
Thursday, May 31, 2012
grandma's cookbook - Children's Day Treat - S'mores!

crafting with grandma - Jesus Loves Me I Spy Bottles
Children's Day is June 10, 2012, so if you are looking for a special craft/gift idea you could involve your grandchildren in making to celebrate Children's Day and how special and loved they are to you and to Jesus, consider making Jesus Loves Me I Spy Bottles! I found a link on Pinterest for making I Spy Bottles, and thought you could make them unique and special for Children's Day by doing the following things -
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
I'm Giving Away Another Berenstain Bear's Book on My Other Blog . . .
grandma's bookshelf - Bizzy Bear Off We Go! - I'm Giving One Away!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
grandma's cookbook - Peanut-Butter Ice Cream Pie!!!
My family LOVES peanut-butter pie! I've been making it for years . . . ever since my sister shared the recipe with me when I was first married . . . my family has been forever grateful to my sister for this! :^)
Well, the other day I was thinking about what dessert I wanted to make for Memorial Day, and it occurred to me, if I "tweaked" the recipe just a bit and substituted ice cream for the whipped cream, I might end up with a wonderful, new pie! So, I told my family they were going to be "guinea pigs" for a new peanut-butter pie recipe with ice cream in it . . . they said they were completely willing to be "guinia pigs" for that recipe! :^)
I'm very happy to say, the pie turned out wonderfully! It is extremely delicious . . . and makes a wonderful summer pie! So . . . I'm delighted to share my new peanut-butter ice cream pie recipe with you . . .
I'm very happy to say, the pie turned out wonderfully! It is extremely delicious . . . and makes a wonderful summer pie! So . . . I'm delighted to share my new peanut-butter ice cream pie recipe with you . . .
So . . . What Is Your Real Focus?
Full Disclosure

Monday, May 28, 2012
Do Not Be Afraid!
What are you afraid of? Well, if you are like me the first thing you think of is spiders! I do not like those hideous creatures at all! In fact, I firmly believe the only good spider is a completely dead spider; so one of my rules when my kids were growing up was, "kill all spiders and then kill them again!" And just so you know, there is no such thing as a "small" spider!
Josiah spent the night at our house last night and this morning I saw a spider on the ceiling! I screamed - "Aaaaahhhh!" Josiah looked up and said, "There's a spider on the ceiling, Poppa!" Poppa - and Josiah - killed the spider - Josiah said they were both brave - and of course I completely agree!
Well, beyond the obvious things, like spiders, what are you afraid of? More specifically, what are you afraid of when it comes to your family? Are you afraid of the "what ifs"? What if the get sick? What if they get in an accident? What if the things in this world entice my children/grandchildren and they do not walk with God? What if . . . ? You may say you aren't "afraid" of these things, but how much time to you spend thinking - or even worrying - about them? These are all legitimate things to be concerned about, but we do not have to be afraid.
Josiah spent the night at our house last night and this morning I saw a spider on the ceiling! I screamed - "Aaaaahhhh!" Josiah looked up and said, "There's a spider on the ceiling, Poppa!" Poppa - and Josiah - killed the spider - Josiah said they were both brave - and of course I completely agree!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
I Have a Winner . . .

Saturday, May 26, 2012
Second-Chance Give-Away on My Other Blog . . .

crafting with grandma - Memorial Day Hand-Print Flag
As I browsed on Pinterest today, I found a fun idea for making a flag with your grandchildren's/children's handprints . . . it seemed like a fun idea for Memorial Day, so I decided to share it with you! All you need is, paint, a bucket of water, paper towels and a large, rectangular piece of cardboard or construction paper. Have the children - adults, too if you want - who are at your Memorial Day barbecue dip their hands in the paint, and make handprints for the stars and stripes in your flag! Hang the finished project - be sure to date the back and write who made the handprints and you have a simple, inexpensive and personal way to remember Memorial Day 2012! (You could make a new flag each year - a fun, new family tradition!) Be sure to talk with your grandchildren about why we celebrate Memorial Day. Lead them in praying for families who have someone they love serving in the military. Pray for families who have someone who they love who died while serving in the military, and if you know a military family, make an extra flag and take it to them to tell them thank-you for their sacrifice!
crafting with grandma - Memorial Day Wind-Catchers!

