To all Grandmothers - "Thank you!"

How to make Genealogy Fun for the Entire Family

2012-01-24T20:09:00.000-08:00

How to make Genealogy Fun

"To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without source, a tree without a root." - Chinese Proverb

Telling our grandchildren our story is important because:
It Provides Kids with a Connection and Belonging
It Passes on a Sense of History
It Gives Them A Context in Which to Understand the World
It is An Intergenerational Activity

There's nothing like going on a genealogy vacation. It's several days of doing what you enjoy most - digging up your roots, visiting old family homes, and maybe even making or renewing friendships with distant relatives.

Combining a summer vacation with a genealogy research trip can be rewarding and fun for you and your family.

Going on a Genealogy Vacation for the Entire Family

Tools to help you get started at http://www.squidoo.com/genealogy_fun

Winter Recipes Binder

2012-01-24T19:36:00.001-08:00

<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><br />Winter Recipes Avery Binder by gramabarb<br />Design your own vinyl 3 ring binder on zazzle</div>

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Grandparents Have a Voice - Listen to Them!

2012-01-19T09:56:00.000-08:00

Grandparents need to be listened to. You cannot "delete" us anymore.

Yesterday a big company asked that I be deleted from a site because they didn't like the fact that Google had added GramaBarb(me) as a person who shared this site because I liked it. The reason? Grama was a distraction.

I spell my online username name that way on purpose for personal reasons and I will not change it! Nearly all usernames online are not spelled 'correctly' so why is a Grandmother told to delete her shared site connection.

More Grandparents need to identify themselves as Grandmother or Grandfather online and speak out.

Grandparents are voices of the past.

Role models of the present

They open the doors to the future

My voice can be heard on over 300 pages here:
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/GramaBarb

Travel with Myrtle the Turtle for Charity

2011-12-22T15:56:00.001-08:00

Myrtle the Turtle is always looking for opportunities to help the children.

How to help Myrtle - with just one free click

http://www.squidoo.com/travel-with-myrtle-the-turtle-for-charity

All (100%) royalities from this site is given to Save the Children Charity
Everytime someone visits this site it will be counted towards the 100% royality charity fund.

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❤A Grandmother's Love❤

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The Thrill of Surprise on Zazzle

2011-12-22T15:18:00.001-08:00

The Thrill of Surprise on Zazzle http://www.squidoo.com/the-thr... Learn how my store is now Global.

The name of my Zazzle store is GramaBarb's Photo Art Gifts
My life on Zazzle all started as a hobby - it was a place to create cards, calendars and magnets for my family. As my passion for photography grew so did my desire to create images for Zazzles ever growing product line. The freedom to create and experiment with images was endless.

See where my products have traveled to - read the journey

http://www.squidoo.com/the-thrill-of-surprise

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Cards of all sorts for everyone

2011-12-16T19:41:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb/gifts?cg=19658168376891...

The guys will love the cars etc. The kids will love the animals. The ladies will love the selection of flowers and travel photographs.

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A Blanket with Sleeves and Pockets

2011-12-12T13:37:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.cafepress.com/gramabarb.602545657

This blanket wrap is the multi-tasker's dream come true and a must have for all homes for kids and adults. Soft cozy blanket with sleeves and pockets.

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Raindrop Wonderland

2011-12-10T18:10:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.redgage.com/photos/gramabarb/raindrop-wonder...

Raindrops upclose provide a wonderland of beauty and design. Each drop is perfectly round no matter what the size of the drop.

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Gifts for the Family

2011-12-09T13:32:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb

From 'hot cars' from the fifties to garden flowers or special recipe cards and binders. Kids will love the animals too.

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Sterling Silver Necklaces

2011-12-06T14:44:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb/necklaces

These beautiful necklaces can be customized to suite your personal taste. The most popular necklace of this collection is the Honeysuckle Flower Necklace. This Honeysuckle grows in my garden and I am thrilled to share it with you.

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Kindness Pansy Note Card

2011-11-23T10:15:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/kindness_pansy_note_card-13798988...

All occasion card where you can change the text to your favorite greeting. Pansies on every page makes this card a floral delight

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Travel with Myrtle the Turtle for Charity

2011-11-08T20:30:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/travel-with-myrtle-the-turtle-fo...

Myrtle the Turtle is always looking for opportunities to help the children. All royalities from this lens is given to Save the Children Charity Learn how you can help. Buy just one Myrtle the Turtle postcard and it will help Save the Children

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Colorful Recipes on Handy Postcards

2011-10-16T08:22:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb/recipes+gifts

The new trend is sending Postcards instead of big cards with wasteful envelopes. It is the 'Green' way to send your personal greetings. The recipe postcards are becoming very popular.

