What started as a simple 10-day babysitting adventure quickly turned into a grandparent survival story! 😂

When our son and daughter-in-law left for a dream vacation in New Zealand, Stevie & Deanne happily agreed to watch their 5-year-old granddaughter and almost 2-year-old grandson. The plan was simple: school, daycare, and lots of fun.

Then the weather forecast called for 10 inches of snow.

While we "only" got 6–7 inches, living at the top of a hill meant we were completely snowed in for 7 days! Suddenly, we found ourselves entertaining two energetic grandkids from 6:00 in the morning until 7:00 at night—with no escape route in sight. 😄

Join us as we share the laughs, challenges, creative activities, and unforgettable memories from one of our biggest grandparent adventures yet.

Have you ever been snowed in with your grandkids? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments!

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Remember when kids rode in the back seat with no car seat, drank from the water hose, and stayed outside until the streetlights came on? 😂

In this episode of Being Grandparents, Stevie & Deanne take a funny and nostalgic look at the difference between “Back In The Day” and today’s world. From old TV shows and family life to playing outside, parenting, and the wild differences in car seats through the years, this episode is packed with laughs, memories, and relatable stories.

Whether you grew up in the 60s, 70s, 80s, or just love hearing how things used to be, you’ll probably find yourself saying, “Yep… we survived that too!” 👴👵

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In this episode, Stevie & Deanne share how differently they were raised when it comes to family gatherings. Stevie grew up visiting Grandma and Grandpa every weekend—no special reason needed—just food, fun, and togetherness. Deanne’s family saved get-togethers mostly for holidays and special occasions.

They talk about how those traditions shaped their marriage, how they plan family events now, and the secret to bringing everyone together (hint: favorite foods help!). If you’ve ever wondered why some families gather constantly while others rarely do, this episode will feel very familiar.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves family stories, laughter, and practical ideas for keeping relatives connected.

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Join Stevie & Deanne as they share their magical Disney adventures — from Stevie’s first trip to Disneyland at 15, to taking his own kids to Disney World years later. Hear the unforgettable story of witnessing a real NASA shuttle launch led by the first woman commander Eileen Collins, and how moments like these become the stories grandparents love to pass down.

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Disney or reliving your own family trips, this episode will take you back to the happiest memories on Earth.

🎢 Laugh, reminisce, and celebrate the magic of family adventures that span generations!

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Deanne wasn’t so sure… but Stevie had a vision: an all-electric road trip! Join your favorite grandparents as they hit the road to Austin in an EV, tackle the joys (and surprises) of finding charging stations, and discover what it's like to take a 500-mile journey powered by pure electricity — and a little patience. From scenic stops to hilarious hiccups, this is one ride you don’t want to miss!

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In this out-of-this-world episode, Stevie asks Deanne, “Where were you in 1982?” (Spoiler: She was 9 years younger and possibly still playing with Barbies). What starts as a nostalgic trip back to E.T. turns into a surprisingly deep dive into divorce, blended families, friendship, and what it really means to “phone home.”

From flying bikes to emotional goodbyes, the grandparents unpack the emotional core of Spielberg’s sci-fi classic—and yes, they do get teary-eyed (but don’t worry, there’s still plenty of laughter and a few jokes about glowing fingers).

Perfect for grandparents, film lovers, and anyone trying to explain to their grandkid why this movie made them cry... again.

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 On this episode of Being Grandparents, Stevie and Deanne dive into the unique and surprising names celebrities choose for their grandkids to call them! From Caitlyn Jenner’s unexpected choice to other star-studded grandparent names, we discuss the trends, the weird ones, and the downright adorable! Plus, we share our own stories and thoughts on what makes the perfect grandparent name. Tune in and join the conversation! 

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BNG   1004 Grandparents & Divorce Amongst The FamilyDealing with divorce is a tough subject for the kids, parents and grandparents.  Dealing with those tough times and trying to laugh a little after the fasct.

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 Pets are becoming more and more common place with families and the treatment of those loving creatures has evolved through the generations. So how should you be the best GrandPetParent. 

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This time o Being Grandparents, Stevie & Deanne have decided to go to the movies and visit with you about the lessons that can be taught and learned while you enjoy animated classics with your grandkids.  We start with "Finding Nemo"

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We are now on video and you can find us at our new homes, at Ok Movie Stream.com and Ok Movie Stream on Youtube.  We found a neat little article that talks about the five basic types of grandparents and we decided to take a look at what types of grandparents we had, what types of grandparents did we think our parents are and what kind of grandparents do we want to be.  Join us for the find and see which type you are.

https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/5-types-of-grandparents

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Bubble Machine Gun Kids Toys

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Sarah Beth Goncarova, creator of Claygrouse Kids and animated audio books for kids joins us to visit about her newest works and why she enjoys creating the stories so much.

https://www.claygrousekids.com/

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We are joined with Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist, Rebecca Rolland as she shares with us her book giving parents evidence-based tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness.

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Deanne and I share date night ideas, fun and goofiness follow.  Remembering 1st dates and how we like to make it happen today.

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Easy Quiche Recipe
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Cornish Hen Recipe
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Sarah Philpot joins us with her new book for kids called
A wonderful about the town's favorite storyteller, The Fable King, feels like a constant failure because of his dyslexia. But he's not a failure! He has an amazing ability.

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So we boldly go where few have been brave enough to talk about before, Menopause.  Or so I believe.  Deanne has recently joined that time of life and we'll share with you what we've discovered and just how we've made adjustments to survive. 

