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Category Archives: Blog
Philanthropy Fridays – KIDS ARE HEROES – Free Children Stories -an amazing organization for your support
Today we are featuring KIDS ARE HEROES – http://www.kidsareheroes.org/index.html. This organization started by a 9 year old little girl – and here is more about the organization which gives you lots of FREE children stories to inspire your kids. “Kids … Continue reading
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Tuesday Tips – Featuring CUPCAKES!!! YAY~! Perfect for Cooking with Kids while listening to Grandma Music!
Who doesn’t like cupcakes? Certainly kids love them – and I do too – sadly – since they are full of non-nutritious stuff – but once in a while – why not indulge? It’s all about moderation – in everything … Continue reading
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Philanthropy Fridays – Featuring The Zimmer Children’s Museum in Los Angeles for FREE children stories, songs for kids…
This is one of the most fabulous children’s museums in the world – in that it is a working, practical, usable place where children can playact ( of course , this is LA!) behind the curtains of a pretend stage, … Continue reading
Tasty Thursdays Cooking with Kids – a Video Blog and Pics of Persimmon Bread for the Holidays
Background: I searched for the best recipe for Persimmon Bread and found one by James Beard, the famous chef. Then I changed it to suit the RockinGrandmaMusic tastes – ie took out the cognac and replaced it with orange juice ( … Continue reading
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A wonderful thought for today and tomorrow
My good friend Ellen Lapham of Executive Solutions has a wonderful signature line on her emails: Aim High “What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above” So so true Ellen!
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Music Mondays – Toddlers 6 months to 6 years LOVE RockinGrandmaMusic -songs and stories about Sam, The Broken Robot and the Pretend Family –
For our Music Mondays – here are Jack (4) and Jonah (2) listening to the narrations of RockinGrandmaMusic of Sam the Broken Robot and the Pretend family for the first time. They were spellbound and stood just like this for … Continue reading
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Philanthropy Fridays – Giving Thanks – There is always something to be thankful for – A man with No Arms and No Legs – Who Gives Thanks Every Day
Today I want to feature a remarkable young man. If you are feeling those post holiday blues ( probably too much food eh?) look at this video and remember that there is always something to be grateful for…and that should … Continue reading
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Tasty Thursdays; Thanksgiving Day – we have so much to be thankful for – and it is a busy day so here is My Short Cut Stuffing Recipe
Background: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. As an immigrant some 37 years ago – I continue to wonder in awe at the opportunities and joys that this glorious US of A has given me and my family – and … Continue reading
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Tuesday Tips – no video blog this week – still fighting that nasty cold! Making a GREAT Magic Lemon Parmesan Salad Dressing!
Background: I love this dressing – it is my fallback dressing for salads when I can’t think of anything else – and it really works well. Magic Lemon Parmesan Salad Dressing ( serves about 4 people) Juice of two lemons … Continue reading
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Philanthropy Friday ( belated) – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Cycle for Survival
Our ‘second’ son Matt Spielman who is a good friend of our son James, is cycling for a very important cause – to fund research in the causes of cancers – at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Cycle for … Continue reading
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Music Mondays – Featuring ‘ The Happy Song’
The sun is shining and after a weekend of rain, to get everyone in the right mood for a wonderful week, I am featuring The Happy Song today. Here are the lyrics and a sample Happy Song Sample: “I am … Continue reading
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Tasty Thursdays – Belatedly! Baked Apples with Cranberries and Sour Cream
Hi – I am still struggling with a crashed hard drive and replacements – but as promised here is the recipe for Tasty Thursdays! Baked Apples Little Farm Style ( Serves 6) Ingredients: 6 Granny Smith ( Green) Apples (one … Continue reading
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Tuesday Tips – No Video Blog today I have such a BIG Cold and The SNEEZES!
Hi there – no video blog today – my nose is blocked , my eyes are streaming and it is not a pretty sight. However – I LOVE to cook so would not miss a chance to share some cooking … Continue reading
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Do you know what Twining is?
My son sent me this picture this morning – and said – the twins are twinning. I didnt know what he meant until I looked at it – yep- this is twining. We need to paint a toenail or we … Continue reading
The Fireman Story – is it true? I don’t know – but it surely moves the heart – so let’s believe it IS true and pay it forward…
I don’t know if this is true – but it surely is a lovely story. I hope it is true – to believe in the goodness of people – and the love of children everywhere. In Phoenix , Arizona … Continue reading
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Music Mondays! My Song Start The World All Over Again
Today I am featuring my song Start The World All Over Again. I wrote it as an inspirational song thinking about all those who give their time, love and even their lives to make the world a better place for … Continue reading
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Amazing insights I gained today -listening to President Bush and Francis Ford Coppola
Today I have had the privilege of listening in person to the #43rd President of The US talk about vision, belief and committment with amazing brilliance,eloquence and humor and then Francis Ford Coppola who spoke about creativity. Their remarks resonated … Continue reading
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Philanthropy Fridays -Troy Aikman, Stephen Spielberg &Garth Brooks
Together these stars have created ZONES with computers in the hospital rooms of children who are ill so that they can connect with other children on line live with the same or similar challenges. Starlight Foundation,(www.starlight.org) and the Troy Aikman … Continue reading
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The Importance of Birthdays
Our twins grandnephew and niece celebrate their first birthday this week. Here is the song that I wrote for Birthdays! Listen to THE BIRTHDAY SONG! First birthdays are so important – for the parents and siblings but not the little … Continue reading
Tasty Thursdays are here again! Feta Cheese Salad
Background We eat salads all year. As children need to eat their veggies, making a salad with your kids is good way to encourage them to eat greens. This recipe serves 4-6. My grandsons decided to have a snack while … Continue reading
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