GramaBarb - My Superhero Grandma

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 -...

Focus on what you love and create an oasis in your life. A place of peace, reflection and refreshment. Butterfly Branch Art Print Vess, Erica J. Buy at AllPosters.com

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...

Is there any flower more sensuous and romantic than the rose? Videos all about roses and how to grow them. "Flowers are loves truest language." Birdhouse with Roses Art Print Sibley,... 16 in. x 20 in. Buy at AllPosters.com

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...

Through the eyes of your grandchildren the birds and bugs in the garden becomes a lesson in biology - when they ask "why" and you take the time to answer. And growing seeds becomes a scientific experiment with the details they will learn according to...

Take your grandchildren birdwatching and you will be giving them a lifetime ticket to the theater of nature.   "May they always hear the whisper of wings...".    Start a beautiful Bird Collection for your Grandchildren

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...

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...

  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...

 Start shopping here for some fresh, new ideas for spring. Plant a herb garden. Grow strawberries. Meeting the challenge of creating a delightful garden in a small space. No space is too small to make a big impact! Keep the rhododendron small...

Did you know........ *Mexico introduced chocolate to the world? *Mexico City is sinking at a rate of 6 to 8 inches a year because it's built on top of an underground reservoir. Wells are drawing out more and more water for the city's growing...

La Serena city is located 292 miles north of Santiago. The temperature average is 22° C. in Summer and 14° C in Winter and the average rainfall is 100 millimeters per year. The best time to visit La Serena for peace and tranquility is in March and Ap...

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...

The friendly people of Fiji will make you feel welcome upon arrival to their over 300 Island Nation. Everyone loves the beach but take time to explore other little jewels of Fiji such as the Garden of Sleeping Giant; the Museum in Suva where you wil...

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...

You can count on Grandma to make tea and cookie time a special fun time! Create wonderful memories for your grandchildren by having a tea party just for them. Pick a theme and make it a dress-up tea party. Make sure the children know that this is a...

Lawn-mower makers have gone green - at least some of them - to meet the needs of the green mower revolution. The environment will benefit from less pollution. People will benefit from less pollution and less noise. Therefore your health will benefit....

This photograph was taken by a 7 yr. old recording her world. You are encouraging creativity and memories. I wish I had some pictures of my favorite toys, don't you? By recycling your camera to a child you are giving a gift that is educational and c...

Looking for recipes for specific health issues?  I am too.    I will share what I find here. Visual recipes have been added.  This cookbook, written for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, will enable ind...

Dressing your Dog is practical and chic and, of course, just plain cute! Whether you want to dress your dog to impress or to keep your pooch from shivering in the cold and safe - this is the place to shop. Safety reflective vests for our dogs are...

Everyone knows they are the only mammal that can clean its ears with its 14 inch tongue and this long tongue is used to pull leaves off of trees..; But did you know: The okapi keeps itself very clean by licking its body. Zoo keepers take advantage...

Beavers are sociable animals, living in streams, where, so as to render the water of sufficient depth, they build dams of mud and of the stems and boughs of trees felled by their powerful incisor teeth. In the neighbourhood they make their "lodges,"...

Meerkats live in the southern part of Africa which is dominated by the Kalahari desert. They are extremely social animals and therefore they were a good subject for a delightful TV series called Meerkat Manor. The spotlight is shinning on "Meerkat Ma...

A frog usually has smooth, moist,  skin, is slimy and jumps, and spends most of their lives in or near water. A toad tends to be dry, warty-looking and walks, and spends more time living on land.  A group of frogs is called an army, while a...

Monkeys have been bathing in the hot springs of Jigokudani for at least the past 40 years, and it is believed to be the only place in the world where this happens. Today a park protects this natural habitat, home to some 250 wild snow monkeys. Take a...

---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...

Wildlife artists are also actively involved in wildlife conservation. Support Wildlife by supporting the artists. Read about The Artists for Conservation Foundation. The organization's mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation, biod...

What did the fifties mean to you? The advent of fast foods, cars with fins and Rock and Roll? I have chosen material that will look deeper into the history of the world during the 1950's. America in the 20th Century - The Postwar World Art Print...

Golf has a wonderful history spanning over 400 years of funny names and interesting definitions. From the archaic terms of the Scotts to modern colloquialism, we have tried to develop the most complete Internet golf resource. Our research indicates t...

---1953 The song "The Doggie in the Window" by Patti Page ran 8 weeks as #1 on the Hit Parade How many of these song do you still like to listen to? Til I Waltz Again with You - Teresa Brewer? or maybe Vaya Con Dios (May God Be with You) - Mary Ford,...

I was 13 years old when I heard "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) for the first time. Needless to say I was hooked on the Eurythmics from that day forward. Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart revolutionized the world of music with their "synthpop" sound. M...

Introducing my superhero... Howard Schiffer has always been passionate about nutrition. For over 30 years he has helped to develop and sell a number of health food items. In 1994, his priorities changed when Southern California was struck by the No...

Thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother! First of all, my grandmother was my namesake -- I was named in honor of my grandmother! And, I can't think of a day that goes by that I do NOT th...

As part of her Squidoo Superheroes project for charity, Anne Reidy asked me to profile someone who inspires, who leads, who makes a difference. This was a surprisingly easy choice. The Acumen Fund is patient capital. They invest money in companies r...

Dr. Randy Pausch is a living inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006, he has gone on to show people how to continue *living* even after getting the diagnosis of a terminal illness. For his head-on, straight-forward, entertai...