"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Canadians” — people with legitimate Canadian ancestry whose citizenship was never recognized or was stripped away by outdated laws."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!

grandma's cookbook . . . Ice Cream on a Stick!

If you are looking for something simple and fun which you can do for dessert with/for the children you love, take a look at this fun - and tasty - idea I found on Pinterest for ice cream on a stick!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Grasslands National Park

When you hear there is a Grasslands National Park in Canada, you might think it may not be a very interesting place, but in this case, Grasslands National Park is extremely interesting as not only will there be nature to see and experience, but dinosaurs as well! Yes, dinosaurs!

Glow-in the-Dark Silly Putty - Make Your Own!

If you have grandchildren who will be at your house this weekend, surprise them with the opportunity to make something fun, unexpected and cool . . . glow-in-the-dark silly putty! I found a link on Pinterest - but it took me to a site with crocheted hats. So I looked on-line and found a site with the recipe!

grandma's cookbook - Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bugles!

As I browsed on  Pinterest one day, I saw a recipe which looked like something grandchildren would love to make . . . and eat! I thought it might make a fun treat to fix on a rainy day in the summer . . . It could also be the perfect snack to make with your grandchildren when they have a sleep-over at your house! The snack? Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bugles!

May is National Get Caught Reading Month

May is almost over for 2026, but today is a good day to remember it is National Get Caught Reading Month - according to daysoftheyear.com they say, "reading is not just fun; it’s a powerhouse of benefits. It boosts our understanding of the world, lights up our creative minds, and enhances our empathy towards others." Reading is wonderful for us at any age, so let's consider a few benefits of reading and then some possible book choices - did you know . . . 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Glacier National Park

Growing up in the USA, there are many Canadian National Parks with which I was not familiar, but even though I had heard of Glacier National Park, there were certainly a great many things I did not know about it. I am happy to share with you today some of the amazing things I have learned about this beautiful National Park in Canada!

Summer Book Review - Candy's Favorite Place

With Summer nearly upon us it seems like the perfect day to let you know about another of my books in my Candy the Kitten . . . and Me! series of books -which would make a great gift for a child you love - this time, Candy's Favorite Place!

In Candy's Favorite Place, children will get to learn where Candy, a sweet little calico kitten, loves to spend time. She really likes to be a cat in a box and a cat on her princess pillows, but there is one place where she really loves to be and children will enjoy discovering Candy's Favorite Place! 

grandma's chuckles . . . Apparently I'm, "So Easy to Operate"!!!

  

When my oldest grand was five years old they were quite the reader! Sounding out words was easy for them and they found great joy at being able to sit down with a book and read what all those words have to say! 

This of course, made me a happy grandma as I want my grands to love reading! It also gave me some unexpected opportunities to see how they thought . . . and a few good laughs as well!

It is National Burger Day

 

I think it is safe to say, most Americans enjoy a good burger, so a day to celebrate this favorite food will likely be a tasty day! I thought it would be fun on this day of the burger, to find some burger facts; did you know . . .