Please Stand Up & Speak Up

  

I have posted this a few times, but with all the things which are happening in our world, I'm sharing it again today. I write grandma's cookie jar to provide ideas for ways grandmas - and grandpas, moms, and dads might connect the children they love with God and build strong, loving relationships. I share recipes, book reviews, fun facts, and more - I typically stay away from politics. But not today. People I know and love live in fear. People I do not know live in fear - and some are dying at the hands of our government - in our country and now around the world. Our government is being drown in corruption and the trump-epstein files causes great concern. I can not stay silent. I do not believe Jesus would be silent, either. So, I am sharing images I found on instagram - they say what I am thinking.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday with a "There's a Wocket in My Pocket Rhyming Scavenger Hunt"

 

Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday so if you would like a fun idea for a great activity you could to do with the children you love to "celebrate", check out this idea. When my grands were younger I browsed on Pinterest  and found this idea which I absolutely LOVE . . . a "There’s a Wocket in My Pocket- A Rhyming Scavenger Hunt" - we did this and it was SO much fun!

just for fun - It is Dr. Seuss Day!

 

Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday! I found a great "write up" about this day on-line, so I thought I'd share it with you . . . "Today is Dr. Seuss Day, a full twenty-four hours to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a Who with Horton, count the red and blue fish, help the Grinch see the error of his ways, and listen to Sam I Am’s friend complain about his dish of green eggs and ham!

The Dyed Egg with Gold Foil Topper from Pair Eyewear

I received a new topper Saturday from Pair Eyewear - The Dyed Egg with Gold Foil Topper from their Easter Topper Limited Edition Collection. While I hoped it would have more of a shimmer in the background, I do really like the colors - a shiny, soft mix of pink, lavender, and light blue with gold foil shimmering across for a touch of fun. I do think if the pink, lavender, and blue had a shimmer, it would be better, but I do like this topper - it is one which can be worn all year long - not just at Easter.

Animal Fun Facts - Did You Know . . .

I saw these animal fun facts yesterday on facebook from Neil deGrasse Tyson and thought they would be fun to share with you, so you can share with the children you love. Did you know . . .

March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day

 

I LOVE peanut butter! It is one of my favorite foods for sure! So, when I saw on daysoftheyear (dot) com, March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day, well, I had to let you know so you can plan to 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. 

Don't Miss the Red Moon!

The moon will TURN RED for 82 minutes on Monday night/Tuesday morning, March 2-3. Truly magical.  For everyone in the United States, expect to see the moon transform into a brownish-red rust as it slips into the Earth’s shadow. Totality lasts 58 minutes.

The Great American Pie Month - Banana Cream Pie

Today is the last day of the Great American Pie Month, so I thought I'd share a recipe for a tasty Banana Cream Pie! This recipe is also from Taste of Home and is one you could again have the children you love help you make - and enjoy of course! And, yes, the photo is from them as well.

National Pancake Day - Get Ready to Celebrate!

Today is National Pancake Day - who doesn't love pancakes, so a special day to celebrate and enjoy them, totally makes sense! I have a tasty Apple Pie Pancake recipe to share with you, but first, some fun pancake info - did you know . . .

Today is International Stand Up to Bullying Day

I'm sure we all agree we do not want the children we love to be bullies or to bully others, so a day focused on stopping bullying is a positive thing. Bullying is a nationally-recognized issue, and there are many resources for parents, teachers, victims of bullying, and bystanders to help stomp out the problem - even though it is now harder to do since our president is a bully. But there are still things we can do to help the children you love know the following ways to stop bullying . . .

The Great American Pie Month - Coconut Cream Pie

I enjoy coconut cream pie, but very rarely make it, so I thought since it is the Great American Pie Month, I'd share a tasty recipe for Coconut Cream Pie with you in case you might like to make one - possibly with the children you love!

Look Up Tonight & Tomorrow!

Get ready to see something amazing tomorrow night! On  February 28: six planets will align in the evening sky!

Get ready and look to the West and South just after sunset - during twilight. You may see planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and in some places even Uranus (with binoculars) as they appear grouped closely along one common area in the sky - they'll look like a “planet parade” across the horizon.

Make a Difference for Generations with Generations Quest Cultivate the Faith!

When we hand down the faith, we watch for those unplanned opportunities to connect life with God, His Word and how we are able to know and walk with Him. But, we also need to plan opportunities to do these things in a very intentional and purposeful way as well. Handing down the faith tends to be something which we look forward to doing and enjoy, or something which leaves us feeling confused and unable to do effectively. Well, no matter which of these describes you, I am very happy today to let you know about a resource which gives you 52 lessons, complete with science projects, crafts and cooking activities to engage the children you love while also helping them learn about real people from the Bible, how those Bible people chose to walk with God and how they are able to do the same. This resource is called Generations Quest Cultivate the Faith! 

Peanut-Butter & Banana Bread!

Yes, this recipe is for not just banana bread - which of course is very tasty, but for peanut-butter and banana bread! While this past Monday was National Banana Bread Day, certainly any day can be a day to enjoy banana bread - especially if it also has peanut-butter in it!

I found the recipe at this link (the photo is from their site) and since I have quite a few bananas which need me to bake something with them, I will be baking peanut-butter and banana bread for sure! I will be reducing the brown sugar to just 1/2 cup since the bananas are ripe and will be sweet on their own.