Meet Your Goals to Move More with the Help of the Alevo Alu

    

We all want to try and live a healthier life. As we get older, whether due to age or health or both, the goals/ resolutions we set to help us live healthier may be more difficult to accomplish, but don't give up! Fall is upon us and happily there are "tools" to help us. One such "tool" is the Alevo Alu by Porsche design. And, since the weather is lovely, getting out and moving is far more enjoyable! If you - or someone you love - experience challenges with mobility, or just need something to help you be more secure in your walking, the Alevo Alu is for you!

Today is Rice Krispies Treats Day

 

Today is Rice Krispies Treats Day - a tasty day to celebrate for sure! While we tend to think of these treats as a snack for children, but a little creativity allows you to turn them into a snack for anyone! Consider using a different cereal, or add nuts, or chocolate, sprinkles, or M&M's, or ???

You could use cookie cutters to make them into fun shapes - and of course gather the children you love and let them help create your own family's special version of rice krispies treats! 

So, along with making and enjoying them, let's learn some fun facts about this fun treat - did you know . . .

Don't Worry: It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren - Look What People Are Saying About It!

  

I am very happy to say, Don't Worry: It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren is available on Kindle and as a print version on Amazon - and it makes a wonderful gift for the dads and grandparents you know! But not only for dads and grandparents as if you are a parent, aunt, uncle, or someone who works with children, this book is for you, too.

Tomorrow, September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day!

What could be a more American sandwich than the cheeseburger, and tomorrow is the day to celebrate this tasty sandwich!  Cheeseburgers can be grilled, broiled, or fried and you can top them with whatever cheese you like - although sharp cheddar is my favorite! You can make them with the standard beef, or try something more adventurous like Bison - extremely delicious - turkey, salmon - another winner for sure - or even ostrich! You can have a single, double, triple, or go the other direction and enjoy your cheeseburger as sliders! You can top it with ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles, lettuces, avocado, bacon . . . the list goes on and on for toppings! No matter how you like your cheeseburger, today is the day to have one and celebrate! Let's check out some fun cheeseburger facts and where you are able to save some money on cheeseburgers . . .

According to a Sweet Three -Year Old!

Eleven years ago on a Wednesday; back then it was otherwise known as my day with the sweet grands - my two youngest grands were at my house and my then three-year old grandson told me about the things which were important for a grandma to do . . . I thought I'd share them with you!

Today is National Play-Doh Day!

Play-Doh is part of childhood for all of us . . . for good reason; after all, what could possibly be more fun than making things from dough? Well, today is National Play-Doh Day, so let's look at some fun facts about this wonderfully creative toy - did you know . . .

the little answer book - Will Help You Be Prepared

  

I am not a theologian, a scientist, a philosopher, or an apologist. I am a mom. I am a grandma.

I am also a friend, and as a friend I have listened as moms and grandmas shared with me their heartbreak when their loved child, grown child, and/or grandchild made the choice to walk away from their faith. These friends shared how they did what they knew to do as the ones they loved grew up – they prayed with them, taught them about God, Jesus, and the Bible, took them to church, encouraged them to be involved in their youth group, and tried to model what it meant to love, know, and walk with God. They never thought the one they loved would turn away from their faith, but disappointment in people, hurt, and/or difficult times came along and the unthinkable happened.

Today is National Double Cheeseburger Day!

If you are a fan of double cheeseburgers, today is a day to celebrate as it is National Double Cheeseburger Day! So, let's look at some fun history of the double cheeseburger and where you can get free burgers or burgers for just a little money! Did you know . . .

The Little, Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures

  

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!

Today is Hug Your Hound Day!

Today is Hug Your Hound Day! (If you have any kind of dog, they count as any dog is able to be hugged today - and any day!) As they say on Daysoftheyear.com, "Dogs have been standing loyally beside their humans since the dawn of history, being one of the first, if not the first, animals ever domesticated. Since then they’ve been warm and loving companions, loyal workers, and stalwart defenders of the homes and families of their owners.

Tasty - and Even Healthy No-Bakes!

 

My family enjoys no-bake cookies - and I make them from time to time because the way I make them they are a healthy and tasty way to increase fiber, protein, and flavonoids! Today - on International Chocolate Day - I am very happy to share with you my recipe for no-bakes - especially since today is also National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. You will need . . . 

Today is International Chocolate Day!

 

Today is International Chocolate Day - while we certainly do not need a special day to celebrate and enjoy chocolate - as any day is a great day to do so - since there is an "International Chocolate Day", why not celebrate and enjoy it! I found some information about this tasty day and chocolate on line and thought I'd share some of it with you . . .  

just for fun - Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day!

Tomorrow - September 13th - is Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, so it seems like a great day to grab the children you love and make peanut butter chocolate chip cookie with them (since it is also National Peanut Day and International Chocolate Day)!

But first a few facts about the benefits of helping children learn to cook . . .

The Role of Grandma – Become a ‘Student’ of Your Grandchildren

When I think about the role of grandma, I do believe it is essential for me to become a ‘student’ of my grandchildren. It is my job, my ‘role’ to get to know them and what makes them tick.

This matters so much, for several reasons. Consider the following . . .