Do you remember your grandparents' house?


Dear Reader,

What do you remember about your grandparents’ home?

When I think back to my childhood, I remember the smells: eucalyptus trees, furniture polish, and my grandmother’s perfume. I remember the feeling of sinking into the down-filled cushions of the pink velvet couch. I remember the taste of vanilla yogurt and tea with honey. Their house wasn’t cozy, but it always felt like an adventure to be there.

So many of our childhood memories revolve around the senses. Our grandchildren’s memories will be no different: they’ll remember how they felt when they were at our house.

Not all of us have the picture-perfect cozy grandparent home—the one with the warm kitchen, fresh-baked cookies, and that special chair just for reading together.

Maybe you live far away. Maybe you're in a small apartment. Maybe you're still working full-time and barely keeping up.

But here's what I know: warmth and comfort aren't about the perfect setting. They're about the feeling you create when you're together.

If you're craving more of that cozy, comfortable energy this fall, whether it's for your own well-being or to create for your family, I've got something to share.

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All of this—a $300+ value—is available for just $25, but only through November 8.

This is an affiliate offer (I'll earn a small commission if you purchase), and it's not my typical recommendation. But if you've been wanting to create more warmth in your own space or rituals, or find simple ways to share that cozy feeling with grandchildren, this might be just the thing.

Warm regards,
DeeDee

P.S. What do you think your grandchildren will remember about your home? Questions like this make great conversation starters!

DeeDee Moore | Founder, More Than Grand LLC | morethangrand.com

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