As Fall comes and goes so quickly and I watch the leaves change, I’m reminded of the ever changing cycle of life.  The Leaves of Life is a poem that relates Nature’s cycle of life with our own.
Leaves of Life, a poem

As seasons come and go,
leaves turn from green to shades of gold…
until the strongest fade to brown
before they drift and become the ground.
Winter will nurture what it has taken away,
restoring the earth until the day…
when Spring itself renews
and the cycle of life continues.
My winter will come, but so will …

Fall is such a colorful, vibrant season which, I believe, is a gift to us before nature takes a break to rest up for Spring. The Fall season brings us Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Halloween, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving along with apple and pumpkin picking along with bike rides or walks in the park to enjoy these last gifts of color. Oh, I almost forgot – the Baseball World Series! Join in the fun with your favorite team’s Precious Moments figurine.
Precious Moments helps us celebrate these special occasions with figurines …

We were shopping in Kohl’s last night. I expected to see Fall and Halloween decorations, but not along side artificial Christmas trees decorated and ready to be taken home! It is just too early for all that holiday stimuli in the stores! But we all know it is to extend their retail holiday season in hopes that we will in turn be motivated to begin shopping early for Christmas gifts…and buy more, of course.
Their Holiday strategy has a domino effect. It got me started thinking about what gift ideas I …

Opening day schedule for the high school staff always includes a speech by our principal. After the welcome and introductions of the new staff members, the principal immediately went into reviewing the high school’s Bullying Policy. Unfortunately, it is needed. Each year there seems to be students throughout the four grades that feel it necessary to cause emotional harm to others. It’s like the food chain, the stronger zero in on the weaker. Most often times, it’s the bully that turns out to be the actual coward…and not necessarily in …

One of the perks of blogging is getting a chance to review some really cool products. Just for the record, I don’t review anything that I personally don’t care for. Some offers for reviews I turn down because I don’t approve of them or I believe they aren’t relevant to Nana’s Corner. And, in all practicality, I don’t have the time to review every pitch that comes through my email. Having said all of that…
I have some really cool products that I think you’ll enjoy, mostly for your grandkids or …

Fall arrives this week and Halloween is fast approaching! My nine-year old granddaughter, Kaitlin, bought her Halloween costume this past weekend at Justice. She’ll be a very pretty kitty with her fancy tail, mask, ears, frilly skirt and sparkly gloves. A cool Halloween costume is not the only part of Halloween that places the holiday top on the list of favorites for kids of all ages. The fun Halloween treats are always fun to make with children and become great conversation pieces at Halloween parties. Just imagine eating eyeballs and …

A simple gift of hugs and kisses can mean the world to grandparents. It is a simple gift that can last long after the jar of Hershey’s Kisses and Hugs that accompanies this poem has been emptied. Below is a poem that our grandson gave to his Daddy on Father’s Day. This can also be given to Grandparents on Grandparents Day or as a birthday present. As you can see from the photo below, the poem is printed simply on a piece of construction paper or card stock, framed with …