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So Christmas is just around the corner……

November 25, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

and what to my wandering eyes did appear? A wish from my other half to make some noise… His idea of noise is beating out on a Beat Board to his heart’s content. I wonder what the neighbors will think? It doesn’t look like it would do much, but I’m told, it will definitely help […]

An Extravagant Death By Charles Finch

November 11, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

An Extravagant Death by Charles Finch was a truly enjoyable trip through history as well as the sleuthing that was necessary to solve crimes in bygone days. We have become jaded in our modern day with the speed with which problems and paradoxes are untangled. Go back in time to the late 1800’s. We know […]

Surviving the White Gaze- Rebecca Carroll- A Review

November 7, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Surviving the White Gaze by Rebecca Carroll is a book that should be read by anyone who is considering adopting a bi-racial child. But, I think it should be read by everyone. This book is an eye opener. Rebecca Carroll does a wonderful job of articulating what it is like to grow up in a […]

Do You Want to Know More and Influence the Future?

November 3, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Search for: Brands Influencers Categories LOG IN View Larger Image Be in the Know, Be First, or Be Best By Joe Sinkwitz|March 14th, 2017 As we discussed previously, one way to build a bigger audience is by engaging with and listening to that audience. One way to get more engagement is to be top-of-mind, and there are […]

Autumn is Here, Time to Get Your Reading Lists Growing

October 28, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

When the seasons begin to change, then our habits also begin to change too! Summertime is a great time to be outdoors and enjoying the warm weather and sunshine, but once fall comes, we look for other ways to keep ourselves occupied. READING is one way that makes me happy to be indoors when the […]

Kids Games That Grown Ups Will Enjoy! Family Fun Nights!

January 2, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Family Fun Night There is nothing more frustrating for children than to play a game with their parents or grandparents, that they don’t have a chance of winning. As parents and guardians of our children we want them to have fun and learn how to play in a supportive and easy manner. Well I came […]

The Best Books for Children in the 2 to 5 Age Group!

May 22, 2019 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Reading books to children should be one of the first “duties” as a parent. Well, just after changing nappies and feeding them! Even when the little ones are too young to see, they can hear! They will love the sound of your voice as it dances over the words in most children’s books. In order […]

Mother’s Day Delights for Her: 2019’s Best Ideas

May 7, 2019 by GrammieOlivia 2 Comments

Mother’s Day and you are scrambling to find the perfect gift that tells her how you feel about her! Don’t panic! Grammie O has some wonderful ideas that will have Mom humming right along with the family this coming weekend. And it’s not too late to get your gift delivered and ready! Grammie has a […]

Family Game Night Great Games For Hours of Fun

October 5, 2017 by GrammieOlivia 12 Comments

Family Game Night is a great time to put aside all the problems and challenges that we face on a daily basis, and just enjoy each other’s company. Time filled with laughter and children, make really good memories! While on holidays I found this great game that can be played with adults and children alike. […]

Outdoor Entertaining Made Easy

April 6, 2017 by GrammieOlivia 2 Comments

How to Make Outdoor Entertaining Easy Your outdoor space says a lot about how you relax and enjoy your “downtime”. Everyone works hard at their jobs and when you come home, you just want to relax and enjoy your home indoors and outdoors too. Summer months are the best time to make outdoor entertaining real […]

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