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Meet Haleigh,my granddaughter and the love of my life. Since she lives over 3000 miles away from her grandmother, I have had to find very creative ways to keep in touch with her. This lens will share some of the ways that have worked for us. Of course nothing beats holding her in my arms and hearing her laughter for real, but in between those times here's some ways that keep her knowing how much I love her and miss her.
Great Resources To keep in Touch
- Today's Grandparents
- Grandparents Today - Long Distance Grandparents Creative and Fun Ways to Stay in Touch
- Staying Connected with the Kids from Long Distance
- It's a really hard thing for committed dads to be away from their kids, especially when its a long ways away. Whether a non-custodial dad, in the military or a long distance grandfather, there are some common threads to keeping connected to the kids. Find some great tips and recommendations for keep
- Grandparenting From A Distance
- Grandparenting From a Distance
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- Fun ideas for connecting grandparents with long-distance grandchildren, from the authors of Grandloving
Send an Internet Card
My Granddaughter loves internet cards, especially interactive ones. Here's some favorite sites we like.
- Billy Bear's Internet PostOffice - Kids Free Postcards, Greeting Cards
- Billy Bear's postoffice is filled with FREE kid's postcards that you can email to your internet friends. You'll also find a nice collection of printable greeting cards and stationery.
- For Kids Greeting Cards, Free Ecards From 123Greetings.com
- Adorable... naughty... & so very cute... that's what all kids are ! Reach out to your kid/ grandkid/ niece/ nephew/ younger sibling or loved one with these cute, funny, loving wishes & brighten their day !
- Free Internet Cards / eCards / Greetings / eGreetings
- Free internet eGreetings are at the UpToTen website. What kind of free internet eGreetings ? The kind of eCards kids love funny, silly, clever and surprising ! These free internet eGreetings are arranged by occasion, so its easy to find the perfect greetings cards. Enjoy emailing all your friends a
Books with Great Ideas!
Long-Distance Grandparenting: Connecting With Your Grandchildren from Afar
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/24/2009) 
Long Distance Grandparenting: A Practical Guide to Building Close Relationships With Your Grandchildren
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
Long-Distance Grandparenting: Book 2
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Long-Distance Grandparenting: Book 3
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Using Modern Technology
Lucky we are today! Grandparents may not live down the street anymore but we have some pretty cool things around to help us out!
- Chicago Children's Museum
- Long Distance Grandparenting: Building a bond when Grandkid live far away.
- Long-Distance Grandparenting
- Many different tools to use to stay close
- Long Distance Grandparenting
- Grandma is on the internet.....cool!
How far are YOU away from your Grandchild?
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Unique Gifts for Grandkids
- Gifts for Grandchildren
- Books, Videos, etc.
- GRAND RIVER TOY COMPANY - Quality Educational Toys
- Lots of fun stuff
- Unique Gift Ideas For Grandkids
- I have 3 small grandkids - boys - 6 months 2 years and 4 years. They are cousins to each other, and live near each other. They call me "Nani". They are overwhelmed with toys - new and passed-down. They have lots of clothes - the same. What in the world can I "wrap" up for them -
- Great gifts from Grandparents: Potty Training help that your grandkids will love!
- Tinkle Toonz Musical Reward System for toilet training! Dedicated to helping your child become potty trained with the potty trainer chair!
Get Children's Books
Great prices on Ebay!
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Magazines for Kids
A suscription to a Magazine is a Great Gift for your Grandchild. Here's a few favorites of ours. Most of these you can order online.
- Highlights for Kids
- American Girl
- National Geographic for Kids
- Kid's Life
- Sport's Illustrated for Kids
- Weekly Reader
Great Stuff on eBay
Nifty things to send to Grandkids
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LITTLE ARTIST KITS OR SETS - ART SETS for girls or toddler girl's
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Fisher Price Little People Fun Figures for Girls
Amazon Price: $37.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
The Little Experience Stitch-it Donkey Kit
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
The Little Experience Create-it Flowery Jewelry
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics: Unicorns and Ponies
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Books for him or her
Grandmothers are living busy lives these days, not sitting in the rocking chair!
I love Amazon because if you're short on time you can shop there, and they'll gift wrap and send it out to your Grandchild. Haleigh loves to see a box from Amazon come!
The Golden Book of Fairy Tales (Golden Classics)
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 12/24/2009)
Classic Fairy Tales
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/24/2009)
Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales
Amazon Price: $12.91 (as of 12/24/2009)
Open up a Netflix Account for your Grandchild
Haleigh loves Movies and with her own Netflix account, she doesn't have to wait for Mama and Daddy to take her to pick one out.
- 001- Night at the Museum
- 002- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
- 003- WALL-E
- 004- Ratatouille
- 005- Cars
- 006- Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
- 007- Happy Feet
- 008- Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
- 009- Kung Fu Panda
- 010- Bridge to Terabithia
- Try Netflix free for 14 days
Kids love to get Mail
One of Haleigh's favorite things is a box of Knick knacks that I've collected. She's almost six so she loves little boxes, costume jewelry, dress up costumes. My favorite place to find these things are at Good Will Stores. For usually just cents you can find really cool trinkets and things. I've found pagent dresses that she dresses up in and purses, toys, you name it! Also Dollar Tree Stores are a great source. The Best Thing is to Visit!
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Please say Hi!
If you have a grandchild who lives far away please share any ideas you use to stay in touch inbetween visits. Thanks for stopping by!
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- poutine poutine May 1, 2009 @ 10:06 am
- Such a great idea for a lens and very resourceful.
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- Susan Susan Sep 28, 2008 @ 9:47 pm
- Does this webpage mean to display FOUL language from CafePress marketing a bib with Santa's name on it? You can be sure I will let everyone I know to be aware of this site and it meaningless and rude content..
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- savvygrandmother savvygrandmother Jun 30, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
- Great tips - thanks for all the info - not only are you computer savvy but you know your stuff!
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- riff999 riff999 Sep 1, 2007 @ 1:45 pm
- Great lens (and a cute granddaughter) Really enjoyed reading about your ideas.
Best wishes! ~Jane
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- misspatricia misspatricia Aug 17, 2007 @ 11:51 am
- Neat lens - 5 stars!
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