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!
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On the news this morning in the USA I heard about how the government is ending Student Loan programs and people with student loans are at grave risk of having their monthly payments balloon significantly. While I do not have any student loans, my grandchildren are nearing the age of when they may go to college - I am so happy to know since I am a "Lost Canadian", so are they. This means they have…
As you have likely noticed, from time to time I write about Barna's and Gallup's recent polls - for a very important reason . . . because we must stand up and take action to stop the loss of the ones we love. If someone does not speak up and ask others to join them, how will grandparents, parents, and church leaders know there is a way to stop what is happening? It has been clear in polls from the…
If you live around or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, then next Saturday and Sunday (August 29th and 30th) are the days which give you your opportunity to get out and enjoy some amazing flowers at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and attend their Dahlia Show! Admission is free for all. Meijer Gardens collaborates with local plant clubs every year to launch a collection of flower shows. Each show is free…
Most of my "today is" or "this month is" posts are written with the goal of encouraging you to celebrate with the ones you love. Celebrating together is a fantastic way to build a strong relationship - and this truly matters when it comes to the ones we love. Too often, especially as we get older, we think it is the responsibility of our children/ grandchildren to reach out to us, but NO! As…
Since the middle of April when I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", it matters to me to know all I can about Canada. While I have learned many things, there clearly are a great many things I still do not know and have yet to learn. Today I'm sharing some of the unique things I've learned online about Nunavut . . . Nunavut is Canada's newest, largest , and most northern territory . Spanning over 2…
The children we love will be returning to school shortly. A new year of school brings with it new relationships, new learning, new experiences, new challenges - some positive, some not so positive. Of course we want to do all we are able to do to equip the children we love so they are able to face these new things with confidence and are able to grow because of them. One of the most important…
My grands come to spend the night at my house almost every Saturday, so of course - since I'm their grandma - I try to have snacks they will enjoy available for them when they are here. I saw a new recipe for Rice Krispie Treat Pinwheels which I think they may enjoy, so I'm sharing the recipe with you and plan to make it for my grands. Ingredients - 1/4 cup butter, melted 10 1/2 ounces mini…
When I was a child one of my favorite parts of visiting Meijer Grocery store, was Sandy the Penny Pony. We could ride Sandy for just a penny - and it was SO much fun! I am actually only one year older than Sandy, so it is safe to say Sandy was a staple of my childhood. When I got married and had children, my children also enjoyed visits to Meijer and rides on the still-only-a-penny-pony, Sandy !…
Since the middle of April when I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", it matters to me to know all I can about Canada. While I have learned many things, there clearly are a great many things I still do not know and have yet to learn. Today I'm sharing some of the unique things I've learned online about the Northwest Territories . . . The Northwest Territories in Canada feature unique wonders like the…
Peanut butter Bars! Mmmmm! Just the name has me thinking about the supplies I have and if I need to buy anything to make a batch! After all, what's not to love about chocolate and peanut butter?!!! I was browsing on Pinterest and found a recipe for peanut butter bars, so I thought I'd share it with you. Just follow the link for the recipe . . . I'd suggest just one "tweek" . . . don't frost them,…
Every year Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has an amazing Dahlia Show - this year it is next Saturday and Sunday (August 29th and 30th). I never knew how very interesting they are before I went to the Dahlia Show last year - not only do they come in many sizes, but in nearly every color except for blue and black. So, as we look forward to this year's Dahlia Show, I thought I'd share some…
When my grands spend the night, nearly every Saturday, we always have bacon for breakfast the next morning, because they enjoy bacon. I am their grandma, so of course we have bacon! When I saw today is National Bacon Lovers Day, I had to let you know . . . it is absolutely a day to celebrate with the ones you love - if they love bacon! So, let's start with some bacon fun facts - did you know . . .…
Since the middle of April when I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", it matters to me to know all I can about Canada. While I have learned many things, there clearly are a great many things I still do not know and have yet to learn. Today I'm sharing some of the unique things I've learned online about the Canadian Territory of Yukon . . . The Yukon is a rugged and sparsely populated territory in…
For many children, my grands included, August is when they return to school for the 2026/27 school year. While some children may not find the return to school a reason to celebrate, most children are ready to go back to class so they are able to engage with their friends and learn new things - certainly reasons to celebrate for sure! So, how do we celebrate the return to school? Holiday calendar…
Last month (July) was National Ice Cream Month and I shared several recipes for making your own delicious ice cream at home. I've been making ice cream for my family - so far their favorite is my coffee ice cream and next weekend I'm trying a new recipe for Peanut Butter Ice Cream - which I will share with you since today is National Soft Ice Cream Day. I have found when I make homemade ice cream,…
It is National Potato Day! Certainly the potato is a very versatile root and able to be fixed and enjoyed in so many ways, it is most worthy of a day to celebrate it for sure! So let's start with some fun potato facts . . . did you know . . . Potatoes were the first plant grown in space in 1995. The Incas of Peru were the first to cultivate potatoes around 8000 BC to 5000 BC. In 1974 Eric Jenkins…
This past April when I learned I am a "Lost Canadian" I learned many surprising things about myself and my ancestors. First of all, I did not know any of my ancestors were from Canada and just from 1800 on, fifteen of my ancestors were from Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia). I learned my ancestors from Nova Scotia were sugarmakers - they made maple syrup. When they moved to…
What could be a better way to start the Fall than with books! So, today I am very happy to let you know about a very fun book . . . The Little, Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures - and this book has two stories in it, so you get two books in one! The Little, Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures Author - me! Lynda Freeman Ages - 3-8 In "The Little…
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