Children's Day Book Ideas

 

Children's Day is just over a week away - it is the second Sunday in June and yes, it is a real holiday - not one invented by me! If you are looking for a gift idea for the children you love, consider the following books . . . 

Riehel's Select Popcorn

My grands love popcorn - we typically have it when then are at our house for their weekly sleepover, so today I want to write about an amazing popcorn I received for review . . .

Today is NOT National Polka Dot Day!

Today is NOT National Polka Dot Day, January 22nd, is actually this wonderful day, but since I enjoy wearing glasses with polka dots - they add such a fun touch to my glasses for sure (I'm wearing my Pride Party Dots topper and Holiday Bauble with Foil Crystal topper both from Pride Eyewear.) I thought it would be fun to celebrate Polka Dots again today - one day a year is clearly NOT enough!

I read about this "spotty" holiday and learned it is intended to celebrate Minnie Mouse - she does wear polka dots. But I think it is a day to enjoy these dots beyond the Mouse for sure! Here are a few ways to celebrate - even on a day which is not the technical "holiday".

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve

If visiting the only area in the world protected from the mountain top to the sea floor sounds like something you would enjoy doing, then a visit to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve off the Northern coast of British Columbia, Canada, is absolutely the place you want to go! Today I am very happy to let you know about this truly unique and amazing place!

Life on the Amazing Goldilocks Planet

   

I'm very happy to share a 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"?

A Recipe for a Grandma

Grandmas have many important things they do - the things which make them who they are. As you live out your life as grandma, focus upon living your love for God on purpose, so your grandchildren see Him in all you do and say. 

Centuro Mini - a Very Mobile Mobility Scooter!

   

Summer is upon us - this means the outside will become significantly more inviting, so if you - or someone you love - has mobility issues, then definitely consider getting a Centuro Mini and you will discover you (or they) are able to enjoy the outdoors and all Summer has to offer!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Gulf Island National Park Reserve

Yesterday I wrote about Gros Morne on the East Coast of Canada, and today I'm writing about Gulf Island National Park Reserve on the West Coast of Canada - two very beautiful and surprising National Parks in Canada!

Summer Book Review - Adventures with Candy!

  

I have three books in 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!

"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.

This Week is Canadian Environment Week!

As I've been sharing with you for the past month, I recently learned I am a "Lost Canadian" (I wrote several weeks ago, "If your parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent was born in Canada, you may already be a Canadian citizen. Canada’s new citizenship law — Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act — has permanently removed the first-generation limit which previously prevented Canadian citizenship from passing beyond one generation born outside Canada. For Americans with Canadian ancestry, the implications are enormous. Until now, many of these families were cut off from Canadian citizenship by rules which were rigid, arbitrary, and often discriminatory. Bill C-3 has changed this. Many of these individuals are part of a group known as “Lost Canadians” — people with legitimate Canadian ancestry whose citizenship was never recognized or was stripped away by outdated laws." You'll find my full post about this at the following link.)

So, for the past month I've been learning a lot about Canada - and today I learned this week is Canadian Environment Week - sounds like a great idea to me!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Gros Morne National Park

If you want to visit a National Park where you will see nature in all it's beauty and things which are unique, which you may not be able to see anywhere else, then Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada is absolutely the place for you to visit!

Summer Book Review - What Makes Candy Purr?

With Summer just around the corner I want to let you know about the new books in my Candy the Kitten . . . and Me! books - today I want to let you know about one the children you love are sure to enjoy - What Makes Candy Purr? In this fun story children will get to learn about the things which make Candy, a sweet little calico kitten, purr. And, not only will they discover the things which make Candy purr, but they will be surprised to learn about animals which are not cats, but still are able to purr . . . such as bears! Did you know bears purr? In What Makes Candy Purr? the children you love will enjoy discovering not only about the things which make Candy purr, but will be surprised to learn about other animals which purr, too! 

Hot Summer Fun!

Summer is nearly here - school will be out, and the days will be hot, so . . . what could be more fun than making and playing with sponge bombs! I found this link on  Pinterest, but when I tried to follow it to the site with the directions, it told me it had been reported the site had spam, so I found another one for you!