I Have a Winner!

Yesterday I announced a second-chance give-away for a a LeapReader Reading and Writing System from LeapFrog, and today I'm happy to announce Gumma Medlin is the winner! Thank you Gumma for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by December 10, 2013 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you LeapFrog for making this available for me to give away!

Countdown-to-Christmas - Born is the King!

Hello! Today my "Christmas Carol" for you is the song, "Born is the King" by Hillsong! I love the lyrics; "Born unto us this day a Savior, Gifted from Heaven to a manger. The Hope of the world, a Light for all mankind. All of the Earth rejoice, it's Christmas time! So lift up your voice and sing out His praise, it's Christmas! Born is the King, rejoice in the day, it's Christmas! Make a joyful sound, it's Christmas! Let His praise resound, it's Christmas!"

Second-Chance Give-Away - a LeapReader Reading and Writing System from LeapFrog

One of my Special Month of Christmas Give-Aways was for a a LeapReader Reading and Writing System from LeapFrog, but the winner did not get their address to me. So, if you live in the USA, are over the age of 18 and would like to be in a second-chance drawing tomorrow for it, comment below!

Second-Chance Give-Away Winner!

Yesterday I announced a Second-Chance Give-Away for Veggie Tales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas and today I'm happy to say Carla Aldrich is the winner! Thank you Carla for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by December 10, 2013 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you Big Idea for sending one for me to review and making another avaialble for me to give away!

I Have a Winner!

I'm happy to announce Greg Netter is the winner of The Christmas Project! (You'll find the review at this link.) Thank you Greg for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by December 14, 2013 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you McCain & Company for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away!

grandma's cookbook - Homemade Dairy-Free, Completely Delicious Chocolate Candy!

Oh yes! I am so very happy to share with you a recipe I found on Pinterest - and "tweaked" a bit - for homemade, completely delicious chocolate candy! My daughter-in-law and one of my grandsons are not able to have any dairy, so I've been changing recipes to be dairy-free as I do not want to leave them out of meals and treats!

One thing I knew I had to find a recipe for was chocolate candy. Caleb - and Jackie - both are great "fans" of chocolate, but chocolate typically has milk in it which meant they could not have it. Sadness all around :-( But, happily, I looked on Pinterest and found a site with recipes for chocolate candy - all dairy-free!!! WooHoo!!! Hooray!!!

I decided to try the simple Sno-Caps, but "tweaked" the recipe to include peanutbutter and exclude the sprinkles on the top. You'll find the recipe - and recipes for several additional dairy-free chocolate candies - at this link. My "tweaked" recipe is below . . .

I Have a Winner - and Another Give-Away Tomorrow!

I'm happy to announce Matthew/Nicole Hill is the winner of the 3-D Fuzzy Puzzle Build a Safari Puzzle & Play Set! (You'll find the review at this link.) Thank you Matthew/Nicole for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by December 13, 2013 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you Ceaco Kids for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away!

I'm also happy to say, tomorrow I'm giving away The Christmas Project! You'll find all the details at this link, but there is still time to get in on the give-away fun!

Second-Chance Give-Away - Veggie Tales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas

It has been a long time since I've had a second-chance give-away, but the person who won Veggie Tales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas, did not get their address to me so I could have it sent to them. So, tomorrow I'm having another drawing for a new winner! Big Idea did a great job with this story so, if you live in the USA and are over the age of 18, please comment below if you would like to be in this second-chance drawing for Veggie Tales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas (you'll find the full review at this link) and then, please check back tomorrow to find out if you won - if you do, please get your info to me right away so I can have it sent to you! 

I Have a Winner - and Another Give-Away Tomorrow!

I'm happy to announce LeAnn Fraas is the winner of Chef Pop de POP! (You'll find the review at this link.) Thank you LeAnn for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by December 12, 2013 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you GameWright for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away!

I'm also happy to say, tomorrow I'm giving away the 3-D Fuzzy Puzzle Build a Safari Puzzle & Play Set! You'll find all the details at this link, but there is still time to get in on the give-away fun!

The Sound of Music LIVE - and a Fun Give-Away!

I grew up LOVING the Sound of Music! I LOVED watching it on TV! I was so HAPPY when in 5th grade, we learned most of the songs in choir fo rour Spring concert!!! I LOVED the

story! I LOVED the music! I LOVED the scenery of the movie! Well, you likely have gathered I am someone who enjoys this movie . . . I still, to this day, burst out in song (at least in my mind!) whenever I hear any of the songs from this classic movie!

So, when I heard they were making a new Sound of Music with Carrie Underwood playing the part of Maria, I was THRILLED! Then, when I was invited to participate in a "viewing party" I knew I was really going to ENJOY the Sound of Music LIVE!

So, since the show is on this evening: on your local NBC station at 8pm, I wanted to share with you some fun information on this - check the video below for the making of the Sound of Music LIVE - it will be like going to a Broadway show in your own livingroom! Enjoy!

grandma's bookshelf - All of Me - Tote Bag Give-Away

I was recently invited to review a new book for children; since it had a boy dressed up with a super hero cape, I couldn't resist! (I do have two sweet grandsons who LOVE to dress up in their super capes!)

Countdown-to-Christmas - O Come, O Come Emmanuel - the Piano Guys

Emmanuel means God with us; and this is why Jesus came . . . to be with us! This is why we celebrate Christmas. When I hear the song, O Come, O Come Emmanuel I think about what it would be like if we were still waiting for Him to appear and I rejoice in knowing He has come and we can know Him because He is with us!

I Have a Winner - and Another Give-Away Tomorrow!

I'm happy to announce Sid Ogg is the winner of the When Calls the Heart DVD! (You'll find the review at this link.) Thank you Sid for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your email by December 11, 2013 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you Hallmark/Word for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away!

I'm also happy to say, tomorrow I'm giving away Chef Pop de POP! You'll find all the details at this link, but there is still time to get in on the give-away fun!

crafting with grandma - Quick, Easy, Fun & Affordable Gift - Crocheted Headbands!

I was browsing on Pinterest last night and found a wealth of free patterns for making adorable crocheted headbands . . . I thought I'd share them with you so if you have someone on your gift list who wears them, you could grab some yarn and have plenty of time to crochet several for a great gift!

Just follow these links and you'll find the directions you need . . .