Friday, May 25, 2012
grandma's favorite things - It's a Jungle Out There
Thursday, May 24, 2012
I Have a Winner . . .
grandma's movie reviews - Love Never Dies . . . I'm Giving One Away!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Sneak Peek at a New VeggieTales - The Penniless Princess

grandma's cookbook - Father's Day Truffles!

At first I was concerned about making truffles with raw eggs, but when I checked the recipe, I found there are no eggs! Just follow the link and you will find the recipe, which looks pretty straight-forward and simple. This is a recipe which you could easily involve your grandchildren in making for their dads . . . of course, they will enjoy eating them with their dads, too! As you make these with your grandchildren, lead them in thanking God for their dad and in praying for him - which of course is the best Father's Day gift ever . . . the prayers of his children! Enjoy!
grandma's cookbook - Lemonade, Tea and Wonderful Glasses!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
grandma's favorite things - Fiesta Ware!
grandma's bookshelf . . . Monkey and Elephant - AND I Get to Give One Away!
I Have a Winner . . .
Monday, May 21, 2012
This Grandma Has a Happy Heart!
So, Sunday morning as we were getting ready for church, Josiah noticed a spot we hadn't "blocked" and quickly ran to get his "super dream car" to put in front of the outlet because he wanted to "protect" his baby brother! It made me so happy to see Josiah was keeping an eye out for his little brother and wanted to do what he could to be sure he was safe! When I see this three year old paying attention to someone else and caring if he is safe, I'm happy! I told Josiah I was so happy to see he was showing his love for Caleb and showing he has Jesus' love inside him! Don't you just love it when your grandchildren show love and concern for others!!! It certainly gives me a happy heart! :^)
Two Fun Give-Aways This Week . . .
I've been celebrating grandma's cookie jar's birthday all month with lot's of fun give-aways! So far I've given away . . .
- one Kapoosh Knife Block
- one Folkmanis Basset Hound puppet
- one Race Through Space game
- one Perplexus Epic game
- two Love's Everlasting Courage DVDs
- one Cuisinart Hot Air Popcorn Popper
- one MOMumental book
It has been a fun month, so far! And there are more give-aways to come!!! Tomorrow I'm giving away one I Couldn't Love You More book, on May 24th I'm giving away one Lalaloopsy Rag doll, on May 27th I'm giving away one LEGO Cars 2 Spy Jet Escape set! These twelve special give-aways helped make grandma's cookie jar's first birthday a fun one to celebrate! Thank you all of you for reading my blog and for sharing it with the people you know!
I have enjoyed celebrating grandma's cookie jar's birthday with you and look forward to another wonderful year! I have great give-aways planned for the upcoming months and am planning another month of special give-aways with my Christmas gift reviews and give-aways the month of November . . . there will be another American Girl Doll give-away in November! So, please keep joining in the fun conversations, and give-aways each and every month on grandma's cookie jar and please continue to share this blog with the people you know!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
grandma's favorite things - OMHU Cane

OMHU canes are quite lovely to look at and, as I've found, provide a steady, comfortable tool to help you get around more easily! OMHU canes have the following features -
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Second-Chance Give-Away on My Other Blog . . .
If you would like to be included in my second-chance drawing, please take a moment to visit About the Children's Department and "share" or "comment" on the post. If you "share" please comment as well to let me know so I can give you your entry. And, by the way, if you haven't already "liked" About the Children's Department by using the "tab" in the "find us on facebook" box ON THE BLOG, please take a moment to do so and you will be entered in all my drawings! Thank you for reading my blogs and for sharing them with the people you know!
crafting with grandma - Crochet a Summer Hat!
In other parts of the world hats are a "staple" for most women's wardrobes, but not so here in the USA. However; as I browse on Pinterest, from time to time I see a pattern for a crocheted hat, which I add to my "boards". So, today I thought I'd share a couple of these patterns with you.

I like the one with the bow . . . depending on the color and the yarn you choose this could be a sweet hat for any time of year. I will be making one of these! I am going to make the one with the flower . . . I think this could be a great hat for summer! I'll let you know how it turns out!
If you would like to make one - or both of these hats, just follow the links and you'll find complete patterns. Which one might you make?


