Today is Global Cat Day

Do you have a cat? We do. Candy is our calico cat, we got her three years ago from the local Humane Society, and since today is Global Cat Day, I thought I'd share some ideas about how to celebrate.

Initially the idea behind Global Cat Month is to confirm one thing — we have loved our cats since the beginning of time — or close to it, and to promote the humane treatment of cats. So, let's learn a few things about cats - did you know . . . 

A Family of Her Own for Candy

I often review books for children from a number of publishers and always enjoy the books which tell a great story and have colorful illustrations. If the books also find a way to involve the children in the story, then the book is likely to get a high review from me. So, when I write stories for children, I work to be sure all these things are covered in my stories and my Candy the Kitten . . . and Me books definitely do these things! Today I want to share with you one of the books in this series - A Family of Her Own for Candy.

grandma's chuckles - Grandma & the Quaker Oats Man, Coffee & Finding Our "Cookie Monster"!

 

"grandma's chuckles" are the things which make me chuckle . . . you know, the things your children and  grandchildren say and do which bring a smile to your face and make your heart happy! These are the things I don't want to forget, so I'm writing them down and sharing them with you . . . I hope they bring a smile to your face, make your heart happy, and cause you to chuckle, too . . . whether you are a grandma or not! :^) Enjoy!

So, today I'm sharing a few "chuckles" from several years ago - which still makes me laugh today . . . 

Today is National Lemon Bar Day

 

Today is National Lemon Bar day, so today I'm sharing a recipe for lemon bars with you and some fun lemon bar and lemon facts. I really do enjoy lemon bars - the butter cookie bottom and soft, tart lemon topping . . . it is absolutely a wonderful treat! Let's start though with some fun information - did you know . . .

Fall Book Review - Adventures with Candy!

I have been writing about my new Candy the Kitten . . . And Me! series of books and wanted you to know of an extra option for getting all three stories - a three in one book - Adventures with Candy! In this book you will find A Family of Her Own for Candy, Candy's Favorite Place, and What Makes Candy Purr? - all three stories about Candy the kitten, which are sure to be loved stories if you have a child in your family who loves cats!

grandma's cookie jar - Baked Apple Cider Donuts!

I love donuts! I really enjoy apple cider, so when these are combined for a baked donut, in a recipe I found on  Pinterest, and it is Apple Month, well, I'll have to try it for sure! 

October 31st - An Opportunity to Share the Love of Jesus! Don't Waste It!

This post is a repeat - I share it each year in case you did not see it, or want to find it again this year.

Last week I wrote about the "Halloween Dilemma" and how we need to be wise. I wrote about how it gives us the opportunity to have a conversation with our grandchildren about who Jesus is and why the focus on evil and gore at Halloween is not something we want to be part of the things we do this time of year. But, having said this, I do believe Halloween does offer us an unique opportunity to share the love of Jesus with our neighbors and all the children who knock on our doors October 31st.

Fall Book Review - What Makes Candy Purr?

I have been letting you know about new books in my Candy the Kitten and Me series - I have another one to tell you about today - What Makes Candy Purr?  If you know a child who loves cats, this is a book they will love for sure!

grandma's cookbook - Spritz Cookies

 

I LOVE Spritz cookies! I love the buttery flavor and the crisp, yet soft texture and the fun shapes you can make with a cookie press. I love the memories I have of making Spritz cookie with my mom and of course I love the taste of these classic Holiday cookies! I mean, what would Christmas be without Spritz cookies???? Well, of course Christmas is so much more than Spritz cookies, but they are one of my favorite parts of the Holiday season!

And, Spritz cookies are wonderful all year - even if we typically think of them at Christmas. So, I thought since it is National Cookies Month I'd share a simple Spritz recipe with you. 

It is National M&M's Day!

 

What is your favorite type of M&M's? I personally LOVE their peanut butter M&M's, but also like their almond M&M's, too! My youngest grand is a big fan of peanut M&Ms. Well, whichever is your favorite, today is the day to enjoy it as it is National M&M's Day! Days of the year (dot) com says, "Invented in 1941, these tiny little bits of candy coated chocolate have made a huge impact on American history throughout their more than 80 years of life!" Let's look at some fun facts about these tasty candies - did you know . . . 

The Relief for Grief is Now Available on Kindle ebook!

  

The past few years have brought blessings into our lives for sure, but with covid, many have experienced loss as well, whether it was the loss of someone they love, the loss of being able to spend time with the ones we love, the loss of a job, the loss of fellowship with others, the loss of our confidence, to mention just a few. Some of us have also experienced loss which was not related to covid as loss is a normal part of our lives.

grandma's cookbook - Surprise Inside Cookies!

It is National Cookies Month, so today I'm very happy to share with you a delicious recipe for Chocolate Kisses Surprise Inside Cookies!

grandma's chuckles - It Would Be Wonderful to Have Four Cookie Jars Filled with Cookies!

 

It is National Cookies Month and I am reminded of a busy cookie-baking day at this grandma's house a few years ago. On this particular day before my grands arrived for a visit, I made Peanut-butter, chocolate chip, oatmeal cookies and put them in my photo cookie jar. When they arrived we made Snicker-doodle-Sprinkles cookies and my youngest grand thought they should go in my penguin cookie jar.

Fall Book Review - Candy's Favorite Place

Yesterday I let you know about the new book,  

A Family of Her Own for Candy, and today I want to let you know about another new book in the Candy the Cat series - Candy's Favorite Place! I wrote this book and as our little Kitten Candy settled into our home, I noticed there were several places where Candy liked to spend time - I thought writing about it would make a fun story for young children - especially if they love cats!