crafting with grandma . . . Granny Square Cat!

I was browsing on Pinterest and saw a very cute pattern for a granny square cat! If I had a granddaughter, I'd make one for her . . . I might modify it and make a dog or monster for my grandsons . . . if I do, I'll post photos and the modified pattern for you! But for now, I'll share this pattern so if you want to make one, you'll have the links! (If you follow the links you'll find a photo tutorial to help you make your own granny square cat!)

Hand Down the Faith with a Mystery Bag Project - God Knows What the Future Holds

We, and the children we love, are living in what is most certainly able to be considered an uncertain time. But, while we do not know what all to expect from day to day, we do know God has good things in store for us and we are able to pray the ones we love will be able to see those, "good things". 

Grandparents Day Footprint Hearts!

I love hand and foot print crafts, so when I was browsing on Pinterest the other day and saw this cute idea for footprint Valentines, I had to share it with you! All you need is paper, paint and of course, little feet! While of course it is a craft which "fits" well with Valentine's Day, since I know many moms read this blog, it is also a fantastic craft for you to make with the children you love for their grandparents - it is a wonderful Grandparents Day (September 8, 2024) craft for sure!

Grandparents Day Gifts - Praying Deeper Books

Praying for our grandchildren (and children) is something we all know we need to do, but it is also something with which many of us struggle. We may feel like our prayers do not even make it through the ceiling above us and do not know what to say or how to pray. Our lives are busy, so finding the time to pray can be a challenge which we may not overcome and then days go by without us spending time in prayer.

Today is National Waffle Day!

I have grandsons and the one who is 16 absolutely enjoys waffles. When he spends the night at our house (typically once a week) he almost always has waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage links, and coffee for breakfast! He would say every day should be Waffle Day, but happily, today is Waffle Day! Let's look at some Waffle Fun Facts - did you know . . .

Grandma - You DO Make a Significant Difference!

I wrote a book, the DNA of Grandparents & Parents Who Hand Down Confident Faith  (available at this link) for grandparents (and parents) and in one chapter I share some of the history of Fanny Crosby - today I'm sharing a bit of it with you. 

He is Darth Vader. I can NOT hug him!

Don't you just love it when your grandchildren show their imagination? Well, eight years ago when my youngest grandson was three, he looked at his Poppa and said; "I'm Kenobi, Kenobi." Then ran at him to attack! Apparently Kenobi, Kenobi (Obi Wan Kenobi) decided Poppa was Darth Vadar and had to attack him! Kenobi, Kenobi did very well - defeated Darth Vadar. I asked him if Poppa might be tired (after about 20 minutes of running full bore at poppa, arms - light sabers - flailing) and maybe he was in need of a hug. To which he said (rather indignantly) "He is NOT Poppa. He is Darth Vadar. I can NOT hug him!" Of course he can not!

It is National Burger Day

I think it is safe to say, most Americans enjoy a good burger, so a day to celebrate this favorite food will likely be a tasty day! I thought it would be fun on this day of the burger, to find some burger facts; did you know . . . 

The 4N1 - Great for Your Own Use & a Fantastic Grandparents Day Gift for Someone You Love!

   

If you are looking for a great gift for the grandparents in your life who may need some help with mobility, the Miracle Mobility 4N1 rollator/electric wheelchair is the perfect gift to give to them. I received one to review and went to a local garden/ sculpture park (Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park) and spent several hours driving it inside the building and outside in the garden and sculpture park - the following is what I think of the 4N1 -

Today is National Bacon Lovers Day!

When my grandsons spend the night, nearly every Saturday, we always have bacon for breakfast the next morning, because they enjoy bacon. I am their grandma, so of course we have bacon! When I saw today is National Bacon Lovers Day, I had to let you know . . . it is absolutely a day to celebrate with the ones you love - if they love bacon! So, let's start with some bacon fun facts - did you know . . . 

grandma's bookshelf - My Grandma & Me

If you are like me, you make a practice of keeping your eyes open for resources which you can use with your grandchildren to help them know, love, and follow Jesus. If you do, you may want to take a look at a devotional book, My Grandma and Me.

It is National Potato Day!

It is National Potato Day! Certainly the potato is a very versatile root and able to be fixed and enjoyed in so many ways, it is most worthy of a day to celebrate it for sure! So let's start with some fun potato facts . . . did you know . . . 

Today is National Ice Cream Pie Day - Let's Make 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, a couple years ago 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 - or any time pie! So . . . since today is National Ice Cream Pie Day I'm delighted to share my new peanut-butter ice cream pie recipe with you . . . but first a few facts about ice cream - did you know . . .

Today is National Massachusetts Day

Yes, if you live in  Massachusetts, today is a day to celebrate! So once again, let's look at some of their silly laws and interesting facts - be sure to share them with the children you love. Did you know . . .