FamlyLife Today Interview for Grandparents

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Nancy Downing and I were interviewed twice on FamilyLife Today about our book The Grandparent Connection: 365 Ways to Connect With Your Grandchild’s Heart. The second radio interview airs today, December 22.

You can listen in Central Arkansas on 99.5 FM at 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and also on 1050 AM at 2:30 p.m. Also, you can look up stations around the country by zip code: http://familylifetoday.com/search-station/

Here’s the online link to the broadcast:
http://familylifetoday.com/prog…/connecting-as-grandparents/

FYI, you can order copies of the book from FamilyLife: https://shop.familylife.com/p-4285-the-grandparent-connecti…

And you can order the ebook on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/GRANDPARENT-CONNECTION-C…/…/B00NZE1FOI

Hope that you enjoy listening to this interview and that you have a wonderful Christmas!
Mary

How to Make a Thanksgiving Tree

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A few years ago our family began using what I call a “Thanksgiving tree.” It’s really a small plastic tree that’s designed for gumdrops or pieces of cheese to be attached to its branches. But instead of ... read more.

Are you looking for ways to connect with your grandkids (kids, nieces, nephews ...)? Or maybe you would like a great gift for Grandma. Order a copy of The Grandparent Connection.

Learning About a New Grandbaby

- by Mary May Larmoyeux-

How did you announce to your parents that they were going to have a grandchild? Or, if you are a grandparent, how did you hear the wonderful news? Not too long ago I... read more.

Are you looking for ways to connect with your grandkids (kids, nieces, nephews ...)? Order a copy of The Grandparent Connection.

Funny Things That Kids Say

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- by Mary May Larmoyeux -


With all of the troubles in the world today, it’s great to see life through the eyes of a child.

Here are a few funny stories that are sure to brighten your day.... read more.

Mary is the co-author of The Grandparent Connection: 365 Ways to Connect With Your Grandchild's Heart.

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National Grandparents Day

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Last Sunday, September 13, many across the nation celebrated National Grandparents Day. In case you are wondering... read more.

Family Recipes

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

A few years ago Pops and I started something new with the grandkids—spending individual time with each grand, either a weekend or an entire day.

Not too long ago our oldest granddaughter and I had... read more.
 

A Fun Radio Broadcast About Grandparenting

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

In the midst of discussions about international affairs and presidential debates, something refreshing happened this week. My friend Nancy Downing (a USA Today Teacher of the Year) and I were ... read more.

Antiques Roadshow

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Antiques Roadshow was in Little Rock last weekend and my husband, Jim, and I were there. Jim’s name had been drawn for a pair of free tickets and on Saturday we redeemed them. Each ticket holder could bring two items ... read more.

3 Reminders About America

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by Mary May Larmoyeux
 

It’s time for Independence Day parades and barbecues and family get-togethers. Yet, in the midst of the fun and activities, may we
... read more.

Finding Hope

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- by Mary May Larmoyeux -

Not too long ago, as my husband and I were driving to Little Rock, we caught a glimpse of a beautiful sunrise. After it began to peek over the horizon, some trees completely overshadowed it. “You know,” Jim said, “people who live in a valley... read more.

Help Them Not to Forget

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  - by Mary May Larmoyeux -
 
My husband, Jim, and I have been married for more than four decades. And not too long ago one of our young grandsons asked me how old I’ll be when he’s a teenager.

The truth is, I’ll be about the age that my grandmother was when she entered eternity. Of course, I didn’t tell him that. I think I said ... read more.

An Important Thing to Do for Our Grandkids

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Pops and I just returned from a visit to our out-of-state grandkids. It was great to see them (and their parents)! But it was sure hard to say goodbye! It will be a long time before we’ll see them again.

As we headed back to Arkansas, I was reminded of the most important thing that we can do for our children and grandchildren ... read more.

D-Day ... Hear Eisenhower's Words

 by Mary May Larmoyeux

June 6, 2015, will mark the 71th anniversary of what is known as D-Day, the day when Allied troops landed along the French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France.
Just before the invasion, General Eisenhower told the troops,... read more.

Is it time to forgive?

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Often it seems very easy to want to be forgiven … yet harder to forgive others, especially when we’ve been offended.

And yet, isn’t unforgiveness at the core of what often tears families and... read more.

Babysitting

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

If you have young children at home, have you ever had to cancel plans because you couldn’t find a reliable babysitter? Well … you’re not alone. When our children were small, I wasn’t very creative when it came to babysitters. Since Jim’s and my relatives lived out of town, usually ... read more.

A.D. Miniseries

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Have you heard about the new miniseries, “A.D. The Bible Continues”? Produced by Mark Burnett and his wife Roma Downey, the first of 12 parts begins...  read more.

Recipe for Hungarian Shortbread

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

- by Helen Austin -

My husband, Jerry, and I aren’t much on desserts so I don’t make them very often. But I’m in a book club that meets monthly for coffee and dessert, and I get to host it about once a year. That’s when I like to try out new recipes; so far ...   read more.

Easter and Your Family

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

As a young man, Josh McDowell believed that Christianity was worthless. Attempting to disprove it, he spent more than seven hundred hours investigating the claims of Jesus. But instead of discounting Christ he ... read more.

Teen Mom and Desperate

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

When Tricia Goyer was 17 years old she was at a crisis point in her life. Six months pregnant, she wrapped her arms around her stomach and said, “God, I have messed up big time. If you could do ... read more.

Let's Make a Mexican Cheesecake

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by Helen Austin

Spring is here, and you know what's in the forecast. If you have anything of a reputation for entertaining, you can count on being asked to help host a bridal shower, graduation party, even a small wedding reception!

The days when you could get away with little one-bite sandwiches and pastel mints for such occasions are long gone. Party food has ...
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by Mary May Larmoyeux

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here…” (Mark 16:6)

As Easter approaches, I’m once again reminded that we are just passing through this life. I hope that you will be with family and friends on Easter and that you’ll enjoy some family traditions.

Perhaps you’ll have an egg hunt for the kids or savor a holiday feast with loved ones.

A dear friend, Rita Goodgame, has made Easter Bunny Cakes ... read more.

Remembering Mom

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

My sweet mom recently met Jesus face-to-face! My brother, sisters, and I were so blessed to have such a wonderful mother!

As our family recently reminisced about Mom's life, we described her ... read more.

She Never Asked

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As if swooped up by gusts of wind, the years tumble one into the other. Too often we become so busy with our own lives, questions remain unasked until it is too ... read more.

One Way to Show Love

by Mary May Larmoyeux

It's the time of year when thoughts turn to hearts and candy ... and love! But what exactly is true love? And how can we show it to those we hold dear? ... read more.

Writing Your Family Stories

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- by Mary May Larmoyeux –

Not too long ago, a good friend, Karen Jordan, and I taught a four-week writing workshop  “Capture Your Story.” One week we talked about preserving our family stories for future generations, especially... read more.

Just Antique Little Girls

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Not too long ago, I was reading some wonderful quotes about grandparents. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Grandmothers are just antique little girls. (Author Unknown)
• Perfect love sometimes does not come... read more.

A Great Question to Ask

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?”

That’s a great thing for each of us to ask ourselves... read more.