grandma's new bug spray!

A few years ago I learned about essential oils and discovered the following recipe I'm going to share with you today for bug spray . . . summer is not far away after all! It does seem to help - but not for keeping away ticks.

Even More Dr. Seuss Quotes!

Are you ready for a few more Dr. Seuss quotes? Since Dr. Seuss wrote a lot of books; we have a lot of quotes to think about . . . today the quotes are ones which do this . . . make us think!

So . . . my Dr. Seuss quotes for today are . . .

did you know - Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Peacock Mantis Shrimp are a surprising example of why we are able to believe God is real and the Bible is true as they show us how God designed it “just right”! Look at what Jeremiah 32:17 says – “Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”

Let’s see how the Peacock Mantis Shrimp show us nothing is too hard for God.

Just for Fun!!! The Air We Breathe!

I tend not to wonder or think about things like the air we breathe and the percentages of the "ingredients" such as nitrogen and oxygen, in it. But, when I read the following   information about the air, I was amazed! Did you know . . .

Today is National North Dakota Day

Today is National North Dakota Day, so let's take a few minutes to learn some fun facts and look at some of their silly laws - did you know . . .

did you know - Pygmy Hippos

Living in West Africa is an animal people outside of there didn’t even know existed until 1911 – the Pygmy Hippo. It makes me think of Jeremiah 27:5 - It is I who by my great power and my outstretched arm have made the earth, with the animals that are on the earth.

God absolutely knew what He was doing when He designed Pygmy Hippos as one of the animals which evolved on the Earth. Let’s learn what makes them so unique.

The Checkered Tulips . . .

Do you have any flowers growing in your yard which give you a sense of happiness to see them in bloom? I live just 30 minutes from Holland, MI - home of the Tulip festival, and as you might imagine, tulips are a big deal in this area. Pretty much everyone around here has tulips which bloom in their flower gardens - even people like me who have the "black thumb of death" when it comes to growing plants!

Just for Fun!!! More "Sand" Facts!

 As you go through this day, take a moment to share a few more fun "sand" facts with the children you love! Did you know . . . 

did you know - Giant Clams!

Living at the bottom of the warm Indian and South Pacific Oceans you may discover a very unique animal – the Giant Clam. When I see it, I think about what it says in Nehemiah 9:6 –  “ You are the Lord, You alone. You have made the seas and all that is in them; and You preserve all of them.”

Let’s see some of the special things about Giant Clams which God made and how they help us know God designed and created them on purpose –

crafting with grandma - Crocheted Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls!

I have always been a "fan" of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls! In fact, the first doll I bought my daughter was a Raggedy Ann doll! After all  what isn't there to love about these sweet dolls which have been loved "friends" of children for decades??!!! Sweet, huggable and oh, so  lovable, Raggedy Ann dolls are classics for a reason!

Just for Fun!!! Did You Know . . . Sand Facts!

With Summer just a month or so away, it is likely you - or at least your grandchildren - will be spending time in or on sand . . . at the beach or in a sandbox! So, I thought it would be fun to share a couple "sandy facts" with you! Did you know . . . 

did you know - Sumatran Rhinoceros!

Living in the jungles on Sumatra and Borneo are the last of the Sumatran Rhinoceros. They remind me of John 1:3 – All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made.

Let’s take a closer look at Sumatran Rhinos and how they show us God made them.

Just for Fun!!! Elephant Design!

When I look at the world around me I see detail, wonder, and design. It is impossible for me to believe it all "just happened" or one creature had the intelligence to determine it needed legs or wings or whatever to survive and the ability to just grow those things. I believe God designed  and created our world to evolve with all the wondrous creatures and beautiful features we can see today!

Having said this, did you know . . . 

Flashlights of Doom & Finding KittyKats!

Over the past few years I've shared some of the funny and sweet things my grandsons have said . . . of course, as their grandma I think many things they said when they were little were funny and  sweet! So, today I thought it would be fun to share a couple of the funny and sweet things they said. When my middle grandson turned two he decided he had lots of things to say!

One day, he was walking around with a flashlight, shining it up on his face saying, "I have a flashlight of DOOOOOMMM!!!" I can assure you the thought this grandma had at seeing and hearing him had nothing to do with Doom!!! He even got his aunt laughing at that one!