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Being Grandparents“Charging Into Adventure: Our 500 mile all All-EV Road Trip!”Send us a textDeanne 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!Support the show2025-07-1431 minBeing Grandparents“E.T., Divorce & Reese’s Pieces: What Spielberg Taught Us About Family (and Aliens)”Send us a textIn 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...2025-07-0840 minBeing Grandparents"What Do Celebrities Want Their Grandkids to Call Them? (You Won't Believe Caitlyn Jenner's Choice!)Send us a text 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! Support the show2025-03-2639 minBeing GrandparentsDealing With The Big "D" WordSend us a textBNG 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.Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toyhttps://amzn.to/3VkodE0Bubble Machine Gun Kids Toyshttps://amzn.to/4e3DEb2OkMovieStream.comhttps://okmoviestream.com/being-grandparents/Support the show2024-07-1035 minBeing GrandparentsGrandPetParenting, What About the GrandPets?Send us a text 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. Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toyhttps://amzn.to/3VkodE0Bubble Machine Gun Kids Toyshttps://amzn.to/4e3DEb2OkMovieStream.comhttps://okmoviestream.com/being-grandparents/Support the show2024-06-2135 minBeing GrandparentsFinding a Clown FishSend us a textThis 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"Watch more episodes at Ok Movie Stream.comhttps://okmoviestream.com/being-grandparents/Kokodi 12 Inch LCD Writing Tablethttps://amzn.to/4elyfwmKiddeo Ballon Launcher Toy Sethttps://amzn.to/3VwW1OBSupport the show2024-06-0637 min
Being GrandparentsFive Types of Grandparents, Which are you - RevisitedSend us a textWe 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/fa...2024-05-3042 minBeing GrandparentsFun Read Alongs for the GrandkidsSend us a textSarah 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/Support the show2023-07-0237 minBeing GrandparentsThe Art of Talking with ChildrenSend us a textWe 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.https://a.co/d/gwfrGsvhttps://www.amazon.com/Bulk-Dominoes-pro-Scale-Stacking-toppling/dp/B074ZK287Z?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1Support the show2023-01-1332 minBeing GrandparentsDate Night for G-ParentsSend us a textDeanne and I share date night ideas, fun and goofiness follow. Remembering 1st dates and how we like to make it happen today.Also click here to learn more about Instacarthttps://instacart.oloiyb.net/dovDLMDomino Creation on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3yYigSmEasy Quiche Recipehttps://www.spendwithpennies.com/easy-quiche-recipe/Cornish Hen Recipehttps://littlesunnykitchen.com/roasted-cornish-hens-recipe/Support the show2022-05-2133 minBeing GrandparentsThe Fable King with Guest Sarah PhilpotSend us a textSarah 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. Click Here to get the book for your home. "The Fable King"https://amzn.to/3OVHs1rAlso click here to learn more about Instacart https://instacart.oloiyb.net/dovDLMSupport the show2022-04-2935 minBeing GrandparentsGrandparents on Menopause!Send us a textSo 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. Support the show2021-10-1832 minBeing GrandparentsVacationing Grandparents!Send us a textSo 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.Support the show2021-10-0536 min
Being Grandparents3 - Card Games You'll Absolutely want to Play with Your Grandkids!Send us a textIt 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 websitehttps://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/link to Amazon Storehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/page/7D46052F...2021-04-2637 min
Being Grandparents6 Types of Fun Play for Grandkids and Grandparents Too!Send us a textWe 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 TargetB. toys Interactive Toy Smart PhoneChuckle & Roar 75pc Wood Block SetCreate A Treat Be...2021-04-2035 min
Being GrandparentsLights..Camera..Grandparent Pt. DeuxSend us a textWe 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 Bluehttps://www.acaseofblue.com/https://www.facebook.com/ACOBfeaturefilm/Dana Glazer IMDbhttps://www.imd...2021-04-1240 min
Being GrandparentsLights..Camera..Grandparent Pt1Send us a textAward 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 Bluehttps://www.acaseofblue.com/https://www.facebook.com/ACOBfeaturefilm/Dana Glazer I...2021-04-0533 min
Being GrandparentsSongs You'll Love with your Grandkids!Send us a textHello 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 Support the show2021-03-2945 min
Being GrandparentsDinosaur Nuggets and Grandpa's who wear Cowboy Hats!Send us a textOur 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 visithttps://www.williamleemartin.com/If you know a child going through a battle with cancer and would like to request a Cowboy Hat or to help William...2021-03-2138 min
Being GrandparentsGrandpets need Grandparent Lovin' too.Send us a textComedian 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.Support the show2021-03-1548 minBeing GrandparentsMy Cotton Pickin' GGPa knew how to throw a Shindig!Send us a textOur 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.Support the show2020-08-2837 minBeing GrandparentsWhat Pancho Villa Made My GGPa Do!Send us a textThis 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.Support the show2020-08-2834 minBeing GrandparentsRighteous Grandparents of the 60's & 70'sSend us a textLife as Stevie reflects on his once believed perfect childhood and how grandparents and grandkids have changed from then to now. Support the show2020-08-1035 minBeing GrandparentsFamous Grandparents - Which were your favorite?Send us a textThis 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.Support the show2020-03-2728 minBeing GrandparentsGreat Toy Ideas, And what to look for when getting toys!Send us a textWe 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 Pianohttps://youtu.be/U92txT8-KbMVTech Learn & Dance Interactive Zoohttps://youtu.be/-Tf011IVI-4Musical Rhymes Bookhttps://youtu.be/VqyhGWO1VCgSupport the show2020-03-0237 min
Being Grandparents5 Types of Grandparents. Which are You?Send us a textWe 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-grandparentsSupport the show2020-02-1539 min
Being GrandparentsFirst Grandbaby Sleep Over!Send us a textGetting 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-livesKids who love Dinosaurs:https://www.mother.ly/news/its-science-your-toddlers-dinosaur-obsession-benefits-their-brainSupport the show2020-02-0138 min
Being GrandparentsSugar & Little PapaSend us a textFind out why Little Papa's offering of a quarter is so symbolic to Deanne and every little girl that needs to be heard.Support the show2020-01-2535 min
Being GrandparentsDeanne's Surprise 50th Birthday Party!Send us a textOur 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.Support the show2020-01-2533 min