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1958 Classic Vintage Cars

2011-10-10T08:49:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/1958classiccars

OK, I admit that I am a fifties car fanatic!. It was a time when car designers left behind the dark depressing colours of the forties and exploded the market with colour and exciting new designs.

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New 2012 Recipe Calendar

2011-10-02T18:46:00.001-07:00

This calendar will make a very unique gift - take a look and see who would love it on your gift list.

<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><br />Random Recipe Calendar by gramabarb<br />See other Recipes Calendars</div>

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Where were you on 9/11, 2001?

2011-09-10T19:57:00.001-07:00

The photo is from my collection of photographs I took when visiting NY in 1998

One of the questions we ask each other is Where were you on 9/11?

My story is here: My 9/11 Story

Please share your story in the comment box.

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As of 7/3/2011

2011-09-01T17:33:00.001-07:00

may i be excused ■ how are you ?
Just received my iphone 3gs 32gb from this website www.ovebuy.com . much cheaper than others and genuine . if you would like to get one,you can check it out,
all the best for 2011Regards. Meanwhile，we wish you good health and every success in your work．

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Back to School Memories

2011-08-24T21:01:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.redgage.com/gramabarb

Do you remember when .........?

Read the blog for the whole story

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Back to School Memories

2011-08-24T20:18:00.001-07:00

Everyone seems to be buying school supplies - Binders being high on the list. Stickers are still fun too.

Parents are all rushing around buying school supplies for kids returning to school in a couple of weeks.

Many of the items they are buying are high tech expensive gadgets.

Do you remember when .........

We rode to school on our bikes in the fall and spring and walked the 3 or more miles.in the winter. We were never driven. That luxury was for sissies.

This time of the year takes me back to the days when school supplies meant 2 new pencils with new erasers. A new scribbler for each subject. If we were old enough to be allowed to use ink then we recieved a new nib for our pen. I remember being excited to get my first new pen with a nib.

We always started school with a "good solid" pair of oxford shoes with a little lecture to take care of them as they have to last!

Yes, I've had to learn to become a Grandmother for the 21st Century - read my journey to becoming a High Tech Grandma with all the gadgets too.

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Canary & RedStar Note Card from Zazzle.com

2011-07-13T22:10:00.000-07:00

Keep a few of these delightful cards on hand for any occasion that comes along unexpectedly.
Canary & RedStar Note Card from Zazzle.com

Print of Tea Roses

2011-07-03T20:30:00.001-07:00

This full print is for sale at http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb

Amplify’d from www.zazzle.com

Read more at www.zazzle.com

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New Tea Rose Gifts that are Exquisite for every home.

2011-07-03T20:20:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb

Tea Roses add charm to your home whether it is photo art on your wall or you adorn yourself with a sterling silver necklace. Buy a collection of flower magnets to give as a little 'thank you' gift with the brand new 'thank you' card full of tea roses - including a heart full of roses.

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2011-07-03T20:12:00.001-07:00

Feta Salad Recipe Postcard

2011-07-02T08:41:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/feta_salad_recipe_postcard-239311...

My personal favorite salad on the background of the Coast Mountains near Vancouver, BC, Canada

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1941 - Music, Cars and Movies

2011-06-28T20:57:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/1941

1941 Entertainment, Cars and History

August 1 - The first Jeep is produced

1941 May 7 - Glenn Miller records "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for RCA

1941 Historic Mardi Gras Parade is now on sale here.

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Johnson's Blue (Cranesbill) Geranium

2011-06-28T11:10:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.redgage.com/gramabarb

With every little breeze these delicate flowers are waving at us from their corner planter.

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Animal Menagerie 2012 Calendar

2011-06-11T22:17:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/animal_menagerie_calendar_2012-15...

From my personal 30 year animal and bird collection - it is fun to take a look. Kids will love their own calendar.

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Untitled

2011-06-11T21:22:00.001-07:00

Buy your 2012 Calendars

<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><br />365 Flower Tour One Calendar by gramabarb<br />Start selling my art online with zazzle.</div>

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Pansy Garden Collection Note Card

2011-06-06T13:56:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.zazzle.com/pansy_note_card-137304822272355139

A pansy collection is a beautiful way to say "I'm thinking of you!"

Stay in touch with Zazzle custom note cards. Customize all parts of this folded card – front and back, inside and out – for free!

Buy cards in bulk and save.

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♬1950 - Music, Movies and Cars

2011-06-03T20:51:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/1950

1950 was a very good year - remember when..... in .....1950 "Goodnight, Irene" by Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers was #1 for 13 weeks.

"If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time" is a 1950 song by Lefty Frizzell and the single stayed at No. 1 for three weeks .

Remember trying to guess what The Thing could be?

Be sure to listen to "The Thing" by Phil Harris here...

