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 . . .

grandma's cookbook . . . Strawberries & Cream Pie!

 

February is the Great American Pie Month, so if you are looking for a tasty pie to try this month, consider making a strawberries & cream pie - this is a family favorite so I'm sharing the recipe for the pie with you today!

Please Stand Up & Speak Up

 

I write grandma's cookie jar to provide ideas for ways grandmas - and grandpas/moms/dads might connect the children they love with God and build strong, loving relationships. I share recipes, book reviews, fun facts, and more - I stay away from politics. But not today. People I know and love live in fear. People I do not know live in fear - and some are dying at the hands of our government. I can not stay silent. I do not believe Jesus would be silent, either. So, I am sharing images I found on instagram - they say what I am thinking.

just for fun - Silly But Real Laws in Arizona!

Get ready to laugh! As I looked up some silly, but real laws in Arizona, I realized once again we were likely to get a good laugh from these laws and have something funny to share with our grandchildren . . . to spread the laughing! After all, laughing is good for our health!

Did you know in Arizona . . . 

Heart-Shaped Cupcakes

I know February is the Great American Pie Month, but since it is also Bake for Family Fun month, this recipe for heart-shaped cupcakes is perfect to share with you for Valentines Day! What could be more fun than heart-shaped cupcakes? They are a perfect treat to either surprise the children you love on Valentines Day, or to have them help you make - and of course eat - them!

Great American Pie Month - Mini Apple Pies!

February is the Great American Pie Month, and while we all are familiar with - and love - apple pies, you might "mix it up" a bit by making some mini apple pies! Just stop by the store and get foil pot-pie pans and apples then you will be ready to make some tasty mini apple pies!  

Celebration of Chocolate Month Chocolate Truffles!

February is Celebration of Chocolate Month, so what could be a more perfect way to celebrate than with Chocolate Truffles! So, when I was browsing on Pinterest  and saw a recipe for M&M Cookie Dough  Truffles . . . well, they looked to me like Celebration of Chocolate Month Truffles! 

New Toppers from Pair Eyewear - the Tranquil Gingham!

Yes, I have another new topper for my glasses from Pair Eyewear and I have to let you know all about it! This one is from their limited edition "Cottage & Clover" collection - the Tranquil Gingham - and it is SO pretty! I really love the colors - rose, plum, and greens - and how the design is on the top portion of the toppers while the bottom is a darker teal color - VERY lovely for sure!

grandma's cookbook - Blueberry Lemonade Cheese Cake Pie (No Bake!)

 

Since it is the Great American Pie Month, it is a great time to try new desserts for get-togethers and if the dessert is a tasty no-bake recipe it could not possibly be more perfect! I was browsing on Pinterest  and found a recipe for Raspberry Lemonade Cheese Cake Pie, but thought it could easily be switched to Blueberry Lemonade and had to share it with you!

You'll find the recipe at this link - I'd make the following substitutions . . .

just for fun - Make Chocolate Cake!

  

Today is not actually Chocolate Cake Day, but February is Bake for Family Fun Month and Celebration of Chocolate Month, so especially since here in Michigan (and many places in the country) it has been very cold and snowy, what could be a better way to brighten a cold day, than with a piece of chocolate cake?!!! (Although if you are like me and working to lose more weight, then the thought of chocolate cake will have to be enough!)