How does an often-referred-to as gentle retired high school English/Reading teacher and Grandma of 9 (that would be me) write…
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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…
Remembering my Grandma, even if she didn’t remember me… Apple Pies. These words mean something; something so personal to me,…
November 16, 2012
I’m a daughter, a caregiver… treading into the unknown waters of an Assisted Living search for my Mom
Helping to choose an Assisted Living place for my Mom to call home and for me to love, too… My…
November 15, 2012
A “date” with a Physical Therapist requires 2 things…
Two VERY important things for Physical Therapy… Somewhere along the last 4 weeks or so in my training for Marine…
November 13, 2012
Rakes & Leaves. But where’s Henry?
Falling leaves. The best of New England… When I arrived at Audrey’s home yesterday, it was uncharacteristically quiet. No running…
November 7, 2012
November is NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH… and on November 6th, a great generation cast their Votes
Listening and learning on November 6th… As World War II raged during 1942, my Mom, Rita, graduated from high school.…
November 5, 2012
November is NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH. Here’s the story of my late father-in-law Little Joe…
Try to remember what’s lost as your loved ones age… My father-in-law, Joseph Soares Couto (name unofficially spelled “Curts” during…
November 2, 2012
There’s this magical thing about Caregiving…
Among the many challenges, there’s this magical thing about Caregiving… Referencing the AARP Bulletin, the statistics regarding the challenges of…
November 1, 2012
A Mile-8 to celebrate while running Marine Corps Marathon
Mile-8 celebration while running Marine Corps Marathon… I’ve had some pretty cool *Mile-8 experiences while training for Marine Corps Marathon,…
October 31, 2012
Happy “Smokey Barf” Halloween!
How to make *”Smokey Barf” Halloween Cookies… 1. Start with 4 grandson brothers, ages 4, 5, 7 & 8. 2.…
October 26, 2012
What does “getting old” mean to you?
What does “getting old” mean to you? On October 19th, I had the wonderful opportunity, with several other bloggers from…
November is NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH… I am a Caregiver. In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting the…
October 23, 2012
Ah. My last MILE-8 Adventure with Marine Corps Marathon training L-O-N-G run and thoughts of a Marine Hero…
*Mile-8 Adventures, continued… My last 15 weeks have been filled with planned runs, generally 3 times per week of anywhere…
Do you hear “Your Life Calling”?… Did you happen to catch NBC’s TODAY Show AARP segment “Your Life Calling” this…
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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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