We’ve all grown up celebrating Mother’s Day, but I was surprised when I discovered the story behind this holiday.  The following from Wikipedia tells the whole story: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anna Maria Jarvis (May 1, 1864 – November 24, 1948) was the founder of Mother’s Day in the United States. Her mother had frequently expressed a […] The post The Mother’s Day Holiday Story appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

My grandma was one of my favorite people. I never lived near her, so I didn’t see her every day, yet I think that made her even more special to me. She was the only grandparent I really knew, and she was an inspiring figure in my life. Grandma was from Indiana, and her dad […] The post Thank You Grandma appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Rejected Mothers: The Silent Sorority Of Estrangement BY SUSAN ‘HONEY’ GOOD Stories of joy, lessons of sorrow, and countless experiences have shaped who I am–a visible woman over 50 who has earned her Ph.D in life. For over a decade I have vulnerably shared my life on www.honeygood.com I know the pain of suicide, widowhood, […] The post Rejected Mothers: The Silent Sorority Of Estrangement appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

By Rabbi Benjamin Blech Passover is one of the most important religious festivals in the Jewish calendar. Jews celebrate the Feast of Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) to commemorate the liberation of the Children of Israel who were led out of Egypt by Moses Scholars have long wondered why Jews who number less than one-quarter of […] The post The 5 Most Important Reasons For Celebrating Passover appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Whether it’s a wet floor at the grocery store or a poorly maintained sidewalk, these accidents can lead to serious injuries, especially for older adults. According to statistics from the CDC, one out of every three people over the age of 65 are […] The post Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident? Here Are the Steps You Need to Take appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

In response to a recent article by Donne Davis of the GaGa Sisterhood, on intergenerational travel, we received several letters from our readers who also wanted to share their stories. Here is one from reader, Roberta Edgar. Dear Editors of Grand, My husband and I purchased a camper during the first summer of COVID-19 (2020), […] The post From Our Readers Who Engage In Intergenerational Travel appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Teenagers today have many options when it comes to correcting issues with the alignment of their teeth. While traditional metal braces used to be the go-to solution, clear plastic aligners have become an increasingly popular alternative in recent years. Aligners offer a variety of benefits that make them a better choice than braces for many […] The post Why Aligners Are Better Than Braces for Teenagers appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Visit Springfield, the official tourism and destination marketing organization for the City of Springfield, IL, has launched a new way to eat your way through the city! The Springfield Horseshoe Trail Passport is a program that aims to heighten the awareness of the awesome food scene in Springfield along with the long-standing tradition of the […] The post Visit Springfield Launches Horseshoe Sandwich Trail: A New “Phygital” Experience! appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

New beginnings for grandparents raising grandchildren BY JAIA LENT, VICTORIA GRAY, LAURIE TAPOZADA, AND BERNADINE ATCHINSON Regardless of the grandparent’s age or how long they end up caring for the child when their grandbabies come into their care full-time, it is often unexpected and overwhelming. New Beginnings!  To many this phrase resonates as a time […] The post New Beginnings For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

AGELESS AGING – A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan BY MADDY DYCHTWALD Women now live six years longer than men—yet, for most, the last decade of life can be plagued with cascading poor health and a lack of purpose. In other words, women’s healthspans and lifespans are out of sync. What if there […] The post AGELESS AGING – A Woman’s Guide To Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more