Asking Eric: Grandma’s done giving gifts after years of no thank-yous
Last year, I let them know I would no longer be “exchanging” gifts with the parents but gifts to the grandkids (who are now teenagers with jobs) will continue. That year, I got them electronics and hoodies. I got nothing from anyone. Not even an acknowledgment from the kids.
Asking Eric: Grandmother shut out of Christmas celebrations
This year, it is only going to be a Christmas card. Am I being overly sensitive? Dear Stocking: No, you are not being overly sensitive. Every family has their own traditions and needs. And no one is obligated to give – or accept – a gift.
(Uncommon Goods, L.L. Bean, Amazon) Whatever you choose, all these gift ideas are sure to make your grandma smile (and maybe even shed a few happy tears). You can take my word for it because as ...
When my Grandma Patty turned 98 years old, she had a party to celebrate her big day and feasted on angel food cake, soup and breadsticks. She was, and I quote, “tickled” by the whole day and the ...
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to receive two huge boxes stuffed to the brim with my Grandma Jean’s handwritten recipe cards. There are recipes for everything from grasshopper pie to crab ...
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