Kids and Books – Is it a blast from the past? Is it beyond comprehension to expect (pun intended) kids to…
Sharon Couto
Sharon taught high school English/Reading for 30 years, and now celebrates each day writing, running, biking, swimming and enjoying her family. Mom Generation experience? How about 4 children and 10 grandchildren with another on the way (due 2/9/14). Sharon is a marathoner and triathlete and at 61 years old is now competing in races, triathlons and sporting events with her children and grandchildren... her dream come true!
February 7, 2019
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, by Eleanor Coerr, with hundreds of students in both my English and Reading…
January 11, 2019
Lessons Learned in Life
I was called “F-ing Stupid” – The profanity came in the form of a question, “Are you f-ing stupid?” 44…
Technical/Vocational Training is not Back. It Never Left. In opening, I will admit my bias toward William M. Davies Technical…
A very tough First (and Second and Third) Day of School 1960 and a Dad and Principal who knew how…
Carter’s – Wonderful Customer Experience for this Grandma ~ I have a story about Carter’s that I wish to share.…
A Tiny Moment turned Major Memory with Grandkids ~ Early last Tuesday morning, I was at Audrey and Matt’s house…
March 5, 2018
CleanWell Hand Sanitizers to the rescue
CleanWell Hand Sanitizers to the rescue ~ As a Grandma of 12 precious grandkids, there is nothing more important to…
February 8, 2018
Ditched the To-Do List and Followed My Heart!
I ditched my To-Do list today and followed my Heart(s)! Some days are filled with things to do. Today was…
February 7, 2018
It’s funny the things we save…
It’s funny the things we save… Barry and I try to be minimalists. We really, really do. We clean and…
February 6, 2018
When you’re seeing DOUBLE as a Mommy and Grandma ~
When you’re seeing DOUBLE as a Mommy and Grandma ~ As parents, we may think we have a pretty good…
February 4, 2018
There’s always two ways of looking at things ~ and if we question this, just take a peek at shadows
There’s always two ways of looking at things ~ and if we question this, just take a peek at shadows……
February 2, 2018
Small Things, Like Buttons, are really very big things ~
Small Things, Like Buttons, are really very big things ~ I love buttons. They are so functional, yet may be…
A Basket of Gloves at Grandma & Pop-up’s House, Bringing “Old School” Home! Pop-up and I live in Rhode Island.…
Spooky Pookie by Sandra Boynton – A Delightful Children’s Halloween Book ~ I am not one to rush a season…
If Ever A Worst First Day of 8th Grade School Memory, I May Own It ~ My Dad was a…
August 11, 2017
Are you a “HeadNod”?
Are you a “HeadNod”? Like, when nobody knows who you are? You are unrecognizable? Seriously, this is an interesting lifestyle.…
August 1, 2017
Moments Like This, Of Beauty & Truth ~
Moments Like This, Of Beauty & Truth ~ Some moments are poetry in motion. They are often ordinary and they…
Seasoned Grandma Tip #13 ~ What’s Good for the Goslings is Good for the Grandma! Pop-up and I have 12…

About Audrey
Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.