Today is National Pizza Day!

 

Oh yes, National Pizza Day . . . certainly a day worth celebrating, so in honor of this tasty day, I'm re-posting a recipe I shared back when I began grandma's cookie jar for homemade, personal pizzas, but first a few pizza fun facts - did you know . . .

grandma's cookbook . . . Strawberries & Cream Pie!

 

February is the Great American Pie Month, so if you are looking for a tasty pie to try this month, consider making a strawberries & cream pie - this is a family favorite so I'm sharing the recipe for the pie with you today!

Please Stand Up & Speak Up

 

I write grandma's cookie jar to provide ideas for ways grandmas - and grandpas/moms/dads might connect the children they love with God and build strong, loving relationships. I share recipes, book reviews, fun facts, and more - I 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. 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.

just for fun - Silly But Real Laws in Arizona!

Get ready to laugh! As I looked up some silly, but real laws in Arizona, I realized once again we were likely to get a good laugh from these laws and have something funny to share with our grandchildren . . . to spread the laughing! After all, laughing is good for our health!

Did you know in Arizona . . . 

Heart-Shaped Cupcakes

I know February is the Great American Pie Month, but since it is also Bake for Family Fun month, this recipe for heart-shaped cupcakes is perfect to share with you for Valentines Day! What could be more fun than heart-shaped cupcakes? They are a perfect treat to either surprise the children you love on Valentines Day, or to have them help you make - and of course eat - them!

Great American Pie Month - Mini Apple Pies!

February is the Great American Pie Month, and while we all are familiar with - and love - apple pies, you might "mix it up" a bit by making some mini apple pies! Just stop by the store and get foil pot-pie pans and apples then you will be ready to make some tasty mini apple pies!  

Celebration of Chocolate Month Chocolate Truffles!

February is Celebration of Chocolate Month, so what could be a more perfect way to celebrate than with Chocolate Truffles! So, when I was browsing on Pinterest  and saw a recipe for M&M Cookie Dough  Truffles . . . well, they looked to me like Celebration of Chocolate Month Truffles! 

New Toppers from Pair Eyewear - the Tranquil Gingham!

Yes, I have another new topper for my glasses from Pair Eyewear and I have to let you know all about it! This one is from their limited edition "Cottage & Clover" collection - the Tranquil Gingham - and it is SO pretty! I really love the colors - rose, plum, and greens - and how the design is on the top portion of the toppers while the bottom is a darker teal color - VERY lovely for sure!

grandma's cookbook - Blueberry Lemonade Cheese Cake Pie (No Bake!)

 

Since it is the Great American Pie Month, it is a great time to try new desserts for get-togethers and if the dessert is a tasty no-bake recipe it could not possibly be more perfect! I was browsing on Pinterest  and found a recipe for Raspberry Lemonade Cheese Cake Pie, but thought it could easily be switched to Blueberry Lemonade and had to share it with you!

You'll find the recipe at this link - I'd make the following substitutions . . .

just for fun - Make Chocolate Cake!

  

Today is not actually Chocolate Cake Day, but February is Bake for Family Fun Month and Celebration of Chocolate Month, so especially since here in Michigan (and many places in the country) it has been very cold and snowy, what could be a better way to brighten a cold day, than with a piece of chocolate cake?!!! (Although if you are like me and working to lose more weight, then the thought of chocolate cake will have to be enough!)

grandma's cookbook - Easy Chicken Pot Pie

 

February is the Great American Pie month and while you may think of sweet pies when you think about pies, savory pies are also delicious! So, if you are thinking about a savory pie and are looking for a fun, simple, and nutritious  meal which you could make with your  grandchildren - make a tasty Chicken Pot Pie!

Stand Up. Speak Up. Love ALL.

This old song is so true - Jesus loves ALL children! He loves the children we love . . . even more than we do. Be sure your grandchildren know this. Be a grandparent who tells your grandchildren how much Jesus loves them; and be His hands and feet to show love in regular ways - big and small. One way you might do this is by mailing them - yes with snail mail - notes and small surprises from time to time. Mark your calendar for February 15th - the day after Valentine's Day when the heart candy and Valentine's Day cards go on clearance! Stock up and use them all year!

just for fun - Silly, But Real Laws in Alaska!

Get ready to laugh! As I looked up some silly, but real laws in Alaska, I had to stop for a moment because I was laughing! I truly do not understand why anyone would feel the need to actually make a law for many of these; but honestly, I'm glad they did because now we all can have a good laugh and share these silly laws with our grandchildren . . . to spread the laughing! After all, laughing is good for our health!

Did you know in Alaska . . . 

crafting with grandma . . . Puzzle Heart Frames!

Do you have boxes of puzzles in your home which sit unused or have missing pieces? Are you looking for a creative idea for something fun you could do with all those puzzle pieces? Well . . . I was browsing on  Pinterest the other day and saw some very cute puzzle hearts and thought, "those would make great photo frames!" So, if you are interested in being creative with those unused puzzles, consider the following . . .