crafting with grandma - Chalkboard Placemats, Lunch Box Lids and Containers!

The children we love are heading "back-to-school" or will be shortly, so, I'm really happy to share with you an idea I found on  Pinterest for making chalkboard placemats! What a fun and simple craft - one your young grandchildren could help you make - which you could use at your house . . . and make extras to send home . . . so they are able to practice writing or math or whatever while they wait for their meals, or wait to be excused from the table . . . or just for fun! Check this link for all the directions!

Grandparent's Day Gift Idea - Deeper In - Praying the Scriptures for the Children You Love

  

Grandparent's Day is September 7th, so today I want to share a book with you which makes a great gift for the grandparents in your life and which you could use to help you pass faith to the children you love. I'm happy to let you know about Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament - the goals of this book are . . .

Today is National Bacon Lovers Day!

 

When my grands 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 . . . 

Grandparent's Day Gift Idea - Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too!

Grandparents Day is on September 7th, so if you are looking for a gift to give a grandparent in your life, consider  Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! When you look at the world around you, do you wonder how your grandchildren/children will possibly grow up to love, know and follow God with faithful hearts? There are so many things to deceive them and side-track or derail their walk with God. But, we do not have to wonder or worry. No! We are able to do something about it! We are able to pray and know God not only hears our prayers, but He listens and answers them as well! 

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 . . . 

Grandparent's Day Gift Idea - Don't Worry: It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren

Grandparents Day is September 7th this year - and yes, it is a real holiday! If you are looking for a gift for a grandparent you love to help them make the most of handing down confident faith, consider this book, Don't Worry:  It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren  - and it is available on Kindle and as a print version on Amazon! While it is a great book for grandparents, it is not only for grandparents as if you are a parent, aunt, uncle, or someone who works with children, this book is for you, too.

New Topper from Pair Eyewear - Rainbow Splatter!

This past January when I had to get new glasses, I decided to try Pair Eyewear. This line of glasses was designed to have magnetic top frames which you are able to change out for an entirely new look and style - it is SUCH a fantastic idea! It is like getting an entirely new pair of glasses for only $25 or $30 - the cost of a new topper. I have to say, I absolutely LOVE Pair Eyewear!

I just ordered and received a new topper - Rainbow Splatter! What isn't there to love about a topper with colored splattered dots all over it! It is so much fun with all the color - a unique look for sure!

Today is National Ice Cream Pie Day!

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! :^)

Grandparent's Day Gift Idea - The DNA of Grandparents & Parents Who Hand Down Confident Faith

  

Grandparents Day is September 7th this year - and yes, it is a real holiday! If you are looking for a gift for a grandparent you love to help them make the most of handing down confident faith, consider this book - The DNA of Grandparents & Parents Who Hand Down Confident Faith.

In this book I look at how our physical DNA is a truly amazing and essential part of who we are, as it holds the "code" or instructions for the things which make us unique as well as for the things we share. It connects us with the generations who came before us; as well as with those who come behind. It is the core of who we are physically. 

grandma's cookbook - Peanut Butter Bars!

Peanut butter Bars! Mmmmm! Just the name has me thinking about the supplies I have and if I need to buy anything to make a batch! After all, what's not to love about chocolate and peanut butter?!!! I was browsing on Pinterest and found a recipe for peanut butter bars, so I thought I'd share it with you.

Summer Reading - Created "Just Right" - Look What's Swimming in the Sea!

I have been sharing with you about the new Life on the Goldilocks Planet Created "Just Right"! books - today I'm happy to let you know about one final book in the series all children will enjoy, but which is especially perfect for children ages three through seven - Created "Just Right" - Look What's Swimming in the Sea! This is a picture book filled with full-color photos - two of each creature which swims in the seas, and some interesting, fun facts about each one as well.

Summer Reading - Rez Kid

I'm happy today to let you know about one more book from Kids Can Press - Rez Kid by Andrea Landry and illustrated by Isabella Fassler.

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 investi-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!

Summer Reading - Created "Just Right" - Look at Our Many Feathered Friends!

For the past several days I have been sharing with you about my new Life on the Goldilocks Planet Created "Just Right"! books - today I'm happy to let you know about another book in the series all children will enjoy, but which is especially perfect for children ages three through seven - Created "Just Right" - Look at Our Many Feathered Friends! This is a picture book filled with full-color photos - two of each bird, and some interesting, fun facts about each bird as well.