Playing poker online will be legalized in New Jersey if voters pass a referendum that may be put before them in November. But, I don’t think that is a good idea. Why make it easier for people to accumulate debt when they are probably already in need of money to pay the bills?
We all dream once in a while about that just one lucky moment that could take care of our money problems. How many people do you know that get lucky easily, or at all? Do you know anyone who bets, whether …

When times are hard and money is scarce for extras, especially higher cost cable or internet, movies, or day trips, finding new interests can be uplifting for the spirit. It a a great time to find ways to have cheap fun by learning something new for self-improvement or just for pleasure.
Staying home can get very boring with nothing new to keep your mind off your troubles. Nana recommends that you get out and visit your local library or bookstore. Libraries and bookstores are actually a great source for cheap fun because …

Do you need help in getting your kids to clean up after themselves without a battle? Often times, getting kids to help with spring cleaning chores – mainly cleaning up after they make a mess – can be a no win event for both kids and parents. Some spring cleaning tips for you to use involve using fun, creative strategies to create kids games. These fun spring cleaning tips can make the kids feel like they are playing kids games instead of working. Here are a few spring cleaning tips …

Let’s have a tea party! Nana Finds has saved you time…look through the many “Tea Party” themed books, gifts, jewelry, party supplies, tea sets, and toys to enjoy with your grandchildren.
Whether you have a tea party or not…the “tea party” books are fun for grandparents and grandchildren to read together. Put together some frilly clothes, some recycled tea sets, and yummy treats and encourage your grandchildren to use their imagination. They can be kings and queens, princes and princesses, good friends visiting, or they can be the grandparent and you …

Use this fun Tea Party invitation poem to invite friends for an afternoon of fun!
Let’s Have a Tea Party!

Let’s have a tea party…
Please, Don’t be tardy.
My tea party will be dressy,
But hopefully not messy.
Dress up in your frilly best,
You’ll be my favorite guest.
We’ll have tea cups and cozies,
Decorated with pretty posies.
Your tea can be cold or hot,
It can be spiced or not.
We’ll eat sweet dainty foods,
Play music to set the mood.
 On ______________ at __________o’clock, please come…
We’ll have lots of tea party fun!
~ original poem/invitation by Nana ~
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As a grandmother raising your granddaughter, are you looking for a fun activity to bring you closer together? In my search for fun activities, Nana found a Grandmother and Granddaughter Tea Party that you can plan and prepare together to bring you closer together.

As part of the Tea Party fun, plan a fun activity to teach your granddaughter a new craft using skills you learned when you were young(er) such as knitting, embroidery, crocheting, or making Hemp Bracelets (Klutz)(my 7 year old’s favorite) or Spool Knit Jewelry: Make Beautiful Bracelets, Anklets and Rings (Klutz) (remember spool …