Today is National Family Literacy Day

Today is National Family Literacy Day - a day well worth celebrating for sure! NationalToday (dot) com says, "Families across the country come together to celebrate National Family Literacy Day on November 1. Reading has many benefits and even more so when it comes to children. Families have so much to gain from reading together. Besides helping young children develop good vocabulary skills, it provides valuable family bonding time. National Family Literacy Day also serves as a platform to appreciate the empowerment effort of literacy programs." Let's look at some literacy facts - did you know . . .

illustrate my own - Known Bible Heroes - Gideon, David & Daniel

 

Over the past few days I have shared with you the titles of the illustrate my own Unknown Bible Hero books with you - today I am happy to let you know about some of the illustrate my own Known Bible Hero books . . .

Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism - at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Don't Miss It!

I often write about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI - I absolutely love this place, plus they are widely recognized as a top sculpture park, having been named the Best Sculpture Park in the United States by USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for three years in a row (2023, 2024, and 2025) - and I absolutely agree as they are amazing! Twice a year they have a new sculpture exhibit in their main building and the new exhibit has just opened - Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism - and will be available for you to enjoy until March 15, 2026 - and trust me, you will absolutely enjoy it!

Today is National Knock Knock Jokes Day

Do the children you love have a great sense of humor and love jokes - knock knock jokes in particular? If so, then today is a day to celebrate with them as it is National Knock Knock Jokes Day! The earliest variation of the knock-knock joke can be traced back to the 1900s. According to Merely McEvoy, the joke began around 1900, and it started with the question, “Do you know Arthur?” to which one would naturally ask, “Arthur who?”. The person telling the joke would then reply, “Arthurmometer!” I don't particularly "get" this knock knock joke, but let's learn a little about knock knock jokes and then I'll share a few which you are free to share with the children you love . . . 

illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Heroes - Hezekiah, Abel & Seth, and Abigail

 

I have one more group of three books in the illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Hero series to share with you today - are you familiar with any of these Bible people?

"I Do NOT Like That Song!!!"

I know, it isn't even  Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas really is just around the corner, so I am thinking about it. This "thinking about it" has me delighting in the memory of a certain song and the fantastic response of my grands to it! 

crafting with grandma . . . Beaded Safety Pin Pins!

I love beaded safety pin pins . . . they are so fun to make and fun to wear! My daughter made several pins for me when she was younger . . . I still have and wear them! So, I thought it would be fun to share a couple patterns with you! First though, the basics on making beaded safety pin pins . . . 

illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Heroes - Deborah & Jael, Jeremiah, and Joshua

 

Over the past two days I have let you know about half of the illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Heroes - today I want to let you know about three more . . .

Today is National Oatmeal Day

Today is National Oatmeal Day - and since oatmeal is the world's most versatile and familiar foods, it is well worth celebrating! Let's look at some interesting facts about oatmeal - did you know . . .

Today is National 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 National Cat Day, I thought I'd share some ideas about how to celebrate.

I know we recently celebrated Global Cat Month, but let's learn a few additional things about cats - did you know . . . 

illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Heroes - Josiah, Job, & a Donkey which Talked

 

Do you know about Josiah, Job, and the Donkey which Talked? Well, there are now illustrate my own - Unknown Hero books for each of these which will help you and the ones you love not only learn about them, but also learn the important lessons we are able to learn from them . . . 

Chocolate Mousse!

I enjoy chocolate mousse, and so since today is National Chocolate Day, it seems like a great day to share a simple recipe for making a tasty chocolate mousse. You only need four ingredients - one 32 ounce container of heavy cream, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and one small box of instant chocolate pudding.

Today is National Chocolate Day

Today is National Chocolate Day - while we certainly do not need a special day to celebrate and enjoy chocolate - as any day is a great day to do so - since there is a "National Chocolate Day", why not celebrate and enjoy it! I found some information about this tasty day and chocolate on line and thought I'd share some of it with you . . .  

illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Heroes - Enoch, Jehoshaphat, and Moses

 

Today I want to share with you some information about three of the illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Hero books . . . Enoch, Jehoshaphat, and Moses. Each of these books shares the true account of how God worked in the lives of these real people - and will help readers learn how God will work in their real lives, too!