Last September, Barry and I had zero intention to move weren’t quite ready to move, to say the least. We…
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!
A little sneak peek at my Disney Princess Half Marathon gear… … and the rest will be revealed on Sunday!…
February 20, 2012
Training for the Disney Princess Half Marathon in 12 days…
Training for the Disney Princess Half Marathon in 12 days may seem a bit unorthodox, but… Running is something that…
February 19, 2012
Dressing for the Princess Disney Half Marathon…
When my grandkids learned that I would be heading to Disney World next weekend to run the Disney Princess Half…
February 16, 2012
Invited to Run a Disney Princess Half Marathon!
Last week, I received an invitation to run Disney’s Princess Half Marathon on February 26, 2012! I thought, in the…
February 15, 2012
Take 2 minutes today to read the poem FOG with your kids
How to teach POETRY to kids while having lots of fun… in just 2 minutes! Let’s take a walk today…
How to improve Reading & Vocabulary Development AND teach Poetry to Kids! Let’s talk about reading a poem today. Shall…
February 8, 2012
Getting a grandson into Social Media… sort of!
Two weeks ago, I “launched” my @GrandparentU Twitter page. This is something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time……
February 7, 2012
A Grandson with a Heart of Hearts…
Everyone is surrounded with hearts. Hearts float around us in people, in words, in gestures and in things. But not…
A sudden medical emergency is always trying. It always rearranges lives. It’s always frightening and stressful and life-changing. When a…
January 27, 2012
An attempt at Gram-Glam taken down a notch…
Hey, Goldie Hawn does it. Glams-up, I mean. I even read that she goes by the name Glamma to her…
How to delight a child with a poem and a bit of imagination… Yesterday afternoon, my 3-year old grandson Henry…
What a peek in your pantry reveals about your health, wellness & fitness… Yesterday morning, as my daughter Audrey was…
January 24, 2012
A Snowman no more…
Down came the rains and washed the Snowman out… Can I be heartbroken over a melted Snowman? Yes, when my…
How to improve Reading & Vocabulary Development AND teach Poetry to Kids! Kids are very good at creating mental images…
On a Mission for the perfect LBJ: Little Black Jacket **Cue Mission Impossible music** I’ve been on a mission for…
January 18, 2012
Puppies are way smarter than Grandmas
Puppies ARE way smarter than Grandmas. I don’t have a big yard. In fact, it’s a small sunken courtyard kind…
January 17, 2012
How Janie has found “The Watering Can”
I wrote this post for my daughter Jane on May 26, 2009 when she was hoping for HOPE in her…
How to Improve Kids’ Reading & Vocabulary Skills AND teach Poetry in 2 Minutes a Day… Children are drawn to…
January 14, 2012
I blinked… and my granddaughter turned 11
I think we realize just how GROWN-UP our grandchildren are when WE remember being the age they are. Yes? I…

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.





















