Groovy Grandmas August 20 Newsletter

1. Hello Once Again to all Groovy Grandma Fans,
Wow didn’t that week go fast!
But as promised we have just uploaded another 7 new stories on our
website for this week’s reading pleasure.
But first some friendly feedback:
Groovy Grandmas just loves getting feedback from our readers about
the articles we post in our magazine. Soon we will be including blogs on
our pages so that members can respond directly online. But for now,
sending me an email or tweet (on twitter) is the best way to let us know
what you think.
Green Grandma Robyn’s article last week on “The Lost Art of Mending”
resulted in quite a few emails. Thanks especially to Pam for her
encouragement. Pam works for the Department of Natural Resources in
NSW and is one of our GG members here is her letter:
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………..Now here is what’s else has been happening in
Groovy Land this week:
This week amongst other things, I found
myself in Sydney for Grandma babysitting
duty while my son-in-law and daughter
(only seven weeks to go till the twins
arrive) went out to dinner at a fancy
restaurant. I suspect it may be a very long
time before they get another chance to
enjoy such an evening.
My turn to play, feed, bathe and put the
little tyke to bed. But being a Grandma
does not mean you have carte blanche to
spoil your grandkids although you want to.
My daughter is really organized and fussy
about Xavier!s diet and eating habits – so
how can I spoil my little darling grandson
without overdoing it?
Amanda Clark adv ADP author of Portion
Perfection gives some practical advice and shows how you can have your
cake and eat too look for her article in D & M this week.
Bad “F” words

3. No…not the kind to
occasionally slip from the lips of
my best friend Jess but those
we all dread when we look in
the mirror following our winter
hibernation and various comfort
food indulgences.
Fat Flabby Floppy Frumpy…..
these “F” words are much
worse than Jessies “F” words.
If only there was a way to shed
those extra kilos instantly
without having to resort to
surgery. Well there is …. Some
might call it cheating but if you
don’t feel in the mood for
starting that diet or sweating it
out in the gym, then Bella
Bodies has the answer for you. Some might call it cheating but I tried the
leggings out the other day and actually got complimented on my legs.
What The???!!! I have to confess that my lower limbs are my least attractive
body part. I have the chunkiest dimpliest legs – I really do – but the other day
while wearing my Bella Bodies leggings a man actually came up to me and
told me I had great legs!
Another nice thing about Bella Bodies, which won my heart is their size range.
No “Large” or Extra Large” sizing their shapewear comes in “Voluptuous” and
“Very Voluptuous” etc. with me being the latter.
Cheating?? Well I might start my personal war on the wobbly bits in a month
or two – but for now Bella Bodies is making me look as if I have already won
the battle. By the way this is NOT me in the picture…but close !
What else?

4. In Loving Life:
• Jess lets us peek inside her lovely home in Mi Casa Su Casa – a
reading must for those of you who may be considering downsizing;
• We meet Victorian baby boomer ex-hippie Denise Ogilvy who is what I
refer to as a “gypsy skier” This has nothing to do with snowfields but
rather “ski” is an acronym for “Spend the Kids Inheritance” ! So with
the super cheque in the bank Denise is off to explore our wide brown
land in her caravan.
In Postcards:
• Groovy Grandma member Georgina Dingle takes us to Vietnam to
experience through her eyes the cultural chaos that are the streets of
Hanoi;
What’s Cooking:
• Odette O’Neill has a terrific Microwave Lamb Curry for you to try
Fashion and Wardrobe:
• Beth gives you the low down on how to care for those winter woolies.
…. And finally this week
Further to the call for Baby Boomers Debate
Last newsletter we asked you if you would like to have your say on the
Euthanasia debate. We are going to *publish some of these responses
online next week. It seems that just about everyone is pro euthanasia at
this stage, so we would particularly like to hear from anyone who is
against it.
Thanks again to those of you who have already responded to our call. If
you would like to have you say on this controversial subject either for or
against please email me your thoughts before 27 August 2009.
* As we do intend to publish any letters received so if you prefer to
remain anonymous please let us know.
All published letters will receive a prize so please remember to
include your postal address on your email.
Next Week…
Lots more interesting, informative and entertaining reading will be coming
your way next week, we have some special offers as well, so keep a look out
for your next GGs newsletter, trust me you wont want to miss it!