Photobucket is one of the most popular and most trusted photo sharing sites. It’s been around a long time and earned a great deal of praise. One reason is its extensive editing features. Another is its ease-of-use and easy sharing. Here’s a review of Photobucket for grandparents considering using it for photo sharing. Editing Photobucket has a whole array …
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Review: Sharing Pictures on Facebook Photo sharing for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Facebook isn’t a photo sharing site specifically. It’s just a regular social media site where you can also share photos, in addition to other stuff. But Facebook is useful for sharing photos for several reasons. The main reason why Facebook is good for sharing pictures is that it’s the world’s biggest social media site. With so many people using it, …
Read More »Review: Shutterfly Photo sharing for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Photo sharing for grandparents and grandchildren Our first review in the series of photo sharing options for grandparents is Shutterfly one of the oldest, most popular and most trusted photo sharing sites. It’s known for its high quality and usability. One of the great things about it is that you get unlimited storage for absolutely free. Shutterfly can do this …
Read More »Caldecott Medal Winners 2015 – Distinguished Picture Book for Children
The American Library Association (ALA) announced on 2/4/15 the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults at its Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. The Winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children was: “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend,” illustrated by Dan Santat, is the 2015 Caldecott Medal winner. …
Read More »Newbery Medal Winners 2015 – Books for Children & Youth
The American Library Association (ALA) announced 2/4/15 the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults at its Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. The Winner of the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature was: “The Crossover,” written by Kwame Alexander, is the 2015 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by Houghton Mifflin …
Read More »Review – GrandLoving, Making Memories with Your Grandchildren
Introduction GrandLoving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren, Babies to Teens-Near or Far. Written by Sue Johnson, Julie Carlson and Elizabeth Bower. This mother, daughter-in-law, and daughter team of former teachers have written a book that has won the Mom’s Choice Award for excellence. This book is full of advice, tips, activities, crafts, and resources for every grandparent. They approach …
Read More »Review – The Grandparents Handbook
Introduction The Grandparents Handbook by Elizabeth LaBan with Nana Barbara Trostler and Grandpa Myron Laban is a good first resource for both veteran and new grandparents. Assuming that you want to be the best grandparent you can, this book is rich with practical advice and ideas. Hardcover binding, 192 pages. US price $16.95. Content/Format It begins with basic baby information on: diapers, swaddling, soothing, sleeping, burping and …
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