Monday, December 31, 2018
Narwhal's Otter Friend - My Review & I'm Giving One Away
LEGO Challenge Cards - New Year's Eve Fun

Sunday, December 30, 2018
Have a Purpose & Plan for 2019 - Part Two

Today I'm writing about the second thing we want to focus on with them . . . helping them become people who read God's Word. We are using Generations Quest with them this year and are looking forward to discovering who Daniel was throughout the month of January and learning together about the choices he made; and how they are able to make wise choices as well.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Handing Faith to My Grandsons

While I have plans for fun – trips to our local garden, I may bury “treasure” in the sandbox again this summer for them to discover, science projects for them to enjoy, another candy cane hunt next December and many more opportunities for “fun” – the things I’m most focusing upon, are two ways to build their faith over the coming year.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Let's Grandparent on Purpose!

Here in the USA, we do not tend to value grandparents as they are in other places around the world. And, here in the USA grandparents often do not understand the value they have to offer when it comes to handing down a heritage of faith to their grandchildren. Many grandparents even have the attitude their “job” is “finished”, their children are adults and now they can just retire, relax and enjoy life.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
crafting with grandma - Snowflakes for National Snowflake Day
So, first for some snowflake "info" . . .
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Remember & Celebrate
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
This Christmas Believe - Jesus is Truly Real

For us believing Jesus was a real person who was born as a baby, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for us then three days later rose from the dead is a "given". We celebrate Christmas because we believe. It truly is our "reason for the season".
But, if we have people we love who do not believe, consider approaching who Jesus is from the record of history - outside the Bible. Yes, Jesus was a real, historical person. Yes, there is recorded history of who He is - outside the Bible. If Jesus was a real person - and He is recorded as such, then we have to make a choice. Do we believe who He said He was, or not?
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Bacon! The Answer is Bacon!
Friday, December 21, 2018
It is Tie Month - Let's Make Some Snakes

Thursday, December 20, 2018
crafting with grandma - snowman clothespin ornaments
Grandmas See With Their Heart

(This photo is from Grandmas with Heart - please check them out at this link and share them with the people you know.)
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Hand Down the Faith with "Mystery Bags" - God Knew What He Was Doing When He Made Our Grandchildren

But, the absolute truth is God made everything, He knew what He was doing when He created our grandchildren and He did not make any mistakes. Today's Mystery Bag will help you share these important truths with your grandchildren in a very hands-on way.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
This Christmas Be the Gift God Wants You to Be!
Monday, December 17, 2018
Showing Real Intentional Love - a Prayer for My Grandsons

Jesus prayed His disciples would be protected by the power of God’s name, so none of them would be lost He did not ask God to take them out of the world, but to protect them from the evil one, so they – and we – will have unity and the world will believe.
I believe there is good reason to pray these same things for my grandsons; and this is my prayer based on John 17:6-21 . . .
Intentional Love - Showing My Love & Pointing Them to God's Love

Now, don’t get me wrong. There is a wonderful love between parents and children, too, but I describe the difference in the following way. When children first see their parents at the start of their day, they may say, “hello” or “good morning” and they may not. But, when grandchildren first see you – at least when they are young – no matter where you are – they shout at the tops of their voices, “Grandma!!!” and run to you as fast as their little legs can carry them, shouting all the while, “Grandma!!!!”
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Give a Home Filled with Peace
Popsicle Nativity Craft
Saturday, December 15, 2018
It is Time for a Candy Cane Hunt!

Friday, December 14, 2018
I Have a Winner

Thursday, December 13, 2018
Connect Your Family & God's Word with Generations Quest

If we could receive anything as a gift this year, at the top of our list would absolutely be to have the ones we love make the choice to know, love and walk with God. Well, we can not make the ones we love choose to do this, but we also do not have to leave it to chance for them to know, love and walk with God.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Hand Down the Faith with "Mystery Bags" - The Reason for Christmas & Resurrection Sunday

Today's "Mystery Bag" has the items you need to start a family tradition, help you focus your grandchildren both on why we celebrate Christmas and why Jesus came and provides the opportunity for them to give to others . . . a lot for one "Mystery Bag" for sure!
I Have a Winner

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Generations Quest - A Gift with Lasting Impact

Second Chance Drawing for Around the World in 80 Puzzles

Monday, December 10, 2018
365 Day Devotional Journals from Ellie Claire
Hand Down the Faith with Generations Quest - Try it For Free

Throughout the Bible we read where God has promised His Word will accomplish what He has planned for it to do (Isaiah 55:11), is profitable for teaching (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) and is a light to our path (Psalm 119:11); just to mention three things we know are true about the Bible. God promises His words are powerful, so I want my grandsons to know what God's Word says.
Sunday, December 9, 2018
grandma's cookbook - Custard Pie
Friday, December 7, 2018
Owls are Good at Keeping Secrets: An Unusual Alphabet - I'm Giving One Away
Cause a "Joyful Happening" in Your Grandchildren's Hearts

"The love we have for our grandchildren is a truly powerful love - it makes a lasting and vital impact upon a child to be loved by a grandma with all her heart!"
Thursday, December 6, 2018
crafting with grandma - Nativity Crafts


Wednesday, December 5, 2018
crafting with grandma - Sharpie Coasters Christmas Gifts
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
New Free Christmas Cards to Connect & Stay in Touch

In this day of email, facetime and google connect, there is no shortage of ways to connect with our grandchildren. But, they still tend to love to receive snail mail which is actually for them - especially at Christmas. Yes, old-fashioned snail mail is a wonderful way to stay in touch with our grandchildren - no matter their age or where they live.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Today is Make a Gift Day
Sunday, December 2, 2018
I Have a Winner
I am happy to say Pookiecat123 is the winner of The Illustrated Word: An Illuminated Bible Coloring Journal. (You will find all the details at this link.) Thank you for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me at lyndagcj@gmail.com by December 9, 2018, so I am able to send it to you) and thank you Ellie Claire for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway Tomorrow

Friday, November 30, 2018
There is Never a Moment When God is Not Thinking About You & Those You Love

You may be a committed prayer warrior who spends time every day talking with God on behalf of the ones you love and know. For you prayer may be as much a part of your life as breathing. But, you may be a person who struggles with praying. You may find prayer is something with which you struggle, so if this is you, take heart! While you may struggle with prayer, while you may find the day has slipped by and you did not stop to pray, take heart! God is always thinking about you!
I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway Tomorrow

Thursday, November 29, 2018
I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Hand Down the Faith with "Mystery Bags" - Believe in God Even When We Do Not Understand
I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway Tomorrow


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