Archive for the ‘Elderly’ Category

Gift Ideas for Grandma

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Thinking of what to get Grandma for Christmas or her birthday? Try these ideas and make her feel truly special! Audiobooks If Grandma likes to read but finds it difficult due to the strain to her eyes, consider getting her some audiobooks. Ask about her favorite titles or authors and give her a collection. This [...]

Christmas Eggnog Recipe

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Eggnog is one of the things many adults look forward to during the holidays. This creamy, sweetened, dairy-based beverage is perfect for sitting by the fire while the twinkle of Christmas lights from your gorgeous Christmas tree induces a further indulgence in the beauty of the season. With its debated origins going back to medieval [...]

DIY: Doily Christmas Lights

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

When you think of doilies, do you think of your lovely grandmama? Well, with this simple DIY project, we turn this geriatric staple into romantic, shabby chic home or Christmas tree decor! Materials A string of clear Christmas lights with white wire (LED is preferred because they don’t give off too much heat) Paper doilies [...]

Christmas trees weren’t always inside the home

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

It’s always interesting when old-timers discuss the past, especially in regard to traditions that we celebrate today… You know, like Christmas. A November 30th LA Times opinion piece features Frank Godden, a 98 year-old man who lived through the Depression and World War II.  It seems he doesn’t much care for the Christmas tree growing [...]

Artificial Trees Get the Nod in Palm Beach

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

We like seeing artificial Christmas trees get a little press time. And they did today, in the Palm Beach Post from Palm Beach, FL.  Reporter Barbara Marshall touched on the more inventive artificial trees, such as the Upside Down Tree – a trend from the Middle Ages, did you know that? – and Treetopia’s Purple [...]

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