just for fun - Today is Doodle Day!

Are you a "doodler"? Do you tend to draw absentmindedly or when you are bored? Do you

tend to add little drawings or sketches to your name or when you write a note to someone? Most of us likely do this from time to time and today is a time to do so as it is, "Doodle Day"!

I Have a Winner!

I'm happy to say LeAnn Fraas is the winner in my Cherry Republic Give-Away! (You'll find the review at this link) Thank you LeAnn for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by March 14, 2014 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you Cherry Republic for sending items for me to review and for making additional items available for me to give away!

It is National Oreo Cookie Day!!!!

What a fun and tasty day to celebrate!!! My grandson Caleb is absolutely a "fan" of Oreo cookies . . . after all, they are quite the tasty treat! Since today is National Oreo Cookie Day, I thought it would be fun to share a few, "Oreo facts" with you . . . 

Even More Dr. Seuss Quotes!

Are you ready for a few more Dr. Seuss quotes? Since Dr. Seuss wrote a lot of books; we have a lot of quotes to think about . . . today the quotes are ones which do this . . . make us think!

So . . . my Dr. Seuss quotes for today are . . .

It is National Craft Month - Let's Make Some Fun Crafts!

March is National Craft Month which, of course, means March is sure to be a fun month! It

also means it will be a fun month to spend time with grandchildren because while we can, and should, make crafts with them all year long, a month with a focus on making crafts is one when holds great times and memories for sure!

I looked on Pinterest for a couple fun ideas which you could do with your grandchildren and am happy to share them with you . . . 

Second Chance Give-Away - Cherry Republic Gift Box

I recently had the opportunity to review some delightfully tasty items from Cherry Republic . . . and give a gift box of these items away! Sadly, the person who won did not get their contact information to me, so I'm having a second-chance give-away for this delicious prize!

The Cherry Republic gift box includes the following items . . . 

Special Birthday Month Give-Away - Isabelle the American Girl Doll of the Year 2014!

If you have been reading grandma's cookie jar since the end of January, you likely have

noticed I'm giving away one Isabelle - the American Girl Doll of the Year for 2014! I'm very thankful for the opportunity to review American Girl Dolls - typically two a year - and give them away!

I wanted to take a moment to clear up some confusion about how to enter the give-away; and how often you may enter. Please let me say I am absolutely honored to have you all take time out of your busy day to read grandma's cookie jar! I am thrilled to see so many of you are sharing grandma's cookie jar with the people you know; thank you! I want you to feel free to enter the give-away as much as you like, as long as you follow the following information.

I'm giving Isabelle away on May 24, 2014 . . . I know this is a ways away, but it is fun to have special give-aways during my grandma's cookie jar's month of special birthday give-aways (the month of May) and what could be more "fun" than giving away an American Girl doll?!!!

You will receive entries in the following ways . . . 

crafting with grandma - Crocheted Minions and Perry the Platypus!

Last year for Easter I made my grandsons stuffed Perry the Platypus toys - I hid them in the house so after they went on an egg hunt in the yard, they were able to come in and look for another special surprise! Since then they have been sleeping with their Perrys - they look soft, and well-loved and since they were made with love, I'm really happy the boys are enjoying their Perrys!

More Dr. Seuss Quotes!

Every couple days through the month of March I'll share a few Dr. Seuss quotes . . . he

said some really excellent things; things worth thinking about for sure! Since March is Dr. Seuss Month, it seems like a good time to stop and think about some of these quotes!

So . . . my Dr. Seuss quotes for today are . . .

just for fun - It is Dr. Seuss Day!

Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday! I found a great "write up" about this day on-line, so I thought

I'd share it with you . . . "Today is Dr. Seuss Day, a full twenty-four hours to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a Who with Horton, count the red and blue fish, help the Grinch see the error of his ways, and listen to Sam I Am’s friend complain about his dish of green eggs and ham!

FREE Planner & Coupons and Amazon Gift Card Give-Away!

I was recently invited to participate in a special give-away and an opportunity for new

moms to receive a FREE planner and coupon book . . . sounded like something you all might like, so I said I would be happy to participate!

First some information about the FREE planner and coupons. I have a new grandson, so when I saw this coupon book is for new moms, I thought it sounded like something she might like to use. The Shopping Planner for New Moms from ShopperIncite eliminates the clipping, cutting and organizing of coupons which expire before you use them. This planner keeps your coupons in one convenient place which is small enough to take with you anywhere. 

crafting with grandma - St. Patrick's Day Handprint Rainbow . . . and More!

Yesterday I was browsing on Pinterest and came across are really cute idea for making a

handprint rainbow for St. Patrick's Day! Since I love handprint crafts . . . wait, did I say, "love"??? Since this is a significant understatement, allow me, please, to correct . . . since I LOVE handprint crafts, I knew I would have to share this one with you!

Follow this link and you'll find the simple directions for this cute handprint rainbow . . . I would include a photo of my grandchildren in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow because they are my "treasure" for sure!!! 

I Have a Winner!

I'm happy to announce Rita Wilson is the winner in my Adventure Sketchers give-away! (You'll find the review at this link) Thank you Rita for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me your address by March 6, 2014 so I can have it sent to you) and thank you LeapFrog for sending me one Adventure Sketchers to review and for making another available for me to give away!

grandma's movie review - VeggieTales Veggies in Space - I'm Giving One Away!

What do you get when you combine several space themes, talking veggies, humor and a solid message? The new VeggieTales story: Veggies in Space, and it does not disappoint!