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The Sister Act – embarrassing but great fun – for my grand niece Natasha and her mommy Jacqueline – how we ever agreed to do this I will never know….

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My sister and I agreed to do a little dance and act for Natasha ( her granddaughter and my grand niece)  – and here it is. It was a big celebration – we are at the age that embarrassment is … Continue reading

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A couple of Slow Cooker Tips! Children playing the piano….cooking with kids – happy holidays!

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I do have a love affair with my slow cooker – bought both of my Little Farm assistants, Esmerelda and Blanca, one each for their Xmas presents last year and they are both hooked too! Here are a couple of tips … Continue reading

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Alice in Wonderland – Wonderful Afternoon with the Grandkids

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Just saw ALICE IN WONDERLAND, THE BALLET – with the National Ballet of Canada – – with our older grandsons, Jack and Jonah. They sat still and focused for 3 hours. Amazing. What a fabulous production! Last act was a bit long … Continue reading

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Barbara Streisand and Il Volo Italian Singing Sensations will do a LIVE CONCERT November 9 2012 in LA!

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Do you remember growing up with Barbra Streisand’s music? I recall watching her early movie clips – her auditions, that STRONG NY Accent – and the incredible emotional voice of an angel that came from her – and always seemed … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Bun Sundaes – wickedly divine – Cooking with Kids!

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Try these while Cooking with Kids and listening to great music – we love the classics – what about Nutcracker Suite! Improved Cinnamon  Bun Sundaes Any  good dessert should evolve over time.  A year or so ago, I tried cinnamon … Continue reading

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Cooking with kids – A Cookie Mishap while listening to Johann Sebastian Bach – but we fixed it!

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Cooking with kids – so much fun whenver we do it. Last week we made sugar cookies and I misread the recipe so had to make it up and it turned out fine! Here is the recipe that worked out … Continue reading

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More Glory in Nature – share with your families – Strength of an Ant, Size of a Whale and Love of a Seal

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Here is the next in the amazing photos sent to me anonymously on the internet. Takes my breath away – how about yours? If you know the names of the photographers or artists do let me know. My inspirational song … Continue reading

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We LOVE Corn – do you? How about cooking with kids to make Corn Cake and fruit? YUM!

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Cooking with kids using fresh ingredients is the best. We love corn and grow our own – so summer fun includes not only throwing corn into boiling water for just a few minutes after picking – or finishing corn on … Continue reading

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A really easy Quiche- cooking with kids – they loved it!

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Spinach Cheese Quiche This is a wonderful recipe and here is Jack reading this recipe to me – he taught himself to read at 4 – and is very keen on cooking! Ingredients Crust: 6  tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons 1% … Continue reading

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For Boomers, Millennials, Golden Boomers and everyone else this Slide Show is all about our lives -be sure to read to the end..

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Slide Show of ScreenHeros Do you remember when television came in a box on four legs? Well you will enjoy this slide show – do stay on it until the end with your speakers on – the last 2 slides are the … Continue reading

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Music Mondays – Kids Stories, Dancing with kids, Singing with Kids = JOY!

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Today I am featuring the song Love Song for My Child, one of the songs that is on the CD available from RockinGrandmaMusic. It is about a mother who is holding her very young baby in her arms and thinking about … Continue reading

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