eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
(38)
(9)
(5)Top 50
Many of us have gardens and look to the late summer and fall to start our canning and drying processes, just as our grandmothers did. Pickling and canning is a great way to learn history and about...
This was my grandmother's recipe, but I really think it was her mother's so this dates back to the 1800's. My grandmother was married at age 14 and my great grandmother always lived with them. ...
When I first became interested in tracing my family’s roots, I was almost immediately stumped. The more I talked to my elders, the more I realized there were so many multiple marriages, adoptions...
Not only did she make delicious meals, but great-grandma probably also raised the vegetables in her garden, the fruit in her yard, churned the butter, collected the eggs from her chickens, and...
There is a gift anyone can give that doesn't cost one red cent. This gift can be given at anytime and there are no special skills required. When you gift your time, you are gifting a part of yourself.
I began writing poetry as a teenager and wanted to pass on some simple tips I used in my writing.
This is a quick and easy main dish meal for the times of the reccession. My grandparents were farmers both lived through the depression. My grandmother had many recipes that were handed down from...
I saw this for the first time many years ago at my grandmother’s house. To me it was just something my grandmother always had when company came over, adult company. Then one day, not too long ago,...
Give warmth to your home. Make it a comfortable and cozy retreat for friends and family, not a museum where people are afraid to touch anything!
Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Grannies like to bust rhymes on funky beats too, you know. Just because your grandma doesn't rap--doesn't mean she can't rap or that she doesn't want...
If you are a first time grandmother, you have a window of opportunity to select the name you would like to be called for many years ahead. Here are some ideas, and how to make the name stick.
On the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s historical "I have a dream" speech, Barack Obama received his party's nomination for presidency of the United States. In his acceptance speech,...
During pre-world war II Poland, my great-grandmother, my grandmother and my young mother, owned and ran a small butcher shop. It slowly emerged as a small café-type restaurant Just around...
These are my favorite home made pancakes. My grandmother use to make these. Whenever she cooked a batch of these up; every one was sure to come running. These pancakes are heavy. They are not like...
Being a grandmother is the best position in the world. The feelings you experience for your grandchildren are unmatched by anything else. Take an interest in the world of your grandchildren and...
Grandmas are just like grandpas in that they can hardly ever think of a thing they need. Being practical is a good idea, but splurging a little will always make grandma happy.
Our lives are busy and it seems like there's never time for Grandma or great-grandma anymore. If you want to keep your family connections strong, set aside some time for your grandmother. There...
You've probably heard about many of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. However, in my lifetime, I have seen the health benefits of apple cider vinegar with my own eyes. My grandmother...
During pre-world war II Poland, my great-grandmother, my grandmother and my young mother, owned and ran a small butcher shop. It slowly emerged as small café-type restaurant just around the...
Your grandchild has finally arrived! Time to kick into full-on Grandma mode. Just be careful how you do it. Your child and his or her spouse are probably a little (or a lot) overwhelmed; don’t...
Arizona is user friendly when it comes to genealogists. If you are lucky enough to have ancestors born in Arizona at least 75 years ago your task of finding their birth records is quite simple. ...
This is a recipe my grandmother has used for decades, my mother has used for decades, and I have been using for almost one decade. It's such a simple recipe and probably not unique, but every...
Many of us no longer have a grandmother in our lives. We miss that special caring presence that a grandmother brings. Here's how to find a replacement to spend some time with you or with you and...
Also known as “I Unpacked My Grandmother’s Trunk”, “From My Grandmother’s trunk”, and many other variations, “In My Grandmother’s Trunk” is a great game to play with people of all ages to help...
Being a grandmother is the best position in the world. The feelings you experience for your grandchildren are unmatched by anything else. Take an interest in the world of your grandchildren and...
A grandfather’s memories are priceless things that should be shared from generation to generation. Here’s a great and easy way to make your very own Grandfather’s Remembrance Book, something that...
Rainy days. Car trips. Indoor birthday party. There are times when you have to find something to entertain children that doesn’t require movement. Introduce them to “I Looked in My Grandmother’s...
With a little planning, hosting a Mother's Day tea party can be easy and inexpensive, while still honoring your mother, grandmother, or mother-in-law. This party lends itself to good...
Whether you have a grandmother who knew Eleanor Roosevelt, an autistic son who can play all of Mozart’s music or a wife who is studying to be a high-powered lawyer while working as a...
Being grandmother to a toddler can do wonders for your muscle tone – they’re heavy! And absolutely delightful. Spending time with your toddler grandchild will remind you of a lot of things...
Who knew - the wonder's of mayonnaise - full flavor and all the fat please - easily removes water rings on your good furniture - we have used this trick for years - and it really works...
Did you know that French Pressing your coffee is considered the best way to extract a full bodied coffee flavor? Forget the Mr. Coffee maker or your grandmother’s percolator, you want a better cup...
Have you ever been around someone who complains about everything? It never fells, if the wind blows, they find fault. If they have to stand in line for a long period of time they are ready to...
There are many thing that you can do that will help your roses grow bigger and better. These are some things that I learned from my grandmother. She was ninety five years old and still quite a...
To me my Grandmother was like my own Mother while I was growing up. My Mother could not be with me a lot of times because she was busy working. But now it is 20+ years later and I feel the pain...
Your grandmother will love any gift that you give to her. You could hand her an empty box and tell her that it was filled with love and she'd think it was the sweetest thing in the world. But your...
When I was born, it was my maternal grandmother's house which I first called home. My mother was 23 and a bit flaky and my father was a man of questionable character. Neither were emotionally...
Down South, children have been out of school for about six weeks, but for some kids, summer is just getting underway. Here is how to keep them from being bored while not letting the TV be your...
When I was a new bride I asked my mother for our No Bake Chocolate cookie recipe. My mother looked a bit sheepish and finally confessed that she did not have a clue what it was, I would have to...
When you are a grandmother, you aren't sitting in a rocking chair and waiting for the grandkids to stop by. These days you have so many elements of technology and opportunity that to be a hip...
When my grandfather passed away, a lot of emotional Italians gathered at my grandmother's house. A great amount of food was brought: pastries, cookies, (of course I go sweets first!), chickens,...
Watching our parents age is never an easy thing to do. Seeing them suffer with pain and developing physical limitations as years progress is difficult to look at. This how to will hopefully bring...
Your grandmother taught you everything you needed to know about good hygiene, flossing, wear clean underwear and make sure your house was spotless before you went on a trip in case you died and...
Summer time, holiday, spring break are all opportunities to load the family into the car and head over the river and through the woods. Traveling together as a family is a great time to build...
Whether your grandparents are living or deceased, honoring them during your wedding ceremony or reception is great sign of gratitude and appreciation. Honoring both sets of grandparents at your...
Finding that special gift for a grandmother can be difficult, especially for the woman who has everything. Asking grandma what she might like tends to generate the "I don't need a single thing"...
Grandmothers. Sweet as pie and sour as lemons, elderly ladies have the uncanny ability to be both charming and cantankerous at the same time. Here's how to survive travel with your grandmother, or...
When you know the basics, critiquing a poem is actually easier to do then most people think. In this 'How To' we'll be using one of my poems to practice on. Follow the steps and then let me know...
Many people have become interested in researching their family history. At first it seems daunting, but there are some great sites and free forms available.
With a ready ear and a warm hug, your grandmother has likely supported you through all your ups and downs over the years. Give back to her this Mother's Day by meaningfully representing her family...
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use † and Privacy Policy †. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. † requires javascript
