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Articles by Nancy Mattia

 100 Things To Do With Your Grandchild This Summer
May 29, 2008
100 Things To Do With Your Grandchild This Summer
Get ready to have some fun in the sun. There's something for every grandparent and grandchild on our list of oh-so-simple summer activities.

Set up a lemonade stand. Make unusual flavors like apple lemonade and pineapple lemonade along with the traditional favorite. Stare at clouds. Make up stories a ... read more
 9 Must-See Easter Movies
March 20, 2008
9 Must-See Easter Movies
Turn off the sitcoms and get into the Easter spirit with these hand-picked selections

If it's been years since you saw the famous chariot race in Ben-Hur, take the opportunity this Easter season to watch this classic film again, this time with your grandchildre ... read more
 12 Insider Tips to Surviving Theme Parks
March 05, 2008
12 Insider Tips to Surviving Theme Parks
Avoid going Goofy when visiting Mickey

You may know all about strategy in terms of business dealings, football plays, or getting dinner for ten on the table. But visiting a theme park with your grandchild? This req ... read more
 Word of the Week: Snap (No crackle and pop here)
November 15, 2007
Word of the Week: Snap (No crackle and pop here)


Snap: No one wants to hear their grandchild curse, and, thanks to this handy word from the Lindsay Lohan teen-fave movie “Freaky Friday,” you may never have to. &l ... read more
 Word of the Week: Joint
November 08, 2007
Word of the Week: Joint
Put this definition in your pipe and smoke it

Joint: What are you thinking? Don't go there! This is a perfectly legal, nonsweet-smelling, unbotanical word that originated with the 1970s hip hop group, Funky Four Plus One, ... read more
 Word of the Week: Krispy (Its
November 01, 2007
Word of the Week: Krispy (It's not about doughnuts)


Krispy: This has nothing to do with a certain glazed doughnut. When a teen says something is “krispy,” she means it’s great or fabulous, as in, “Grandm ... read more
 Word of the Week: Bootleg (Its
October 25, 2007
Word of the Week: Bootleg (It's not what you think)


BOOTLEG: You’re thinking, “Oh, I already know that one — it means illegal goods, like that unauthorized Beatles record I got in 1969." Sorry, Grandma, but th ... read more
 Museum Hopping
September 19, 2007
Museum Hopping


Been to the zoo so often with the grandkids that you’re sure the penguins recognize you? For your next outing, head to a museum instead. Whether you spend time gazing at ... read more
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Nancy Mattia has 25 years of experience covering travel, soap operas, sex, relationships, fashion, and weddings. She is the senior articles editor at Brides magazine.
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