Get Your Copy of The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!

   

I have been writing about my picture book for children - The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!  and today want to let you know about the second story in this book - The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys & Their Not-So-Peculiar, Scary, or Terrifying Discovery! 

It is National Cookies Month, So Let's Make Peanut Butter Cookies

Oh yes . . . one of my favorite store-bought cookies is the classic, Nutter Butter Cookie, so since October is National Cookies Month and I saw a recipe for making a homemade version of Nutter Butters, well, I had to share it, but first let's look at some fun peanut butter facts - did you know . . .

"Don't be afraid grandma. Just think of dogs and us instead."

 

One thing we always do with the children we love from the time they are born is comfort them, encourage them, show love and kindness to them. As they grow up we are able to see how they took this comfort, encouragement, love, and kindness they received and incorporate it into the way they respond to others. Today I want to share with you one of the times I was able to see and experience this with my grands.

Make Anytime Funtime with The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!

 

If you have young children in your life, then you know how important it is to read books to them - it sets them up for a lifetime of learning - and it is just fantastic to snuggle together and read a book together at bedtime - or anytime! I read many books to my children and most recently to my grands when they were little, and we enjoyed making up our own stories, too!

crafting with grandma . . . Granny Square Cat!

 

Since today is Global Cat day, I thought I'd share a pattern I found on Pinterest for a granny square cat! If my grands were younger, I'd make some for them. For today, I'll share this pattern so if you want to make one, you'll have the link! (If you follow this link you'll find a photo tutorial to help you make your own granny square cat!)

grandma's cookbook . . . Caramel Corn!

 

I thought it would be fun to share a special popcorn recipe with you today since it is National Popcorn Popping Month! From time to time homemade caramel corn makes a delicious treat to share with your family  . . . add a movie and you have the makings for a wonderful evening with those you love! Try this recipe (I found it on allrecipes.com) -

Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures

  

Over the past few years I have written several books which guide parents and grandparents in praying through the Scriptures for their own walk with God and for their children/ grandchildren's walk as well. I led the G@P (Generations at Prayer) group at my church and we worked through my books, so a couple years ago I wrote a new book for my group to use with a focus on praying both Old and New Testament passages for the children we love who are walking with God and those who are not. Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures is available in paperback and makes a fantastic gift for the parents and grandparents you love!

Look what Wayne Rice says about my book - 

grandma's cookie jar - Pumpkin Pie Bites!

 

One of my favorite parts of Fall is pumpkin pie! I really love pumpkin pie . . . not only is it sooo tasty, but it is sooo good for you, too, or at least the pumpkin is! So, when I was browsing on   Pinterest and saw Pumpkin Pie Bites, well, I had to share the recipe with you - especially since National Pumpkin Day is just four days away!

Today is National Nut Day 22

"This day is devoted to all things nuts-related including recipes and cooking tips. No matter what you eat today; include a healthy helping of nuts. They have lots of health benefits and they make you happy. This is important to remember on National Nut Day!" So, on this tasty day, let's take a minute to learn some fun nut facts - did you know . . .

Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too!

 

Yesterday I wrote about my book,   Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament for Grandparents & Parents, Too! - and shared endorsements from several people. Today I want to let you know about another book which will help you pray deeper for the ones you love - Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! This book will guide you through 52 weeks of praying through the Psalms for your own walk with God and for the ones you love as well. It is an excellent tool for you to use to help you in your walk and makes a great gift for the parents and grandparents you know.

crafting with grandma - Let's Make Apples

  

Fall is upon us and since today is National Apple Day and October is National Apple Month . . . it is a great time to gather the children you love, the necessary supplies and have fun making these little apples!

Today is National Apple Day

October is National Apple Month, and today is National Apple Day. Since  I live in West Michigan - otherwise known as "Apple Country", we can not have enough "apple times" for sure, so I thought I'd share again a favorite apple recipe, an apple "hint", and some apple fun facts. First, the fun facts - did you know . . . 

Look at What People are Saying About Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament

Over the years, from time-to-time, I've shared Scripture prayers with you which you can pray for yourself and for your grandchildren from my book which provides you with a year of Scripture prayers - Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament.

You will find it on Amazon at this link, but I thought today I'd share with you some of the fun things people are saying about this book . . . 

Celebrate National Apple Day with Mini Apple Pies!

Tomorrow, October 21st is National Apple Day, so it is the perfect day to make Mini Apple Pies! I found a recipe on-line for making little apple pies - you'll find it at this link.