Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Alberta

When you think of Alberta, like this "Lost Canadian", you may think of the Canadian Rockies and be familiar with places in Alberta such as Calgary, Edmonton, and Banff, but as amazing as these places are, there is SO much more to discover about how incredible Alberta truly is!

crafting with grandma - Handprint Charms!!!

Mother's Day is just a couple weeks away, so if you are looking for a truly wonderful craft idea which you could help your grandchildren make for their mother - and for yourself, too - check this idea which I found on Pinterest  and absolutely fell in love with!!!!

crafting with grandma - Make Some Minions!

 

I made Minion hats and Crazy Minion stuffed toys for my grands when they were younger. They were soooo cute in their hats. All of the  Despicable Me movies were favorites around here, for good reason, as they are funny!

So, today I'm sharing a link for a pattern for making Minions, I thought it would be fun to share it with you!

Spread Hope

 

With all the challenges and corruption going on around us, it may be difficult to feel hopeful, but it is helpful for our own wellbeing to stop and think about the reasons we do have to be thankful and hopeful.  Since there are so many people in our families, neighborhoods, communities, and world who struggle to find hope, I wanted to write to remind us to do what we are able to do to  counteract the difficulties life brings by dedicating ourselves to spread hope around our neighborhoods, communities, and all around the world today and every day.

Consider the following ways to spread hope . . . 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Saskatchewan

When I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", one of the first things I wanted to do was to learn about the country which I am part of - Canada. I have to say, as I've researched the Provinces and Territories I've been very surprised at all the interesting things I've learned! I always thought of Canada as the country North of us, which was even colder than Michigan (where I grew up), but I now know Canada is a truly amazing place and is so much more than I ever knew! Today I'm happy to share with you what I've learned about Saskatchewan - and just a "heads up" - it is so much more than just a place where there are lots of prairies!

Flashlights of Doom & Finding KittyKats!

Over the past few years I've shared some of the funny and sweet things my grands have said . . . of course, as their grandma I think many things they said when they were little were funny and  sweet! So, today I thought it would be fun to share a couple of the funny and sweet things they said. When my middle grand turned two they decided they had lots of things to say!

One day, this sweet child walked around with a flashlight, shining it up on their face saying, "I have a flashlight of DOOOOOMMM!!!" I can assure you the thought this grandma had at seeing and hearing them had nothing to do with Doom!!! This even got their aunt laughing at that one!

crafting with grandma - Mother's Day Gift Idea - Paper Flowers!

Do you have older grands? If so, you could teach them how to make these beautiful flower balls for their mother for Mother's Day! (They might also make a lovely, thoughtful and unique gift for an end-of-year teacher gift!)

I found these beautiful flower balls on Pinterest - of course - so, all you have to do is follow this link and you'll find complete directions along with a photo tutorial!

Your Name in Satellite Images . . .

Have you heard about "Landsat"? NASA’s  "Your Name in Landsat"  project which allows you to spell your name using real satellite images of Earth’s landscapes, such as rivers, forests, and deserts shaped like letters? The tool uses over 50 years of data from the Landsat program to generate these images. 

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About the Northwest Territories

This "Lost Canadian" grew up in Michigan, so I know what it is like to live in cold and snow . . . or at least I thought I did. If I were to compare Michigan to the Northwest Territory of Canada, Michigan could be said to be nearly "balmy"! I am very happy to share with you some surprising and definitely "chilly" facts with you I have learned about the Northwest Territory.

Give the Gift of "Why" for Mother's Day

   

Mother's Day is just a few weeks away, so if you are looking for a gift to give a mom you know, consider giving them the gift of "why" with the new book - the little answer book. This little book will give them "whys" to share with the ones they love - to equip them to have a confident faith, and to have important conversations with the ones they love who have turned away from their faith.

Just for Fun!!! More Mom Facts!

 

Mother's Day is a May 10th, so are you ready for some more "Mom Facts"? Check these bits of trivia I found on-line . . . 

Chihuly at Meijer Gardens is Almost Here!

From time to time I write about the amazing things in store for you at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI. Today I'm very happy to let you know about something incredible which will be happening at Meijer Gardens from May 2 to November 1, 2026 - Chihuly will be here! Yes, Chihuly - and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is the only place in the USA where you will be able to enjoy the amazing art of Chihuly this year!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Nunavut

Today I'm very happy to let you know about Nunavut - the largest and youngest Territory in Canada! This "Lost Canadian" is very impressed with Nunavut - it is an extremely interesting and unique place.

Try Pair Eyewear and Save $25!

A year ago January when I had to get new glasses, I decided to try Pair Eyewear. This line of glasses was designed to have magnetic top frames which you are able to change out for an entirely new look and style - it is SUCH a fantastic idea! It is like getting an entirely new pair of glasses for only $25 or $30 - the cost of a new topper. I have to say, I absolutely LOVE Pair Eyewear!