2018 Christmas Gift Review & Giveaway - The Illustrated Word: An Illuminated Bible Coloring Journal

I was recently invited to review three Art Journals from Ellie Claire and today I am delighted to share with you my opinion of these Art Journals, highly recommend them for a thoughtful, unique and lovely gift and announce a giveaway for one of them.

I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway in Three Days

I am happy to say Leela is the winner  of  Reagandoodle & Little Buddy. (You will find all the details at this link.) Thank you for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me at lyndagcj@gmail.com by November 19, 2018, so I am able to have it sent it to you) and thank you Harvest House for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away.

Tomorrow is Origami Day

My seven year old grandson LOVES origami. He often grabs paper at my house and an origami book I have and next thing I know, he has created another origami masterpiece! At least to this grandma they are definitely masterpieces!

I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway in Two Days

I am happy to say Mary Beth Dawson is the winner of  the  Hillsong Kids - Can You Believe It!? DVD from Hillsong Kids. (You will find all the details at this link.) Thank you for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me at lyndagcj@gmail.com by November 15, 2018, so I am able to have it sent it to you) and thank you FlyBy for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away.

Enjoy God's Gift of Your Unique Grandchildren

I came across this quote a few months back and thought when it snowed, I'd share it with you all. So, since it is snowing out my window this morning, I'm happy to share it with you. 

Each of our grandchildren are wonderful, precious gifts from the hand of God! Not only did He gift us with each grandchild, but He made each of them unique and special in their own way. Our grandchildren may all look alike, or you may have one with brown hair, one with red hair and one who has blond hair (as do I). 

I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway in Two Days

I am happy to say Paula Michele Hafner is the winner of Ground Saigon Cinnamon from the Spice House. (You will find all the details at this link.) Thank you for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me at lyndagcj@gmail.com by November 15, 2018, so I am able to have it sent it to you) and thank you Spice House for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away.

2018 Christmas Gift Review & Giveaway - Hillsong Kids - Can You Believe It!? DVD

I was recently invited to review the new Hillsong Kids - Can You Believe It!? DVD and today I'm happy to share my opinion of it with you - and announce a giveaway for one as well.

2018 Christmas Gift Review & Giveaway - Folkmanis Reindeer Puppet

For several years now, I have been blessed with the opportunity to review and give away some of the most incredible, plush and beautiful puppets. Today I'm very delighted for the opportunity to let you know about more puppets from Folkmanis - and yes, announce a giveaway as well!

grandma's Christmas Cookie Recipe Contest - Snicker Chocolate Chip Cookies by Jackie!

Six years ago we held a cookie recipe contest, so today I thought it would be fun to share with you once again one of the tasty recipes from our contest. If you did not try this six years ago, be sure to do so today!

This recipe was submitted by Jackie Wieda and is for Snicker chocolate Chip Cookies! Jackie said; "I have to make a batch of these every year because my husband just loves them!" You will find this recipe is simple to make - bake up a batch to surprise and delight your family today!

I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway in Three Days

I am happy to say Jennifer McLeod is the winner of the book, No Frogs in School. (You will find all the details at this link.) Thank you for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me at lyndagcj@gmail.com by November 12, 2018, so I am able to have it sent it to you) and thank you Sterling Children's Books for sending one for me to review and for making another available for me to give away.

It is Peanut Butter Lovers' Month

I love peanut butter and think every month is a month to celebrate the tasty treat, but since November is apparently peanut butter lovers' month, it is a great time to share a simple way to turn a favorite recipe into an even better recipe . . . peanut butter toll house cookies!

I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway in Three Days

I am happy to say Bakersdozen is the winner of a special box of Red Heart yarn (You will find the review at this link.) Thank you for reading grandma's cookie jar (please message me at lyndagcj@gmail.com by November 7, 2018, so I am able to send it to you) and thank you Red Heart for sending yarn for me to review and  give away.

Thankful Thursdays - Give Thanks in All Circumstances - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

As we enter the month of November and "head" towards Thanksgiving Day, I thought it would be encouraging to focus upon being thankful. So, since today is Thursday and Thanksgiving Day is on a Thursday, I thought I'd observe, "Thankful Thursdays" on my other blog - Grandmas with Heart - and share a verse or two each Thursday to help us focus upon being thankful and encourage us to model to and teach our grandchildren to be thankful as well. It seems like a good idea to share these posts with you as well.

2018 Christmas Gift Review & Giveaway - Mickey The True Original Collector's Chess Set

All three of my grandsons enjoy playing chess . . . especially when they play against me, because they always win! So, when USAopoly said they would send me one of their new to review, I was very happy to be able to include it in this year's Christmas Gift Review and Giveaway . . . yes, I am able to give one away!