About a 21st Century Grandmother

Some of my Grandma Lenses 

Grandma's Kitchen is where the Door Swings In

The kitchens of our grandmothers contain memories of comforting aromas and satisfying flavors. Food and hospitality were an important part of our Grandmother's lifestyle and so the kitchen became the heart of each home. We were always welcome in Gran...

A Grandmother's Love

To all grandmothers, whose wisdom, courage and love have paved the path for future generations - we thank you! Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple. Grandmas are short on criticism and long on love. -- Author Unknown A Grandmother is s...

Grandma's Favorite Recipes

Recipes and memories of the good old days. Recipe books filled with heirlooms from Grandma's kitchen. These special books can be purchased here. Remember - Grandma's never run out of hugs or cookies. GramaBarb's free recipes are her...

A life long Passion - Genealogy 

The Great Depression Era - 1930s

A window onto a time that, for most of us, is hard to imagine.   The stock market crashed at the end of 1929, the price of wheat fell to below the cost of seed and the Great Depression smothered the North American Prairies with poverty. Those...

How to make Genealogy Fun for the Entire Family

  Genealogy is the study of family ancestries & histories. These are activities that are enjoyable and often amusing; and you will say, "I do it for the fun of it"!   Don't forget to keep your family antiques.&nb...

Ireland and Vance Genealogy

The photograph to the left was taken by Mark Vance May 1999 on his trip to visit the Vance homeland and he wrote "1700s or 1800s Cottage in Northern Ireland. Not unlike what would have been the original Vance homstead in 1773. Learn how to...

Favorite Pets 

Golden Retrievers - Dogs with Hearts of Gold.

Goldens shower you with unconditional love - take good care of them.   One stop shopping for all things Golden is here. Golden Retrievers are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.  Golden Retrievers are often used as s...

Cochin Bantam Chicken

"Our Pet Cochin to the left" Colour varieties include buff, black, partridge, blue, silver laced, splash, golden laced, and white. Cochins also come in a variety called frizzled, in which the feathers are turned outward. Cochins are well...

Schnauzers - A delightful Companion

Schnauzer: The name Schnauzer comes from the German word for moustache because of the dogs' distinctively furry noses. Schnauzers are notably intelligent, have a friendly personality and a mischievous sense of humor.  Schnauzers are also very l...

Flowers and Butterflies 

Butterflies 101

Left: Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) Butterflies are insects with four large wings that feed either on the nectar of flowers or on fruit. Together with moths, butterflies make up the scientific order Lepidoptera - the word means 'scaly win...

Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

An introduction to a brilliant show of wildflowers from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. 2009 spring and summer is bursting with new flowers again - how many can you identify while on your hikes in the Pacific Northwest? If you love flowers...

Gramabarb's Kittens and Flowers Galore

When words escape, flowers speak. -   Bruce W. Currie New 2010 Calendar - Flowers with Quotes and Recipes Featuring flowers with cute kittens.I saved the best for last. Scroll down to see these delightfully sweet photographs. Highligh...

Recipes and Stuff 

Make Homemade Meatballs

3 free meatball recipes from my private collection - try them all and let me know which one you like the best. Sam's or Gramabarb's? Try my turkey meatballs comfort meal. Meatballs across various cultures - for example: In the Philippines, me...

Daily Healthy Cooking with your Crockpot

This lens received the prestigious "Lens of the Day" badge on Oct. 25, 2006. NEW! A crockpot that plugs into your cigarette lighter socket when traveling!!   Very popular - NEW - Sport designed Crockpots ! for the next big...

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

The food value of peanuts is impressive. Peanuts are high in fiber, and they contain 13 vitamins and 26 minerals, many of which are lacking in modern diets. Quick Fun Peanut Facts: Americans eat 3 pounds of peanut butter per person every year. Two...

Family Health Issues 

Arthritis is a Pain

Nearly 40 million Americans have arthritis. Every year on October 12 people with arthritis from around the World join together to make their voices heard and raise awareness of arthritis, a disease that affects millions of individuals across the globe...

Kidney Dialysis - Finding Support. Dedicated to my sister, AnnaRuth

Your Doctor announces that you will require dialysis the rest of your life.  You don't hear the rest of his words as your world is spinning in disbelief and even denial.  As you are whisked off for your first dialysis treatment an overwhelm...

Yummy Dessert Recipes for People with Diabetes

A little planning and you can make desserts for your whole family including those with diabetes. Fresh fruit garnish makes desserts look good as well as taste good. Learn about diabetes: Did you know that there are 3 types of diabetes? Did you know...

Open Heart Surgery - My Personal Experience.

Recovery from open heart surgery has been wonderful.  I am feeling strong again and no complications.  Do you need open heart surgery?  Go for it! I had my surgery at St.Paul's Hospital, BC, Canada on March 29, 2006. 2007 - update -...

