Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Canada Day

Today I'm happy to let you know about another holiday in Canada - Canada Day which is celebrated every year on July 1st. Some people think Canada Day is like the 4th of July in the US, but this "Lost Canadian" has learned while both holidays involve independence from the United Kingdom, Canada Day marks the beginning of Canada's path to sovereignty—starting with Confederation in 1867. Complete independence came gradually, with major milestones in 1931 (Statute of Westminster) and 1982 (Constitution Act). Here are the details you need to know about celebrating Canada Day . . . 

Family Fun in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Today I want to write about two of the particularly wonderful, much-loved-by-children features in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden - the Great Lakes Garden and a summer little "splash pad" inside the circle of children sculptures to your left as you enter the Children's Garden. First let me tell you about the amazing Great Lakes Garden . . .

Remember; They Are Watching!

 

Most weekends I am blessed to enjoy time with sweet grands . . . they typically spend Saturday nights on sleepovers - even though they are all nearly teens! We have so much fun when they are here!

Happy Mother's Day!

 

Today is Mother's Day, so take time to share your love with the moms in your life. Let's look at some more fun facts about Mother's Day and then some quotes about moms - did you know . . .

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About National Indigenous Peoples Day

When it comes to celebrating, this "Lost Canadian" is very happy to learn Canada values the truth and the First Peoples. As I've written before, Canada knows the truth and teaching it as it is makes us stronger while lies about difficult times in the past only make us weaker. Canada teaches Canadian children the truth about the things which happened in the past with First Nations Peoples. Canada is working to right wrongs. And Canada has several holidays which honor First Nations Peoples including National Indigenous Peoples Day, which today I am very happy to let you know about this great day.

Give a Gift Which Makes a Difference on Children's Day & for Birthdays - the little answer book for children

If you are looking for Children's Day and/or birthday gifts which make a difference, then today I am happy to let you know about a book which you could add to your gift list for the children you love - the little answer book for children.

The Red Shimmer Topper from Pair Eyewear!

One of my favorite Pair Eyewear Toppers has a fun touch of color and shimmer . . . the Red Shimmer! While there are certainly many things to love about this topper, I really like how it is a beautiful deep shade of red and it shimmers with every move! What isn't there to love about this!

grandma's cookbook - Children's Day Treat - S'mores!

Children's Day is on June 14th, and if you are looking for a fun recipe you could make with your grandchildren to celebrate children and fun, look at this recipe  for S'mores I found on  Pinterest! Follow the link for the recipe and plan to make these with your grandchildren on Children's Day! 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Saint Jean Baptiste Day

Yesterday I wrote about a holiday celebrated in Canada - Victoria Day - today I'm happy to share what this "Lost Canadian" has learned about another Canadian holiday - Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day - which is celebrated June 24th as a National Holiday of Quebec and French culture. Here are some details about this holiday -

Help the Children You Love Know God with illustrate my own - Known Bible Hero book series

     

You are likely familiar with the Bible people from my illustrate my own - Known Bible Hero book series - Noah, Hananiah, Mishael & Azariah (otherwise known as Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego), Ruth, Joshua, Caleb, David, Elijah, Jonah, Daniel, Joseph, Hadassah (Esther), and Gideon so just think how much fun it would be to illustrate these familiar accounts . . . whether you are an artist or draw your illustrations with stick people. As much fun as it would be for you to illustrate these Bible adventures for your grandchildren, think how much more fun it would be to illustrate them together . . . and most importantly, think about the fantastic conversations you will be able to have as you work together to illustrate your books!

You & How You Feel Matters

A few words of encouragement today - a Dr. Seuss Quote I find one worth considering is . . . "Don't cry because it is over - Smile because it happened!"  This is a quote which makes me stop and think as there are things I agree about with it, and things I do not. Certainly as we go through life, there will be times we rejoice and times when we wonder what is happening. But there are going to be many times when we may not "smile" because something happened and when we may cry from relief when things are over. I feel this way nearly on a daily basis with all the things happening in our country and world right now. I guess the thing I want to say for today is, as you go through life, how you feel and the things you experience matter. Your feelings are valid. Your feelings matter. If people tell you to "get over things" or to "look on the bright side", you need to feel the freedom to feel whatever you feel because your feelings are legitimate and they do matter.

Fun Idea for Children's Day

 

Children's Day is June 14th this year - it is always the second Sunday of June. So, if you are looking for a fun idea you could try for a gift with meaning, consider making handprint blankets. Just gather the supplies and wrap them up. Then, when your grandchildren open their gifts, you all will be able to make the blankets, put their and your handprints on them, let them dry, and then they will have a special blanket which will remind them of your love for them throughout the coming years.

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Victoria Day

We all may think children enjoy celebrating holidays, and they typically do, but this "Lost Canadian" thinks we grandmas enjoy the celebrating the most because we get to plan and then celebrate with the ones we love! Of course I know all about the holidays we celebrate here in the USA, and while Canadians do celebrate some of the same holidays, I thought it would be fun to learn about Holidays in Canada, so for the next few days I will share with you what I learned about these days which bring opportunities for grandmas to plan and celebrate with the ones we love! I will share a list of Canadian Holidays at the end of this post, but today I'm writing about the next Holiday to be celebrated in Canada - Victoria Day . . .

Adventures with Candy!

   

I have three books in my Candy the Kitten . . . And Me! series of books and wanted you to know of one more option for getting all three stories - a three in one book -Adventures with Candy!  In this book you will find A Family of Her Own for Candy, Candy's Favorite Place, and  What Makes Candy Purr? - all three stories about Candy the kitten, which are sure to be loved stories if you have a child in your family who loves cats!