just as grandma's cookie jar should always be full of good things, this blog will be full of good ideas, information, activities and reviews of things to help grandma . . . and grandpa, mom and dad too . . . pass on a heritage of faith to the children in their lives!
Last Spring I was given the opportunity to review some wonderful canes from Harvey Canes/House of Canes. Today I'm very happy to let you know about two more of these canes, and announce a giveaway for one lovely cane as well.
Aerial Adventure Parks are becoming popular and this past summer I was given the opportunity for my son, daughter-in-law and grandsons to visit TreeRunner Adventure Park here in Grand Rapids, MI. They LOVED the time they spent there. If you are wondering if these parks are a safe option for the children you love, I'm happy to let you know they are, and they are a fun and unique place where you are able to spend time and build amazing memories with the children you love.
My grandsons love dogs (in particular Huskies). They also love funny stories. If a book is successfully able to combine the two, I know it is a book they will love - whether the dog is a Husky or not. 
October is Family History Month, so it is a great time to gather your family stories and share them with your grandchildren. If you have an ancestor who was a famous author, came to the USA on the Mayflower, was a Native American, knighted in England or a member of royalty - tell your grandchildren. If you have an ancestor who was struck by lightening, survived a tornado or who took you fishing and sang funny songs - tell your grandchildren.
Last Christmas I had the opportunity to review some Hipsy Headbands and am very happy to say this year I have two more to share with you - and give away as well!
I thought I'd share an interesting stat with you today. Did you know in the USA we used about 50 billion plastic water bottles last year? Did you know on average 250 coffee drinks are sold each day at coffee drive-through businesses in the USA?
On this day when we may be facing storms, I thought I'd share another wonderful, encouraging, powerful, true verse from the Bible and make it into a simple Scripture prayer which you may use as you face the storms which come your way - and into the lives of those you know and love. As the physical storm rages around you and/or those you love and/or the storms of life batter you physically and emotionally, please hold to the truth of God's Word.
This morning I want to share with you the post I put on my other blog - Grandmas with Heart. Don't you just love this quote! It is so true! God has blessed me with His grace; His amazing, great grace. My life is filled with His joy and peace, because of His gift of grace.
For my birthday, a few months ago, my sister gave me a box of amazing herbs and spices from The Spice House. Ever since I've been able to add special touches to the foods I prepare and have them turn out even better; leaving me quite "sold" on The Spice House!
In the Grandmother's Bible
when you read I Chronicles 16:8-15 - "Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Israel, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations,"you will find these verses are followed by a prayer -
If you are interested in handing faith to your children and/or grandchildren, take a minute to check out another blog I write - Grandmas with Heart. On this blog you will find a new post - or two - each day which will encourage you to hand down the faith and provide ideas to help you do so. You'll also find a new photo meme with each post which you are welcome to download and share with your friends.
When I was a child, my mother always gave me - and my siblings - books for Christmas and birthdays. When I became a mom, I always gave my children books for Christmas and their birthdays, so I suppose it is just a natural extension for me to continue to do this with my grandchildren, now I'm a grandma.
I have been writing grandma's cookie jar for seven years - since May of 2011. I do not receive payment for writing this blog - I write it to share, what I hope, is useful, valuable and fun information to help grandmas - and grandpas/parents - hand down the faith and build strong relationships with the children they love. From time-to-time I write a review of a product - and often hold a giveaway as well; when I do this, I typically am able to keep the item I review, but I am not paid for reviewing anything.
I have recently learned more about being an "affiliate" site. Other than linking items I review to Amazon, I have previously not considered being an "affiliate", because to do so I have to believe in the product/company and they have to be something I would buy.
