Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Mount Revelstoke National Park

Forty-six years ago I met my husband on an active volcano in Northern California - yes, there is an active volcano in Northern California - Mount Lassen! So, of course, I am quite partial to Mount Lassen National Park in California - it is truly beautiful and one of the wonderful things about Lassen, is even though it is nearly 15,000 feet tall, you are able to hike to the top of Lassen in a relatively easy hike the whole family can enjoy together.

The Canadian National Park I am very happy to let you know about today is Mount Revelstoke National Park in British Columbia and like Mount Lassen, you are able to hike to the top of Mount Revelstoke taking just an easy hike with your entire family!

Fun Science Project

   

When my grands were younger, they loved science projects . . . one reason I included science projects in my book for families - Generations Quest - Cultivate the Faith! They were such engaging, "hands-on" and memorable ways to help my grands learn important things. So, I was always on the watch for new projects which I could use with my grands. 

Make 2026 the year where you and the children you love grow closer as you experience science projects together and discover the adventure of learning about God's Word and the world God created - you will find my book at this link.

What Do Your Grands Call You?

What do your grandchildren call you? Are you, Grandma, Nana, Memaw, or something entirely unique? A friend told me his grandchildren called their grandma, "G-Money" - they didn't know why, and a reader once told me when her grandchildren were little they called her, "Dave" - again, no one knew why! When my grands were little they called me, “Ga” - I loved being “Ga”! Now they call me, "Grandma" or "Grandmother" and I love both of them, too!

Today is International Tea Day

 

While I am not a big fan of hot tea, I do enjoy iced blueberry, green tea all year long, so a day to celebrate tea sounds like a good idea to me. Tea, of course has been around for a very long time, so a great way to celebrate today - along with drinking some tasty tea - is to learn some interesting facts about tea - did you know . . . 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

One of the many things I'm learning about Canada's National Parks, is they have so many amazing, surprising, and unexpected things in them! Visiting Canada's National Parks will give you the opportunity to experience beauty in incredible ways for sure and Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is a place where the amazing, surprising, unexpected and beauty all combine for a truly incredible place!

A Recipe for a Grandma

Grandmas have many important things they do - the things which make them who they are. As you live out your life as grandma, focus upon the things which matter the most - the things which make a difference with the children you love - and on living your life on purpose, so your grandchildren see your love for them in all you do and say. 

crafting with grandma - DIY Lanyard Knot Holder for Father's Day!

 

Father's Day is just a few days away, so I thought I'd share a fun gift idea which I found on  Pinterest - a DIY Lanyard Knot Holder! This is something you can help your grandchildren make which their dad is  actually likely to use!

crafting with grandma - Let's Make Puzzle Crafts!

 

Today is NOT actually National Puzzle Day - January 29th was, but it is very rainy today and is supposed to be rainy for two more days, so what do you do on a rainy day with grandchildren? Make something fun!

While I was never a huge "fan" of assembling puzzles, I LOVE crafts with puzzle pieces! Not only are puzzle crafts interesting and unique, but they tend to be inexpensive as most of us have puzzles in our closets which are missing at least a piece or two . . . or they can be purchased at garage sales for typically less than a dollar! I'll share some fun puzzle craft ideas with you, but first some fun puzzle facts, did you know . . . 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About La Mauricie National Park

I live in and grew up in West Michigan, so I'm very familiar with lakes, forests, beautiful colors in the Fall (the reason so many of us take "color tours" where we drive around enjoying the Fall in all its beauty). So, if you, like me, enjoy trips where you are able to see lakes and forests and even amazing mountains (sadly something we do not have here in West Michigan), then a trip to La Mauricie National Park is a trip you are most certainly going to love!

The Language of Science and Faith - a MUST Have Book for us All

   

I have been writing for some time about the need for us as grandmas (grandpas/parents, as well) to equip ourselves so we know the "whys" - why we are able to believe God is real and trust Him with confidence, so we are able to teach the "whys" to the children we love. When we are losing more of our grandchildren than ever before to atheism, we must step up and take action. We must equip ourselves, find and use resources with them to help them know the "whys", and ask our churches to do the same. 

Grandparenting is about far more than baking cookies, having sleepovers, staying in touch with our grandchildren, and hugs . . . although I am strongly in favor of all those things, it is about handing down confident faith. It is about stepping up and focusing on learning what we need to know so we are able to help the ones we love know what they need to know. We must not fail to do this.

June Photo Challenge

Today I'm posting to my own facebook page the following photo -  

Throughout the month of June I plan to share photos of someone for whom I'm ever so thankful. Someone who fills my heart with joy! Someone whose presence in my life reminds me of God's great love for me.

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 . . .

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Kouchibouguac National Park

Today I'm very happy to let you know about a very interesting National Park in New Brunswick, Canada - Kouchibouguac National Park. In addition to being quite beautiful, there are two very surprising things about this Park - at least I found them to be surprising!

Praying Deeper Books

   

Praying for our grandchildren (and children) is something we all know we need to do, but it is also something with which many of us struggle. We may feel like our prayers do not even make it through the ceiling above us and do not know what to say or how to pray. Our lives are busy, so finding the time to pray can be a challenge which we may not overcome and then days go by without us spending time in prayer.