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1951 - Music, Movies and Cars

2011-06-03T20:40:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/1951

1951 was a very good year - Remember when ..... in ---1951 Tony Bennett was one of the 'heart throbs' of 1951 with 2 songs that made #1 on the Hit Parade - "Because of You" and "Cold, Cold Heart"

---1951 Page's version of "Detour" became the most-popular and would become Page's seventh million-selling single.

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Do you want to Travel to Canada?

2011-06-01T14:27:00.001-07:00

An article that will answer every question you may have about visiting Canada.

Before you Explore Canada be sure to read - Canada

This article covers these topics:

Then you can take a tour of every province in Canada and see some of the stunning scenery.

The links are fast and easy throughout the site.

British Columbia ; Alberta ; Saskatchewan ; Manitoba ;

Ontario ; Quebec ; Newfoundland and Labrador ;

New Brunswick ; Prince Edward Island ; Nova Scotia ;

Yukon ; North West Territories ; Nunavut

No trip to Canada is complete without visiting the Majestic and Beautiful Canadian Rockies

The Rockies are Canada's playground and a traveller's wonderland.

http://www.squidoo.com/canadianrockies

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Plush Toy Wild Bird Aviary

2011-05-27T23:28:00.001-07:00

It's a great way to introduce your young ones to birds.
I love Audubon birds! they are so fun and they make real bird noises! they are also VERY fun to collect!

See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/a142jb

Keep this Azalea Blooming on Your Wall

2011-05-23T20:43:00.001-07:00

The Azalea Bush is often referred to as the Royalty of the Garden. Add a touch of Royalty to your home or office decor.

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Fifties Fashion Show

2011-05-21T15:55:00.001-07:00

Learn more about Fifties Fashion

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Forties Fashion Show

2011-05-21T15:36:00.001-07:00

More about fashion in the Forties and Fifties

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Learn about the Snub-nosed Monkey

2011-05-21T15:10:00.001-07:00

The Snub-Nosed Monkey

The Snub-nosed monkeys are found in the Yunling Mountains in south-western China, around 13 isolated sub-populations exist in north-western Yunnan Province and south-eastern Tibet.

The Snub-nosed Monkey is critically endangered.

This video will touch your heart.

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Vancouver - Granville Island

2011-05-10T21:09:00.001-07:00

This is a night shot that has already won a feature. I think it will win many more features and awards. Visit and you will want to give it your thumbs up!

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A journal for the Month of August

2011-04-26T16:19:00.001-07:00

A photo diary of a Grandmother for the month of August 2010

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Flower a Day on Redgage

2011-04-26T15:02:00.001-07:00

There is a great new group on RedGage.com where people can post a flower every day for 365 days. It all started with an idea from RedGager WhiteOaks on April 23, 2011. It has been growing daily ever since. RedGage is the perfect place to post your flower photographs because they pay you for your activity.

Learn some interesting tips from GramaBarb
Flower a Day Challenge on RedGage

Or learn from the Leader of the Flower Power Challenge - WhiteOak
and meet other RedGagers who have already joined:
RedGage 365 Day Challenge

http://www.redgage.com/gramabarb

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Gardening with Children
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Pussy Willow is My Harbinger of Spring

2011-04-21T16:16:00.001-07:00

Pussy Willows and New Gum Boots and we knew it was spring!
Once upon a time a long time ago there were two little girls living on a farm with Dad and Mom. Each season was marked by a special event dictated by nature...... read more about these 2 little girls

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Romance Dancing of Leafy and Weedy‏

2011-04-03T14:04:00.000-07:00

If I could create my own Oasis it would be near a peaceful beach where Leafy and Weedy could live. They have captured my heart.
http://www.squidoo.com/leafy-and-weedy-sea-dragons-101

They are found in water 3 to 50 m deep around the southern coastline of Australia
Enjoy these graceful creatures through the videos I found for you. You will be transported to Australia and watch the Leafy and Weedy Sea Dragons slow dance into the night.

The Moon in Movie and Song Titles

2011-04-02T08:36:00.001-07:00

For a growing romance, moonlight is the best suited backdrop. It has been put into use by the famous song writers in their love songs. Moon has always been there to play an important role for a couple deeply in love

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UBC Apple Festival

2011-03-20T08:25:00.001-07:00

A visit to the UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival where you could learn all about the approx 60 species of apples and taste apple popcorn and much more. Spectacular fall day.

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A Grandmother's quest

2011-03-15T08:28:00.001-07:00

A Grandmother's quest is to Bird the World (via armchair travel)

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Add your name Sticker

2011-03-09T22:14:00.001-08:00

You can add your own name to this funny llama sticker or leave it blank and give them to your friends.

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Our Dream Cookbook and How to Write it

2011-03-05T21:18:00.003-08:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/our-dream-cookbook
A life long dream that my sister and I shared was to write our own cookbook together. She passed away in 2007 with our dream unfulfilled. The heartache of procrastination has been with me ever since I said good-bye to my sister on that sad day . I would like to create "our" book in her memory.

