13 Things Everyone Should Know About Bullying and Discrimination
July 20, 2019
Being Older–A Surprisingly Joyful List of 25
July 14, 2019
Twenty-Five Reasons to Enjoy Being Older
I’m Only One Grandma
Jill Vanderwood at jillvanderwood.com
What could be better than getting a senior discount at movies, getting paid for staying home, and being able to drive like a grandma? Getting older definitely has it perks!
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July 5, 2019
A collection of resources you may find helpful. Some sources are drug free ways to live life, others are help if you or a loved one are struggling with addiction.
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July 5, 2019
Santa Bill and I went on a summer trip to Universal Studios. There are many characters walking around this land of movie and TV magic. One of these characters, that day was Santa Claus. He was wearing his traditional red, summer outfit.
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June 24, 2019
The Phone Bandit, Being an Absent Minded Grandma
At times I may seem like the typical absent-minded grandmother. I have had the same hairdresser for years and we are very good friends. The only problem is that I have moved two hours away. When I’m in Salt Lake City I make an appointment for a haircut. We sit and chat and catch up on what’s going on with each other’s families. Terri was showing me pictures of her grandchildren, her husband, and her grown kids. Then we chatted and I paid her. She showed me the new colors of nail polish she had. Then I noticed that I had been an absent minded grandma. I had picked up the money I had already paid her. Shaking my head, wondering what I was thinking, I paid her again.
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June 24, 2019
Do you remember the first time your parents gave you a key to your house or apartment?
That was a big step! It meant that your parents trusted you. They trusted that you weren’t going to let someone else have that key. You weren’t going to invite strangers over, and you weren’t going to make a huge mess while they were at work. They were also trusting that you were grown up enough for that responsibility.
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May 30, 2019
The content of this article could be disturbing for younger viewers. Reader discretion is advised.
You might not be named Susan, but you know I’m talking to you!
We all share a story of falling in love! Unconditional love. We find a guy who has problems. We think we can change him. Fix him, right?
(more…) Leave a CommentUtah Santa Visit
May 28, 2019
Experience the Real Santa Story of Santa No:33!
Jill’s husband, Bill, is a professional Santa Claus!
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May 20, 2019
Discover Your Talent
We’re living in a time where, believe it or not, people don’t have hobbies. Think back to when you were young, and you had so many interests. Did a teacher say that you showed promise as a singer, dancer or an artist? Did you write an excellent paper for English class? No doubt, that was your talent. Perhaps a talent you haven’t pursued.
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May 20, 2019
Off Target Book Author Tackles Issue of Gun Safety in Realistic Fiction for Fifth Grade Through Junior High Students, Teachers and Parents
What should a teenager do if a friend shows them a loaded gun? What would they do if they knew someone planned to take a gun to school? Jill Ammon Vanderwood writes about gun safety and the dangers of kids playing with an unsecured loaded gun and lets the reader decide the outcome.
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