| Acknowledgments | p. xvii |
| Dear Long-Distance Grandma Friend | p. xix |
| Ready, Set, Go! Points to Consider | p. 1 |
| My Grandchildren | p. 5 |
| January | |
| Say Cheese! Fun with Photos | p. 7 |
| A New Year with Lots of Cheer: Chinese New Year | p. 9 |
| The Coming Attraction: Hot Chocolate and Movie Night | p. 10 |
| Warm Up to a Good Book: January Book Selections | p. 12 |
| Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! Connecting with Grandchildren in the Military | p. 14 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Sharing Prayer Requests and Devotionals | p. 16 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Make the New Year "Grand" | p. 16 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 17 |
| February | |
| Warm a Grandchild's Heart: Valentine's Day | p. 19 |
| Mold Their Hearts: Projects for Preteens and Teens | p. 22 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Collecting Bible Verses | p. 24 |
| Mixing Up a Batch of Grandkids: Blended Families | p. 25 |
| Short on Days; Long on Holidays: Celebrating February's Special Days | p. 26 |
| Heartwarming Books: February Book Selections | p. 28 |
| And the Beat Goes On: Leaving a Legacy | p. 29 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Bridge the Miles as You Touch Hearts | p. 29 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 30 |
| March | |
| Irish Eyes Are Smiling: St. Patrick's Day and Irish History | p. 33 |
| Dancing in the Wind: Weather Watching | p. 35 |
| Blowing in the Wind: Tossing Around More Ideas | p. 38 |
| Escaping the Wind: Windy-Day Books | p. 40 |
| Green Eggs and Ham: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! | p. 41 |
| With a Roar and a Baa: Celebrating Spring's Arrival | p. 42 |
| Connecting Spiritually: The Irish Shamrock and the Trinity | p. 43 |
| How Fast the Years Go By: Grandkids at College | p. 44 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: March On in Your Endeavor to Grandparent! | p. 44 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 45 |
| April | |
| When Is Easter? Interesting Info on Easter Dates | p. 47 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Hands-On Easter Teaching Activities | p. 48 |
| Some Grand-Bunny Loves Me: Crafty Ideas for Younger Grandkids | p. 51 |
| Easter Egg Hunt to Go: Hosting a Long-Distance Egg Hunt | p. 53 |
| Easter Dinner via Long Distance: Sharing Traditional Recipes | p. 53 |
| Showers of Springtime Stories: Books for Easter and Spring | p. 55 |
| Puddles, Puddles Everywhere! Rainy-Day Activities | p. 57 |
| In God We Trust: Military Grandparenting Tips | p. 59 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: The Promise of Easter Is Found in Every Rainbow! | p. 60 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 60 |
| May | |
| Tea for Two: Long-Distance Tea Party | p. 63 |
| Dance the Night Away: Sharing Proms-Long-Distance Style | p. 64 |
| Hey, Mom! A Package for Me! Springtime Care Packages | p. 65 |
| Old MacDonald Had a Farm: Sharing Rural Life with City-Dwelling Grandkids | p. 66 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Gardening Fun | p. 67 |
| Planting Seeds of Thoughtfulness: Celebrating May Holidays | p. 68 |
| Getting to Know You: Blending Families Smoothly | p. 70 |
| A May Basket of Ideas: Books and Activities | p. 71 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Share Memories from the Past! | p. 76 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 76 |
| June | |
| The Teddy Bears' Picnic: Picnic in a Box | p. 79 |
| June Bugs and Beary Good Books: June Book Selections | p. 80 |
| June Is Bursting with Celebrations! Activities for Holidays and Parties | p. 81 |
| School Is Out! Staying in Touch with College Grandkids | p. 83 |
| Summer Shape-Up: Physical Fitness | p. 84 |
| Star Light, Star Bright: Stargazing Activities | p. 85 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Our Omnipresent God | p. 86 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Your Family Can Be Near in Heart! | p. 87 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 87 |
| July | |
| On the Road Again: Travel Packs for Grandkids | p. 91 |
| To Grandma and Grandpa's House We Go: Things to Do When the Grandkids Visit | p. 93 |
| Camp G & G: Summer Camp at Grandma and Grandpa's | p. 95 |
| Togetherness-Family Style: Vacationing with the Extended Family | p. 98 |
| Celebrate America! The Fourth of July | p. 99 |
| Let Freedom Ring! Grandkids in the Military | p. 101 |
| Sparkling Book Ideas: Story Time | p. 102 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Blessings Abound | p. 102 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Have Fun Baking and Jamming with Your Grandkids! | p. 103 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 104 |
| August | |
| Lazy Days of Summer: Memory Makers | p. 107 |
| Birthday Smiles across the Miles: Celebrating Grand Birthdays | p. 108 |
| Cousins as Far as the Eye Can See: Family Reunions | p. 110 |
| Cool Classics: Books for a Summer Afternoon | p. 111 |
| "Keep Cool" Care Package: Indoor Activities | p. 112 |
| Growing Together: Blended Families | p. 113 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Write On! | p. 114 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Connecting through the Written Word | p. 115 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 115 |
| September | |
| Fall into Fun! Fun with Leaves | p. 119 |
| Autumn-a Beautiful Word! Fall Activities | p. 122 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Labor Day-the Work Ethic | p. 124 |
| Telling Tales of School: National Grandparents Day | p. 125 |
| Sweep into Good Reading! September Book Selections | p. 127 |
| Blessings in a Box: Packing a Healthcare Box for College Grandkids | p. 128 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: May Your Autumn Be Filled with Golden Moments | p. 130 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 131 |
| October | |
| The Discovery: Columbus Day | p. 133 |
| The Frost Is on the Punkin: Ideas for the Pumpkin Patch | p. 134 |
| Delicious Pumpkin Pie! How to Cook a Pumpkin | p. 135 |
| Who's Behind That Mask? Halloween and Harvest Events | p. 136 |
| Connecting Spiritually: God's Word on Halloween | p. 137 |
| Spiders, Owls, and Bats-Oh, My! October Books and Crafts | p. 138 |
| Patriotism-Grandparents' Style: Supporting Our Military Grandkids | p. 141 |
| Lullaby and Good Night: Bedtime Surprises | p. 142 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Connecting through Prayer and Activity | p. 143 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 144 |
| November | |
| Squirrel Spying: Watching Our Furry Friends | p. 147 |
| Our Hearts Gather Together: Thanksgiving | p. 148 |
| Pilgrim Play: The First Thanksgiving | p. 149 |
| A Bountiful Harvest: Books and Movies | p. 151 |
| Flexible Grandparents: Blended Families and Holidays | p. 152 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Touching Hearts with Thankfulness | p. 153 |
| Share a Hobby: Pass On a Skill | p. 156 |
| Spin a Yarn: Sharing Your Life Story | p. 157 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Unite with Thankful Hearts! | p. 158 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 158 |
| December | |
| Shopping Made Easy! Gift Buying | p. 161 |
| 'Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Decorating Away the Long-Distance Blues | p. 164 |
| Home for the Holidays: Grandparents of College Students | p. 166 |
| Visions of Books Danced in Their Heads: Christmas Books to Delight | p. 167 |
| Homemade Christmas: Christmas Crafts | p. 169 |
| Connecting Spiritually: The Christmas Story | p. 173 |
| Christmas Cheer All Year Long: Christmas Card Recycling | p. 174 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: May the Christ Child Be Born Anew | p. 176 |
| Recording the Legacy | p. 177 |
| Sharing the Legacy | p. 179 |
| About the Author | p. 188 |
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