M. Winston (Winn) EganApr 183 minLove LettersSince our junior high days to the present, Charlotte McDonald, a dear friend of mine, has offered this creative idea for grandparents...
M. Winston (Winn) EganFeb 151 minDocument Your Grandkids' Achievements and Successes–Permanently!Don't miss opportunities to create lasting memories for your grandchildren. A small but professional book highlighting your grandkids'...
M. Winston (Winn) EganFeb 35 minThis is exactly what I needed!Sunday night, we held our usual birthday-dinner gathering. As you will see, it was fun for all. Our grandkids love getting together. When...
M. Winston (Winn) EganJan 44 minYou Will Want To Try This!This fun-filled and engaging activity is something our grandchildren and their parents seriously love! We host this event every...
M. Winston (Winn) EganDec 11, 20213 minSharing the "Good Old Days" with Your GrandkidsSome years ago, I thought my grandchildren might be interested in my early life as a baby, child, teenager, and young adult. Realizing...
M. Winston (Winn) EganOct 18, 20211 minWhen Grandma Was a Girl If one of your precious grandchildren was asked to describe you, what would they say? Hopefully, they would say things like “loving,”...
M. Winston (Winn) EganJun 10, 20213 minSome like dirt, and some do not! But everyone loves a well-cared-for garden. Springtime is an exciting time of the year. It is a time for tilling, planting and nurturing plants and grandchildren—and even some...
M. Winston (Winn) EganMay 20, 20213 min“I love you!”Today I had the pleasure of attending “Grandma’s Retta’s Preschool.’ Retta, a dear neighbor of ours, hosts a preschool for her...
M. Winston (Winn) EganApr 29, 20212 minDon’t Forget It!During the past few weeks, we have been able to attend several engaging events involving our grandchildren--Jane, Rachel, Erin, & some of...
M. Winston (Winn) EganMar 18, 20212 minConnecting with TextingRecently I felt impressed to send each of my grandchildren a brief text. As I created these texts, I attempted to personalize each...
M. Winston (Winn) EganMar 15, 20212 minIt begins with U!Diane Ward, an inventive and caring grandmother, shares her experiences in connecting with her grandson. As she relates her story, think...
M. Winston (Winn) EganFeb 21, 20213 minYou May Want to Try This Tradition!Traditions are special events that help family members feel connected to each other. They provide grandchildren and their parents with...
M. Winston (Winn) EganFeb 10, 20215 min “THANK YOU, J. K. ROWLING!”[What follows is a beautiful illustration of discovering and embracing powerful ways to connect with grandchildren who live across the...
M. Winston (Winn) EganJan 9, 20212 minCamp Grandpa! A “Grand” Approach for Connecting with a GranddaughterJust a note of introduction! We want to broaden our base of blog contributors. Families come in all shapes and sizes, so I am reaching...
M. Winston (Winn) EganJan 5, 20213 minChristmas Letters to Grandma Linda: What do they teach us!I recently discovered these letters as I was attempting to bring some order to my family files. These letters were written to Grandma...
M. Winston (Winn) EganDec 29, 20203 minTurkey Bowls—Creating Lasting Memories for All AgesAt least two decades ago, my brother Talmage launched what has now become the Egan Turkey Bowl. Unfortunately, this year was the first in...
M. Winston (Winn) EganDec 22, 20203 minAn Endorphin Explosion—All Because of a Cookie-Making TraditionLast night, Diane invited all of her granddaughters, one grandson, and one married granddaughter-in-law to fashion and decorate sugar...
M. Winston (Winn) EganDec 18, 20202 minMaking Rachel’s Hand-Crafted, Shea-Butter Soap Even BetterBecause Diane and I share two sets of grandchildren, we are continually looking for meaningful ways to engage them, spotlight their...
M. Winston (Winn) EganDec 14, 20202 min"To" and "For" Letters for GrandchildrenToday, I want to focus on the power of personal letters written to and for grandchildren. Likewise, I want to share what might be...
M. Winston (Winn) EganNov 30, 20202 minJust One Person Can Make A Big DifferenceJust One Person Can Make A Big Difference This year, Thanksgiving was different than any other I can remember. Diane, my new bride, and I...