crafting with grandma - Alphabet Animals

There are lots of things which are fun about being "grandma" . . . the giving and receiving of hugs, kisses, and smiles certainly being at the top of the list! Another fun thing is being able to help your grandchildren learn new things - such as learning their A, B, C's. So, when I was browsing on Pinterest  the other day and saw Animal Alphabet, I knew I had to share it with you!

Spring Book Review - I Will Not Walk to School

I have one more book to share with you from Kids Can Press - I will Not Walk to School, written by  Naseem Hrab and illustrated by Kelly Collier.

grandma's cookbook - Resurrection Rolls!

This coming Sunday is Resurrection Sunday! The most important day in all of history because it is the day Jesus rose from the dead and made it possible for our sins to be forgiven so we can one day live with Him in Heaven forever! He is risen indeed! 

So, if you are looking for something special - yet simple - which you could do with your grandchildren to help them understand how wonderful the empty tomb is, consider this recipe I found on Pinterest for Resurrection Rolls!

Get Your Copy of The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!

   

I have been writing about my picture book for children - The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!  and today want to let you know about the second story in this book - The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys & Their Not-So-Peculiar, Scary, or Terrifying Discovery! 

Make Your Own "Peeps"!

With the cost of candy this year, try making your own "Peeps" with the kids instead of buying overpriced candy - you just need large marshmallows, powdered jello or colored sprinkles/sugar. You will find the simple directions for doing this at the following link.

I am "Vintage"

  

As the children we love grow up, their sweet rascally selves continue to show up from time to time. Three years ago when my grands were 14, 11, and 9 they told me I am "vintage" - like everything which was made back when I was born. Hmmm - they are saying I am old, but in a sweet way!

Make Anytime Funtime with The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!

  

If you have young children in your life, then you know how important it is to read books to them - it sets them up for a lifetime of learning - and it is just fantastic to snuggle together and read a book together at bedtime - or anytime! I read many books to my children and most recently to my grands when they were little, and we enjoyed making up our own stories, too!

Make Time for Hugs!

Hugs are good for our grandchildren and for us, so if you live near your grandchildren, make time to visit and hand out some of those good-for-you hugs!

If you do not live near them, consider the following ideas . . .

Colored Easter Egg Alternatives - Painted Stone Eggs

As I've been writing over the past few days, because eggs were SO expensive, and often difficult to find last year, I wrote other ideas for fun with the children you love besides coloring real eggs. Today I have one more idea for you which would be fun this year whether eggs are more affordable or not - painting stone "eggs"!

Colored Egg Alternative - Birdseed Eggs!

I've been sharing ideas for Easter Egg alternatives, even though eggs are less expensive, and easier to find this year. Today I have another fun idea which you could use with the children you love in place of coloring Easter Eggs - Birdseed Eggs!

Honey, Maple, Oat Artisan Bread

  

While yesterday was warmish here in Michigan (it was in the 50s) today is cold outside once again (only in the 30s) Regardless of what the weather is like where you live, today is a great day to make Honey, Maple, Oat Artisan Bread, because the amazing aroma will help if it is cold outside - or not! I will share the recipe with you, but before I get to the recipe I want to say this bread just takes minutes to mix by hand, you let it rise for a few hours, then pop it into the oven for about 40 minutes - this is all there is to it!

Spring Book Review - The Great Gathering Place

One of the books Kids Can Press sent me for my Spring Book Review has the most beautiful illustrations - I'm very happy to let you know about The Great Gathering Place written by Naomi McIlwraith and illustrated by Onedove - you will love this book!

Colored Egg Alternative - Rice Krispies Treat Decorated Eggs!

As I wrote yesterday, last year with the rising price of eggs and difficulty finding eggs, I shared "egg alternative ideas" so if you were looking for other options when it comes to coloring eggs. While eggs are not as expensive this year and are easier to find, the ideas were fun, so I'm sharing them again this year. My idea for today is simple, inexpensive, fun - and importantly - tasty - Rice Krispies Treat Decorated Eggs!

just for fun - It Is, "Make Up Your Own Holiday Day"!

Yes,Yes, today really is, "Make Up You Own Holiday Day!" Nationaltoday.com says, "Whether you wish to celebrate something profound like Use Only Recycled Paper Day or you want to give in to your randomness by paying homage to Eat Purple Food Day, the possibilities are endless. This day is literally what it stands for — making up a personalized holiday which is close to your heart." So on this special day, I thought I'd share some fun facts about actual holidays and how to make up your own holiday - did you know . . .