
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
just for fun! Hippos and Mustaches!

grandma's cookie jar birthday give-away - One Free Magazine Subscription!
grandma's cookie jar's Special Birthday Month of Give-Aways Begins Tomorrow - LeapFrog Give-Away!
I Have a Winner!
Monday, April 29, 2013
grandma's chuckles - Apparently, I'm "Elderly", We Have a Reader & a Huge Hug!!!
grandma's birthday give-away - Down at the Dino Wash Deluxe!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
crafting with grandma - Another Crocheted Purse!
grandma's birthday give-away - RumbaTime Perry Silicone Big Royal Watch!
Well, for the past several days I've been announcing the give-aways for grandma's cookie jar's birthday month of give-aways . . . and there have been a few of them!!! I still have a few more to announce, so today I want to let you know about a fun watch company . . . rumbatime - and a watch give-away!

rumbatime began making a simple, silicone band watch and have expanded their line from there to include a wonderful collection of watches - at least one of which is sure to fit the style, mood and look of pretty much everyone you know! I love rumba time watches because they have great color and fun styles! They sent me the RumbaTime Perry Silicone Big Royal Watch which I'm giving away in a drawing on May 26, 2013. This watch is a beautiful shade of royal blue, has a silicone band, 5 ATM water resistance, stainless steel back 38mm face and is a simple way to add a fun touch to your day!
rumbatime began making a simple, silicone band watch and have expanded their line from there to include a wonderful collection of watches - at least one of which is sure to fit the style, mood and look of pretty much everyone you know! I love rumba time watches because they have great color and fun styles! They sent me the RumbaTime Perry Silicone Big Royal Watch which I'm giving away in a drawing on May 26, 2013. This watch is a beautiful shade of royal blue, has a silicone band, 5 ATM water resistance, stainless steel back 38mm face and is a simple way to add a fun touch to your day!
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Second-Chance Give-Away for parental GUIDANCE!
So, how do you enter this second-chance give-away? First, you will receive one entry for each way you have followed/liked grandma's cookie jar; one entry if you follow on Google+, one entry if you follow on Google Friend Connect, one entry if you follow by liking on facebook with the tab in the "Find us on Facebook" box ON THE BLOG at this link (not just liking the post) and one entry if you follow by email. This gives you the possibility of four entries. In addition, you will receive one entry if you share on facebook, one entry if you share on twitter, one entry if you share on Google + for a total of three additional entries. Thank you for reading grandma's cookie jar and for sharing it with the people you know!
I Have a Winner!
grandma's birthday give-away - Rudy Project Gozen Sunglasses!
Several years ago my son introduced me to Rudy Project Sunglasses and over the years I've had the opportunity to review a number of their glasses. Today I'm reviewing one of their new line - XX2i Optics - and I'm announcing a special give-away for a pair of Rudy Project Sunglasses! First the review of XX2i Optics!
XX2i describes their France1 Pro Racing Sunglasses as follows; "XX2i comes with one sunglass (black with laser black lens) and two sets of spare lenses (clear and orange). Included with these frames will be a tank protector case and one microfiber soft carrying bag which can also be used as a cleaning cloth. Features on these sunglasses are perfect for running, cycling, golfing or just about any activity which requires the sunglasses to stay on your face and remain fog free."
I like the sleek look, the interchangable lenses and the adjustable temple and nose pad. It is clear the France1 Pro Racing Sunglasses have been designed with attention to function and style! If you are looking for new sunglasses now that warmer and sunnier weather has finally arrived, definitely take a look at the XX2i France1 Pro Racing Sunglasses as they give you options and a really sleek look!
XX2i describes their France1 Pro Racing Sunglasses as follows; "XX2i comes with one sunglass (black with laser black lens) and two sets of spare lenses (clear and orange). Included with these frames will be a tank protector case and one microfiber soft carrying bag which can also be used as a cleaning cloth. Features on these sunglasses are perfect for running, cycling, golfing or just about any activity which requires the sunglasses to stay on your face and remain fog free."
I like the sleek look, the interchangable lenses and the adjustable temple and nose pad. It is clear the France1 Pro Racing Sunglasses have been designed with attention to function and style! If you are looking for new sunglasses now that warmer and sunnier weather has finally arrived, definitely take a look at the XX2i France1 Pro Racing Sunglasses as they give you options and a really sleek look!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Teach Your Grandchildren to Sign!
crafting with grandma - Converse Tennis Shoe Slippers!



grandma's birthday give-away . . . Two Fun Monopoly Give-Aways!
Monopoly is a game we all grew up with and enjoyed with our own children, but now it is available in far more than the traditional Monopoly we knew. USAopoly has quite a variety of Monopoly games which feature sports teams, cities and characters from movies, tv and video games. Two of these are Phineas and Ferb and Sonic the Hedgehog! They are for 2 to 6 players ages 8 and up and while the basic game board and game play is familiar, the look and features are special!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
crafting with grandma - DIY Toddler Chairs!
I was browsing on Pinterest the other day and found a pattern for an absolutely adorable toddler chair which you could make for the sweet little ones in your life . . . of course I had to share it with you! I think it would be great fun to make these chairs with my grandsons - certainly they would enjoy picking out the paint and fabric for their chairs, the assembling of the chairs and of course, the painting of the chairs!!!
Another Fun Give-Away from Cuisinart!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Kringle Candles - a Great Coupon for Everyone & Two Give-Aways!

Give-Aways . . . and More Give-Aways . . . and More Give-Aways!!!!