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Our Dream Cookbook and How to Write it

2011-03-05T21:18:00.001-08:00

A life long dream that my sister and I shared was to write our own cookbook together. She passed away in 2007 with our dream unfulfilled. The heartache of procrastination has been with me ever since I said good-bye to my sister on that sad day . I would like to create "our" book in her memory.

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Why Revive the Rain Barrel?

2011-02-24T18:30:00.001-08:00

Do You Recycle The Rain?

Seniors sharing their 'rain-barrel' memories:
The most common reaction when I asked about their 'rain-barrel' memories was: "Yes, we always had a rain barrel and the water was used to water our plants and to wash our hair. We loved using rain water to wash our hair because it left our hair so shiny and silky!" Then I talked to Jean and she had a story where rain collected into multiple rain barrels was a matter of survival. She grew up in a small prairie town in SW Manitoba during the 1930's.. The town did not have any drinking water. They had to walk a quarter of a mile to a place that had a pump with good water and pack it in buckets to their home. That water was very precious so it was only used for drinking and for cooking food. for the rest of their water needs they relied on the rain they could collect in their rain barrels. Not a drop of water was ever wasted.
Do we appreciate what a precious gift we have in water? What are we doing to recycle the rain?
More information about Why Revive the Rain Barrel?

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Why Revive the Rain Barrel?

2011-02-24T18:29:00.001-08:00

Do You Recycle The Rain?

Seniors sharing their 'rain-barrel' memories:
The most common reaction when I asked about their 'rain-barrel' memories was: "Yes, we always had a rain barrel and the water was used to water our plants and to wash our hair. We loved using rain water to wash our hair because it left our hair so shiny and silky!" Then I talked to Jean and she had a story where rain collected into multiple rain barrels was a matter of survival. She grew up in a small prairie town in SW Manitoba during the 1930's.. The town did not have any drinking water. They had to walk a quarter of a mile to a place that had a pump with good water and pack it in buckets to their home. That water was very precious so it was only used for drinking and for cooking food. for the rest of their water needs they relied on the rain they could collect in their rain barrels. Not a drop of water was ever wasted.

Do we appreciate what a precious gift we have in water? What are we doing to recycle the rain?

More information about Why Revive the Rain Barrel?

See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/brojb

Joys of Grandparenting - A Journey of an Angel

2011-02-24T18:11:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/joys-of-grandparenting
My assigned Squid Angel neighborhood is Grandparenting. What a joy this assignment is! I will be listing the outstanding grandparents and all the people who pay tribute to them as I meet them on my Angel journey. Stop by and see who I have blessed.

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Joys of Grandparenting - A Journey of an Angel

2011-02-24T18:10:00.001-08:00

My assigned Squid Angel neighborhood is Grandparenting. What a joy this assignment is! I will be listing the outstanding grandparents and all the people who pay tribute to them as I meet them on my Angel journey. Stop by and see who I have blessed.

See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/broi3

Twitter button - Love it!

2011-02-22T20:50:00.000-08:00

By TwitterButtons.com

Do you have a Bucket List yet?

2011-02-21T22:10:00.001-08:00

Don't wait until it is too late to create your Bucket List.
Here is my Bucket List

What will you put in your bucket?
Maybe a dream cookbook?

Everyone wants to go on at least one major trip.
Here is one of mine - for two weeks

What is yours?

When times were really hard - remember them
http://www.squidoo.com/the-great-depression-era---1930s
Read the Gramabarb Daily World News
http://paper.li/gramabarb

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Best seller list

2011-02-19T19:58:00.001-08:00

What is it about this book that sent it to the Globe and Mail best seller list 10 days after being released!?

Read it and you will see why. The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich
http://www.squidoo.com/the-midwife-of-venice

When times were really hard - remember them
http://www.squidoo.com/the-great-depression-era---1930s
Read the Gramabarb Daily World News
http://paper.li/gramabarb

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When Starlane Belonged to Mamie Peterson

2011-02-15T08:45:00.003-08:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/when-starlane-belonged-to-mamie
It is Time to Set the Record Straight. Would you like to help?
To my dismay, the errors that the City of Prince George made in their signage is now being continued throughout the internet. It is not a local problem anymore.
Should the City of Prince George correct their Spelling Mistakes? You can add your voice to the need for action.

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When Starlane Belonged to Mamie Peterson

2011-02-15T08:45:00.001-08:00

It is Time to Set the Record Straight. Would you like to help?
To my dismay, the errors that the City of Prince George made in their signage is now being continued throughout the internet. It is not a local problem anymore.
Should the City of Prince George correct their Spelling Mistakes? You can add your voice to the need for action.

