Open Very Carefully: A Book with Bite . . . Drawing for this Book is Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, May 25, 2013, is the day for another drawing in grandma's cookie jar month of special birthday give-aways! This time it is for the incredibly creative and enjoyable book; Open Very Carefully: A Book with Bite! You'll find the review at this link along with all the details for entering this drawing! 

grandma's movie review - The Confession - I'm Giving On Away!

If you are a fan of Beverly Lewis, then you are sure to be familiar with her series, "The Heritage of Lancaster County". Almost two years ago I reviewed, "The Shunning" when it was released on DVD, so today I'm happy to review the second story in this trilogy, "the Confession" - and announce a give-away as well!  First, the review . . . 

In this story, Katie Lapp, who was adopted as a baby and raised by Amish parents, goes in search of her birth-mother - an Englisher. When she finally finds her birth-mother, she discovers there is an impostor posing as her. Katie takes a job as a maid - her birth-mother is wealthy, but dying - and tries to figure out what she should do.

I Have Two Winners!

I'm happy to announce Mary Calvello Anderson and Heather W are the winners in my Monopoly: Phineas and Ferb Collector's Edition and Monopoly: Sonic The Hedgehog Collector's Edition games give-away! (You'll find the review at this link) Thank you Mary and Heather for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your addresses by May 31, 2013 and let me know which game you would like - the first to contact me gets their pick - but both are great fun!) and thank you USAopoly for sending games for me to review and for making additional games available for me to give away!

Memorial Day Fun . . . Stars, Stars and More Stars - and Stripes, Too!

If you are celebrating Memorial Day with your family and are looking for some fun things you can do with your grandchildren to involve them in celebrating, look at these great ideas I found on Pinterest . . . 

Sneak Peek . . . MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle from VeggieTales!

This new Veggie story begins with, "A long time ago in a land ruled by practical jokers a very silly battle had gone on for years. Stuck in the middle is a misfit inventor, better at making gadgets than being in battle!" From there a very silly story about Barberbarians (they give each other really bad haircuts!) goes on to delight children and amuse parents all while teaching us all "just because you are different doesn't make you any less important" and helps us learn how to get along with others!

grandma's cookbook - Cinnamon Chicken

One of my favorite tv shows when I was a child was Little House on the Prairie.  It was on this show I first heard about Cinnamon Chicken when Laura fixed it for Nellie, but instead of using cinnamon, she used chili powder! Ah the memories of Little House on the Prairie!

Final Eight Give-Aways for the Birthday Month of Give-Aways!

In two days, on May 24th, I'll be giving away something every day through the end of May to finish my birthday month of special give-aways on a "high" and fun note! Have I ever mentioned I LOVE give-aways???!!! :-)

I'll "kick off" these final eight days of give-aways with giving away two USAopoly Monopoly games on the 24th! One is a Monopoly: Phineas and Ferb Collector's Edition and for the Monopoly: Sonic The Hedgehog Collector's Edition game - both add a really fun "twist" to the traditional, classic monopoly game so if you have a fan of Phineas and Ferb or Sonic, these games are sure to be a big "hit"! 

I Have a Winner!

I'm happy to announce Lori Layne is the winner in the The Hobbit: Pocket Edition give-away! (You'll find the review at this link) Thank you Lori for reading grandma's cookie jar and thank you Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for sending this book for me to review and give away!

Fun Father's Day Photo Gift Idea!

I love photos of my grandsons . . . after all, I'm grandma!!! When I think about gifts for their dad for Father's Day, of course I think photo gifts rank right up there at the top of the "best gifts for dad" list!!! So, when I was browsing on Pinterest and saw an adorable photo idea which would make a fantastic Father's Day gift, I had to share it with you!

Tomorrow is Another Birthday Give-Away - The Hobbit: Pocket Edition!

Yes, tomorrow is the day I'm giving away one  The Hobbit: Pocket Edition book! You'll find the full review and all the details at this link, but basically, if you are 18 years old or older and live in the USA you can enter this give-away!

Please Pray for the People in Oklahoma

The sad news from Oklahoma reminds us all of what really matters; not things, not money, not disagreements with others . . . this list could go on and on. What really matters is people: family, friends, neighbors - both near and far, because people matter far more than things.

crafting with grandma - Tie Key Chain for Father's Day!

If you are looking for a cute and fun Father's Day gift project you could work on with yourgrandchildren for their dad, take a look at this one I found on Pinterest for a Tie Key Chain!

Just follow this link and you'll find a supply list - you just need an old tie, scissors, glue and a key ring - and a photo tutorial for making your little ties! Simple, fun and an item a dad could actually use!

Just for Fun!!! Elephant Design!

When I look at the world around me I see detail, wonder and design. It is impossible for me to believe it all "just happened" or one creature had the intelligence to determine it needed legs or wings or whatever to survive and the ability to just grow those things. I believe God designed and created our world with all the wondrous creatures and beautiful features we can see today!

Having said this, did you know . . . 

I Have a Winner!

I'm happy to announce Alicia C is the winner of the MOGO Golden Yellow Charmband and tin of Spring Fling charms! (you'll find the review at this link) Thank you Alicia for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by May 27th so I can send it to you) and thank you MOGO for sending these for me to review and give away!