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Africa's grandmothers need help in their struggle to support and nurture orphaned grandchildren.

Are you growing these lovely old time nostalgic flowers? Many terrific old roses, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and flowering vines have stood the test of time!

In an afternoon, kids can make a gift for their grandmother (or aunt, or mother). Choose from a decorative nature arrangement, a bookmark, kitchen magnets, or a frame.

Grandmother's Garden: The Old Fashioned American Garden 1865 - 1915 by May Brawley Hill leads a historical journey following the evolution of American Gardens.

Women of the household trained and briefed the bride-to-be. Here are the instructions one bride got from a grandmother who wanted to be sure she could do the laundry

A new book celebrates the value of age. It's a dialog with 13 native women from tribes worldwide talking bout how to bring about world change. Important!

Honor and surprise Grandma with thoughtful and practical gifts on Mother's Day.

Here are a bunch of unique, thoughtful, inexpensive ways to say 'thank you' to the special grandmothers in your life on Mother's Day.

In The Making of a Poem, Mark Strand and Eavan Boland describe the pantoum as "the perfect form for the evocation of a past time."

Baking cookies from scratch is a fun way to entertain a child. Kids love rolling dough, cutting different figures with cookie molds, and getting flour on their faces.

Some quick tips to help today's senior woman look her best with personal fashion choices, not trendy grabs.

Some wonderful definitions of grandparenting. The authors are anonymous. The thoughts are priceless.

"A Good Man is Hard to Find", by Flannery O'Connor, is a short story centered on the grandmother. Her actions and statements demonstrate the values and ideas of the Old

Picture books can help introduce children to Hispanic culture. These stories depict Latin American families celebrating El Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead.

In Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find," a family is executed by an escaped murderer. However, O'Connor uses this scenario as an example of a moment of grace

A sixteen year old Hawaiian boy is caught in the middle of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Through language and her female role models, the character, Esperanza interprets words differently, interpreting the role of a woman differently.

Senior citizens love a good b-day party as much as anyone. Here are lovely and fun birthday party themes and ideas fit for a senior grandmother.

"Cranberry Thanksgiving" by Wende and Harry Devlin and "The Pilgrims' First Thanskgiving" by Ann McGovern are classic Thanksgiving read aloud books for children.

Hampl struggles with wanting to write in her own way and not be conformed to what others are wanting to hear. Hampl's grandmother assists her indirectly in this process.

Pedigree charts are a very visual way to organize your relatives, but they take up alot of space. An ahnentafel chart can map out ancestors in a compact manner.

Midwives or village grandmothers used folk medicine to aid the delivery of babies in rural Russia, and mothers returned to their work in the fields after delivery.

Looking for creative, inexpensive Christmas gifts for the special grandparents in your life? Here are some ideas for presents they'll treasure forever.

In "The Summer Book" Jansson creates and focuses on a small sanctuary of natural space, a perfect place for a six year old girl to discover many of life's mysteries.

For those of you who cry over movies and get that hitch in your throat at long distance phone commercials at Christmas time, this quilting project is right up your alley.

The first harvest signifies the death of the crops as grain is gathered, and the thanksgiving of the people to the deities who provided them with life sustaining grains.

Save time, money - shop online for memorable books to give children, teachers, and family members this holiday.

French desserts are notoriously fussy, but clafoutis is easy, comfort food, basically a glorified pancake that would make a delicious end to a mid-summer picnic.

The speaker in "Lucinda Matlock" is patterned after the paternal grandmother of the poet. This poem dramatizes the life of a simple, yet accomplished and wise woman.

Reading is an excellent way to bond with our grandchildren. Here's a review of a book from Kane/Miller Publishing.

The traditional rosette formed of seven hexagons is a very popular way to arrange hexagonal patchwork patterns.

The need to advocate teen volunteering is clear as a study shows dropping rates of volunteer undertakings by those aged 15 to 18.

Book lovers can see what the rest of the world is publishing for children with some lovely books from around the world. Read aloud. Early readers.

Mothers who breastfeed sometimes encounter criticism from family members, friends, even medical professionals. Here are some tips for responding to their concerns.

It's special. Share this read with your daughter, daughter-in-law, or just for yourself. It's a book filled with lore and fact. Delightful.

Ruthe is prolific and talented. This gem is from a lady who served her country long ago and loves it still.

Whether escaping from the cold or just a hard day at the office, this warm comfort food reminds us of our childhoods, our families, and that home is where the hearth is.

The four Gabaldón sisters believe their mysterious grandmother Fermina has bestowed special gifts on them. They research her Pueblo history and discover a family secret.

One of the milestones and pleasures of getting older is having grandchildren. Make this time "grand" with a few practical tips.

This version of Torta della Nonna is a traditional Italian family recipe, and a favourite Italian dessert..

The idea of Mitochondrial Eve has spurred both imagination and confusion. Here is a simple explanation of this female ancestor all humans alive today share.

Your daughter or daughter-in-law has decided to breastfeed your grandbaby. You need to know what you can do to help make their breastfeeding relationship successful.

If your grandchild's mother has decided to breastfeed him, she is giving him the best possible start in life. You need to know why so you can encourage her.

Australian author Rosie Dub introduces a fascinating heroine in a novel that reveals the complex nature of family relationships and the strength and frailty of the human

Pearl feels isolated and alone at school but at home she feels loved and secure until her grandmother's illness changes the way Pearl views her world.

Karen discusses her unusual career of braiding hair at historical festivals and weddings. Braiding since 1988, Karen has a wealth of experience to offer.

Like many fairy tale stories, the origins of Little Red Riding Hood lie in the mists of time. Scholars argue that the story may have several possible roots and meanings.

Writers who know what their characters want can create focused, well-plotted scenes. Character needs drive powerful scenes, which lead to powerful books.

The consummate in Canadian literature. From the perspective of a boy Mitchell shows us what life in small town Saskatchewan in the early 1930's was really like.

There couldn't be a better title than "Sweets" for a cookbook and memoir to enjoy at this holiday season