How to be a Good Long Distance Grandma

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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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Grandloving
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 it’s 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) Buy Now

Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa

Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

Long-Distance Grandparenting: Book 2

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Long-Distance Grandparenting: Book 3

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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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Toys from Amazon are Great! 

Fisher Price Little People Fun Figures for Girls

Amazon Price: $37.95 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

The Little Experience Stitch-it Donkey Kit

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

The Little Experience Create-it Flowery Jewelry

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics: Unicorns and Ponies

Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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) Buy Now

Classic Fairy Tales

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales

Amazon Price: $12.91 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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
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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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