What a difference a year makes in the life and love of a puppy… One year ago today, I met…
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!
January 8, 2013
The love of a granddog
The love of a granddog… I grew up with a dog. Chippy. He was a rescue pup. My older brother…
January 7, 2013
My family’s adopted Penguin from www.seabirds.org
My family’s newest addition – an adopted Penguin from www.seabirds.org! The collective McClelland, Govednik and Couto families have a new…
January 4, 2013
Marbles. It’s as simple as that.
Bringing back MARBLES to our grandkids… Last weekend, I began unpacking boxes and boxes of books, photos and things for…
Finding the positive… I had recently read that wearing a new pair of underwear on New Year’s Day is particularly…
January 2, 2013
Pigs, Pigs, Pigs everywhere on New Year’s Day
The PIG as a New Year symbol of blessings, good luck, charity and prosperity, especially for grandchildren… My husband, Barry,…
January 1, 2013
Our Family New Year “Blessings” Feast
Hosting a New Year’s Day “Blessings” Feast… Each New Year’s Day, Barry and I host a New Year Blessings Feast…
December 19, 2012
A pitter-patter of reprieve for Caregivers
Caring for the Caregiver… There’s nothing quite like SOUP and HELP to feed both a Caregiver’s appetite and soul. The…
December 17, 2012
A handgun in my classroom…
In October 1975, I began my teaching of high school English in my own classroom, with my own students. It…
December 13, 2012
How to decorate a Christmas Tree to match your grandkids
How to decorate your Christmas Tree to match your grandkids… Each Christmas, I buy matching pajamas for my grandkids and…
Our Radio City CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Family Tradition… (plus Pajamas and a Photo!) Nine years ago, Audrey and Matt were living…
December 11, 2012
A Couto Family Feast begins with Hunt’s!
A Couto Family Feast begins with Hunt’s because we have a history with Hunt’s… Barry and I love having our…
December 10, 2012
Among a couple of Fashionista surprises from Santa, a couple of practical gifts, too, for my Mom for Christmas!
As a Caregiver, a couple of “practical” Christmas gifts I’m giving to my 87-year old Fashionista Mom… My 87-year old…
How does an often-referred-to as gentle retired high school English/Reading teacher and Grandma of 9 (that would be me) write…
December 6, 2012
Review: Countdown to Christmas with Hallmark
Christmas is BIG in my house! It always has been. But now that I have 9 grandkids… well, Christmas is…
December 5, 2012
My Dad and the “Christmas Angel”
My Dad is with me each Christmas through his Benny’s “Christmas Angel”… There are two things about my Dad that…
November 29, 2012
A B-I-G Christmas Lesson from a tiny Christmas Tree
As a Caregiver, the greatest gift is always the simplest, yet often the most complicated to give – TIME. November…
November 27, 2012
HUNT’S Recipes for a Newlywed, from a Real Cook Mother-in-Law!
You know recipes are good when they’re shared by your mother-in-law! I’ve written about my late Mom-in-law, Flo, many, many…
November 25, 2012
My Mother’s Letter to Santa: December 12, 1931
November is NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH. While caring for an elderly loved one, it’s easy to see the challenges of…
November 21, 2012
An End-of-Life Conversation from the Gates of Heaven
The importance of End-of-Life conversations and plans… This is a story of a great gift at the most daunting and…
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.
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