grandma's cookbook - Refreshing, Blueberry, Green Tea!

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 . . .

Apple Pie Pancakes from 365 30-minute meals!

A few years ago I had the opportunity to review 365 30-minute meals from Better Homes & Gardens/Wiley and while it is filled with amazing recipes, I thought the one for Apple Pie Pancakes is one you all might enjoy . . . maybe Blueberry Pie Pancakes would also be wonderful!

did you know - Hoatzin

Living exclusively in the Amazon basin is one of the oddest birds on Earth – the Hoatzin. This bird makes me think of Psalm 33:6 – By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host.

Let’s take a closer look at the Hoatzin, which was made by God and learn how He designed it “just right” -

grandma's new bug spray!

A few years ago I learned about essential oils and discovered the following recipe I'm going to share with you today for bug spray . . . summer is not far away after all! It does seem to help - but not for keeping away ticks.

Even More Dr. Seuss Quotes!

Are you ready for a few more Dr. Seuss quotes? Since Dr. Seuss wrote a lot of books; we have a lot of quotes to think about . . . today the quotes are ones which do this . . . make us think!

So . . . my Dr. Seuss quotes for today are . . .

did you know - Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Peacock Mantis Shrimp are a surprising example of why we are able to believe God is real and the Bible is true as they show us how God designed it “just right”! Look at what Jeremiah 32:17 says – “Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”

Let’s see how the Peacock Mantis Shrimp show us nothing is too hard for God.

Just for Fun!!! The Air We Breathe!

I tend not to wonder or think about things like the air we breathe and the percentages of the "ingredients" such as nitrogen and oxygen, in it. But, when I read the following   information about the air, I was amazed! Did you know . . .

Today is National North Dakota Day

Today is National North Dakota Day, so let's take a few minutes to learn some fun facts and look at some of their silly laws - did you know . . .

did you know - Pygmy Hippos

Living in West Africa is an animal people outside of there didn’t even know existed until 1911 – the Pygmy Hippo. It makes me think of Jeremiah 27:5 - It is I who by my great power and my outstretched arm have made the earth, with the animals that are on the earth.

God absolutely knew what He was doing when He designed Pygmy Hippos as one of the animals which evolved on the Earth. Let’s learn what makes them so unique.

The Checkered Tulips . . .

Do you have any flowers growing in your yard which give you a sense of 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. 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!

Just for Fun!!! More "Sand" Facts!

 As you go through this day, take a moment to share a few more fun "sand" facts with the children you love! Did you know . . . 

did you know - Giant Clams!

Living at the bottom of the warm Indian and South Pacific Oceans you may discover a very unique animal – the Giant Clam. When I see it, I think about what it says in Nehemiah 9:6 –  “ You are the Lord, You alone. You have made the seas and all that is in them; and You preserve all of them.”

Let’s see some of the special things about Giant Clams which God made and how they help us know God designed and created them on purpose –

crafting with grandma - Crocheted Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls!

I have always been a "fan" of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls! In fact, the first doll I bought my daughter was a Raggedy Ann doll! After all  what isn't there to love about these sweet dolls which have been loved "friends" of children for decades??!!! Sweet, huggable and oh, so  lovable, Raggedy Ann dolls are classics for a reason!

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 . . .