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Some wonderful tools, tips and advice for long distance families, grandparents and children!
LDPR; You read that right. Long Distance PET Relationship. With Petcube!
Think long-distance relationships are tough? Imagine how your pets feel when you’re not around! Whether you’re in a long-distance relationship or just a pet parent who travels, loneliness for your furry friends can be hard to tackle. Enter Petcube, a groundbreaking gadget that lets you interact with your pets no matter where you are. With […]
Dino Run: One Very Cool 8Bit Racing Game
Update: Dino run is no longer available to play for free on the official website. You can however play the game through Miniclip. In January 2018 Pixel Jam launched a kickstarter campaign to fund Version 2, the sequel to the game. Over 1,200 backers pledged $26,556 to help bring the project to life. As of […]
Quality Time for Long Distance Families
When it comes to long distance relationships, long distance families are often left behind. Most apps, programs and websites are directed more towards LDR couples which can mean that there are little to no tools for distanced families. So today, we’d like to introduce all of the long distance families out there to Quality Time. […]
2 Ways to Draw Together From A Distance
Every couple has those *things* that they really enjoy doing together. Some couples read books, others play video games and some have a love of art and would love a way to Draw Together From A Distance. As someone in a long distance relationship, you know the value of having at least 1 common […]
15 Ways To Have Long Distance Story Time With Kids
It’s hard to be away from the ones we love, especially children! But technology has changed all of that by offering us unique ways to connect with them even if we aren’t able to be in the same room together. One of things that many children miss doing together with moms, dads or grandparents is reading […]
20 LDR Parent & Child Activities – Part 2
20 LDR Parent & Child Activities – Part 2 Last week we talked about some ways that you can stay connected to your children despite the distance. This week, we’re going to look at 10 more activities that you can do with your kids. So let’s jump back into the list! 11. Eat Dinner Together […]
20 LDR Parent & Child Activities – Part 1
20 LDR Parent & Child Activities – Part 1 Being away from your loved ones is hard. Everyone knows that. But being away from your beloved children? It can feel like ripping out a piece of your heart. We love our children and when circumstances take us away from them, we may worry about how […]
3 Skype Alternatives For Kids!
Even the youngest of children can experience the thrill of a long distance relationship. In an age where grandparents, aunts and cousins may live worlds away, children are active players in the game of staying close and connected to the people they care about. However, while most children can use skype reasonably well with the […]
DIY LDR Countdown Tracker – Free Printables!
You’re only 30 days away from seeing your long distance love and without them, all your days are seeming gray and dreary. You’re looking for ways to spice up your countdown to love, but ideas are far few and in between. Never fear! Here’s a really cool, & amazingly gorgeous way to countdown to your […]
6 LDR Quote iPhone Wallpapers – Free Download!
Have you ever heard the adage “Out of sight, out of mind?” To put it simply, when something isn’t smack dab in your face, you’re more prone to forget about it! A lot of times this can be a good thing (for example, your worst enemy!) but sometimes its even better to keep certain things […]
50+ Long Distance Welcome Home Sign Ideas!
The time has arrived! It’s time for you to see your long distance love, that special person you haven’t seen in literally AGES! While we’re sure you’ll both be happy just to see each other’s faces, why not boost your “welcome home” event with a DIY Homecoming sign! Not only are these Long Distance Welcome […]
6 Foolproof Ways to Conquer Culture Shock
You did it. You closed the gap, and are making a home in a new country! Everything seems to be going well, but after a sweet honeymoon phase, you begin to feel irritable, sick and tired. You begin to feel lonely, and may even begin to resent locals and wish to stay away from them. […]
LDRs, Geo-Baching and the Military
This will not come as a huge surprise: many military couples deal with distance quite often, and find it stressful. According to two surveys from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, LDRs and “geo-baching” (short for geographical bachelor) are common among military relationships. What was surprising was the specific problems associated […]
“Good Night” Lamp Keeps Loved Ones Connected Remotely
Designed by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino, the Good Night Lamp is described as a “physical social network” that allows long distance friends, family and lovers to connect through a physical element – a lamp that lights up to indicate connectedness. “When you buy Good Night Lamp it comes as a set of two lamps: a Big Lamp […]
Why LDRs Are Completely Normal
One thing I have heard from people in LDRs is that they regret missing out on “normal” couple things. You can’t really go spend the night at your partner’s to escape a noisy roommate, you can’t ask for a ride, you can’t just decide to go hang out without any plans. There’s the pain from […]
FREE Same Sky LDR Care Package Printables
We know that being apart from your spouse can be challenging. If this is your situation, we know you’ve tried many ways to bridge that distance between you and your partner -from love letters to flowers and long distance gifts. You may have even tried your hand at creating care packages, but just aren’t sure […]
Keeping the Family Together Despite Long Distance Relationship
[alert] This is a guest post submitted by someone like you! Want to share your own thoughts or words of encouragement? You can submit your own guest post here. [/alert] Holly Easterby is an idealist who dreams that all kids will grow up as individuals who love their parents and the community. To help parents […]
Embracing Traditions and Beliefs in an LDR
Traditions are more than just celebrations and parties, many are a look into a person’s beliefs, ethnicity, and ancestry. They give you a look into what they believe in and how, as well as helping them learn more about the intimate parts of their partners. Traditions happen in every family whether it be the way […]
The Ultimate list of 500+ Open When Letter Ideas
Open when letters are probably the sweetest gift anyone could ever give someone. They are easy to make, work great for Best Friends, Special Anniversaries, Graduations, if you’re starting a Long Distance Relationship and many other occasions. Seeing how useful these letters could be in helping long distance couples stay connected, we created a great […]
Toymail; Connect with Kids Through Toys
Imagine if you could take text messaging or skyping with your favorite adults, and convert that to something that a kid could do with you easily. That is the beauty of Toymail and it’s colorful ‘Mailmen’ delivery toys. The Mailmen are little toys (resembling mail collecting bins) that allow friends and family to send voice […]