Gigi Connection

Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. In honor of Dr. Seuss, March is designated as National Reading Month. This is a month to motivate all Americans of all ages to read every day. So, who is this author that we honor? Here are 8 interesting things you might not know about Theodore “Ted” Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: He got his sense of poetry from his mother He never had any biological children The pen name “Dr Seuss” began as a way to escape punishment in college He joined the war effort ... Continue Reading

Keeping your skin in top shape during the winter is easy to do with just a few key steps. It just takes a little extra time and effort but it can be done. Moisture is key and here are a few ideas to help maintain a healthy glow. Moisturizing the skin helps prevent dryness which can then become irritated, itchy and flaky. Once the moisture is lost, the skin can more easily crack and bleed. Lotions that you use in the summer may not be enough to tackle the elements your skin is exposed to in the winter. Cold air, wind and reflecting sun off of snow can all be detrimental to your skin. Escaping... Continue Reading

To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.” -Dr. Seuss Lately, every time I mention to a stranger the ages of my grandchildren (5 years – 5 months) and how much I love them and their ages, they have all been saying – oh , just wait and they won’t be so cute when they’re teenagers. Seriously, like I don’t know what teenage years are like? As hard as teenage years may or may not have been, my kids were always kind human beings! I try not to watch too much of the news; however, when I do watch it often times there are stories about... Continue Reading

Super Bowl LVII will be held on Sunday, February 12th in Glendale, Arizona where the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing against the Philadelphia Eagles. All of us Gigi’s were hoping the Arizona Cardinals would be in the Super Bowl this year as that’s where the five of us met and four of us still reside there today (Gigi Lori, Lala Malana, Mimi Jackie & Nana Alison). Gigi Susie now lives in Castle Rock, Colorado. If you’re lucky enough to have one of your teams playing in the Super Bowl, will be hosting a party or going to a Super Bowl party and don’t want to derail... Continue Reading

February Health Challenge – Eat a heart-healthy diet! Let’s strive to eat four to five servings each of fruits and vegetables per day. We can do this! Happy February, friends! We’re back to encourage you with a new monthly attainable health challenge. We hope that everyone was able to attain the first health goal we shared in mid-January of drinking 11 glasses of water a day. If you missed that post and want to read all the health benefits as to why we should, you can find it HERE. No need to aim for perfection. Instead, consistency is key to attaining any goal and moving closer... Continue Reading

The word Galentine’s Day first was heard in February of 2010 during an episode of Parks and Recreation by Amy Poehler. In the episode, she says “What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus, frittatas. —”Galentine’s Day,” Parks and Recreation, 2010. So although it’s not an official holiday, people everywhere... Continue Reading

I love Valentines Day! Sometimes we just need a day to remind us to open our hearts to those we love. It can be as simple or as creative as you want and will always put a smile on someone’s face. It is about the gestures, not the gifts. I love that it is an all-inclusive holiday to share and I have a few ideas for you, as your kids or grandchildren reach that “tween” age. I have found as my grandchildren have gotten older they are fond of “quality” chocolate, thanks to their mother. So I have decided to get them one nice box of chocolates instead of several miscellaneous... Continue Reading

11 Glasses of Water A Day Well the new year is in full swing and resolutions have been made and some may have already been broken. That’s OK. We are here to encourage you with monthly health challenges that are attainable. The idea is after 12 months of challenges that are attainable, our hope is that you feel better: mind, body and spirit. The 1st of every month we will post an attainable health challenge that we hope you will accept. Remember, if you don’t meet it one day; no worries, do it the next day. For the month of January, we would like to encourage you to drink at least... Continue Reading

Frozen rock art is so simple to make with your grandchildren or children and just as much fun too! While I was looking for several fun activities and crafts to do with our grandchildren at our cabin over the cold winter days, I found this idea and borrowed it from Little Pine Learners. For those of us that live in colder climates and are looking for unique ways to keep the kiddos occupied THIS IS IT. Frozen rock art makes a fun outdoor decoration and the designs you can create are not limited to snowmen. Using your rocks you can also design flowers, turtles, make a heart design or write inspirational... Continue Reading

New Year = New Year’s Resolutions? For many of us, we have made a commitment to eating healthy in 2023! Growing your own vegetables, herbs, lettuces and some fruits are easy with Lettuce Grow. With 2023 in full swing, I thought I’d share a wonderful hydroponic growing system that I have been using for about 9 months now. First of all, I LOVE being outdoors in Colorado, enjoying nature and I have 5 acres to garden with! However, what I don’t like are the creepy crawly things that can get into your gardens. So, I found the perfect solution – Lettuce Grow Farmstands. Let... Continue Reading