behind the scene details of  his newest feature film "A Case of Blue". Dana is interesting on all levels and he taps into Grandparenting and parenting from many unique perspectives.  He is so fun and interesting we have a part 1 and 2 of our conversation with him.A Case of Bluehttps://www.acaseofblue.com/https://www.facebook.com/ACOBfeaturefilm/Dana Glazer IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322233/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7

Award winning Director Writer, Dana H. Glazer visits with us about his newest feature film "A Case of Blue" along with stories from two of his wonderful documentaries, "Parents of the Revolution" and "The Evolution of Dad"Dana is interesting on all levels and he taps into Grandparenting and parenting from many unique perspectives.  He is so fun and interesting we have a part 1 and 2 of our conversation with him.A Case of Bluehttps://www.acaseofblue.com/https://www.facebook.com/ACOBfeaturefilm/Dana Glazer IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322233/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7

Hello All, Our special guest this week is children's song writer/performer Elaine Serling.  She'll share the secrets behind several of her most cherished works.  Several inspired by her grandkids and love for her family history and heritage.  Elaine is an absolute joy and we get to listen in to several clips of her most adorable songs and story books.You can order her music and or books at https://elaineserling.com/or by calling 1.800.457.2157  

Our special guest this week is William Lee Martin, A Standup Comedian that tours the U.S. Spreading joy not only with his hysterical stories, but also with his very special charity "The Cowboys Who Care Foundation".William Lee, shares with us his love of being a Grandpa and so much more.For William Lee Martin tour dates visithttps://www.williamleemartin.com/If you know a child going through a battle with cancer and would like to request a Cowboy Hat or to help William Lee's Charity - The Cowboys Who Care Foundation visithttps://www.cowboyswhocare.org/Find William Lee sharing comedic wisdom daily at 4pm on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ComedianWilliamLeeMartin/

Comedian John Fannell Joins us to talk about his experiences warming up to be a Grandparent, by being the Grandpa to many of his kids various pets.

This episode we had special guest as my Dad, "Big Steve" and his girlfriend, Sally join us to talk about my Great Grandparents and what life was for them.  Also what being Grandparents in the 1940s and 50s was like.  Plus how Pancho Villa influenced my GGPa who lived to be 104, some of his secrets to a long life.

Our special guest, my Dad and Sally are back for part 2.  Dad tells us how My Great Grandpa lived to be 104 and shares with us how his life as a rancher and parter thrower (now I know why I did what I did in College) kept him going all those years.  Plus more wisdom about grandparents as we continue to explore grandparenting from the 1940's to today.

Life as Stevie reflects on his once believed perfect childhood and how grandparents and grandkids have changed from then to now. 

This time we thought it would be fun to point out the famous grandparents we saw on TV or movies when growing up and/or today.  Pinpoint some of the characteristics that we might have picked up on that made us the grandparents we are today, plus see what category of GP's they fell into.

We looked up some ideas and found some expert opinions to share on the types of toys to buy your grandkids.  The importance of learning and playing.  And sometimes just getting what you want to play with, after all they are your grandkids.Couple of fun toys we found.Baby Einstein Pianohttps://youtu.be/U92txT8-KbMVTech Learn & Dance Interactive Zoohttps://youtu.be/-Tf011IVI-4Musical Rhymes Bookhttps://youtu.be/VqyhGWO1VCg

We found a neat little article that talks about the five basic types of grandparents and we decided to take a look at what types of grandparents we had, what types of grandparents did we think our parents are and what kind of grandparents do we want to be.  Join us for the find and see which type you are.https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/5-types-of-grandparents

Getting ready for big fun with your precious angel.  Lots of fun bringing good info to prepare for the baby's first sleep over or stay at the Grandparent's house.  And how being involved with your grandchild's life will make you live longer.link to article info:Caring for Grandchild helps you live longer:https://www.mother.ly/news/its-science-grandparents-who-babysit-could-add-years-to-their-livesKids who love Dinosaurs:https://www.mother.ly/news/its-science-your-toddlers-dinosaur-obsession-benefits-their-brain

Find out why Little Papa's offering of a quarter is so symbolic to Deanne and every little girl that needs to be heard.

Our podcast starts with the landmark 50th Surprise Birthday Party for my amazing beautiful co-grandparent.  We share grandparent stories with our friends who range from generations to those raised in different continents.