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So many ways to vacation.  The COVID forced staycation of 2020.  Hitting the strip in Sin City. Vacation hot spots with the grandkids.  And the top places all grandparents should hit in the states, plus more fun.

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It all ads up to great fun when Game Creator Betsy Mays stops in to show us her newest creations.  Betsy also tells us all about how we can help our grandkids math skills and still be the cool fun grandparents with her new games from Games By Absolute Zero.

To get these games for yourself, be sure to use the Being Grandparents game code below.

Games By Absolute Zero website
https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/
link to Amazon Store
https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/7D46052F-01EE-4033-B79E-58132EE46561
Coupon code good until 5-24-21

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We found a great article on various types of play for Grandparents to enjoy with their Grandkids, so we went over to their house and put all that we learned to work.  Deanne fell on her Heinie twice, but we survived to talk about it with you.  Come join us to hear about all the fun.

Articles and toys in the show.
https://www.nextavenue.org/play-with-grandchildren/

At Target
B. toys Interactive Toy Smart Phone
Chuckle & Roar 75pc Wood Block Set

Create A Treat Bee & Flower Cookie Kit
Play Doh Set (almost any will do)

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We have Award winning Director Writer, Dana H. Glazer for one more fun filled episode and we get into the behind the scene details of  his newest feature film "A Case of Blue". 

Dana is interesting on all levels and he taps into Grandparenting and parenting from many unique perspectives.  He is so fun and interesting we have a part 1 and 2 of our conversation with him.

A Case of Blue
https://www.acaseofblue.com/
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Award winning Director Writer, Dana H. Glazer visits with us about his newest feature film "A Case of Blue" along with stories from two of his wonderful documentaries, "Parents of the Revolution" and "The Evolution of Dad"

Dana is interesting on all levels and he taps into Grandparenting and parenting from many unique perspectives.  He is so fun and interesting we have a part 1 and 2 of our conversation with him.

A Case of Blue
https://www.acaseofblue.com/
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Dana Glazer IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322233/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7

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Hello All, Our special guest this week is children's song writer/performer Elaine Serling.  She'll share the secrets behind several of her most cherished works.  Several inspired by her grandkids and love for her family history and heritage.  

Elaine is an absolute joy and we get to listen in to several clips of her most adorable songs and story books.

You can order her music and or books at https://elaineserling.com/
or by calling 1.800.457.2157
  

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Our special guest this week is William Lee Martin, A Standup Comedian that tours the U.S. Spreading joy not only with his hysterical stories, but also with his very special charity "The Cowboys Who Care Foundation".

William Lee, shares with us his love of being a Grandpa and so much more.

For William Lee Martin tour dates visit
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If you know a child going through a battle with cancer and would like to request a Cowboy Hat or to help William Lee's Charity - The Cowboys Who Care Foundation visit
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Find William Lee sharing comedic wisdom daily at 4pm on Facebook
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Comedian John Fannell Joins us to talk about his experiences warming up to be a Grandparent, by being the Grandpa to many of his kids various pets.

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Our special guest, my Dad and Sally are back for part 2.  Dad tells us how My Great Grandpa lived to be 104 and shares with us how his life as a rancher and parter thrower (now I know why I did what I did in College) kept him going all those years.  Plus more wisdom about grandparents as we continue to explore grandparenting from the 1940's to today.

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This episode we had special guest as my Dad, "Big Steve" and his girlfriend, Sally join us to talk about my Great Grandparents and what life was for them.  Also what being Grandparents in the 1940s and 50s was like.  Plus how Pancho Villa influenced my GGPa who lived to be 104, some of his secrets to a long life.

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Life as Stevie reflects on his once believed perfect childhood and how grandparents and grandkids have changed from then to now. 

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This time we thought it would be fun to point out the famous grandparents we saw on TV or movies when growing up and/or today.  Pinpoint some of the characteristics that we might have picked up on that made us the grandparents we are today, plus see what category of GP's they fell into.

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We looked up some ideas and found some expert opinions to share on the types of toys to buy your grandkids.  The importance of learning and playing.  And sometimes just getting what you want to play with, after all they are your grandkids.

Couple of fun toys we found.

Baby Einstein Piano
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VTech Learn & Dance Interactive Zoo
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Musical Rhymes Book
https://youtu.be/VqyhGWO1VCg

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We found a neat little article that talks about the five basic types of grandparents and we decided to take a look at what types of grandparents we had, what types of grandparents did we think our parents are and what kind of grandparents do we want to be.  Join us for the find and see which type you are.

https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/5-types-of-grandparents

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Getting ready for big fun with your precious angel.  Lots of fun bringing good info to prepare for the baby's first sleep over or stay at the Grandparent's house.  And how being involved with your grandchild's life will make you live longer.
link to article info:
Caring for Grandchild helps you live longer:
https://www.mother.ly/news/its-science-grandparents-who-babysit-could-add-years-to-their-lives
Kids who love Dinosaurs:
https://www.mother.ly/news/its-science-your-toddlers-dinosaur-obsession-benefits-their-brain

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Find out why Little Papa's offering of a quarter is so symbolic to Deanne and every little girl that needs to be heard.

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Our podcast starts with the landmark 50th Surprise Birthday Party for my amazing beautiful co-grandparent.  We share grandparent stories with our friends who range from generations to those raised in different continents.

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