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GramaBarb is a Real Grandmother - read her Profile bio

2011-01-30T21:37:00.001-08:00

Who is GramaBarb?
GramaBarb has been a member of Squidoo since December 8 2005, has rated 3,646 lenses, favorited 3,267, and has created 295 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "❤A Grandmother's Love❤". See all her lenses

As you scroll through my Squidoo lenses my hope is that you will enjoy the journey and learn something new along the way. I am a Canadian Grandmother and have created all my lenses with families in mind. Every lens has been sprinkled with true Grandmother's Love .

At my Zazzle Store you will find a popular place to buy gifts Zazzle Planet Earth Store

Grandma's Door Always Swings In for Gift Shopping at Cafepress

I twitter at least once or twice a day - follow me http://twitter.com/gramabarb

@gramabarb Vancouver, BC, Canada

Canadian senior and Grandma - I really believe that Grandmothers are voices of the past. Role models of the present.They open the doors to the future.
As of Jan 30, 2011 I have 1,099 followers - some of whom are Celebs.

I have my own Daily World News based on who I follow plus my own current twitter posts
You are welcome to subscribe for free

http://paper.li/gramabarb

Remember GramaBarb's virtual door always swings in - visit me on Squidoo or Twitter.
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When times were really hard - remember them
http://www.squidoo.com/the-great-depression-era---1930s
Read the Gramabarb Daily World News
http://paper.li/gramabarb

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Inflatable Kids Education Toys

2011-01-23T19:55:00.001-08:00

Education Toys that are inflatable - easy to use and easy to store away.

Education Toys that are inflatable

These education inflatables are becoming more and more popular with teachers - easy storage and reasonable cost is a big plus for schools.
For use at home especially for homeschooling - We all love education toys that are inflatable - easy to use and easy to store away.
Explore your universe with a solar system inflatable classroom set. Teach size and distance relationships of the planets, the moon and the sun.

Become a true globe-trotter with a 27-inch inflatable globe! It features only the continents and lines of latitude/longitude -- it's up to you to correctly label the names of oceans, trade routes, landmarks and more with a wet-erase marker.

Introduce Children to Anatomy with this Inflatable-Anatomy Torso

Visit Kids Education Toys for a wide range of inflatable toys

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When times were really hard - remember them
ttp://www.squidoo.com/the-great-depression-era---1930s
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Untitled

2011-01-23T16:23:00.003-08:00

Inviting you to view this reflection of water and bicyclist http://www.redgage.com/photos/tjtvance/reflections-of-a-bicyclist.html

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2011-01-23T16:23:00.001-08:00

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To all Grandmothers -

2011-01-17T10:25:00.003-08:00

http://lovegrandmothers.blogspot.com/
To all grandmothers, whose wisdom, courage and love have paved the path for future generations - we thank you!
Love from a Blogging Grandmother

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To all Grandmothers -

2011-01-17T10:25:00.001-08:00

To all grandmothers, whose wisdom, courage and love have paved the path for future generations - we thank you!

Love from a Blogging Grandmother

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The GramaBarb Daily Newspaper is out!

2011-01-16T19:23:00.001-08:00

This Daily Newspaper is created by Twitter based on who I am following.

It is twittered everyday but if you would like to read it in your email you can go HERE ( http://paper.li/gramabarb ) to subscribe

I follow over 1400 people and world news organizations so my daily newspaper is international in scope. Over 1000 people read it everyday and then tweet it to their followers. I am personally inviting you to subscribe for free. Upper right side - click subscribe.

It is a multi-page Newspaper with Headlines: Stories; Arts and Entertainment; Travel; Education; Technology; Environment
With news from CNN; BBC; CBC; and Fox news and plenty of environment news from Scientific American,WWF and many others.

http://paper.li/gramabarb

Thank you for reading my customized Daily!

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Birding in Canada with Grandma

2011-01-15T19:15:00.001-08:00

There are 462 known species of birds in Canada

How many can you identify? Canada's national bird is the Common Loon.

Canadian Provincial Birds: ALBERTA - Great Horned Owl
BRITISH COLUMBIA - (2 birds claim this honour) Stellar's Jay and Varied Thrush
MANITOBA - Great Gray Owl
NEW BRUNSWICK - Black-capped Chickadee
NEWFOUNDLAND - Atlantic Puffin
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - Gyrfalcon
NOVA SCOTIA - Osprey
NUNAVUT - None designated
ONTARIO - Common Loon
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND - Blue Jay
QUEBEC - Snowy Owl
SASKATCHEWAN - Sharp-tailed Grouse
YUKON - Common Raven

Learn more about Birding in Canada
http://www.squidoo.com/canadabirding

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Birding in Canada with Grandma

2011-01-15T16:17:00.001-08:00

There are 462 known species of birds in Canada

How many can you identify? Canada's national bird is the Common Loon.