New RocketMom irenemaria 

.....and my Rocket Friend!

Irene Marias story

  The lensphoto shows a happy Maria I really started to live when I was 52 years old. Up unil then, there were many tears and many hard times. When I was 52 I met the love of my life. The man whom I married and lived a life I did not think possi...

Greta Garbo - a Swedish actress

Greta Lovisa Gustafsson or more known as - Greta Garbo - was born 18 September 1905 - and died 15 April 1990. She was a Swedish-born actress during Hollywood's silent film period and part of its Golden Age. Regarded as one of the greatest and most i...

Norrköping, Sweden

This is a lens about my city. I was born here and now I live here. Norrköping is located in the county Östergötland to the east in Sweden by the Baltic Sea. Read more about Sweden here: irenemariassweden 1384 King Albrekt af Mecklenbur...

Flowers in art

There are litterary millions of nice flower art. I have picked the ones I like and would buy for myself or my friends. I will display oil paintings, acryl paintings, water colours and poster prints. Also will I show some other Flower-art that I real...

How to make meatballs

In Sweden köttbullar (meatballs) are made with ground beef or a mix of ground beef and pork, mixed with breadcrumbs soaked in milk and finely chopped onions. They are seasoned with white pepper or allspice and salt. Some put a spoonfull of suga...

Where I love to Travel to....... 

Hawaiian Islands - a Taste of Paradise

The Hawaiian Islands, once known as the Sandwich Islands are a chain of a total of 19 islands and atolls. Did you know - Barking Sands Beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is known for its unusual sand that squeaks or 'barks like a dog'. The dry sa...

Travel Sweden's Great Outdoors

The people of Sweden have a reputation of being strong and adventurous.  Whether you are a rugged explorer or you prefer adventure on the soft side, you will never run out of things to do in Sweden.  Have you stayed at the world famous Ice...

How to Vacation in Palm Desert when you don't Golf.

Palm Desert, California is a beautiful place of warmth and serenity away from the stress of your busy everyday life.  We stayed at a luxurious vacation townhome and from there we could enjoy Palm Desert at our leisure.   One of my favo...

Travel to Sweden - a Beautiful Nation

Watch the video and you will want to go to Sweden! Sweden has 97.500 lakes larger than 2 acres, which add to the beauty of the varied Swedish landscape.  Dala Horse has become a symbol of authentic Swedish handicraft and is one of Sweden's mos...

Favorite Artist 

Robert Bateman a Canadian Wildlife Artist

He has used his wildlife paintings and prints to raise millions of dollars for the  many naturalist and conservation organizations. His artworks hang in permanent collections all over the world, his most notable one man exhibition having been he...

My Dream is to............ 

Giant Wish Book full of World Cruises

Let's take a virtual world cruise. How much of the world will you see when traveling around the world on a cruise ship? I have picked a actual itinerary for about a 120 day journey. Here are the ports of call: (over 50)

Birding the World with Grandma

The popularity of this fun hobby finds tens of thousands of bird-loving enthusiasts traveling all over the world to see as many beautiful birds as they can. You can even Bird the World from your computer.  Start your own bird list. With about 10,...

Crazy about the 1950's 

I loved the music, cars with fins and drive-in movies

1957 - Music, Movies and Cars

---1957 Tab Hunter's "Young Love" was # 1 for six weeks in 1957. Remember? ---1957 The Frisbee was invented. The pie tins of the Frisbee Pie Company of Connecticut were the inspiration for the creation of the Frisbee. A Wham-O employee supp...

1955 - Music, Movies and Cars

---1955 The summer of 1955 Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets hit the charts and teenagers rocked the summer away. I was one of them! Remember -- Fats Domino singing - I Hear You Knocking? ---1955 Disneyland opened in Anaheim, Calif...

1956 - Music, Movies and Cars

---1956 Elvis Presley sings 'Heartbreak Hotel' on the 'Milton Berle Show.' An estimated 25% of the American population tuned in to hear him. ---1956 Harry Belafonte's album "Calypso," goes to #1 and stays #1 for 31 weeks Don't miss the Hard To Find...

1959 - Music, Movies and Cars

----1959 movie "Some Like it Hot" Starring Marilyn Monroe - now on DVD ----1959 Collector Cars - Remember the Pink Cadillac? ---1959 Frankie Avalon's songs "Venus" and "Why" both went to #1 ----1959 first publica...

1958 - Music, Movies and Cars

Remember the 1958 Cadillac DeVille? --- This was one 'hot' car! Listen to Purple People Eater here - You will love it! ---1958 "The Purple People Eater" was written and performed by Sheb Wooley and reached #1 in the Billboard pop charts in...