Spring Book Review - Be Bold, Bob

I received a wonderful book from Candlewick Press which I am very happy to share with you today - Be Bold, Bob, written by Jane Porter and illustrated by Jenni Desmond.

The Great American Pie Month - Blueberry Pie

I've always enjoyed blueberries, and blueberry pie, but it is a pie I rarely make. So, if you enjoy blueberries and blueberry pie, here is a recipe you might try - 

Today is Hug Day!

 

While every day is a day to hug those you love, in my opinion, today is a day to especially focus on hugging others, "to encourage people to show affection to each other."

Nationaltoday.com says, "Hugs are very versatile. Many of us hug when we wish to share our happiness with family and friends. At the same time, hugs are a staple when we are feeling low and need someone to just hold and console us. Hugs are also the perfect reconciliatory gesture when you want to make up with someone after a fight. Scientifically, hugs are known to release good hormones that can help lower your blood pressure and stress levels." Yes, hugs are beneficial, so let's learn a few more things about hugs - did you know . . .

Spring Book Review - The Visit

Eerdman's Books for Young Readers sent me two of their new books for review. I shared one with you yesterday - and today I'm happy to let you know about the other one - The Visit, by Nuria Figueras and illustrated by Anna Font.

grandma's cookbook - Leftover Turkey Puff Pot Pie!

When we think about fixing turkey, we often think about Thanksgiving! I love the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy . . . yum! But, Thanksgiving is not the only time when we fix turkey. I have the Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Casseroles Book  with more than 400 comfort food classic recipes and I thought it would be fun to share a recipe I found in it, modified slightly to fit a tasty way to fix turkey - for a savory pie to fix during the Great American Pie Month! 

Today is National Guitar Day 11

My grands are quite musical and one in particular especially enjoys playing guitars - and is quite good at it! Since today is National Guitar Day, I thought it would be fun to share some interesting fun facts about guitars - did you know . . . 

Spring Book Review - Arthur's Cat

Eerdman's Books for Young Readers sent me one of their about to be released books, Arthur's Cat, and I am very happy to let you know about it today. If you have a child you love who has a cat, this is a book they are likely to enjoy!

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

There are times when you read something and you just have to shake your head and laugh . . . such is the case when I read some real, but completely silly, laws. These laws leave me wondering why anyone ever thought there was a need to actually make a law regarding such silly situations, but apparently there are those who did!

So, I thought it would be fun to share some of the silly laws with you so you can share them with your grandchildren . . . they are sure to leave you all laughing! Did you know in Alabama . . . 

grandma's cookbook - Lemonade Ice Cream Pie

 

We are just over one week into February, so I thought I'd share a fun pie recipe since it is the Great American Pie Month . . . Lemonade Ice Cream Pie! This pie is so tasty - and simple to make . . . your grandchildren will be happy to help you make it for sure!

You just need four ingredients . . . 

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!