Children's Day Fun . . . Make Your Own Side-Walk Chalk!

Children's Day is Sunday, June 14th, so if you are looking for something fun you could make for your grandchildren, or have them make, take a look at this "recipe" I found online to make your own side-walk chalk! Just follow the link and get ready for lots of fun!

Tomorrow is National Tulip Day

  

May 13th is National Tulip Day - while the tulips have already bloomed in my tiny "garden" in Michigan where I live, I personally love tulips - they are SO pretty and colorful! Do you have any flowers which bring you happiness to see them in bloom? 

I live just 30 minutes from Holland, MI - home of the Tulip festival, and as you might imagine, tulips are a big deal in this area when they are blooming each May. Pretty much everyone around here has tulips which bloom in their flower gardens - even people like me who have the "black thumb of death" when it comes to growing plants!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Civic Holiday

If you are not familiar with Canadian Holidays, you may wonder - as I did - what is "Civic Holiday"? Well, I looked on-line and learned quite a bit about it which I am happy to share with you today!  Canada's Civic Holiday is a public holiday observed on the first Monday of August each year. It is not a federally mandated statutory holiday. Instead, observance and statutory pay rules depend heavily on the specific province or municipality. 

Because the holiday is determined at the regional level, it goes by many different names and is celebrated with various local traditions across the country.

Make a Difference with illustrate my own - Unknown Bible Hero books

If you are not an artist, or artistic person, when you see a book which you need to provide the illustrations for, you may think it is not the book for you. But, in this case with the  illustrate my own Known Bible Hero and illustrate my own Unknown Bible Hero books, nothing could be farther from the truth! These books give you the unique opportunity to engage with the children you love in ways you never have when you read a book about a real Bible person, as since you and/or they will be providing the illustrations, you get to talk about what is happening, think through what the Bible person is saying, and basically really pay attention to the details so you are able to provide the illustrations! Just think about the fantastic conversations you will be able to have about the Bible people and how what they learned applies to you as well! These books are no ordinary Bible person storybook and they make fantastic Children's Day gifts!

Sweet & Fun New Additions to the Children's Garden at Meijer Gardens!

Yesterday I write about the Lena Meijer Children's Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Today I want to let you know about two new additions to this wonderful area at Meijer Gardens  . . . 

crafting with grandma - Summer Fun for Children's Day - Ice Chalk!

 

Children's Day is on June 14, 2026 . . . so, if you would like to get a "jump start" on making some fun gifts which your grandchildren will enjoy, check this idea I found on Pinterest for Ice Chalk!!! Follow this link  (which is where I got this photo) and you'll find seven different recipes for making Ice Chalk - it would be fun to make with your grandchildren, or to surprise them with on Children's Day or throughout the Summer for some cool fun!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Canada Day

Today I'm happy to let you know about another holiday in Canada - Canada Day which is celebrated every year on July 1st. Some people think Canada Day is like the 4th of July in the US, but this "Lost Canadian" has learned while both holidays involve independence from the United Kingdom, Canada Day marks the beginning of Canada's path to sovereignty—starting with Confederation in 1867. Complete independence came gradually, with major milestones in 1931 (Statute of Westminster) and 1982 (Constitution Act). Here are the details you need to know about celebrating Canada Day . . . 

Family Fun in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Today I want to write about two of the particularly wonderful, much-loved-by-children features in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden - the Great Lakes Garden and a summer little "splash pad" inside the circle of children sculptures to your left as you enter the Children's Garden. First let me tell you about the amazing Great Lakes Garden . . .

Remember; They Are Watching!

 

Most weekends I am blessed to enjoy time with sweet grands . . . they typically spend Saturday nights on sleepovers - even though they are all nearly teens! We have so much fun when they are here!

Happy Mother's Day!

 

Today is Mother's Day, so take time to share your love with the moms in your life. Let's look at some more fun facts about Mother's Day and then some quotes about moms - did you know . . .

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About National Indigenous Peoples Day

When it comes to celebrating, this "Lost Canadian" is very happy to learn Canada values the truth and the First Peoples. As I've written before, Canada knows the truth and teaching it as it is makes us stronger while lies about difficult times in the past only make us weaker. Canada teaches Canadian children the truth about the things which happened in the past with First Nations Peoples. Canada is working to right wrongs. And Canada has several holidays which honor First Nations Peoples including National Indigenous Peoples Day, which today I am very happy to let you know about this great day.

Give a Gift Which Makes a Difference on Children's Day & for Birthdays - the little answer book for children

If you are looking for Children's Day and/or birthday gifts which make a difference, then today I am happy to let you know about a book which you could add to your gift list for the children you love - the little answer book for children.

The Red Shimmer Topper from Pair Eyewear!

One of my favorite Pair Eyewear Toppers has a fun touch of color and shimmer . . . the Red Shimmer! While there are certainly many things to love about this topper, I really like how it is a beautiful deep shade of red and it shimmers with every move! What isn't there to love about this!

grandma's cookbook - Children's Day Treat - S'mores!

Children's Day is on June 14th, and if you are looking for a fun recipe you could make with your grandchildren to celebrate children and fun, look at this recipe  for S'mores I found on  Pinterest! Follow the link for the recipe and plan to make these with your grandchildren on Children's Day!