Valentines Day - Love Is . . .

 

Today is Valentines Day - a day when we tend to think about "love" . . . or at least the "mushy" feeling of love; but what is love, really? Take a look at I Corinthians 13 for a true picture of what love really is . . . 

Spring Book Review - 100 Goats and Granny!

I have one more book from Candlewick Press to share with you, and this one is really wonderful! 100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke and illustrated by Lauren Hinds is certain to delight the children you love - and you, too!

grandma's cookbook . . . Custard Pie

One of my all-time favorite pies is Custard Pie . . . particularly when it has been chilled in the refrigerator! So, since it is the Great American Pie Month I thought it would be a good time to share a custard pie recipe with you!

Today is Self-Love Day

Nationaltoday.com says - "Self-Love Day is an annual celebration to appreciate and understand the importance of self-love. Self-love is one of the most powerful forms of love. It is something we all have coded inside us. Proponents of self-love believe it could strengthen a person’s feeling of being loved." So what is Self-Love - and what isn't it? Consider the following . . .

Spring Book Review - Be Bold, Bob

I received a wonderful book from Candlewick Press which I am very happy to share with you today - Be Bold, Bob, written by Jane Porter and illustrated by Jenni Desmond.

The Great American Pie Month - Blueberry Pie

I've always enjoyed blueberries, and blueberry pie, but it is a pie I rarely make. So, if you enjoy blueberries and blueberry pie, here is a recipe you might try - 

Today is Hug Day!

 

While every day is a day to hug those you love, in my opinion, today is a day to especially focus on hugging others, "to encourage people to show affection to each other."

Nationaltoday.com says, "Hugs are very versatile. Many of us hug when we wish to share our happiness with family and friends. At the same time, hugs are a staple when we are feeling low and need someone to just hold and console us. Hugs are also the perfect reconciliatory gesture when you want to make up with someone after a fight. Scientifically, hugs are known to release good hormones that can help lower your blood pressure and stress levels." Yes, hugs are beneficial, so let's learn a few more things about hugs - did you know . . .

Spring Book Review - The Visit

Eerdman's Books for Young Readers sent me two of their new books for review. I shared one with you yesterday - and today I'm happy to let you know about the other one - The Visit, by Nuria Figueras and illustrated by Anna Font.

grandma's cookbook - Leftover Turkey Puff Pot Pie!

When we think about fixing turkey, we often think about Thanksgiving! I love the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy . . . yum! But, Thanksgiving is not the only time when we fix turkey. I have the Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Casseroles Book  with more than 400 comfort food classic recipes and I thought it would be fun to share a recipe I found in it, modified slightly to fit a tasty way to fix turkey - for a savory pie to fix during the Great American Pie Month! 

Today is National Guitar Day

My grands are quite musical and one in particular especially enjoys playing guitars - and is quite good at it! Since today is National Guitar Day, I thought it would be fun to share some interesting fun facts about guitars - did you know . . . 

Spring Book Review - Arthur's Cat

Eerdman's Books for Young Readers sent me one of their about to be released books, Arthur's Cat, and I am very happy to let you know about it today. If you have a child you love who has a cat, this is a book they are likely to enjoy!

just for fun - Silly, But Real Laws in Alabama!

There are times when you read something and you just have to shake your head and laugh . . . such is the case when I read some real, but completely silly, laws. These laws leave me wondering why anyone ever thought there was a need to actually make a law regarding such silly situations, but apparently there are those who did!

So, I thought it would be fun to share some of the silly laws with you so you can share them with your grandchildren . . . they are sure to leave you all laughing! Did you know in Alabama . . . 

grandma's cookbook - Lemonade Ice Cream Pie

 

We are just over one week into February, so I thought I'd share a fun pie recipe since it is the Great American Pie Month . . . Lemonade Ice Cream Pie! This pie is so tasty - and simple to make . . . your grandchildren will be happy to help you make it for sure!

You just need four ingredients . . . 

Today is National Pizza Day!

 

Oh yes, National Pizza Day . . . certainly a day worth celebrating, so in honor of this tasty day, I'm re-posting a recipe I shared back when I began grandma's cookie jar for homemade, personal pizzas, but first a few pizza fun facts - did you know . . .