Canadian Provincial Birds: ALBERTA - Great Horned Owl
BRITISH COLUMBIA - (2 birds claim this honour) Stellar's Jay and Varied Thrush
MANITOBA - Great Gray Owl
NEW BRUNSWICK - Black-capped Chickadee
NEWFOUNDLAND - Atlantic Puffin
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - Gyrfalcon
NOVA SCOTIA - Osprey
NUNAVUT - None designated
ONTARIO - Common Loon
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND - Blue Jay
QUEBEC - Snowy Owl
SASKATCHEWAN - Sharp-tailed Grouse
YUKON - Common Raven

Learn more about Birding in Canada
http://www.squidoo.com/canadabirding

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Time to bake your own bread - I'll teach you how
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January is List making Month

2011-01-09T21:07:00.001-08:00

Where does the term "kick the bucket" originate?

To kick the bucket is an English idiom that is defined as "to die" in the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1785). It is considered a euphemistic, informal, or slang term.Oxford Advanced Dictionary of Current English, 4th Ed. (1989) Its origin remains unclear, though there have been several theories.

I am over 70 and working on my Bucket List gave me energy and determination to NOT kick the bucket - I have too much to do!

I have already started on my list:
http://www.squidoo.com/a-bucket-list-of-10-dreams-lensography

Have you started yours yet?

Time to bake your own bread - I'll teach you how
http://www.squidoo.com/old-fashioned-homemade-bread

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Top Five Goals that Soar High

2011-01-08T10:15:00.003-08:00

URL: http://www.squidoo.com/top-five-goals-that-soar-high
Five Goals that are high on my list of things to do in 2011. The list is here.

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Top Five Goals that Soar High

2011-01-08T10:15:00.001-08:00

Five Goals that are high on my list of things to do in 2011. The list is here.

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These are certified purple star pages

2010-12-27T21:57:00.001-08:00

These are certified purple star lens. These pages have been handpicked by Squidoo's editors as the most remarkable pages on the entire site. So if you like ithem, blog them, share them with a friend, and know you're spreading the word about something really exceptional on the web.

Ducks, Geese and Swans

Did you know that families of geese do not break up after the breeding season, but form strong family units that migrate and winter together?
Learn more about Ducks, Geese and Swans http://www.squidoo.com/ducksgeeseswans

❤A Grandmother's Love❤

To all grandmothers , whose wisdom, courage and love have paved the path for future generations - we thank you!
http://www.squidoo.com/grandmothers

The Great Depression Era - 1930s

A window onto a time that, for most of us, is hard to imagine.

"It's my sister's turn to eat," a hungry child tells her teacher. What happened?
http://www.squidoo.com/the-great-depression-era---1930s

The Dust Bowl Years
" How the people of the time made it through without going mad is truly astonishing. It is to the survivors and their families that I humbly dedicate this video."
You can watch this video on this page - http://www.squidoo.com/the-great-depression-era---1930s

So if you like these purple star pages please blog them and share them with a friend

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Calendars and Gifts : Flowers for You

2010-12-19T19:19:00.003-08:00

URL: http://www.cafepress.ca/giftcalendars
Creative gifts. I've just added the Glaucous-winged Gull family with day old cute chicks. All nature lovers will enjoy them on their tshirt or iPad cover.

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Calendars and Gifts : Flowers for You

2010-12-19T19:19:00.001-08:00

Creative gifts. I've just added the Glaucous-winged Gull family with day old cute chicks. All nature lovers will enjoy them on their tshirt or iPad cover.

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Golden Retrievers - Dogs with Hearts of Gold.

2010-12-18T20:07:00.001-08:00

Yes, the world famous 'Coolest Dog' online dancing Golden Retriever video is here!!

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Tools to spark Creativity

2010-12-18T08:37:00.001-08:00

Tools to spark Creativity - Give what Kids Love

Children love to pretend and they love to play store. Children will practice writing skills, spelling, math, and have a lot of fun at the same time.
Kids Love to Play Store
http://www.squidoo.com/playstore

All of us know that playful children are happier, better adjusted, more co-operative and more popular. So the toys we provide should stimulate their natural love for playing. It is healthy to play. A mix of active, imaginative and creative play makes for a brilliantly balanced diet of play.
Kids Love to Play Farm
http://www.squidoo.com/toyfarm

Kids Love to Build.
K'nex takes your child beyond building into the world of - Coordinate planes and cartesian coordinates
* Alpha-numeric grids and game strategies
http://www.squidoo.com/knexkids

Time to bake your own bread - I'll teach you how
http://www.squidoo.com/old-fashioned-homemade-bread

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Why Some People Do Not Celebrate Christmas

2010-12-12T09:34:00.000-08:00

Why Some People do Not Celebrate Christmas

There are billions of other people who have chosen not to celebrate Christmas. Why?

