Norma Galambos

Norma Galambos Lifestyle Podcast

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Welcome to the Norma Galambos Lifestyle Podcast where I share stories about inspirational Canadians, Saskatchewan history and relatable life experiences, tempered with humour. Visit my website for links to my food and lifestyle blogs, published works and garden pages and gift shop. Subscribe or follow me on social media now so you don’t miss an episode. Https://Linktr.ee.normagalamboslifestyleThank you for listening.

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Norma Galambos

Episodes

Ties That Bind | Family Day 15.02.2020 4:36

The history of Family Day and fun suggestions of ways to celebrate with those you hold dear. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

“Car” | Street Hockey 06.02.2020 2:55

Street hockey games and lasting childhood friendships. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Chronicles of a Reluctant Traveller| Episode 3 | Don’t Rock the Boat 03.02.2020 8:14

Episode about my adventures travelling the high seas. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Don’t Tell Mom 28.01.2020 3:46

The tale of two brothers and a mishap during a day of horseback riding. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Processed Foods | How Far We Have Fallen 13.01.2020 5:34

The toll the processed foods we consume take on our health and well-being. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Count Your Blessings 06.01.2020 4:28

How we were raised shapes our attitudes about money. Making it, spending it and saving it. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Writing My Way Into 2020 28.12.2019 5:25

Read my New Year’s episode to hear a recap of 2019 and my plans for 2020. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Home Isn’t a Place, It’s a Feeling 17.12.2019 4:30

The Christmas’ we spent growing up on the farm in the 60s and 70s in Saskatchewan. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

RMS Umbria 10.12.2019 5:28

An episode about my grandfather ’s journey across the Atlantic in 1910 as an immigrant. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Jobs I’ve Had 04.12.2019 4:06

Trying out different jobs, the challenges of holding down more than one job and appreciating the jobs others do. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

The House on the Farm 28.11.2019 8:14

The story of the house on the farm where I grew up which was built in 1924. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

I Love Winter, I Love Winter | Trying to Convince Myself 21.11.2019 4:55

This episode finds me trying to convince myself to love and embrace another Canadian prairie winter. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

The Fuller Brush Man | Travelling Salesmen 19.11.2019 4:08

A brief history of travelling salesmen in Saskatchewan in the early 1900s. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

When the Parentals Leave Grandma G in Charge 09.11.2019 5:33

Grand-parenting when the parents are away. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Gold Mine Mucker 05.11.2019 3:42

In this episode I share the story of my dad’s venture into gold mining and a brief history of gold mining in Canada. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Mom’s Garden | The Way He Looked at Her 02.10.2019 4:23

My memories of my mom’s garden on the farm in Saskatchewan. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Endless Summer | Not So Much 22.09.2019 3:40

Episode about how the change in seasons makes me feel. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Siblings, Peaches and Wine 22.08.2019 5:08

Details of a trip I took through Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Thoughts on the importance of staying connected to your siblings. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Chip Guy | Surviving Public Transportation 07.08.2019 6:45

A sampling of the characters I meet on my bus travels. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Little Girl | A Birth Story 31.07.2019 5:14

Little Girl: A Birth Story. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

The Quiet Was So Loud 10.07.2019 5:18

A fishing trip in north/central Saskatchewan. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

7 Things I’ve Learned | Retirement Year 1 03.07.2019 7:04

Things I have learned during my first year of retirement that I want to share with you. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Canada Day | Sas-katch-e-wan 26.06.2019 2:56

In this episode: what being Canadian means to me and how we celebrate Canada's birthday. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Summer | What Do You Talk About? 20.06.2019 3:46

Are Canadians obsessed with talking about the weather? Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.

Plough Winds | Summer Storms 17.06.2019 4:53

A recounting of experiences with frightening summer storms. Visit https://grandmag55.blogspot.com for links to the written version of this episode and the accompanying photos, my Garden and Published Works pages, Grandma G’s Recipe Book Blog and Gift Shop.