Grandma’s Fix for Depression during Recession

If you all have been following the news and getting more depressed by the day, due to the economy imagine how our children feel. With the cost of gasoline, groceries, and housing it is hard to realize how families can make ends meet.  Add to the mix two or more children with school lunches, and supplies  and oh yes, the never-ending clothing expense.  Children have a habit of eating everything in site, and growing at least one size per-day. All of this plus what is on the news every evening is a part of a young families life.

As grandparents living on fixed incomes there is little most of us can do to help in the finance area but we can offer to take the children for a weekend, and give the mom and dad some alone time.

For birthdays and holidays maybe give gift certificates for restaurants that mom and dad like. This should bring a smile to their face and joy to our lives - in a world that is otherwise hectic, chaotic and sometimes downright depressing.

    February 28, 2008 | Filed Under General, Grammy's Corner 

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    One Response to “Grandma’s Fix for Depression during Recession”

    1. marye on March 1st, 2008 1:02 am

      Ah..see, I miss my mom and dad.. :(
      I think I am doing enough for my adult kids..daughter, son in law, and their 2 kids are living here…AND NONE OF THEM ARE WORKING >:(
      Not even running the vaccum.
      Did I say I miss my mom and dad

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