If you would like to make one - or both of these hats, just follow the links and you'll find complete patterns. Which one might you make?
Friday, May 18, 2012
I Have Two Winners . . .
Thursday, May 17, 2012
crafting with grandma - Crochet a Teddy Bear!

This pattern would also be perfect if you are looking for one which you could use to make bears to give a homeless shelter, or children's hospital or to send to missionaries or for your youth group to give away when they are on a mission trip. Involve your older grandchildren in making these bears and as they do pray with them for the children who will receive them!
Free For You . . . One Illustrate My Own Bible Heroes Book!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Children's Day . . . Make a Castle and Illustrate Your Own Book!

So, for the coming month, I'll be sharing some fun ideas for things you might make or get for the children in your life! Today I want to share a fun pattern for a Whimsical Castle you could crochet! Of course I found this pattern on Pinterest, so if you follow this link, you will find a free pattern from Bizzy Crochet - which is a blog well worth checking out and following! This pattern is fairly simple and fun and would be a great surprise for your young grandchildren. You could even give the castle to all of your grandchildren and then give them individual characters so they can share and play together!
grandma's cookbook - Lemon Bars!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
grandma's bookshelf - Let's Have a Tree Party!
grandma's bookshelf - Hop, Skip & Jump, Maisy!
Monday, May 14, 2012
One More Birthday Month Give-Away - Lego Cars 2 Set!
Another Fun Birthday Month Give-Away . . . Lalaloopsy Doll!
Lalaloopsy - Crumbs Sugar Cookie
Made by - MGA
Ages - 4 - 104!
I Have a Winner . . .
I'll be posting info about another fun May Birthday Month give-away today . . . so stay tunned!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
grandma's chuckles . . . My Name is Grandma!
So, on this Mother's Day, I thought I'd share something Josiah recently said, which made my heart happy and made me laugh! He was spending the night a couple weeks back and as he went to bed Dave, my husband, said, "Good-night, Josiah! Good-night, Lynda!" Josiah's eyes got big and he looked at his Poppa and said, "Her (pointing at me) name is NOT Lynda! Her name is Grandma!!!" :^)
I think "Grandma" is a wonderful name and I'm very happy to have Josiah and Caleb be able to call me by "my name"!
Saturday, May 12, 2012
crafting with grandma - Crocheted Sunflowers!

crafting with grandma . . . Crocheted Hibiscus Flowers!

crafting with grandma . . . Crocheted Summer Hats!

As I was browsing on Pinterest, I found a pattern for a crocheted Summer hat and thought it would be the perfect craft to share with you all! It looks so summery . . . I'm sure I'll be making a few of them! If you follow the links to the free pattern, you'll find directions for making infant, child and adult hats . . . you could make them for all the girls in your family! What fun!!!!!
The flower patterns are not included, but I did post a crocheted flower pattern, and will post a few more in a couple days! So, what do you think of these hats? Who might you make one for?
Friday, May 11, 2012
A Simple Mother's Day Idea Which Will Be Treasured!

Handprint Flowers! How sweet! Just think of all the places where you could help your grandchildren make these special flowers for their mothers for mother's day! They could make a bouquet of "flowers" with each child's "flower" a different color - this way mom will be able to easily tell which "flower" is from each of her children! They could then frame their bouquet picture for a gift any mom - and grandma - will treasure! They could make cards, trivets using larger ceramic tiles . . . the possibilities aren't "endless", but they are varied! What might you put your grandchildren's handprint "flowers" on?
Thursday, May 10, 2012
More Fun Paper Dolls!

I'll be looking for something which would make a fun downloadable gift for grandsons . . . so stay tuned!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
I Have a Winner . . .
Happy Birthday grandma's cookie jar!!!
grandma's cookie jar is one year old today! Thank you for reading my blog, sharing it with the people you know and for joining in the conversations!
Happy Birthday grandma's cookie jar . . . Let's Make Lemon Cake!
Okay . . . the truth is I really do not need a reason to have cake because I do truly love cake . . . but since today is grandma's cookie jar's birthday, what could be better than to share with you a recipe for a lemon cake? :^) (I pinned this recipe to Pinterest) I love lemon cake! It is moist, slightly tart and just flat yummie . . . I will be making this cake today!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
I Have a Winner!
Children's Day . . . I Couldn't Love You More - Give-Away!
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