While I was never a huge "fan" of assembling puzzles, I LOVE crafts with puzzle pieces! Not only are puzzle crafts interesting and unique, but they tend to be inexpensive as most of us have puzzles in our closets which are missing at least a piece or two . . . or they can be purchased at garage sales for typically less than a dollar! I'll share some fun puzzle craft ideas with you, but first some fun puzzle facts, did you know . . .
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
crafting with grandma - It Is National Puzzle Day January 29th - Let's Make Puzzle Crafts!
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
A Year of Events at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This year is their 30th anniversary - and boy have they filled the year with so many incredible opportunities to strengthen your health - as being around nature and art are physically and mentally good for you and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is filled with nature and art! Check out just some of the fun they have planned for February and March -
grandma's cookbook - It Is Blueberry Pancake Day - January 28th - & My Pancake Recipe!
Nearly every Saturday our grands come over so they can spend the night! Sunday morning I fix breakfast . . . they usually choose sausage, bacon, eggs, waffles, and coffee! Sometimes, they choose blueberry pancakes, so since today is Blueberry Pancake Day, I thought I'd share my pancake recipe with you!
Monday, January 27, 2025
just for fun - Today - January 27th - is Chocolate Cake Day!
I am extremely happy to say today is Chocolate Cake Day! Here in Michigan it has been very cold and snowy for the past week, but today will be in the 30's - a real "heat wave", so what could be a better way to brighten a cold day, than with a piece of chocolate cake?!!! Even if it was not Chocolate Cake Day, it would still be a great way to brighten this day . . . but it is!!! So, let's celebrate!
Valentines Day Footprint Hearts!
Sunday, January 26, 2025
More on the Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Centuro Mini - a Very Mobile Mobility Scooter!
Spring will be here soon - this means the outside will become significantly more inviting, so if you - or someone you love - has mobility issues, then definitely consider getting a Centuro Mini and you will discover you (or they) are able to enjoy the outdoors and all Spring has to offer!
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Things I Love About the 4N1 - a Unique Mobility Rollator/Chair and the Perfect Gift for You or Someone You Love
Miracle Mobility sent me their unique and award-winning 4N1 to review so I am able to try it out in a variety of settings and let you know all about it. If you or someone you love is experiencing mobility challenges, the 4N1 may be the perfect resource for you/them as it combines a rollator, electric wheelchair, a wheelchair others are able to push someone in, and a power assist chair into one amazing item! Today I will share a few of my observations about it so you are able to consider it for yourself or someone you love - it would make a fantastic gift for sure as it is actually the gift of mobility!
After looking it over and using it for the past couple years, the following things are the things I love about the 4N1 -
- It is surprisingly comfortable! I was concerned it might not be very comfortable, but it is!
- It is lightweight - a huge plus which makes it easy to get in and out of a car so you - or someone you love - are able to get out and go places!
- It is easy to use. I was concerned about the joystick control as I have heard they may be challenging to use, but so far, it seems pretty easy to move around with it.
- I love how it is able to be used as a rollator - if you are able to walk a bit, the 4N1 will let you walk when you are out and about, and easily switch to a powered chair if you need to do so. Excellent!
- I LOVE how the 4N1 has a bag under the seat - this is a great place to keep a folding cane, put a purse, or whatever you need to have with you. This may seem like a little thing, but I LOVE this!
crafting with grandma . . . Beaded Safety Pin Pins!
I love beaded safety pin pins . . . they are so fun to make and fun to wear! My daughter made several pins for me when she was younger . . . I still have and wear them! So, I thought it would be fun to share a couple patterns with you to give you some ideas of something fun to do with the children you love! First though, the basics on making beaded safety pin pins . . .
Friday, January 24, 2025
just for fun - Today - January 24th - Is National Peanut Butter Day!
I LOVE peanut butter! It is one of my favorite foods for sure! So, when I saw on daysoftheyear (dot) com, today is National Peanut Butter Day, well, I had to let you know so you can celebrate it as well! They said, "Who doesn’t love peanut butter? So let’s celebrate Peanut Butter Day. This auspicious occasion was created many years ago, to allow peanut butter lovers to celebrate the creation of this wonderful food.
Why Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park is the Best - Please Vote for It!
Over the past years I have written a few times about the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - typically about their amazing "Butterflies are Blooming" in March and April where thousands of butterflies are in the Tropical Conservatory or their "Christmas Around the World" in November and December. Two years ago my dear husband and I decided to give each other and ourselves the gift of a membership to the Park. We decided on a grandparents membership - which allows us and our grandchildren 18 and younger - to visit as often as we like in the coming year. We added the guest option where we are able to bring a guest as well and I have to say, we have easily gotten our money's worth out of our membership! We will absolutely be renewing our membership next month!
Thursday, January 23, 2025
just for fun - Today - January 23rd - Is Pie Day!
Mmmmmm! Pie Day! I'm all for this day; after all, what isn't there to absolutely LOVE about pie??!!! Sweet pies or savory pot pies . . . in my opinion, it is difficult to go wrong with pie!!!
Make a Difference
Recently I learned some interesting and wonderful things about my great grandpa Badgerow. He was orphaned the day before his 11th birthday, raised by his sisters, finished the 8th grade and became a small business man - had a grocery store/gas station in Sparta, MI. When the banks were seized by the state of Michigan and ended up taking half of depositor's money in the 1930's, he could have lost heart and quit in despair, but he didn't. He extended credit to families and let them get food from his store when they didn't have the money to pay for the food.