Monday, June 30, 2025

More Dr. Seuss Quotes!

Each day through the month of March I shared a Dr. Seuss quote . . . he said some really excellent things; things worth thinking about for sure! Today I thought I'd simply share a few which stand out to me. So . . . my Dr. Seuss quotes for today are . . .

grandma's cookbook - Chocolate-Dipped Sparkly Pretzels for the 4th!

The Fourth of July is just six days away, so if you are looking for a really simple activity which yields a fun and  celebratory snack, take a look at this idea I found on Pinterest for Chocolate-dipped, sparkly  pretzels!

Sunday, June 29, 2025

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 . . .

4th of July Fun! Lawn Stars!

If you are looking for a fun and different way to decorate for the 4th of July, then check this idea I found on Pinterest for lawn stars! They are made with just flour and water and are a fun idea which you could involve your grandchildren in helping you to make the stars!

Saturday, June 28, 2025

A Few More Dr. Seuss Quotes!

March was "Dr. Seuss Month" and I shared a quote from him each day, but even though it is no longer March, I thought it would be fun to share some more quotes from the "doctor". Have you heard any of the following quotes . . . 

grandma's cookbook - Red, White & Blue Pies

If you are looking for a recipe which will "fit" with the 4th of July, today I am sharing a recipe you may want to make with your grandchildren - without heating an oven - particularly nice since it is so hot in much of the country! A perfect summer-time pie - although you could certainly make one any day for sure!

Friday, June 27, 2025

Books Which Make a Difference - the little answer book & the little answer book for children

 

Today I am happy to let you know about two books for the adults and children you love -the little answer book  and the little answer book for children.

As I say in my books, I am not a scientist. I am not a theologian. I am not a philosopher. I am not an apologist. I am a mom and I am a grandma. I have listened as friends have shared how their loved grown child and/or grandchild turned away from their faith. I know this is a pain more and more parents and grandparents are experiencing (as shown by the Barna studies). We must not sit back and continue to watch as the ones we love turn away from their faith.

crafting with grandma - Fireworks in a Bottle!

The 4th of July is just a few days away and if you are looking for a fun craft which you could make with your grandchildren, check this one for Fireworks in a Bottle which I found on Pinterest!

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Grandma "Ellies" Matter & So Do We

During Covid my grands and I worked on a new book series for children and families to enjoy to help them develop a confident faith as they learn about really interesting animals. (You will find the Life on the Goldilocks Planet series in the bookstore at this link.) In book two in my Life on the Goldilocks Planet series - this one is entitled, Eyelash Vipers, Pygmy Elephants, Pangolins & More! - I wrote about Pygmy Elephants and yes, there are pygmy elephants in Asia and Africa!

crafting with grandma - 4th of July Tin Can Windsocks!

It seems like Summer has barely begun, but the 4th of July is really just around the corner . . . just over a week away! So, I thought I'd share a great  craft with you which I found online - at this link. These 4th of July Tin Can Windsocks are wonderful!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Created "Just Right"! - Available for Children Ages Three to Seven!

    

During COVID my grands and I put together twelve books  -the Life on the Goldilocks Planet  series - which help us see how animals show us God is real because He made everything "just right". In these books (which I have shared with you before), you find full-color photos, fun facts, along with crafts, science projects, and recipes for the entire family to enjoy as they learn about the animals and discover how they help them have a confident faith. These books (The Life on the Goldilocks Planet series) are ideal for children ages four through fourteen - and the entire family.

100 Free Things to Do With Your Grandchildren This Summer!

If you are feeling a little like "Phineas and Ferb" and are looking for things you can do with the children in your life this Summer, look at these great ideas I found online for 114 things you can do this summer for free with the children you love.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Life on the Goldilocks Planet Books are Available as Kindle ebooks!

  

From time to time I post about my Life on the Goldilocks Planet books as they make fantastic books for the entire family to enjoy. Today I am very happy to let you know while you are able to get these books as paperback books, the entire series is also available as Kindle ebooks on Amazon!

Ready for a Summer Snowball Fight??? :-)

Across the country it is hot . . . even here in Michigan it was in the 90's yesterday - hot for here. So, as I thought about what I should post today on grandma's cookie jar, I thought it might be fun to share all the specifics I found on Pinterest for how to have a "Summer Snowball Fight"!