Happy 4th of July!

I enjoy the posts from  nationalgrandparentsday.com! Most of them bring a smile to my face! So today, on the 4th of July, they posted this image -

grandma's chuckles - Kisses are Weird!

I have three grands; they are doing what grands do - getting older. But, even though they are no longer "littles",  I LOVE EVERYTHING about being a grandma . . . the hugs, the kisses, the sweet smiles, reading  books, playing games, making cookies . . . the list goes on and on! One of the wonderful things about being a grandma is being able to remember when they were younger and the sweet things a grandchild says once they begin to talk . . . usually there are a lot of really funny things they say, too!

Today is Not Really the Great American Grump Out, But Let's Celebrate It Anyway!

If you have been reading grandma's cookie jar for very long, you know I like to share with you silly holidays and special days . . . after all, when it is chocolate day, or pie day, or cookie day, or donut day, or ice cream day, who wouldn't want to celebrate with the ones we love???!!!

Well, today is not really the Great American Grump Out Day - it is the first Wednesday in May, but it made me smile, so I thought I'd go ahead and share it with you anyway . . . On-line it says, "The Grump Out asked sour pusses to suck it up and refrain from getting their grump on -- at least for 24 hours. This includes no grumping, no frowning, no grousing, complaining, punching, slapping, hitting, or killing . . . FOR ONE WHOLE DAY. On this day you will knock it off with your grouchy thing and put a lid on it --- just for 24 hours. (It's not for a lifetime, just a mere 24 hours. If you get your 8 hours of sleep it means you only have to go for 16 hours.) After that you can go back to your old self again."

They also gave the following:

Make Time for What Really Matters

Yesterday I was thinking about when my grands were younger and they spent a lot of time at my house - sleepovers and when their parents were working. Now they are older, so while they still come over nearly every weekend for a sleepover (I am SO blessed!), they do not typically come over in the summer during the days. 

One of the Most Important Things I Do as, "grandma"!

We are through the first month of Summer; July is off and running and this is one of my favorite times of the year. Why, you ask??? Because all the, "back-to-school" sales will be starting!

July is National Ice Cream Month

By the way, did you know July is National Ice Cream Month?! I do enjoy a nice bowl of ice cream, but since I've been focused on losing weight (I've lost 100lbs since the start of 2020!), I rarely eat this sweet treat. I have found, however; sorbetto on a stick - especially the mini-size only has 50 calories per serving! Hooray! 

But back to ice cream - let's look at some ice cream fun facts - did you know . . .

Today is National Tell a Joke Day!

 

Why don’t cats like online shopping? They prefer a cat-alogue. 

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef.

What is a cat’s favorite song? Three Blind Mice.

What do you call an alligator wearing a vest? An in-vesti-gator.

Okay, well, Today is National Tell a Joke Day, so I thought I'd share a few jokes from the Today Show's Jokes for Kids - you will find more at this link, because of course, one big way to celebrate Tell a Joke Day, is by telling jokes!

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!

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!

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!

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.