"grandma's chuckles" are the things which make me chuckle . . . you know, the things your children and grandchildren say and do which bring a smile to your face and make your heart happy! These are the things I don't want to forget, so I'm writing them down and sharing them with you . . . I hope they bring a smile to your face, make your heart happy, and cause you to chuckle, too . . . whether you are a grandma or not! :^) Enjoy!
So, today I'm sharing a few "chuckles" from several years ago - which still makes me laugh today . . .Thursday, October 3, 2024
grandma's cookbook - Orange Butter Cookies!
When it comes to cookies my family tends to favor the "classics" . . . chocolate chip-peanut-butter-oatmeal, plain chocolate chip or plain peanut-butter cookies. But every once in a while I like to try something different and this recipe, which I found on Pinterest, is certainly one I'd like to try! After all, what could be more "yummie" sounding than orange butter cookies?!!!! And what could be a better time to try them than National Cookie Month?
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Applesauce Cookies!
It is National Apple Month!
I live in West Michigan - otherwise known as "Apple Country", so since it is National Apple Month, I thought I'd share a favorite apple recipe, an apple "hint", and some apple fun facts. First, the fun facts - did you know . . .
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
October is National Cookie Month!
My middle grandson once told me when he was four years old, my "super power" was making cookies - I thought it should be super hugs, but he scowled and told me it was "definitely" making cookies!
My grandsons enjoyed cookies when they were younger!
Today is International Coffee Day!
So, as we look at celebrating this most delicious of beverages, let's first learn some fun facts about coffee - did you know . . .
Monday, September 30, 2024
A Family of Her Own for Candy
The summer of 2022 my husband, grandsons, and I went to the Humane Society to get a kitten. I wanted my grandsons to go with us because, first of all, they love all animals, secondly I wanted to be sure whatever cat we got was one which was able to be around my grandsons without being aggressive. We spent some time at the Humane Society and finally settled on a very sweet calico - which we named Candy, because she is sweet (and my middle grandson said she reminded him of candy corn.)
Tomorrow is National Homemade Cookie Day
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Today is National Coffee Day - Let's Celebrate with Coffee & Special Offers!
crafting with grandma - Crocheted Monster Hats!
Christmas is just a few months away, so if you like to crochet, consider making some fun, warm hats for the ones you love!
When my grandsons were younger I crocheted fun hats for them - Agent Perry hats, yellow Minions, purple Minions, and a "Gimli" hat (their dog is named Gimli, so I got yarn the color of Gimli and crocheted ears like Gimli!) One year, even though the boys had no lack of hats, I decided since we had been having great fun making up monster stories, a monster hat seemed like a good "fit"!Today is World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Books Which Make a Difference - the little answer book & the little answer book for children
Today I am happy to let you know about two books for the adults and children you love - the little answer book and the little answer book for children.
As I say in my books, I am not a scientist. I am not a theologian. I am not a philosopher. I am not an apologist. I am a mom and I am a grandma. I have listened as friends have shared how their loved grown child and/or grandchild turned away from their faith. I know this is a pain more and more parents and grandparents are experiencing (as shown by the Barna studies). We must not sit back and continue to watch as the ones we love turn away from their faith.
Today is National North Carolina Day