Today is National Elephant Appreciation Day!

 

Today is definitely the day to appreciate large animals, as along with being World Rhino Day, it is National Elephant Appreciation Day as well! Nationaltoday (dot) com says today, "is a great time to give these majestic and beautiful creatures the respect they deserve. Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth, so it’s only right they have a day completely dedicated to them. Sadly, humans are increasingly placing the elephant’s future at risk. So, whether you’re a lifelong elephant lover or not, take time on September 22 to learn about these amazing pachyderms."

Yes! illustrate my own Books ARE for You & the Children You Love

      

Fall is upon us and Winter is just around the corner, so if you are looking for something fun you could give the children you love as a gift, consider getting some of the books from the illustrate my own series along with crayons, markers, and/or colored pencils. All of them are fun books which will uniquely engage the children you love in ways they have never engaged before with the accounts of Bible heroes. As they (and you) illustrate their books, they will think about what is happening, the things the Bible people said and did, and how God showed His love and grace to the Bible people . . . which will help the children you love better understand how God shows His love and grace to them as well! 

Today is International Red Panda Day

 

When my husband, grands, and I visited John Ball Zoo a couple years ago, one of our favorite animals we saw was the Red Panda. Today is International Red Panda Day, so I am very happy to write about these wonderful animals today!

When I was a child I had never heard of Red Pandas - I knew what Giant Pandas were, but not Red Pandas. However; Red Pandas were "discovered" in 1825 - fifty years before the more common Giant Pandas, making Red Pandas the "first" and "original" panda. Let's learn some more fun facts about the wonderful Red Panda - did you know . . .

A Family of Her Own for Candy - A Fun Children's Picture Book

   

I often review picture books from publishers, so today, I thought I'd share a fun picture book with you. Three summers ago my husband, grands, and I went to the Humane Society to get a kitten. I wanted my grands to go with us because, first of all, they love all animals, secondly I wanted to be sure whatever cat we got was one which was able to be around my grands without being aggressive. We spent some time at the Humane Society and finally settled on a very sweet calico - which we named Candy, because she is sweet (and my middle grand said she reminded them of candy corn.) 

Tomorrow is World Gratitude Day

Tomorrow is World Gratitude Day - and regardless of the difficult things we may be facing, or the frustrating things, we still have much for which to be thankful and when we are, we make our day - and the day of all around us - better!

Today is National Meow Like a Pirate Day!

Yes, meow like a pirate day - you are probably wondering what this could possibly be. Allow me to share. According to NationalToday.com they say - "September 19 has been known as Talk Like a Pirate Day since 1995, but in 2015, cats gained their due respect with the co-celebration of National Meow Like a Pirate Day. Since pirates are rarely seen without a cat or two (or ten) to keep rodents at bay on their man-o-war, it’s only fitting to include them in today’s festivities. Thanks to National Meow Like a Pirate Day, every September 19, felines now have an amazing argh-portunity to set sail and exercise their sea paws. While meowing like a pirate may not make the most sense at first, there is some historical precedent for the relationship.

Talk Like a Pirate Day Fun

 

Today, September 19th, is, "Talk Like a Pirate Day" and not only are you able to have fun talking like a pirate, if you dress and talk like a pirate, there are some freebies out there which are available for you to claim. Sounds like a winning combination forrrrrrrrr sure! (Notice my, "pirate 'rrrrrrrrr'!!!")

Meet Your Goals to Move More with the Help of the Alevo Alu

    

We all want to try and live a healthier life. As we get older, whether due to age or health or both, the goals/ resolutions we set to help us live healthier may be more difficult to accomplish, but don't give up! Fall is upon us and happily there are "tools" to help us. One such "tool" is the Alevo Alu by Porsche design. And, since the weather is lovely, getting out and moving is far more enjoyable! If you - or someone you love - experience challenges with mobility, or just need something to help you be more secure in your walking, the Alevo Alu is for you!

Today is Rice Krispies Treats Day

 

Today is Rice Krispies Treats Day - a tasty day to celebrate for sure! While we tend to think of these treats as a snack for children, but a little creativity allows you to turn them into a snack for anyone! Consider using a different cereal, or add nuts, or chocolate, sprinkles, or M&M's, or ???

You could use cookie cutters to make them into fun shapes - and of course gather the children you love and let them help create your own family's special version of rice krispies treats! 

So, along with making and enjoying them, let's learn some fun facts about this fun treat - did you know . . .

Don't Worry: It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren - Look What People Are Saying About It!

  

I am very happy to say, Don't Worry: It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren is available on Kindle and as a print version on Amazon - and it makes a wonderful gift for the dads and grandparents you know! But not only for dads and grandparents as if you are a parent, aunt, uncle, or someone who works with children, this book is for you, too.

Tomorrow, September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day!

What could be a more American sandwich than the cheeseburger, and tomorrow is the day to celebrate this tasty sandwich!  Cheeseburgers can be grilled, broiled, or fried and you can top them with whatever cheese you like - although sharp cheddar is my favorite! You can make them with the standard beef, or try something more adventurous like Bison - extremely delicious - turkey, salmon - another winner for sure - or even ostrich! You can have a single, double, triple, or go the other direction and enjoy your cheeseburger as sliders! You can top it with ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles, lettuces, avocado, bacon . . . the list goes on and on for toppings! No matter how you like your cheeseburger, today is the day to have one and celebrate! Let's check out some fun cheeseburger facts and where you are able to save some money on cheeseburgers . . .

According to a Sweet Three -Year Old!

Eleven years ago on a Wednesday; back then it was otherwise known as my day with the sweet grands - my two youngest grands were at my house and my then three-year old grandson told me about the things which were important for a grandma to do . . . I thought I'd share them with you!

Today is National Play-Doh Day!

Play-Doh is part of childhood for all of us . . . for good reason; after all, what could possibly be more fun than making things from dough? Well, today is National Play-Doh Day, so let's look at some fun facts about this wonderfully creative toy - did you know . . .

the little answer book - Will Help You Be Prepared

  

I am not a theologian, a scientist, a philosopher, or an apologist. I am a mom. I am a grandma.

I am also a friend, and as a friend I have listened as moms and grandmas shared with me their heartbreak when their loved child, grown child, and/or grandchild made the choice to walk away from their faith. These friends shared how they did what they knew to do as the ones they loved grew up – they prayed with them, taught them about God, Jesus, and the Bible, took them to church, encouraged them to be involved in their youth group, and tried to model what it meant to love, know, and walk with God. They never thought the one they loved would turn away from their faith, but disappointment in people, hurt, and/or difficult times came along and the unthinkable happened.