
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Tie-Dye with Baby Wipes

Monday, July 30, 2018
Dr. Seuss & Science Projects, Too!

You'll find all 30 projects at this link, but my favorites are . . .
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Update & Thank You

The authorities do not expect to have this fire under control for days, so your continued prayers are much appreciated.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Yeti Cup - Review & Giveaway

A Free Gift for You

September 9th is National Grandparents' Day - it is the perfect day to focus upon doing the most important thing we are able to do as grandparents - pray for our grandchildren. It is for this reason Grandmas with Heart is delighted to give you a gift - a Free digital copy of Deeper In 4 Grandparents & Parents, Too - Mini Edition. You are able to download your free copy at this link. Feel free to share the link with the grandparents you know.
Deeper In 4 Grandparents & Parents, Too - Mini Edition will give you 12 weeks of Scripture passages which have been personalized into prayers for you and for the children you love. It makes praying Scripture something you are able to do on a daily basis.

And, check out this link for the Christian Grandparenting Network - they have additional free resources for you to help you make National Grandparents' Day a Grandparents' Day of Prayer!
#grandmas #handingdownthefaith #itmatterswhatwedo #grandparentingonpurpose
Friday, July 27, 2018
Please Pray

My sister-in-law had to evacuate her home Monday - she went to her son's home 30 miles away and last night she, my brother-in-law, their son and his family had to evacuate once again. Dozens of homes have burnt to the ground, people have been injured and sadly, one person has been killed.
CalFire says they do not expect to contain this fire for at least a week - the temperatures are going to be in the 100+ range with strong winds and low humidity. The fire has actually jumped the Sacramento River.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
More Free Cards for You
In the past couple months we have shared with you two free postcards which you are able to download and snail mail to your grandchildren. Just download, print, write a personal note on the back to your grandchildren and put in the mail. Most grandchildren - no matter their age - love receiving real mail; which gives you the perfect opportunity to connect, encourage and hand down the faith!
With the start of the 2018/2019 school year almost upon us, I thought I'd share another card with you. This card, once again, has three cards on it for you to cut apart - this time they have a short Scripture prayer on them - a great way to remind and encourage your grandchildren with some of the things you are praying about for them.
With the start of the 2018/2019 school year almost upon us, I thought I'd share another card with you. This card, once again, has three cards on it for you to cut apart - this time they have a short Scripture prayer on them - a great way to remind and encourage your grandchildren with some of the things you are praying about for them.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Painted Yard Sticks

At any rate, leaves aside, this is the perfect time of year to go for a walk with the grandchildren to enjoy the beautiful world God created! Of course, since I have so many trees in my yard, we would not have to walk far to find the supplies for the craft I found on Pinterest this morning . . . the main supply is sticks . . . and I have no shortage of them!
Make the Most of Being a Grandparent - Deeper In 4 Grandparents & Parents, Too!
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Make the Most of Being a Grandparent - Extreme Grandparenting
Reach the Hearts of Your Grandchildren

One of the things we want to do here on the Grandmas with Heart blog is to let you know about resources and opportunities for you which will equip and encourage you to hand down the faith to your grandchildren. So, today I am very happy to let you know about two opportunities for you to hear from John Stonestreet (president - The Colson Center) and Larry Fowler (president - Legacy Coalition). John and Larry will be discussing "Four Big Cultural Shifts and How to Help the Next Generation Navigate Them" and "The Amazing Influence of a Grandparent", respectively, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT in Petoskey, Michigan and Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT, in Traverse City, Michigan.
Monday, July 23, 2018
Make the Most of Being a Grandparent - It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren

The first resource I'm sharing with you is one I wrote . . . a book; It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren In this book, along with sharing some of my "cute-grandson stories", I talk about important things for grandparents to think about and keep in mind as they focus on handing down a heritage of faith to their grandchildren. I talk about -
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Paper Egg Carton Helicopters
My grandsons do enjoy crafts . . . but, being boys, finding crafts which capture their imagination and keep their interest can be a challenge! So, this morning when I browsed on Pinterest and saw a craft which uses paper, paper clips and egg cartons to make a helicopter . . . well, I knew it would be a craft my grandsons will enjoy and I had to share it with you!
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Please Check Out Grandmas with Heart

This year I - with seven other wonderful ladies - started a new blog - Grandmas with Heart. While there is some "overlap" between grandma's cookie jar and it, we do post articles unique to it as well. So, today I'm asking you to please check out Grandmas with Heart - if you have not already - and to please help us spread the word about Grandmas with Heart. Please "like", "follow" and "share" as well as invite the grandmas (and grandpas and parents) you know to check it out, too.
Thank you!
Prayer for True, Real Strength

As your grandchildren get ready to return to school in the coming month or so, make it a point to pray for them to be people who have a meek heart; people who do not brag or show off, but who instead are quick to do what needs to be done for others. People who show true strength.
Dear Jesus, Thank You for showing us what true, real strength looks like. Please help me model what it looks like to be a truly strong person who is quick to see what needs to be done for others, so my grandchildren will learn to do the same. As they return to school, please help them be meek; please help them be truly strong by being the ones who see what needs to be done to help others and who do those things. Thank You for Your great love for us. Amen#grandmas #handingdownthefaith #itmatterswhatwedo #grandparentingonpurpose
Friday, July 20, 2018
Grandchildren the Summer, Fall & Praying for Them