Just to recap the give-aways I've mentioned so far . . .
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
grandma's bookshelf - Open Very Carefully: A Book With Bite - I'm Giving One Away!
I am absolutely delighted to let you know about Open Very Carefully: A Book with Bite . . . and thrilled to say I will be giving one away! But first, my review . . .
I Have a Winner!
grandma's birthday give-aways . . . Boca Java Coffee!

Monday, April 22, 2013
crafting with grandma - Scripture Switch-Plates!
I love being grandma . . . I love the hugs, kisses, snuggles, storytime, playtime, laughs, smiles . . . everything! But, along with all the fun of being grandma I want to also be certain to be intentional about remembering the most important thing . . . passing on a heritage of faith. I try to point the boys to Jesus when we have conversations about everyday things - such as when we talk about the changing seasons and how God created the world or talk about how happy we are to know God loves us! So when I saw a pin on Pinterest for a simple idea to pass that heritage on in a small way, I wanted to share it with you.
crafting with grandma - Mother's Day Journal Art!

Easier to Find Posts!
As you may have noticed, I recently changed the look of grandma's cookie jar. I wanted to "freshen" it up and make it easier to find your way around the blog. I'm so thankful for a husband who is in IT and his willingness to help me! :-)

Along with wanting the blog to look sharper, I wanted it to be easier to find information. To this end there is a tab for the Table of Contents at the top and on the right side if you scroll down past the "Find us on Facebook" box you'll see a blog archive where you can find posts by the month I posted them. Plus, if you know a few words of the post you are looking for you can enter them in the rectangular box at the top left of the page - the one with the magnifying glass in it - and it will pull up the posts I've written with those words in them. For example, if you are looking for "American Girl Dolls", and enter it in the search box, you'll end up with the posts about these dolls!

Along with wanting the blog to look sharper, I wanted it to be easier to find information. To this end there is a tab for the Table of Contents at the top and on the right side if you scroll down past the "Find us on Facebook" box you'll see a blog archive where you can find posts by the month I posted them. Plus, if you know a few words of the post you are looking for you can enter them in the rectangular box at the top left of the page - the one with the magnifying glass in it - and it will pull up the posts I've written with those words in them. For example, if you are looking for "American Girl Dolls", and enter it in the search box, you'll end up with the posts about these dolls!
Sunday, April 21, 2013
There is So Much Beauty!


grandma's chuckles - He Knows the Difference Between Can't & Don't Want To and Need & Want!
One of my favorite things about being Josiah's and Caleb's grandma is I get to hear and see the cute and funny things they say and do! For example, we were talking with Josiah about the difference between "cant' and "do not want to". I said, "If I said I can't make
cookies, would you believe me?" He said, "No! Because you can make cookies and make them for me all the time!" I said, "You are right! I can make cookies. If I said I don't want to make cookies, would you believe me?" He said, "Yes." I said, If I said, I can't climb a tree, would you believe me?" He said, "Yes, because you are a girl and girls can't do things boys can do like climb trees!" Can you tell he is a four year old boy? :-)
cookies, would you believe me?" He said, "No! Because you can make cookies and make them for me all the time!" I said, "You are right! I can make cookies. If I said I don't want to make cookies, would you believe me?" He said, "Yes." I said, If I said, I can't climb a tree, would you believe me?" He said, "Yes, because you are a girl and girls can't do things boys can do like climb trees!" Can you tell he is a four year old boy? :-)
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Get a Free Photo Magnet from Shutterfly This Weekend Only!
As I've said before, I'm a pretty typical grandma - I LOVE photos of my sweet grandsons! Any and all photos of them! So, when Shutterfly has a free photo magnet offer . . . well, my only dilemma is deciding which photo to use!!!! Believe me, this is truly a dilemma, but one which I'll happily resolve!!! :-)
The Hobbit - Books & a Give-Away!
First, some of the books released in conjunction with the Hobbit . . .
crafting with grandma - Mother's Day Heart Gift!

Friday, April 19, 2013
crafting with grandma - Crocheted Purse!
grandma's bookshelf - The Winnowing Season - Free Chapter Free!
So, what do you think? I'll write more about this book tomorrow, but for now . . . the first chapter is below, so . . . enjoy!
Thursday, April 18, 2013
grandma's bookshelf - The Winnowing Season
Birthday Month Give-Away - MOGO!
Check MOGO out and you are sure to find charms which "fit" your own unique granddaughter whether she loves pups, cats, horses, dancing, the beach, soccer, swimming or express her faith or happiness there is a MOGO charm for her! The MOGO charmbands come in a wide variety of colors giving girls a chance to show their favorite color or match with their outfits! MOGO is just a lot of fun!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

For almost two years I've been writing something every day and you take time to read it! I am so blessed with the most amazing people who read my blog!
So . . . for the entire month of May I will be celebrating grandma's cookie jar's second birthday with a month full of give-aways - what could be more fun?!!! I've already announced several give-aways - you can find them by looking in my "current give-away" column on the left side of the blog - and have more give-aways which I'll be announcing in the coming days!
Thank you so very much for reading grandma's cookie jar and for sharing it with the people you know!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
grandma's bookshelf - Hey God, I've Got Some Guy Named Jonah In My Stomach and I Think I'm Going to Throw Up! - I'm Giving One Away!
I Have a Winner!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Mother's Day Gift Idea - Hand-print Picture Frame!

Mother's Day is just a month away so if you are looking for a great gift which you can help your grandchildren make for their mom, take a look at this terrific idea I found on Pinterest for a hand-print picture frame!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)