LISA CARPENTER is a freelance writer and proud grandmother who blogs about her experiences on Grandma's Briefs. She's also written for outlets like The Huffington Post, Woman's World, and Next Avenue. Lisa's first book, The First-Time Grandmother's Journal, was published in 2021.
If you're a first-time grandmother, you need this beautifully illustrated journal to capture the first year of the journey. Lisa provides pages of thought-provoking prompts and inspiring quotes to encourage you in your adventure as a grandmother. Get creative or simply write down the facts as you see them. The important thing to do is to write it all down! --Emily Morgan, Host of The Grand Life podcast As you take residency on cloud 9, you may think you'll always remember your thoughts and feelings, but you won't unless you record them. With insightful prompts, Lisa provides you inspiration and a place to chronicle every aspect of your new-grandmother journey in this treasure of a keepsake. --Donne Davis, Founder of the GaGa Sisterhood What a wonderful and inspirational keepsake! Lisa's wisdom, insight, and presence make this journal a must-buy for every first-time grandma...The layout is perfection. --Pam Siegel and Leslie Zinberg, Authors of Grandparenting: Renew, Relive, Rejoice How I wish this book had been around when I became a grandmother! I had thought of grandparenthood as a perk, a frill on a quite satisfactory life. Instead, it was intense and life-changing. One part memory-maker, one part book of wisdom, The First-Time Grandmother's Journal will prove invaluable to those embarking on this most thrilling adventure. Using Lisa's prompts, you will not only create a treasure for the future but also become a more mindful grandparent. You'll be prepared to meet all the challenges as well as savor the delights of this important role. --Susan Adcox, Former Guide to Grandparents for About.com and Author of Stories From My Grandparent