Thursday, July 19, 2018
It is National Ice Cream Day!
I have three sweet boys at my house today and since it is National Ice Cream Day, we are celebrating! The first thing the boys wanted to do to celebrate was to eat ice cream - of course! So, while I do not typically let them have ice cream at 9am, since it is National Ice Cream Day, I said, "Yes!"
It is likely they will have more ice cream later in the day . . . after all, it is National Ice Cream Day!
So, in honor of National Ice Cream Day, here are some fun facts about Ice Cream which I found at this link . . .
It is likely they will have more ice cream later in the day . . . after all, it is National Ice Cream Day!
So, in honor of National Ice Cream Day, here are some fun facts about Ice Cream which I found at this link . . .
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Heritage

I remember the aroma of fresh-baked bread in my grandma's kitchen . . . and being given a fresh-from-the-oven slice of bread with Peter Pan Peanut butter on it . . . is there possibly a better, or tastier treat???!!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
"God Knows Something We Do Not!"

Please Share Your Prayer History

So, I am asking for your help. If you would be willing to share your, "Prayer History", some of how God has answered your prayers, or the prayers of your family, please email me at lyndagcj@gmail.com I'm not looking for pages and pages of your "Prayer History", just a few sentences or a paragraph which share about a time when God answered your prayers.
I would be honored to include in my book how God has answered your prayers - please email me and feel free to share this with others who you know have experienced the way God answered their prayers as well.
#grandmas #handingdownthefaith #itmatterswhatwedo #grandparentingonpurpose
Monday, July 16, 2018
Notes from Jesus

We are working on a project to help them learn to pray Scriptures back to God and pray for the pastors and teachers at church. We are also taking time each day they are here to read one devotion from the new book by Mikal Keefer and Group Publishing - Notes from Jesus.
Joani Schultz (one of the Grandmas with Heart) sent me this book to review and today I'm very happy to let you know about it.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Please Help Get the Word Out

This year I - with seven other wonderful ladies - started a new blog - Grandmas with Heart. While there is some "overlap" between grandma's cookie jar and it, we do post articles unique to it as well. So, today I'm asking you to please check out Grandmas with Heart - if you have not already - and to please help us spread the word about Grandmas with Heart. Please "like", "follow" and "share" as well as invite the grandmas (and grandpas and parents) you know to check it out, too.
Thank you!
Experience Joy

Happiness depends on situations, and as we know, situations change – all too fast. What people are really looking for is joy; and it is not found in things. So, where do we find joy? God’s Word tells us – look at Psalm 100 . . . A Psalm for giving thanks.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
God Delights in His Creation

Friday, July 13, 2018
Faithful
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Reaching the Hearts of Your Grandchildren

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
I Have a Winner

Thank you DeeDee for reading grandma's cookie jar, please email me by July 18, 2018 at lyndagcj@gmail.com so I am able to have it sent to you. Thank you also to GiftsForYouNow for making it available for me to review and give away.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Give Your Grandchildren What Truly Matters

I can not over-emphasize how important it is for us to give our attention to our grandchildren. When they want to talk to us or ask us something, we need to put down what we are doing (especially if it is using our smart phones, computers, tablets, etc) and look them in the eye while they tell us whatever it is they want to tell us.
Monday, July 9, 2018
Facebook Profile Photo Frames from Grandmas with Heart

Sunday, July 8, 2018
Special Giveaway & Pets

My grandsons have two wonderful dogs . . . and my middle grandson would love to have a husky!
Pets are wonderful ways to help children learn responsibility and how to care for others - and they just make a wonderful addition to a family.
What kind of pets have you had? What pet do you have now?
Saturday, July 7, 2018
just for fun - Today is National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day!
Mmmm! I do enjoy chocolate and almonds, so a day to celebrate
these delightful treats sounds like a good idea to me! Especially since chocolate is good for you and almonds are good for you . . . combining the two has to mean this sweet treat is actually good for us . . . right??!!!
I thought it would be fun to share some almond fun facts with you on this delicious day - so I looked on-line for some info to share! Did you know . . .
I thought it would be fun to share some almond fun facts with you on this delicious day - so I looked on-line for some info to share! Did you know . . .
Friday, July 6, 2018
All American Pet Photo Day & the Personalized Dog Walker Athletic Dept. T-Shirt & Giveaway
Do you have a pet? A four-legged family member? Or a winged or finned family member? Well, July 11th is the All American Pet Photo Day! I was recently invited to review one of GiftsForYouNow's unique pet-themed items - and am happy to announce a giveaway for you as well!
Thursday, July 5, 2018
S'mores Pops
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Happy 4th of July

I thought you might enjoy it as well! If you haven't already "liked" their page, please take a moment to follow the link, so you may also have a smile most days when you see their post for the day!
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
crafting with grandma - crochet plastic bag bracelets
Monday, July 2, 2018
44 Ways to Praise a Child
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Be a Babushka for Your Grandchildren
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