Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Kootenay National Park

If you are interested in visiting the Canadian Rockies, but are concerned Banff may be too crowded, then consider visiting Kootenay National Park as it is also part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site and adjacent to Banff National Park, so you get all the beauty and less of the crowds!

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 parents and grandparents you know! But not only for parents and grandparents as if you are an aunt, uncle, or someone who works with children, this book is for you, too.

Summer Fun . . . Squirt Gun Volcano!!!

Around this grandma's house when my grands were younger, squirt gun "fights" were great fun! So, when I found a site on Pinterest with the amazing idea for a "Squirt Gun Volcano" I knew I had to try it with the grands - and they loved it.

National Donut Day!

 

Today is National Donut Day - I do love donuts, but rarely eat them. However, a day to celebrate these wonderful, tasty treats is a great - or tasty idea for sure! So, on this day I thought I'd share some fun information about donuts and a recipe for baked donuts - they have to be better for you than fried donuts, although, certainly not "healthy". So, first for some fun facts - did you know . . .

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Kluane National Park

I have not been surprised to learn about the beauty and nature found in the National Parks in Canada - I did expect beauty and nature would be big parts of Canada's National Parks. But I am very happy to learn the National Parks in Canada which are parts of the First Nations' are managed in cooperation with First Nations peoples. This is true with Kluane National Park, which I am happy to let you know about this beautiful place today.

Try Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children

When we trust God, we are steadfast and are able to experience His perfect peace. This is certainly what we want for the ones we love; at all times, but especially now with the ongoing wars in Iran, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Palestine, and the uncertainties of day-to-day life in 2026. Our grandchildren (and/or young children) may especially feel fear as they see and hear about the things going on in this world.

If ever there was a time to help them learn to be people who talk with God, this is it. So, to help you with this, I want you to know about my book, Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children. Look what people are saying about this book - 

Summer Fun - Lawn Twister!

I remember the game, "Twister" from when I was a child, so when I was browsing on  Pinterest and saw a pin for "Lawn Twister", well, I had to share it with you! All you need is spray paint and something big and round to use as a stencil - this lady used a pizza box lid which she cut a circle. Make plans for the next warm summer day when your grandchildren are over to grab some spray paint, a pizza box lid and get ready for some fun they will remember all their lives! (Don't worry, the paint won't hurt your grass and as it grows and you mow it, it will be gone!)

Ready for a Summer Snowball Fight???

 

Across the country it is hot, or about to be hot . . . even here in Michigan it will be in the 90's in a week - hot for here. So, as I thought about what I should post today on grandma's cookie jar, I thought it might be fun to share all the specifics I found on Pinterest for how to have a "Summer Snowball Fight"!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Today I am very happy to let you know about another National Park in Canada - this one,  Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site is in Nova Scotia - a place where some of my ancestors are from, so it is very interesting to me.

grandma's cookbook . . . Muddy Buddies

Almost every weekend I make Muddy Buddies - my grands love them and they are a fun treat to make - and eat! Try this recipe - from the Chex website - with your grandchildren . . . it is sure to be a favorite!

Make Time for What Really Matters

 

Yesterday I was thinking about when my grands were younger and they spent a lot of time at my house - sleepovers and when their parents were working. Now they are older, so while they still come over nearly every weekend for a sleepover (I am SO blessed!), they do not typically come over in the summer during the days. 

Pair Eyewear - The Craft Corner

Yesterday the mail brought me another new topper for my glasses from Pair Eyewear - The Craft Corner. I bought it because I love the colorful, unique design, and because it makes me think of how I have Mi'kmaq First Nations people in my family tree!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Jasper National Park

For the past two and a half weeks I've been posting each day about one of the National Parks in Canada. I have enjoyed learning about all these amazing places - and some of them are more than amazing - some are the only places on Earth where you will be able to see or experience the things in those parks.

Today I am happy to let you know about another truly beautiful place - Jasper National Park in Alberta - if you enjoy majestic mountains, this is a place you will love!

Summer Reading AND Activity - Generations Quest Cultivate the Faith

If you are looking for something to help you hand down confident  faith, then take a close look at Generations Quest - Cultivate the Faith! This resource will provide you with 52 weeks of Bible learning, science projects, crafts, cooking and much more - all designed to make it easy for you to hand down confident faith while engaging the children you love in interesting, fun and active learning.