Very soon billions of people will be celebrating Christmas. Traditions, food and decorations might differ, but basically it is for the same reason Christmas is being celebrated. It is the time Jesus is said to have been born, which is a great cause for celebration. At the same time, however, there are billions of other people who have chosen not to celebrate Christmas. Why? The reasons are different, but basically it boils down to three main ones.

Content Source: Bukisa - Why Some People do Not Celebrate Christmas

Vintage Typewriter Speck Case for iPad from Zazzle.com

2010-12-10T01:01:00.001-08:00

Vintage typewriter case for a new iPad. Great contrast

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Kids Baby Moose Keds Shoes from Zazzle.com

2010-12-06T10:39:00.001-08:00

Kids Baby Moose Keds slip-on Shoes Very cute red w white polka dots with sleeping baby moose.

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Shopping is all done for you

2010-11-26T19:51:00.001-08:00

One website shopping for the whole family.

Slippers and pajamas are more popular than ever this year. I wanted to know why and here is what I found.

Cute overload is for everyone -- not just for kids! Even men have some fun slippers and pjs. Have you seen the Homer Simpson slippers and Lounge Pants yet?
My personal favorite for women are the Dolphin Slippers with matching Lounge Pants

The word is out that the most popular is the Dragon Slippers found in my Slipper Zoo

There are even some slippers that Grandma will love.

Looking for that old fashioned flannel nightie for those cold nights? I found it!

Visit Matching Slippers and Pajamas before they sell out.
http://www.squidoo.com/slippersandpajamas

Time to bake your own bread - I'll teach you how
http://www.squidoo.com/old-fashioned-homemade-bread

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Our Dream Cookbook and How to Write it

2010-11-16T10:07:00.001-08:00

Number Two in my Bucket of Dreams is to Publish the Book that my sister and I spent our life dreaming about.

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Kids Care about Birds and Animals

2010-11-13T21:12:00.001-08:00

The new Gift Trend for Kids is Green

Kids care about saving the planet and learning about birds and animals through play.

The birds are flying off http://www.squidoo.com/plush-toy-aviary page because the Kids are saying this about them:
From a Kid's review: "I love Audubon birds! they are so fun and they make real bird noises! they are also VERY fun to collect!!! I HAVE FIFTY AUDUBON BIRDS BECAUSE THEY ARE AWESOME!!"

Check out the great selection of birds with real bird calls.

Plush Toy Wild Bird Aviary

Time to bake your own bread - I'll teach you how
http://www.squidoo.com/old-fashioned-homemade-bread

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2010-11-10T10:37:00.001-08:00

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Cutest Slippers ever!

2010-10-28T21:21:00.001-07:00

PJ's and Slippers just get cuter every year!

My favorite for the kids are the meerkat slippers - oh, and you must see the slippers that BARK!
http://www.squidoo.com/slippersandpajamas

Mom will love the slippers you can microwave! (no more cold feet!)

Dad will love the Eagle slippers!

Sizing Information: Extra Large = U.S. Men's shoe size 8-11.5, XXL = Men's shoe size 11.5+

http://www.squidoo.com/slippersandpajamas

Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Cute,Cool and Funny Animal Photos, Videos and Facts

2010-10-20T12:00:00.001-07:00

You can't resist the giraffes eyes - look at it! The other pictures are amazing too.

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Where would you find an apple peel contest?

2010-10-17T18:27:00.001-07:00

Apple Festival at UBC this weekend.
One of the free events was a apple peel contest - to see who can peel an apple in one continuous peel the longest before it breaks.

It's a place where you can see apple trees trowing in all sorts of shapes:
Here is the photo from GramaBarb on RedGage
http://www.redgage.com/photos/gramabarb/day-290-ubc-apple-trees-oct-17-photoaday.html

Yummy cooking with apples - try GramaBarb's Fresh Apple Cake:
http://www.squidoo.com/back-to-school-and-boring-apple-a-day

Gramabarb has many recipes - have you tried any of them?
Some amazing crockpot recipes:
http://www.squidoo.com/crockpotcookingdaily
Some really, really old recipes from GramaBarb's old recipe box:
http://www.squidoo.com/grandmasrecipes

Do a little bird watching here while you are waiting for you apple cake to bake:
Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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What is Your Best Lemon Memory?

2010-10-10T08:05:00.001-07:00

A lemonade story and a free lemon cake/pudding recipe

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A Big Little Dog is the Perfect Fit

2010-10-06T09:58:00.001-07:00

This little puppy arrived bursting with energy, playfulness His happiness was infectious and this little dog was a perfect fit for the entire family

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There is an Orphan in my Lunch Bucket

2010-10-03T08:24:00.001-07:00

There is an Orphan in my Lunch Bucket

My husband rescued an orphaned bird and as a family we raised it with the goal of setting it free - What was the outcome?

