crafting with grandma - Mother's Day Gift Idea - Paper Flowers!

Do you have older grands? If so, you could teach them how to make these beautiful flower balls for their mother for Mother's Day! (They might also make a lovely, thoughtful and unique gift for an end-of-year teacher gift!)

I found these beautiful flower balls on Pinterest - of course - so, all you have to do is follow this link and you'll find complete directions along with a photo tutorial!

Your Name in Satellite Images . . .

Have you heard about "Landsat"? NASA’s  "Your Name in Landsat"  project which allows you to spell your name using real satellite images of Earth’s landscapes, such as rivers, forests, and deserts shaped like letters? The tool uses over 50 years of data from the Landsat program to generate these images. 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About the Northwest Territories

This "Lost Canadian" grew up in Michigan, so I know what it is like to live in cold and snow . . . or at least I thought I did. If I were to compare Michigan to the Northwest Territory of Canada, Michigan could be said to be nearly "balmy"! I am very happy to share with you some surprising and definitely "chilly" facts with you I have learned about the Northwest Territory.

Give the Gift of "Why" for Mother's Day

   

Mother's Day is just a few weeks away, so if you are looking for a gift to give a mom you know, consider giving them the gift of "why" with the new book - the little answer book. This little book will give them "whys" to share with the ones they love - to equip them to have a confident faith, and to have important conversations with the ones they love who have turned away from their faith.

Just for Fun!!! More Mom Facts!

 

Mother's Day is a May 10th, so are you ready for some more "Mom Facts"? Check these bits of trivia I found on-line . . . 

Chihuly at Meijer Gardens is Almost Here!

From time to time I write about the amazing things in store for you at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI. Today I'm very happy to let you know about something incredible which will be happening at Meijer Gardens from May 2 to November 1, 2026 - Chihuly will be here! Yes, Chihuly - and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is the only place in the USA where you will be able to enjoy the amazing art of Chihuly this year!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Nunavut

Today I'm very happy to let you know about Nunavut - the largest and youngest Territory in Canada! This "Lost Canadian" is very impressed with Nunavut - it is an extremely interesting and unique place.

Try Pair Eyewear and Save $25!

A year ago January when I had to get new glasses, I decided to try Pair Eyewear. This line of glasses was designed to have magnetic top frames which you are able to change out for an entirely new look and style - it is SUCH a fantastic idea! It is like getting an entirely new pair of glasses for only $25 or $30 - the cost of a new topper. I have to say, I absolutely LOVE Pair Eyewear!

Just for Fun - Animal Mom Facts - Elephants, Opossums, Cats, Oysters and Whales - Oh My!!!

I've been sharing some Mom "trivia" I found on-line before Mother's Day, so I thought today it would be fun to share some animal mom fun facts! Did you know . . . 

crafting with grandma - Life-Sized Drawings!

 

One day, several years ago, when my sweet grands were younger, we took some large paper and had them lay on the paper, on the floor while I traced around them. They then got to work turning the drawings into Super Robot versions of themselves!!! 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Manitoba

As I wrote a few days ago, growing up in the USA, I learned many things about this country in school and by visiting 34 of the 50 States, but even though Canada was a close neighbor (I grew up in Michigan), I didn't know very much about Canada. When I learned about the new Canadian Bill C-3, and discovered over 1/3 of my ancestors were Canadians, I knew I needed to learn about Canada - especially since I will be able to receive citizenship once I gather all the necessary papers. Today I am very happy to share with you some of the things I've learned about the Canadian Province of Manitoba.

Just for Fun!!! Did You Know . . . Sand Facts!

With Summer just a month or so away, it is likely you - or at least your grandchildren - will be spending time in or on sand . . . at the beach or in a sandbox! So, I thought it would be fun to share a couple "sandy facts" with you! Did you know . . . 

crafting with grandma - Fingerprint Flowers for Mother's Day!

May 10th is Mother's Day, so if you are looking for some fun projects you could work on with the children you love for them to give to their moms, consider the following . . .

Today is National Tea Day

Today is National Tea Day - while I'm not particularly a fan of hot tea, I do love iced tea, so let's learn some interesting things about tea and I'll share my favorite blueberry, green, iced tea recipe with you. Did you know . . .