Dear Grandchildren,
When we were talking about money matters, I had another idea. https://jillvanderwood.com/things-that-matter/dear-grandchildren-money/
More Thoughts on Money Matters
December 3, 2019
A Balance in Your Life: Are we seriously stuck looking out for #1?
October 31, 2019
Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. Scatter sunshine all around the way, love and bless and brighten every passing day!
We have all heard someone say, “I’m only looking out for number one!” or,”I’m looking out for numero uno!” Which basically means that I come first!
(more…) Leave a CommentDear Grandchildren, This is What Saved My Marriage
October 24, 2019
I’m writing to you about money. I have been married for 40 years and I feel that one of the things that has saved my marriage was having separate bank accounts. https://www.americafirst.com/
Is This Really Love?
September 28, 2019
I have been married for forty year. I am a wife, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I have been thinking a lot about what makes a good or bad relationship and I want to share something with you about finding love. Ask yourself, is this really love?
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August 29, 2019
Last year was our 1st abundant garden, since we moved to Malad, Idaho. The ground was tilled, but it was already June and my husband Bill was busy putting in a sprinkler system, there was no sign of a garden.
(more…) Leave a CommentWatch Your Mouth! Using Bad Language
August 14, 2019
Swearing, Bad Language and The Insulting, Harmful Way People Speak to Each Other
Watch your Mouth!
This morning I was at the park, picking cherries, when I heard someone swearing and using profanities. The bad language continued and I figured it was coming from the park restroom, where I could see a mop bucket by the door. This was a Parks and Recreation worker speaking this way, in a public park where preschoolers come with their parents.
(more…) Leave a CommentBeing 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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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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