| Acknowledgments | xvii |
| Dear Long-Distance Grandma Friend | xix |
| Ready, Set, Go! Points to Consider | 1 |
| My Grandchildren | 5 |
| January | |
| Say Cheese! Fun with Photos | 7 |
| A New Year with Lots of Cheer: Chinese New Year | 9 |
| The Coming Attraction: Hot Chocolate and Movie Night | 10 |
| Warm Up to a Good Book: January Book Selections | 12 |
| Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! Connecting with Grandchildren in the Military | 14 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Sharing Prayer Requests and Devotionals | 16 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Make the New Year "Grand" | 16 |
| Recording the Legacy | 17 |
| February | |
| Warm a Grandchild's Heart: Valentine's Day | 19 |
| Mold Their Hearts: Projects for Preteens and Teens | 22 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Collecting Bible Verses | 24 |
| Mixing Up a Batch of Grandkids: Blended Families | 25 |
| Short on Days; Long on Holidays: Celebrating February's Special Days | 26 |
| Heartwarming Books: February Book Selections | 28 |
| And the Beat Goes On: Leaving a Legacy | 29 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Bridge the Miles as You Touch Hearts | 29 |
| Recording the Legacy | 30 |
| March | |
| Irish Eyes Are Smiling: St. Patrick's Day and Irish History | 33 |
| Dancing in the Wind: Weather Watching | 35 |
| Blowing in the Wind: Tossing Around More Ideas | 38 |
| Escaping the Wind: Windy-Day Books | 40 |
| Green Eggs and Ham: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! | 41 |
| With a Roar and a Baa: Celebrating Spring's Arrival | 42 |
| Connecting Spiritually: The Irish Shamrock and the Trinity | 43 |
| How Fast the Years Go By: Grandkids at College | 44 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: March On in Your Endeavor to Grandparent! | 44 |
| Recording the Legacy | 45 |
| April | |
| When Is Easter? Interesting Info on Easter Dates | 47 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Hands-On Easter Teaching Activities | 48 |
| Some Grand-Bunny Loves Me: Crafty Ideas for Younger Grandkids | 51 |
| Easter Egg Hunt to Go: Hosting a Long-Distance Egg Hunt | 53 |
| Easter Dinner via Long Distance: Sharing Traditional Recipes | 53 |
| Showers of Springtime Stories: Books for Easter and Spring | 55 |
| Puddles, Puddles Everywhere! Rainy-Day Activities | 57 |
| In God We Trust: Military Grandparenting Tips | 59 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: The Promise of Easter Is Found in Every Rainbow! | 60 |
| Recording the Legacy | 60 |
| May | |
| Tea for Two: Long-Distance Tea Party | 63 |
| Dance the Night Away: Sharing Proms-Long-Distance Style | 64 |
| Hey, Mom! A Package for Me! Springtime Care Packages | 65 |
| Old MacDonald Had a Farm: Sharing Rural Life with City-Dwelling Grandkids | 66 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Gardening Fun | 67 |
| Planting Seeds of Thoughtfulness: Celebrating May Holidays | 68 |
| Getting to Know You: Blending Families Smoothly | 70 |
| A May Basket of Ideas: Books and Activities | 71 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Share Memories from the Past! | 76 |
| Recording the Legacy | 76 |
| June | |
| The Teddy Bears' Picnic: Picnic in a Box | 79 |
| June Bugs and Beary Good Books: June Book Selections | 80 |
| June Is Bursting with Celebrations! Activities for Holidays and Parties | 81 |
| School Is Out! Staying in Touch with College Grandkids | 83 |
| Summer Shape-Up: Physical Fitness | 84 |
| Star Light, Star Bright: Stargazing Activities | 85 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Our Omnipresent God | 86 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Your Family Can Be Near in Heart! | 87 |
| Recording the Legacy | 87 |
| July | |
| On the Road Again: Travel Packs for Grandkids | 91 |
| To Grandma and Grandpa's House We Go: Things to Do When the Grandkids Visit | 93 |
| Camp G & G: Summer Camp at Grandma and Grandpa's | 95 |
| Togetherness-Family Style: Vacationing with the Extended Family | 98 |
| Celebrate America! The Fourth of July | 99 |
| Let Freedom Ring! Grandkids in the Military | 101 |
| Sparkling Book Ideas: Story Time | 102 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Blessings Abound | 102 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Have Fun Baking and Jamming with Your Grandkids! | 103 |
| Recording the Legacy | 104 |
| August | |
| Lazy Days of Summer: Memory Makers | 107 |
| Birthday Smiles across the Miles: Celebrating Grand Birthdays | 108 |
| Cousins as Far as the Eye Can See: Family Reunions | 110 |
| Cool Classics: Books for a Summer Afternoon | 111 |
| "Keep Cool" Care Package: Indoor Activities | 112 |
| Growing Together: Blended Families | 113 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Write On! | 114 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Connecting through the Written Word | 115 |
| Recording the Legacy | 115 |
| September | |
| Fall into Fun! Fun with Leaves | 119 |
| Autumn-a Beautiful Word! Fall Activities | 122 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Labor Day-the Work Ethic | 124 |
| Telling Tales of School: National Grandparents Day | 125 |
| Sweep into Good Reading! September Book Selections | 127 |
| Blessings in a Box: Packing a Healthcare Box for College Grandkids | 128 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: May Your Autumn Be Filled with Golden Moments | 130 |
| Recording the Legacy | 131 |
| October | |
| The Discovery: Columbus Day | 133 |
| The Frost Is on the Punkin: Ideas for the Pumpkin Patch | 134 |
| Delicious Pumpkin Pie! How to Cook a Pumpkin | 135 |
| Who's Behind That Mask? Halloween and Harvest Events | 136 |
| Connecting Spiritually: God's Word on Halloween | 137 |
| Spiders, Owls, and Bats-Oh, My! October Books and Crafts | 138 |
| Patriotism-Grandparents' Style: Supporting Our Military Grandkids | 141 |
| Lullaby and Good Night: Bedtime Surprises | 142 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Connecting through Prayer and Activity | 143 |
| Recording the Legacy | 144 |
| November | |
| Squirrel Spying: Watching Our Furry Friends | 147 |
| Our Hearts Gather Together: Thanksgiving | 148 |
| Pilgrim Play: The First Thanksgiving | 149 |
| A Bountiful Harvest: Books and Movies | 151 |
| Flexible Grandparents: Blended Families and Holidays | 152 |
| Connecting Spiritually: Touching Hearts with Thankfulness | 153 |
| Share a Hobby: Pass On a Skill | 156 |
| Spin a Yarn: Sharing Your Life Story | 157 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: Unite with Thankful Hearts! | 158 |
| Recording the Legacy | 158 |
| December | |
| Shopping Made Easy! Gift Buying | 161 |
| 'Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Decorating Away the Long-Distance Blues | 164 |
| Home for the Holidays: Grandparents of College Students | 166 |
| Visions of Books Danced in Their Heads: Christmas Books to Delight | 167 |
| Homemade Christmas: Christmas Crafts | 169 |
| Connecting Spiritually: The Christmas Story | 173 |
| Christmas Cheer All Year Long: Christmas Card Recycling | 174 |
| Grand Tip of the Month: May the Christ Child Be Born Anew | 176 |
| Recording the Legacy | 177 |
| Sharing the Legacy | 179 |
| About the Author | 188 |