Traveling with your grandkids can be a blessing and a lot of fun! But it can also be a source of frustration if you don’t plan it right. If you are somewhat new to grandparenting, or even traveling with them, you may be feeling like your experience as a parent means that you don’t need …
The subject of children on airplanes is sure to elicit conflicting opinions. Every so often, one airline or another threatens to ban children from certain flights or from being seated in certain areas of the plane. Do you board an airplane hoping no babies or small children will be seated near you? I admit to an …
As new grandparents, we face many trials – becoming car-seat competent may be one of the most challenging. Using proper car safety seats is one of the most important factors in driving safely with grandchildren. It isn’t like we haven’t used a car seat before, right? But for most of us, it has been a …
Ah, the mighty ant! Filled with such high hopes as a single one or entire colony moves and shakes through their tiny world. Nature is filled with the marvels of how they can lift 10-50 times their body weight. Last December, I watched my daughter do her own “moving and shaking” across the stage at Florida …
Pennie can be found sharing at The Accidental Blogger, a space where she opens up about some of the things that interest her most – like travel, cooking, canning, jewelry and writing. Thirteen Listen To Your Mother (LTYM) Baton Rouge 2016 cast members gave motherhood a microphone on May 1st. We were a diverse group. And I’m not referring to …