crafting with grandma - Nativity Ornament

It is so easy for children to focus on the "getting" part of Christmas . . . what gifts will they "get"? What activities will they "get" to do? How many parties will they "get" to go to? The list goes on. But, Christmas is really about giving, God gave His Son to us! Well . . . I guess it is also about "getting" as we are the ones who "get" to receive the gift of Grace and forgiveness from God!

At any rate, Christmas is a wonderful time of year to help our grandchildren focus on "giving" and one way we can help them to do this is by helping them make ornaments which they can then give to their neighbors, friends, teachers, shut-ins, coaches, pastors . . . you help them decide who to give them to!

Today is World Kindness Day!

 

Today is World Kindness Day - if ever we needed kindness in our world it is now as thing about kindness is, it is contagious, and it does truly change everything. So, today make the choice to be kind to yourself - give yourself a break. Then, be kind to the people around you - take time to smile, say hello, say thank you, let someone else go first. These are all simple ways to be kind - and easy ways to be kind.

crafting with grandma . . . Book-page Star Ornaments!!!

If you are looking for a simple, fun and beautiful craft you could make with your grandchildren for Christmas, consider the  Book-page Star Ornaments I saw on Pinterest! You'll find complete directions for making these little stars and putting them into a glass ornament, so have fun! Make several . . . they would make beautiful gifts for hostess gifts, teacher gifts, pastor gifts, neighbor gifts . . . . and certainly fun to have on your own tree, too! Use metallic paper for shiny stars or paper your grandchildren colored with chalk, crayons, paint . . . use your imagination and just think of the fun and beautiful ornaments you can make!

Pair Eyewear - The Northern Lights Stained Glass - It is Back and 30% Off!

I've been sharing with you the Top Frames I have from Pair Eyewear since I got my new prescription this past January - today I'm happy to let you know about the return of one of their Limited Edition Top Frames - The Northern Lights Stained Glass which you will find at this link! The first time I saw these I loved all the color, the designs, and the unique look - it is SO much fun - and it really does make me think of stained glass.

November is Manatee Awareness Month

 

Swimming in just a few places in our world is a unique and recognizable  mammal - the Manatee.   They are able to live 50 or 60 years and while they are known as "seacows", they are most closely related to elephants and hyraxes. Let's take a look at a few more fun facts about these wonderful animals and then some ways to celebrate them this month . . . 

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 parents and grandparents you know! But not only for parents and grandparents as if you are an aunt, uncle, or someone who works with children, this book is for you, too.

crafting with grandma - Fingerprint Snowman Ornament!

 

I know it feels like Christmas is a ways away since it is the beginning of November, but in just a few weeks, Christmas will only be days away! So, if you are looking for an idea for an ornament which your grandchildren can actually make, look at this great idea I found for making an ornament using your grandchildren's fingerprints to make snow people!

Today is World Origami Day!

 

Daysoftheyear(dot)com says for all of those folks who look at a flat sheet of paper and dream of all of the exciting objects which could be made out of it, simply by folding, today is the day for them to celebrate as today is World Origami Day. Before we look at ways to celebrate, let's learn some fun origami facts, did you know . . . 

Life on the Amazing Goldilocks Planet

I'm very happy to share a new book with you which will make a difference in the lives of the children you love.  Are you one of the grandmas (or grandpas) who are so blessed to have grown children who love and walk with God, and who are committed to hand down confident faith with you to the children you all love? Do your grandchildren want to go to church, want to talk about their walk with God, and embrace a confident faith of their own? Or, do you have grown children who, like so many their age, are no longer involved in church, who do not embrace a confident faith of their own, and/or grandchildren who tell you they are, "not into that church thing any more"?

crafting with grandma - Clay Pot Snowman

 

Christmas is next month . . . not very long actually. So, if you like to make gifts for people you love, and like to help your grandchildren do the same, check this idea for clay pot snowmen. It is a fun craft and one you could have your grandchildren make - or smaller ones to give their teachers.

Over the years I've made a number of different types of snowmen to decorate with and give as gifts, but this clay pot snowman is my personal all-time favorite snowman! 

Today is International Tongue Twister Day

One day thirteen years ago when my grands were at my house, my then four-year old grand sat down and read several books . . . as you might imagine, there were no shortage of books at this grandma's house! It made my heart happy to see my grand choose to take some time to just enjoy reading books!

After a bit, he found me in the kitchen working on fixing lunch and said; "Grandma! I just read, Fox in Socks and my tongue is NOT numb!!!" If you have not read this classic book lately, on the back cover it asks, "Is Your Tongue Numb?" My sweet grand was pretty happy to be able to read all those tongue twisters out loud and did not end up with a numb tongue! It made this grandma happy, too, and remembering this today it makes me happy again - because of the wonderful memory and because today is International Tongue Twister Day!

Try Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children

When we trust God, we are steadfast and are able to experience His perfect peace. This is certainly what we want for the ones we love; at all times, but especially now with the uncertainties of day-to-day life in 2025. Our grandchildren (and/or young children) may especially feel fear as they see and hear about the things going on in this world.

If ever there was a time to help them learn to be people who talk with God, this is it. Look what people are saying about this book - 

Pumpkin Oat Cookie Bars!

I'm thinking about making some tasty pumpkin, oat cookie bars this week, so I thought I'd share the recipe with you - but these tasty treats are sure to be enjoyed by anyone at any time - special event or just because! And, to add to the fun, I'm sharing some fun pumpkin facts - did you know . . . 

This Week is Anti-Bullying Week

While it is true, this week is Anti-Bullying Week, all weeks should be Anti-Bullying Weeks. A child I dearly love has dealt with bullying at school - it is so frustrating, sad, and heart-breaking when someone you love is bullied. So, today, and every day be sure to communicate how much you love the children in your life AND be crystal clear in communicating to them how bullying anyone is NEVER acceptable.