Read the short Photo Story http://www.squidoo.com/there-is-an-orphan-in-my-lunch-bucket

Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Why have a Cake if I can't Eat it?

2010-09-27T11:28:00.001-07:00

What better way to welcome friends and family than with a steaming cup of coffee and some delectable cake?

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What is Rivers Day?

2010-09-26T10:24:00.001-07:00

World Rivers Day is a global celebration of the world's waterways, observed every last Sunday in September. What are you doing on Sept 26 for Rivers Day?

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I Cannot Hear You

2010-09-26T08:21:00.001-07:00

Living with Hearing Loss is Worse than I Expected - my story

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Back to School and Boring Apple a Day

2010-09-18T21:38:00.001-07:00

Back to school and apples in the lunchbox - it must be September

Back to School and Boring Apple a Day

Great apple info and our family free recipe.
http://www.squidoo.com/back-to-school-and-boring-apple-a-day

Stop by and visit the winner of the Purple Star page
Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Back to School and Boring Apple a Day

2010-09-18T21:31:00.001-07:00

Let's make some super delicious apple recipes for lunches and after school snacks.

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Challenge yourself to Photo A Day

2010-09-07T11:58:00.001-07:00

Whenever you challenge yourself to accomplish something new you will learn so much about yourself and life around you.

Photo A Day Marathon for the year 2010 has opened my eyes to the immediate world around me and I am "seeing" so much better as time goes on. The photo of the blue heart is of my everyday morning coffee mug.

Photo A Day creates anticipation and excitement for each day as your eye gets sharper and you get better at not hesitating to seizing the moment.

Here are 3 people from 3 different countries doing the challenge of A Photo A Day - setting the pace of a new trend

Canada - gramabarb
Sweden - irenemaria
Italy - mujjen

Their photograph's are fresh everyday here: http://www.squidoo.com/photo-a-day-is-a-growing-new-trend

Be sure to visit:
Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Honeysuckle Flower is this weeks reigning Queen

2010-09-02T21:48:00.001-07:00

In my Friendship Oasis Garden the elegant Honeysuckle is this weeks reigning Queen.

I picked a honeysuckle flower and gave it to a blind lady. The sweet scent brought back the memories of the wild honeysuckle vines in her neighborhood in England. The joy a single flower gives shone from her face!
http://www.redgage.com/photos/gramabarb/day-238-honeysuckle-for-the-blind-aug-26-photoaday.html

I created a friendship note card for you to give to your friend. It is photographs of my stunning honeysuckle.
You can customize this card to make it more personal if you would like.
http://www.zazzle.com/honeysuckle_garden_card-137347276149353047

More Honeysuckle gifts can be purchased at GramaBarb's Planet Earth Photo Art Gallery
http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb

Stop by and read about the Gull family growing up from 1 day old until the fledged.
Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Flirting 40's and 50's Look

2010-08-29T10:03:00.001-07:00

Take a look at what the 1950's fashion really looked like

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Lamb's Ear

2010-08-14T10:24:00.001-07:00

Have you ever touched a lamb's ear?

Have you ever touched a Lamb's Ear Plant?

Isn't the similarity amazing?

Lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) is easily recognized by its large, touchable,fuzzy, silvery-gray leaves. Kids love Lamb's Ear plants in their garden because the leaves feel like lamb's ears.

In our garden this Lamb's Ear is growing. See the Photograph of the plant called Lamb's Ear
http://www.redgage.com/photos/gramabarb/day-224-lambs-ear-plant-aug-12-photoaday.html

Here is another story with many photographs you will like:
Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Guess What?

2010-08-13T13:42:00.001-07:00

Did you know that you can purchase the MinoHD: the world's smallest HD camcorder right here?
Flip Video MinoHD puts the power of HD video in your pocket. Full Technical Specifications
Another view of the camcorder

source: http://www.cafepress.ca/gramabarb.463263773

Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Back to School Cookies

2010-08-11T18:29:00.001-07:00

Back to School Lunch and Snack favorite cookie treats
Homemade cookies that you can bake and store in your freezer for those busy "off to school mornings".

The peanut butter cookie is an all time favorite.

My free oldtime favorite Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe is included in this site

http://www.squidoo.com/peanutbuttercookies101

Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
series of pictures from one day old chicks to fledglimg:
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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Flickr

2010-08-08T08:44:00.001-07:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

This Bold Bouquet is For Sale

2010-08-07T22:18:00.001-07:00

You can now buy this Bold and Beautiful bouquet in print form at http://www.zazzle.com/gramabarb

Visit another view of the stunning bouquet
http://www.redgage.com/photos/gramabarb/day-219-our-weekly-bouquet-aug-7-photoaday.html

Getting to Know the Glaucous-winged Gull Family
http://www.squidoo.com/glaucous-winged-gull-family

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